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Author: saundra hadley

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Hosted by Saundra Hadley, wedding and event planner. In each episode, Saundra will talk with local wedding professionals in the TriState area about their personal stories and business philosophies. If you are engaged and looking to build your wedding dream team of pros, then this is the place for you to help you hire the right person. Saundra has owned her planning business, planning forever events for 18 years, and has delivered expert wedding tips on ABC affiliate, Local Lifestyles since 2006.
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Today’s guest is Nicole Neff, owner, and manager for Funxion Events, which is a new event venue located in our TriState area. Nicole and I met many moons ago when she was a wedding photographer. Her transition to becoming a venue owner and taking on such an awesome project for the renovation of a 1935 historic building, is quite a story. If you’ve never renovated you can’t imagine the sheer amount of blood, sweat, and tears that goes into a project of this magnitude. She super interesting, passionate for her community and clients, and a really kind soul, which is why I will now call her #hypegirl  Bio: Funxion Events is a modern industrial venue located in Boonville, Indiana. Manager Nicole Neff and her husband Tyler took an old, rundown building located in the historic town square and turned it into a unique and thriving wedding and event venue.Drop us a Note:The HostSaundra’s Website: planning forever eventsInstagram: @planningforever @agreatweddinginterviewpodcastFB: @planningforeverevents  @agreatweddinginterviewpodcastGuest Website: funxionevents.comInstagram: @funxionevents FB: @funxionevents  All Podcast Episodes: agreatweddinginterviewpodcast.buzzsprout.com
Today’s episode will not disappoint. I’m talking with Jake Jones, owner and wedding filmmaker for Two Birds Studio. Yes, he’s a videographer, but as we discuss in this episode, I strongly believe words matter, so I took the liberty and elevated his title to wedding filmmaker. I know, I’m being a little extra.Jake is really awesome with his passion for creating a memorable film for his couples and his approach to it. You will learn about his love for travel, how he broke both of his arms a few days before his wedding, and his overall low-key approach to weddings, so he isn’t in the way but instead capturing the moments as they unfold.Bio:Jake with Two Birds is a wedding Filmmaker based in Southern Indiana and is approaching 4 years of experience. His goal is to create authentic and timeless, docu-style wedding films. He’ll be opening up his own studio on Franklin Street, the opening date to be announced.Drop us a Note:The HostSaundra’s Website: planning forever eventsInstagram: @planningforever @agreatweddinginterviewpodcastFB: @planningforeverevents  @agreatweddinginterviewpodcastGuest Website:  twobirds.co Instagram: @twobirds.coFB: twobirds.evvTikTok: @twobirds.co  All Podcast Episodes: agreatweddinginterviewpodcast.buzzsprout.com
I’ve got one cool dude for you to listen to today, Shane Senior owner and DJ for Senior Events. I don’t want to give too much away, and if you are considering hiring this company as your DJ for your celebration, you’re going to enjoy this peek into who he is and how he grew and continues to grow his company. We discuss all the things, like how tall he is, his process of delivering a professional DJ experience to his clients, R Kelly, hairless cats, and some fun real stories that have happened at weddings. AND a special announcement about his company which he broke the news HERE, saving it for my podcast. I’m not going to give it away.Shane Seniour is the owner of Seniour Events & Seniour Booth Co., two of Southern Indiana's most sought-after wedding entertainment companies. His career in the wedding industry began in 2016 after his personal experience of getting engaged and diving into wedding planning. Coming from a highly-skilled and technical DJ background, Shane was used to a high level of production & coordination in his former arena and became aware of the need for a top-notch, professional wedding DJ company in Southern Indiana. Since then, Shane began focusing all his efforts on building Seniour Events and has since expanded his reach in the wedding industry with Seniour Booth Co. When asked about his company's goal, Shane will notoriously say, "to redefine what a wedding DJ is."Drop us a Note:The HostSaundra’s Website: planning forever eventsInstagram: @planningforever @agreatweddinginterviewpodcastFB: @planningforeverevents  @agreatweddinginterviewpodcastGuest Website: seniourevents.com  Instagram: @senioureventsFB: @senioureventsAll Podcast Episodes: agreatweddinginterviewpodcast.buzzsprout.com
I was able to grab some time with this guest, which is remarkable because she is a person that is on-the-go. Sally Barker, is one of the most creative people I know. She is an event designer, magical floral creator, decorator, event producer, cheerleading coach, wife, mother, friend, and is the owner of Welborn Events in Owensboro, Kentucky. Sally Barker began working at her family business, which her grandmother started, Welborn Floral company in Owensboro, Kentucky almost as soon as she could walk. Using her lifetime of experience in floral, art, management, and creativity, she brings life to every wedding and event she designs. She is now the owner of both the event division and floral company making her one of the region's top wedding and event professionals.Drop us a Note:The HostSaundra’s Website: planning forever eventsInstagram: @planningforever @agreatweddinginterviewpodcastFB: @planningforeverevents  @agreatweddinginterviewpodcastGuest Website:  Welborn Events Instagram: @welborneventsFB:  @welborneventsAll Podcast Episodes: agreatweddinginterviewpodcast.buzzsprout.com
In today’s episode, I get to speak with Emily Fife, otherwise known as the Kentucky Harpist, however, I prefer to just call her THE HARPIST. She is well-known in our community for providing her musical talent at weddings and events. She’s as classy as her harp and super knowledgeable about her craft. You may hear some background noise a few times, she’s a mother of three. And at several points during our conversation, she had a two-year-old crawling all over her, but she never missed a beat speaking to me about her passion for playing the harp. And I remembered how hard it is to have 20 minutes alone without your kids.Emily is a premier harpist in the tri-state area. She has been playing the harp for 27 years and would love to play the harp for your wedding or special event. Emily holds a music degree and also a master's degree in public service administration from the University of Evansville. She loves what she does and will work to make your music perfect for your next event.Drop us a Note:The HostSaundra’s Website: planning forever eventsInstagram: @planningforever @agreatweddinginterviewpodcastFB: @planningforeverevents  @agreatweddinginterviewpodcastGuest Website : emilyfifeharpist.comInstagram: @kentucky_harpistFB:  @EmilyFifeHarpistAll Podcast Episodes: agreatweddinginterviewpodcast.buzzsprout.com
Today’s episode is extra sweet. I’m chatting it up with Michael Schmitt with Sweet Schmitts. We discuss his journey as a confectioner and how he built a sweet little business that is serving not only our local area but as of today, over 40 states. He loves what he does and it clearly shows when we talk. And we had fun reminiscing about the first time we met. This is a good one, I recommend their sweets, 1000% for your wedding favors or welcome bags.With a love of cooking and a desire to create memories and smiles, Mike and DeAnne started Sweet Schmitt's Candy to bring an offering of flavor-infused caramels, marshmallows, and truffles. After watching the reactions of customers biting into their amazing candies, Mike realized that this was what he was supposed to be doing with his life. Bringing sweetness to the public, one bite at a time. Drop us a Note:The Host, Saundra’s Website: planning forever eventsInstagram: @planningforever @agreatweddinginterviewpodcastFB: @planningforeverevents  @agreatweddinginterviewpodcastGuest Website:   sweetschmitts.comInstagram: @sweetschmitts FB: @sweetschmitts All Podcast Episodes: agreatweddinginterviewpodcast.buzzsprout.com
Today is super special because I get to have Ange Humphrey, with Local Lifestyles TV show and Fresh Air Community Faith which she is the pastor and is available to officiate weddings. Why this is so fun, is because Ange usually is interviewing ME on TV, and the tables have turned my friends. I thought I knew her, but I learned so much more information during our chat. We talk about faith, passion for knowledge, inclusivity, grace, and of course, we laugh. Like the whole time, because that is how we roll. Whether you are a fan of Ange, because she is a bright light in any room, or you are looking for that special person to officiate your wedding, I’m positive you will enjoy this episode.  Angie Humphrey is a veteran broadcaster, she’s a pastor, officiant, community activist, writer, singer, fitness buff, cook, wife, mother, and a magical grandmother!Drop us a Note:The Host, Saundra’s Website: planning forever eventsInstagram: @planningforever @agreatweddinginterviewpodcastFB: @planningforeverevents  @agreatweddinginterviewpodcastGuest Website:   Ange HumphreyFB: @FreshAirCommunity and @BridgeEVVAll Podcast Episodes: agreatweddinginterviewpodcast.buzzsprout.com
In the inaugural episode of the podcast, Saundra Hadley interviews Jesse and Gena with Jesse and Gena Photography. We talk about how they met, growing their business, Gena’s love for cake, their children’s unusual names, and Jesse’s huge, infectious smile. It would be surprising if you have not heard of this dynamic duo before listening to this episode. Who have been inseparable since Bootylicious was breaking the radios. They build their business as artists who truly love photography. In 2014, they grew their business by adding two more photographers to their team and they are all the best of friends. They pride themselves on creating insanely beautiful portraits and capturing the candid moments that bring smiles to their clients and laughter for years to come. Drop us a Note:The Host/Saundra’s Website: planning forever eventsInstagram: @planningforever @agreatweddinginterviewpodcastFB: @planningforeverevents  @agreatweddinginterviewpodcastGuest Website: www.jesseandgena.com     www.bamsocialphotobooth.com Social Media:  www.instagram.com/jesseandgenaphotowww.facebook.com/Jesse.Daniels.Photographywww.pinterest.com/the_danielsAll Podcast Episodes: agreatweddinginterviewpodcast.buzzsprout.com
Welcome everyone, I’m your host Saundra Hadley a wedding/event planner and mediaprenuer. This is the introduction to the podcast A Great Wedding Interview.I am in Evansville, Indiana where I live and run my business of almost 18 years now, planning forever events. I’ve worked with so many great professionals in the industry, here locally, we have some of the best of the best. I’ve been on TV, an ABC affiliate morning show, hosting my own wedding segment since 2006 - helping people planning weddings with tips and interviews.This is where I learned to love to listen to and understand people’s stories. Everyone has their own, some probably don’t think theirs necessarily unique or interesting, but I believe it is. In the wedding industry, we are invited into a couple’s life and we learn so much about them. Weddings are an intimate business. So my podcast is to help engaged couples in the Tri-State area, Southern Indiana, Northern Kentucky, Southeast Illinois … I will help you get to know some of the best wedding pro’s you’ll ever meet, by interviewing them.We’ll talk about personal life, why they started their business, what’s their philosophy and more. Interesting, short conversations that will help you select a wedding pro that is meant for you. When you own your own business, it’s like your baby. You grow it, love it, cultivate it, and then ask others to love it as well.AND,We live in a world where doing business means to be transparent. And for some people, I don’t know if they really know what that means. My goal is to help them. And for you dear listener, you’ll get to meet your next professional.So let’s get started! Social media, please follow me on Instagram and on Facebook same name. If you would like to consider being interviewed OR you have someone that you think I should be talking to, send a message via social media or email at agreatweddinginterview@gmail.comI look forward to this journey and the fun we are going to have. Bye for now!
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