What in the Wedding

In this conversation, Hannah and Ashley reflect on her their journeys in photography and wedding planning over more than a decade, emphasizing the continuous learning process and the challenges of capturing and creating perfect moments during weddings. They share specific experiences with a couple who noticed unexpected elements in their wedding photos, highlighting the importance of client feedback and adaptability in her work.TakeawaysAfter 10 years of doing this, I'm still learning things.I'm still changing the way I do things.Noticing what people like and don't like is crucial.Curating and capturing the perfect moment can be challenging.Client feedback is essential for improvement.Unexpected elements in photos can affect client satisfaction.Adapting to tight spaces is part of the job.Communication with clients is key.Every wedding presents unique challenges.Continuous learning is vital in photography.Keywordsphotography, wedding photography, learning, capturing moments, client experience, wedding planning, unplugged weddings, wedding contractsMentionsStarbucks, Masterpieces of Old Town Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of What in the Wedding, hosts Hannah and Ashley discuss the challenges and changes in wedding planning, including the importance of coordination, vendor expectations, and the impact of social media on weddings. They share personal experiences, trends in the industry, and creative ways to engage guests during the celebration. The conversation also touches on the significance of timely communication with hair and makeup teams and the evolving nature of unplugged weddings.TakeawaysExpect the unexpected in wedding planning.Coordination is key to a successful wedding day.Photoshop skills are essential for photographers.Pricing should reflect the value of services offered.Don't be afraid to ask vendors about their capabilities.Engaging guests creatively can enhance the wedding experience.Unplugged weddings are becoming less common.Table racing can be a fun way to engage guests.Hair and makeup teams need advance notice for start times.Communication with vendors is crucial for a smooth event.Keywordswedding planning, podcast, coordination, photography, vendor expectations, trends, unplugged weddings, guest engagement, buffet lines, hair and makeup@Riverside...we love you for podcasting! Thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back finally after some big life changes and updates from one of us! Join us while we catch you up AND discuss what's been going on this 2025 wedding season.Videographer Shoutout: Carrie White PhotographyNews Story: https://abc7.com/post/2-arrested-brazen-wedding-crasher-seen-camera-stealing-oc-couple-glendale-reception/17757644/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're officially plugging along in 2025 wedding season! So, what's been going on?! Vendor Shout Outs:Oglebay, Wheeling, WVWaterfront Hall Wheeling, WVFinest Events Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back...with our second part of the "Wedding Hacks" Series! News Story: https://www.krtv.com/news/montana-and-regional-news/mobile-boutique-reduces-waste-on-your-wedding-dayKristi Tenlov Photo https://www.kristitelnov.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's talk...wedding day hacks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we go through the new viral social media trend "What Went Wrong at my Wedding" and talk about how common and expected these moments can be!News Story: https://www.newsweek.com/bride-fuming-what-sister-did-wedding-pregnancy-announcement-2044084Tik Tok Creators/Tags@Louise | size 14 out@mariefeandjakesnow@Nina Franco@mkinleeb@Kendra K@Renovating Our Home@L Y S | a newlywed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we explore a new wedding vendor service...content creators! We're hoping this will be a 2 PART series!News Story: https://www.dexerto.com/tiktok/makeup-artist-thrown-out-of-wedding-for-filming-tiktoks-during-ceremony-2897626/Reference Links: https://www.planwithlaur.com/blog/how-much-should-you-pay-for-a-wedding-content-creator#:~:text=If%20you're%20new%20to,video–shot%20on%20their%20phone.IG @contentwithnik Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We had another listener request AND it was one of our very own clients. She asked, "How can you thank your vendors?" Let's talk about it!News Story: https://people.com/grooms-best-friend-accuses-bride-of-purposely-setting-wedding-date-on-day-she-cant-attend-8788149Guest: Justin Geery of Justin Geery FilmsWin/Whomp Credits: IG @charlastorey @lightcannonfilmsPhoto/Video Learning: Click School, Runaway Vows, How to Film Weddings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We had a listener request and we're going to talk "dos and donts" for wedding photographers - WITW version! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us as we unpack all the behind the scenes details and logistics of one of the most beautiful weddings we've ever been blessed to be a part of!News Story: Tik Tok RSVP Excel Sheet @kateeoneilll (Pinned Post 2024-12-28)Vendor Shoutouts: Waterfront Hall Wheeling, WV - https://waterfronthall.com/DJ Brian Oliver - http://www.wvweddingdj.com/index.htmlContent Creator - IG @ContentwithNikCeremony Decor/Cake - IG @masterpiecesofoldtown Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're diving into a new year and dipping our toes into wedding planning!NEWS STORY: https://www.brides.com/minted-brides-wedding-color-of-the-year-2025-verona-sunset-8710960 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a continuation of our end of season chats, we casually discuss the end of season and how many vendors are...tired AND introduce you to some 2025 wedding happenings! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this unscripted episode, we discuss things we noticed this wedding season. We laughed...we cringed...but 2024 sure was something wonderful! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we take a more intentional dive into how family and friends play a role in your big day whether that be as a vendor OR as a difficult individual to manage.News Story: https://www.oregonlive.com/advice/2024/10/dear-abby-widowed-father-of-bride-wonders-what-role-his-girlfriend-should-play-in-upcoming-wedding.htmlReturning Guest: Justin Geeryhttps://www.geerymedia.comIG: @justingeeryfilmsFacebook: Geery Media, LLC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Halloween! Welcome our newest guest, Mr. Justin Geery, as we get off track talking a little of this and a little of that this wedding season - most importantly...family and friends at weddings!NEWS STORY: https://apnews.com/article/wedding-guests-politics-etiquette-f965ee7505df83c141c78c96a0805908Special Guest: Justin Geeryhttps://www.geerymedia.comIG: @justingeeryfilmsFacebook: Geery Media, LLC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We start off Season 2 with a heck of a "whomp" and a little bit of this and a little bit of that going into fall and winter weddings! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We didn't plan for seasons...but it's been a whole YEAR since we started this podcast on a whim! Join us for our season finale while we chat allllll random things weddings! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we welcome Ali, Hannah's editor to chat all things weddings with us!News Story: https://nypost.com/2024/09/09/lifestyle/influencer-divides-fan-with-wedding-dress-i-would-politely-ask-her-to-change-outfits-or-leave/Find Ali!https://www.alizurschmiede.comIG @alizurschmiedeShoutoutsKatelyn James - https://katelynjames.com/Oglebay - https://oglebay.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It feels like October but it was only August when we recorded this episode about this wedding season. We're going to talk real life 2024 wedding topics...off a post it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.