"Everybody wants to look good standing up there," according to Halston Michaud, owner of Full Draw Initiative. This week, we will take a look at how, working with Full Draw Initiative, a couple can be physically, mentally, and spiritually prepared for marriage working with Halston and his team. Using their personalized approach to help achieve personalized goals, your highlight will be found in your process. We also discuss how Full Draw got its name and what wedding planning looked like for Halston. Make sure to click that subscribe button. And if you haven't left a review, I'd appreciate it ..read more

There's a level of refinement that is associated with string instruments. They bring a feel of extra polish and panache when you see them but hearing them live their distinct quality transforms the environment that their sound fills. On this episode, DJ Josh from Highlight Weddings and Events chats with Ayla Green, owner of Bow Tied Music, about what an event with having them providing the soundtrack for your day. She shares, "Why Bow Tied?" What sets them a part from other potential live music companies in the area. She also chats about everything you'd need to know when starting to wor ..read more

Destin is a GREAT place to have your wedding. It's also a great place to have your bachelor or bachelorette party. But if you're having your bachelorette or bachelor party during the Emerald Coast's busy season from March to October, Destin is also GREAT for traffic. So, why add that to your hassle? Go with Destin Tiki Bus, instead! Seating 10 people comfortably, it's perfectly suited to accommodate your wedding VIPs and allow everyone to just enjoy themselves for the party (or even the weekend!) without having to worry about logistics. DJ Josh got a chance to chat with Destin Tiki Bus co-own ..read more

The way a wedding event team is comprised, you don't always get to meet the other members of it. That's the case with DJ Josh and Brittany Sigler, owner of Destin Mobile Makeup Box and 30A Mobile Makeup Box. He has been a part of numerous weddings with her but they hadn't ever chatted until this episode! Brittany shares how her passion for being a bridal hair and makeup artist means that she wants to make the bride's experience second to none ensuring that the party starts BEFORE the wedding reception. She also talked about lessons she learned from working at Estee Lauder and encouragement fo ..read more

Some of the guests on Make Your Wedding a Highlight, I've had the pleasure of being a part of an event team with. Some I haven't, yet, but hope to soon. This week's guest was Heather Archdeacon-Willams,  the owner of Defining Moments Weddings & Events. She also happened to be the wedding coordinator for the best wedding I've ever been to: my own :). I haven't been able to be a part of an event team with her yet just because our schedules never quite lined up but I was so excited that I got to chat with her (as well as gush about her to her). The conversation included Disney magic, He ..read more

For those who know, SunQuest Cruises is synonymous with their beautiful three-deck yacht, Solaris. But, SunQuest is more than just a pretty boat! DJ Josh got to chat with Kristi Summerlin from SunQuest Cruises and she shares how they can literally take care of your entire wedding weekend turning your destination wedding into a full-blown vacation. In this episode, Kristi lays out what your wedding weekend could look like! They also talk about their mutual experience at UWF, the amazing food that SunQuest's executive chef puts together (spoiler alert: cheese is involved), and what an authentic ..read more

Today, DJ Josh gets to chat with Chris Hudson from Southern Comfort Services, a true black car transportation company in the Destin and 30A area. What's a true black car service? And what can Chris' team can provide for your wedding? Give this episode a listen. In it, you'll hear about their common background (both veterans), their similar day-off routines, as well as everything you need to know when booking transportation for your next event! Make sure to click that subscribe button, so you don't miss an episode. And if you haven't left a review, DJ Josh would appreciate it! He might even r ..read more

In the wedding planning process, couples are often faced with the dilemma of whether or not to hire a wedding videographer. DJ Josh chats with Cali Hlavac (Kay-Lee Lav-atch) from Silver Shade Studios, a wedding videography company based on the Emerald Coast of Florida. We chat about how she started out in the wedding industry, her videography style, why we think you should strongly consider having a videographer on your wedding event team, as well as her massive shoe collection and what her golf handicap is! Here's a little about Cali... Cali Hlavac is in LOVE with weddings. More importantly ..read more

DJ Josh is all about adding unique touches to your wedding. What would be more unique than having a live painter capture your day invoking the emotions and the vibes from it as it is unfolding. Well, his guest today, Maxine Orange, from Abstract Bridal Portraits, does just that! If you've never been at an event with a live painter, it's something that just elevates the experience. Plus, getting a portrait done on the first day of the rest of your life seems pretty cool right? As they talked, Maxine shared her journey from Alabama to New York City to Huntington Beach to where she currently res ..read more

The end of the year has always been a time for reflection for DJ Josh, owner of Highlight Weddings and Events. 2020 is no exception (even if it may not have been the best year in recent memory...) Be prepared for ALL THE GRATITUDE. Here's to a happy new year and a much better 2021 than the 2020 we've all had to endure. The intro and outro for this Highlight Weddings & Events Podcast were both edited and produced by DropHouse Voiceover Production Studio and Tony Tee Neto, Voiceover Artist & Audio Producer. For more info on branding elements, editing, and post-production services, visit ..read more