In all honesty, there probably won't be large group dancing at weddings in Washington State through the end of 2021. What does that mean to your wedding? Is it worth getting married if you can't dance at your wedding reception? I had a very frank conversation with three of the smartest DJ's I know about what this means for weddings being planned through the rest of the year. . Thank you so much to Alan Chitlik (Puget Sound DJ), Greg Lowder (Affairs to Remember DJ Entertainment) and Shawn Whittemore (Event Team Entertainment) for coming on the podcast to share their thoughts and expertise. . ww ..read more

This episode of the Best Made Weddings® podcast is all about tents! . With the ever-changing weather in the Pacific Northwest, as well as all of the outdoor seating regulations that couples are facing when planning their upcoming weddings, having a suitable covered outdoor area is something that many are considering and researching. . A special thanks to Mallory Bailey of CORT Party Rental and Scott Alexander of Alexander Party Rentals for joining me to talk all about tents and the options that you have for your day! . www.bestmadevideos.com/podcasts . www.cortpartyrental.com www.alexanderpart ..read more

Here's a fun one today! . I gathered three local wedding DJs and we all "drafted" our perfect wedding reception playlists. This is a fun experiment and I really hope you enjoy it! . Follow along on the Google Doc! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15KxGBzugRCA_b02tKYRW9BQeGVbik5IBbeiiMPg5w6s/edit?usp=sharing . Thanks to Alan Chitlik of Puget Sound DJ, Greg Lowder of Affairs to Remember DJ Entertainment and David Schwartz of Orion Entertainment for going through this exercise with me! . www.bestmadevideos.com/podcasts . www.pugetsounddj.com www.djseattle.com www.orion-ent.com ..read more

"Why can't I get the RAW photos?" - It's a question every photographer has gotten at least once and most clients have thought about asking at least once. But why shouldn't photographers give their clients the RAW photos, and why don't clients NEED them in the first place? . I invited Dan Manning of Dan Manning Photography, Jean-Marcus Strole of Jean-Marcus Strole Photography and Jennifer Tai of Jennifer Tai Photo Artistry onto the podcast to give their thoughts on the matter and to share their expertise. . www.bestmadevideos.com/podcasts . www.danmanningphotography.com www.jean-marcus.com www ..read more

Today we're continuing our series of hiring specific vendors for your weddings with DJs! How should you go about selecting your DJ for your wedding day? What information should you have before inquiring? What questions should you be sure to ask and how should you make sure your potential DJ has all of the equipment they need? We tackle all of this and more! . I want to thank Alan Chitlik (Puget Sound DJ), Greg Lowder (Affairs to Remember DJ Entertainment) and Mari Odette Kanotz (A Amore' Events & Entertainment) for joining me to share their knowledge and expertise! . www.bestmadevideos.com ..read more

Today we continue our "I Just Got Engaged, Now What?" series with wedding officiants! . What should you look for in your wedding officiant? How much of your ceremony do you need to have decided before you reach out?? How can you balance having a "spiritual" yet "trendy" wedding ceremony in 2021??? We tackle all these questions and many more! . A big thanks to Chanelle Carlin, Elaine Way and Rev. Ray Van Winkle for joining me to share their thoughts, expertise and time! . www.bestmadevideos.com/podcasts . www.chanellecarlin.com www.seattleweddingofficiants.com www.seattlesbestofficiants.com . P ..read more

Weddings toasts are an integral part of any wedding celebration. They are a chance for those closest to you to share a funny story about how you met and why you two are perfect for each other...BUT they can also drag on, take too long and draw attention away from an otherwise cheerful celebration. . I gathered three of the smartest people I know, Alan Chitlik (Puget Sound DJ), Greg Lowder (Affairs to Remember DJ Entertainment) and Irene Jones (IJ Photo) to talk through some wedding toast DO's, and maybe more importantly some wedding toast DON'Ts... . www.bestmadevideos.com/podcasts . www.puget ..read more

Sometimes it can be difficult being in the "business of weddings" while going through your own personal or professional struggles. Rebecca Grant of New Creations Wedding Design & Coordination and Twin Willow Gardens joins me to talk through her own past of dealing with a divorce, and how she worked through that and came out better on the other side. . www.bestmadevideos.com/podcasts . www.newcreationsweddings.com www.twinwillowgardens.com . Please be sure to review and subscribe to the podcast! We have some quick and easy links set up at www.bestmadevideos.com/subscribe . Thanks for all of ..read more

In part 1 of a likely multi-part series, we set out to create the "perfect" wedding timeline. When should you schedule your ceremony (depending on what time of year/day of the week you get married)? How long do people actually dance for at a wedding reception? Should I do a first look and WHY should you almost always do a first look? We tackle all of these questions and many, MANY more!!! . I want to thank Alan Chitlik (Puget Sound DJ), Irene Jones (IJ Photo) and Rebecca Grant (New Creations Wedding Design and Coordination) for sharing their time and expertise on the podcast! . www.bestmadevid ..read more

It's time for everybody's favorite topic - contracts and rescheduling!!! . Cindy Savage of Aisle Less Traveled joins me to discuss refunds and rescheduling fees as it relates to the current "new normal" that we are all living in when it comes to wedding planning. We discuss both sides of the situation - why you might want to refund or reschedule and also why your wedding vendor might be refusing to give you a refund - it's a FUN discussion for sure!!! . www.bestmadevideos.com/podcasts . www.aislelesstraveled.com www.bestmadevideos.com . Link to Cindy's blog - https://www.aislelesstraveled.com ..read more