The Wedding Whisperer Podcast

Skincare prep for your wedding day with Trish Allen, RN and Esthetician

Trish Allen, owner of Image Insight, based in Lexington, KY earned her BSN, RN from the University of Florida and worked as a nurse before relocating to Kentucky and going through an Aesthetics program. Trish’s business, Image Insight, focuses on overall skincare for your everyday life, as well as preparing for special occasions like weddings. We dive into the types of skin care options available now and when to start preparing your skin for your wedding day!

Real talk from a wedding planner

Alainna Lantz, owner of Perfect Timing Weddings & Events based in Lexington, KY is a former Venue Coordinator at Castle & Key Distillery and The Kentucky Castle. She had first-hand experience with hundreds of weddings in all budget ranges before starting her own company. Her main focus now is partial planning and month of coordinating to help the couple with the day of logistics. On this episode she shares ways to not overspend and why it’s important to hire a coordinator, even if it is someone newer to the industry.

New Wedding Venue near Downtown Lexington, Kentucky: Harper Hall

Harper Hall, located on Upper Street in Downtown Lexington has quickly become one of the most popular wedding and event venues in the area. With its blank canvas, two-story building and open catering policy it’s easy to see why it’s so popular. Hear from Venue Director Jamie Cawood and Director of Operations Lindsie McComas about how their venue works and what other event spaces they have available for your wedding weekend!

Chiropractic care during wedding planning

Dr. Rebecca Skiljan with Arena Chiropractic based in Lexington, KY shares the educational background into becoming a Chiropractor. Often times couples will have additional stress and pain during the wedding planning process and will seek treatment from a chiropractor. It is a profession that emphasizes the body’s ability to heal itself with the help of specific hands-on manipulations from a trained medical professional.

A look back at the wedding a year later

Dr. Rebecca Skiljan takes a look back at her September 2022 wedding day in Lexington, KY to reminisce about it! We talk about the non-traditional order of her booking of vendors, based on her priorities for the wedding day, if she stayed on budget and she shares advice for current couples!

Wedding Cake Basics from Cameron Tinker of Tinker's Cake Shop

Tinker’s Cake Shop based in Lexington, KY is an award-winning bakery, known for their made-from-scratch wedding cakes. In this episode we discuss the difference in buttercream and fondant icing, cake trends, most popular flavors, groom’s cakes, pricing and tastings.
 
Pricing update 2/24/25
$7 per serving for Buttercream iced cakes
$8 per serving for Fondant iced cakes
$9 per serving for Groom's/Rehearsal Dinner cakes
$4 per serving for "Kitchen Cakes"
 
Those prices include as many flavors as tiers, just about any decoration/design, cake stand, delivery in Lexington, empty boxes for leftovers, and a fresh one year anniversary cake (Things not included in those prices are sugar flowers and delivery outside of Lexington).
 
The minimum order amount is $250
Delivery outside of Lexington is $1.50 per mile, there and back 317 West Maxwell Street, Lexington, KY. 
 
Connect with Tinker's Cake Shop:
Website: http://www.tinkerscakeshop.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinkerscakeshopFacebook: Tinker's Cake ShopEmail: contact@tinkerscakeshop.com

Hear from a Mother of Two 2023 Brides

Trish Allen, local Lexington, KY business owner shares her experience of being the mother of two 2023 brides. One wedding was in April and one is coming in November. She shares how they did on budget, her experience buying a dress and what she will be changing for the fall wedding.

Suits, Tuxedos and Bridal Party Attire with Geno's Formal Affair

Geno’s Formal Affair is based in Lexington, Kentucky but services men’s stores throughout the United States. Carrie Thomas, District Manager shares trends in suits, tuxedos and bridesmaid attire, what to do if your bridal party member is out of town and needs to be sized and when to get measured for your wedding.

Is attending a Wedding Show worth it?

Bridal Bliss Classic is Lexington, KY’s largest bridal show, hosted each August and January with more than 75 wedding vendors participating. Hear from Show Producer Shannon Christie about what you can expect from attending a bridal show and how to prepare for one.

Budget friendly Kentucky Wedding Venue, Asbury in Wilmore, KY

In addition to three beautiful chapels, a reception hall, catering, and overnight accommodations all in one convenient location, Weddings at Asbury, located in Wilmore, KY has the tools and expertise to help you bring your dream wedding to life, on a budget!