Now You're Engaged - A Wedding Show

Recently engaged and ready to plan your wedding? Welcome to the Now You're Engaged Show! Fashion & beauty tips, wedding industry pro interviews, it's all about celebrating you and all things weddings! Pop champs, eat cake with us!

Creating the Ultimate Guest Experience with Michelle Wood of Meraki Wood Events 06/07/2022

Why Ring Insurance Is a Must-Have On Your Pre-Wedding Checklist with Debi Lilly 07/19/2021

Thoughtful High-End Weddings with Hannah Mitchell of Elite Events 06/28/2021

Plan Your Party Like a Pro with Founder of Partyslate, Julia Novack 06/14/2021

Wedding Trends for 2021 with Wedding Planner and CEO of Marylen Exposito Events, Marylen Exposito 05/31/2021

The Blueprint to Rescheduling Your Wedding with Wedding Planner and CEO of Infinite Events, Erica Trombetti 05/17/2021

Get Wedding Fit for the Dress and Beyond with International Lifestyle and Wedding Fitness Coach Laila Alieh 10/27/2020

What to Splurge On For Your Wedding Day 10/06/2020

Top 5 Favorite IG Follows 09/22/2020

Your Ultimate Wedding Planning Online Course with Spotlight Guest: Wedding Planner and Course Creator Bettina Benizri 09/15/2020

The $99 Bridesmaid Dresses That Will Make Your Bridesquad Love You with Spotlight Guest Grace Lee of Birdy Grey 08/25/2020

"OMG I Never Thought of That!" - Wedding Venue Questions with Stephanie Meiser, Virtual Planner 08/17/2020

Part 3 - The Enneagram: Become Your Best Most Beautiful Self in Your Relationship 08/10/2020

Part 2 - The Enneagram, Your Relationships, and Your Wedding 07/27/2020

Part 1 - The Enneagram, Your Relationships, and Your Wedding 07/20/2020

Bringing Love & Light Into The World with Spotlight Guest: Marty Keary, Old Daley Inn & Words From A Friend 07/13/2020

How To Look Flawless in 90% of Your Wedding Photos 07/06/2020

Stop! Before You Start Planning, Know This... Spotlight Guest: Stephanie Meiser, Virtual Planner 06/29/2020

Are We Crazy If We Just Elope? Spotlight Guest: Officiant Claudia Meyer 06/26/2020

Setting Beauty Goals For Your Skin #glowbitch 06/24/2020

Let's Talk Wedding Trends 2020 & 2021 06/01/2020

Season 2 Trailer *glass clink* 05/25/2020

How to SAVE Your Wedding From The Coronavirus 03/20/2020

How to SAVE Your Wedding From The Coronavirus Season 2 is almost here but we felt we needed to address what we are all going through as vendors and engaged couples: the coronavirus. In today’s episode, we chat with Shannon Whitney Anson all about how to handle this time. She provides us with a lot of information and tips on what to think about as you contemplate postponing or canceling your wedding. We know this is a scary, frustrating time, especially as an engaged couple so we wanted to help you navigate this and feel confident in your decision making as you go forward. Shannon is also doing totally free 30 minute consultations if you need further help after listening to our episode. You can contact her on her website weddingplanningplus.net or DM her on Instagram @weddingplanningplus to set up a time to chat. What’s in This Episode: What are some of the guidelines for rescheduling your wedding considering current events Why it’s important that you look at dates now if you want to postpone your wedding If you don’t have a wedding planner, call your venue and caterer first Why you need to rely on the CDC and local governments for up to date info on restrictions How to communicate with your guests so they know what to do Creative ways couples are dealing with having to postpone their weddings What to do if you have a wedding in the few weeks after May 10th Creative ways to share your wedding with guests who can’t attend What to think through if you are going to postpone your wedding How to handle if your vendor is not available on your rescheduled date Resources: About Shannon Whitney Anson:Hi, I'm Shannon! Upstate New York has been my home for my entire adult life. I’m so grateful to live in such a beautiful part of the country. I grew up right near Lake George and currently live outside Albany with my husband and our three rescue pups. I have run 15 marathons (and counting), love East Coast IPA's, and my iPod is stocked full of music from my favorite band (Phish!). I started planning weddings in 2007 and during the last 13+ years I have seen more and more couples looking to break the cookie cutter mold and plan a completely unique celebration for their family and friends. That’s why I love getting to know my couples and building them a special event that is expertly crafted and authentically them. Connect with Shannon: Follow Kenny on IG at @kennethcooperfilmsFollow Julie on IG at @julieocchinoluxuryFollow the podcast on IG at @nowyoureengaged About Now You’re Engaged: Kenny + Julie are the hosts of the Now You’re Engaged Podcast. Kenny is a wedding filmmaker & owner of , Julie is a makeup artist and owner of . When we’re not traveling to serve the best couples in the world (love you all, you know who you are) we pop bottles and chat with industry pros to bring you the best in weddings. Don’t forget to rate & review Now You’re Engaged on your favorite podcast app! The more ratings & reviews you leave, the more happy couples we will be able to help navigate all that comes with being engaged! /episode/index/show/nowyoureengaged/id/13626308

Classic And Authentic Imagery For The Chic And Fun-loving Romantic with Tiffany Wayne Photography | Episode 22 09/04/2018

Classic And Authentic Imagery For The Chic And Fun-loving Romantic with Tiffany Wayne Photography | Episode 22 TIFFANY WAYNE Tiffany Wayne Photography EPISODE 22 SHOW NOTES ACCLAIMED PHOTOGRAPHER CLASSIC AND AUTHENTIC IMAGERY FOR THE CHIC AND FUN-LOVING ROMANTIC Tiffany is an award winning photographer, author, and educator based in upstate New York. Her work is published regularly in magazines and popular wedding blogs. Tiffany’s client list includes professional athletes and models, on-air personalities, actors, and musicians. She is the recipient of five honorable mentions from the International Lucie Awards and in 2012 her business was nationally featured in the industry-leading magazine, Rangefinder. In October 2014, along with Amherst Media, Tiffany published her first instructional photography book, “Photograph Couples: How to Create Romantic Wedding and Engagement Portraits.” Her second book, "Photograph Wedding Details" was published in 2016. Both are available for purchase worldwide. Tiffany regularly gives back to her community through charity and education. In 2011, Tiffany Wayne Photography joined forces with Dollars for Scholars and created a scholarship (TWP Creative Excellence Award) for High School students pursuing a career in the creative field. In May 2015, Tiffany was selected to be the Albany, New York leader for the Rising Tide Society- a society for creative entrepreneurs who believe in community over competition. Additionally, Tiffany has made guest speaking appearances at high school, college, and professional levels. Previous to opening her photography business in 2010, Tiffany worked in both New York City and Los Angeles holding leading roles in the industry, including Director of Photography for a national woman’s magazine and senior photo editor for a celebrity agency. Tiffany is a 2005 graduate from Hallmark Institute of Photography; her portfolio earned her a spot in the top ten percent of her class. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications and Media from SUNY Cortland. Tiffany frequently travels and is available for assignment worldwide. Why it is important to establish a relationship with your photographer? What the booking process looks like with Tiffany? What you can do to make your wedding day go smoothly? You can learn more about Tiffany Wayne Photographer: Website: Instagram: Blog: Quotes: “You can take an average person and make them look like they belong on the cover of a magazine and I thought that was really rewarding.” “It’s crucial for you to feel comfortable with and to feel like you could be friends with the wedding vendors that are with you all day on your wedding.” “You have to study your client because in order to be able to showcase them correctly in their photos and really give you that essence of who they are you have to know who they are.” “Put all of your detail stuff in one spot so when I get there you can just point and I can go start with all of that and I don’t have to bug you and you can enjoy your morning with your girls.” “Prepare and plan. The more you do up front and in the beginning the less you have to worry about the day of.” “The photographer has a shot list of all the family members so we can easily call out names but we don’t know what people look like so have your aunt or your cousin or someone who is familiar with all of the people expected to be in those family photos have that duty to wrangle all of those people.” “I never wanted to be just a name on the vendor list. I want to be a trusted advisor that you consider a friend.” “If you like avocado, if you like funfetti, if you like having fun then I’m the girl for you.” At our passion is weaving together compelling stories with timeless and elegant visuals. Head over to our website to watch some of our story-telling magic and get a behind the scenes look at how we work and why we do what we do. Check us out at & follow us on social media @kennethcooperfilms! About Now You’re Engaged: The is hosted by filmmaker & wedding professional Kenny Hopkins. Having been involved in the wedding industry since 2012, Kenny decided to launch is own company, in 2016 to create unique wedding films for inspiring couples. As his business grew he saw a need for an educational resource to help couples become acquainted with high end professionals in an informal way to get the highest quality advice & information needed to navigate all that comes with being engaged. We explore curated questions for inquiring couples with guidance from some of the wedding industry's top professionals. We’re here to help you navigate the noise and get to the bottom of what you need to know now that you’re engaged. Don’t forget to rate & review Now You’re Engaged on ! The more ratings & reviews you leave, the more happy couples we will be able to help navigate all that comes with being engaged! /episode/index/show/nowyoureengaged/id/7002181

Premier Wedding Vow Writing Service with Alexis Dent of XO Juliet | Episode 21 08/20/2018

Premier Wedding Vow Writing Service with Alexis Dent of XO Juliet | Episode 21 ALEXIS DENT XO Juliet EPISODE 21 SHOW NOTES PREMIER WEDDING VOW WRITING SERVICE BUY YOUR WEDDING VOWS WITH PRIDE XO Juliet was born out of necessity, when founder Alexis Dent — an award-winning writer and author — noticed a common frustration and fear being expressed by her peers preparing to tie the knot. It went a little something like this: “I want to say my own vows at my wedding, but I’m not quite sure I can write them.” That’s where XO Juliet comes in. A luxury wedding service designed to help with all wedding-related speaking engagements, XO Juliet can tackle everything from personalized vows to best man speeches with delicacy, enthusiasm, intimacy, and authenticity. Don’t let an uneasiness about writing and elocution hold you back from sharing the vow or speech of a lifetime. Team XO Juliet will work with you to capture the love in your heart and convey it in terms you’ve always felt but have struggled to express on your own. When planning a wedding, there are many lists to check off and services on which to splurge. It can be stressful; we know. XO Juliet will provide seamless execution and client satisfaction that will have you taking our words and gladly sharing them with others. Just call us your something borrowed, and place us right next to your something blue. What are the services XO Juliet provides? Why people decide to have custom written vows? How professionally written vows are still authentic? What the process is like to work with XO Juliet? You can learn more about XO Juliet: Website: Instagram: Facebook: Twitter: Quotes: “A big portion of our revenue is wedding party speeches.” “We put your love on paper.” “If you can convey your love to us orally or written, it might be a little blotchy & you may flub it but then we can use that to piece together into something that’s going to shine.” “When you decide you’re going to do a non-denominational ceremony, you king of don’t really know where to go next if you’re not a great writer.” “We aren’t telling you what you feel about your relationship, we’re simply packaging it in a way that is receptive to your audience, and more importantly, to your partner.” “What do you want your vows to do? Do you want them to make your audience laugh, cry, or inspire?” “Do not repeat the same lines. Do not just try to go for something that you think sounds good. Make it about something that you know is true in your heart.” “Celebrities truly are no different than we are. The only thing that is different is that there is more at risk by saying that they had some random stranger in upstate New York write their vows.” “One thing people feel like they should steer away from is mentioning some negative things in their vows, but there is always a positive way to lace negative parts of a relationship.” “Don’t be afraid to include things that aren’t so pretty.” “Writing your vows is a really big undertaking, you can love your partner or love the friend that you are toasting as much as you could possibly love them, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that you feel comfortable putting those words on paper.” “If you’re a member of the wedding party, it’s no different than getting fitted for a suit. You’re not going to go sew the suit yourself, you don’t have to write the toast yourself, what matters is that it comes from your heart and that it encompasses the relationship.” At our passion is weaving together compelling stories with timeless and elegant visuals. Head over to our website to watch some of our story-telling magic and get a behind the scenes look at how we work and why we do what we do. Check us out at & follow us on social media @kennethcooperfilms! About Now You’re Engaged: The is hosted by filmmaker & wedding professional Kenny Hopkins. Having been involved in the wedding industry since 2012, Kenny decided to launch is own company, in 2016 to create unique wedding films for inspiring couples. As his business grew he saw a need for an educational resource to help couples become acquainted with high end professionals in an informal way to get the highest quality advice & information needed to navigate all that comes with being engaged. We explore curated questions for inquiring couples with guidance from some of the wedding industry's top professionals. We’re here to help you navigate the noise and get to the bottom of what you need to know now that you’re engaged. Don’t forget to rate & review Now You’re Engaged on ! The more ratings & reviews you leave, the more happy couples we will be able to help navigate all that comes with being engaged! /episode/index/show/nowyoureengaged/id/6939070

The Value of Print in the Digital Age with Makayla Jade Harris of The Harris Company | Episode 20 08/06/2018

The Value of Print in the Digital Age with Makayla Jade Harris of The Harris Company | Episode 20 MAKAYLA JADE HARRIS The Harris Company EPISODE 20 SHOW NOTES PHOTO & CINEMA MADE TO LAST THE VALUE OF PRINT IN THE AGE OF DIGITAL We're Dave and Makayla Harris - photographers + cinematographers, upstate New York residents, proud parents of two, frequent world travelers, and believers in the importance of both making memories and preserving them forever. You deserve to enjoy your wedding day to the fullest. We approach each wedding day as if it were our own, ensuring we don’t miss a beat. This means we will coordinate with each of your wedding professionals both prior to and on your wedding day to make sure everything rolls out flawlessly. Having a full team allows us to collaborate on the editing and processing of your photos and films to work more efficiently without jeopardizing quality. We love what we do and we can’t wait to make a profound impact on your memories with our photographic and cinematic storytelling. We invite you to sit back and take in every moment of your perfect day. What is their studio philosophy on print? The defining moments in her business in regards to print? What a couple should look for when hiring photographers? What items Makayla recommends for every couple? The booking process with The Harris Company? You can learn more about The Harris Company: Website: Instagram: Facebook: Pinterest: Quotes: “I really had to sit down and think about the direction I wanted my business to take & what about the business was really rewarding to me and it really came down to being able to see my client’s reactions when I was able to provide them with something tangible.” “I’m not going to let any client walk through my studio without leaving with an album.” “I think people have this fear of losing their images and I think by having them in digital form they think they won’t be lost down the road and that they can always print them later. The reality is though that they kind of just end up staying there & you’re not reliving them. They might be stored somewhere but you’re not actually saving them because you’re not allowing yourself to experience them.” “I truly believe when you hire a high-quality photographer you’re going to want to have a high-quality product to match that.” “I think it’s really important to think about how you want to relive your images years from now, whether you want it to be on social media or you want it to be in a tangible way that you can share with your family.” At our passion is weaving together compelling stories with timeless and elegant visuals. Head over to our website to watch some of our story-telling magic and get a behind the scenes look at how we work and why we do what we do. Check us out at & follow us on social media @kennethcooperfilms! About Now You’re Engaged: The is hosted by filmmaker & wedding professional Kenny Hopkins. Having been involved in the wedding industry since 2012, Kenny decided to launch is own company, in 2016 to create unique wedding films for inspiring couples. As his business grew he saw a need for an educational resource to help couples become acquainted with high end professionals in an informal way to get the highest quality advice & information needed to navigate all that comes with being engaged. We explore curated questions for inquiring couples with guidance from some of the wedding industry's top professionals. We’re here to help you navigate the noise and get to the bottom of what you need to know now that you’re engaged. Don’t forget to rate & review Now You’re Engaged on ! The more ratings & reviews you leave, the more happy couples we will be able to help navigate all that comes with being engaged! /episode/index/show/nowyoureengaged/id/6886517

Part 2 | Bespoke Music Ensemble Production Company with Danielle Turano of Divina Artisti | Episode 19 07/23/2018

Part 2 | Bespoke Music Ensemble Production Company with Danielle Turano of Divina Artisti | Episode 19 DANIELLE TURANO Divina Artisti EPISODE 19 SHOW NOTES BESPOKE MUSIC ENSEMBLE PRODUCTION COMPANY OFFERING COMPLETELY CUSTOM MUSIC ENSEMBLES FOR TRULY EXCEPTIONAL EVENTS The founder of Divina Artisti, Danielle Marien Turano is a touring violinist, dancer and Suzuki Educator based in New York City and Connecticut, and has performed in destinations around the globe. She began playing violin at age 10 and has not stopped since! Danielle’s passion lies in creating unique musical experiences for the most special moments in people’s lives. Whether that means serenading a cocktail hour crowd at sunset or performing alongside celebrities like Pink on network television her magic is the same wherever she goes with her violin. Danielle’s performances have taken her to: Iceland, China, Germany, Singapore, Kuwait, Mexico, Switzerland, Australia, and Italy as well as renowned venues such as Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, The Martha Stewart Show, The Highline Ballroom, and Rockwood Music Hall. Danielle has performed alongside Grey’s Anatomy’s famed singer Skylar, Babel Gilberto, and members of the Vitamin String Quartet. Danielle is an alumnus of Kingswood-Oxford School, The Hartt School of Music, The Juilliard School, NYU and Berklee College of Music. When she is not performing and working with clients Danielle loves to travel with her husband, eat avocado toast, enjoy the outdoors (preferably on a boat), watch her friends perform, or make Sicilian specialties for her family. In Part 2 we cover: How much should couples expect to spend? What is the booking process like? How far in advance should couples book? What breaks or transitions look like? You can learn more about Divina Strings: Website: Instagram: Facebook: Pinterest: Youtube: Quotes: “If you are hiring a string quartet you are getting close to a quarter of a million dollars worth of instruments coming to your wedding.” “If people really value music then they are going to be budgeting more for that.” “We are more than happy to learn one special song for you and then it goes on our list & then we can play it for other people.” “We can have up to four to five groups out on one weekend.” “Mostly, people contact me twelve or six months in advance.” “The music never stops.” “We’re looking for people that are similar to us where we are all on the same page and we’re finding that more and more.” “It’s all the same event, it’s just that they unfold in different ways.” At our passion is weaving together compelling stories with timeless and elegant visuals. Head over to our website to watch some of our story-telling magic and get a behind the scenes look at how we work and why we do what we do. Check us out at & follow us on social media @kennethcooperfilms! About Now You’re Engaged: The is hosted by filmmaker & wedding professional Kenny Hopkins. Having been involved in the wedding industry since 2012, Kenny decided to launch is own company, in 2016 to create unique wedding films for inspiring couples. As his business grew he saw a need for an educational resource to help couples become acquainted with high end professionals in an informal way to get the highest quality advice & information needed to navigate all that comes with being engaged. We explore curated questions for inquiring couples with guidance from some of the wedding industry's top professionals. We’re here to help you navigate the noise and get to the bottom of what you need to know now that you’re engaged. Don’t forget to rate & review Now You’re Engaged on ! The more ratings & reviews you leave, the more happy couples we will be able to help navigate all that comes with being engaged! /episode/index/show/nowyoureengaged/id/6840056

Part 1 | Bespoke Music Ensemble Production Company with Danielle Turano of Divina Artisti | Episode 18 07/09/2018

Part 1 | Bespoke Music Ensemble Production Company with Danielle Turano of Divina Artisti | Episode 18 DANIELLE TURANO Divina Artisti EPISODE 18 SHOW NOTES BESPOKE MUSIC ENSEMBLE PRODUCTION COMPANY OFFERING COMPLETELY CUSTOM MUSIC ENSEMBLES FOR TRULY EXCEPTIONAL EVENTS The founder of Divina Artisti, Danielle Marien Turano is a touring violinist, dancer and Suzuki Educator based in New York City and Connecticut, and has performed in destinations around the globe. She began playing violin at age 10 and has not stopped since! Danielle’s passion lies in creating unique musical experiences for the most special moments in people’s lives. Whether that means serenading a cocktail hour crowd at sunset or performing alongside celebrities like Pink on network television her magic is the same wherever she goes with her violin. Danielle’s performances have taken her to: Iceland, China, Germany, Singapore, Kuwait, Mexico, Switzerland, Australia, and Italy as well as renowned venues such as Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, The Martha Stewart Show, The Highline Ballroom, and Rockwood Music Hall. Danielle has performed alongside Grey’s Anatomy’s famed singer Skylar, Babel Gilberto, and members of the Vitamin String Quartet. Danielle is an alumnus of Kingswood-Oxford School, The Hartt School of Music, The Juilliard School, NYU and Berklee College of Music. When she is not performing and working with clients Danielle loves to travel with her husband, eat avocado toast, enjoy the outdoors (preferably on a boat), watch her friends perform, or make Sicilian specialties for her family. In Part 1 we cover: When Danielle first began playing the violin & how she got started with weddings? The styles of music Divina Strings can accommodate? What are the things that couples should be looking for? The types of ensembles that Divina Strings offers? How couples should approach their budget when it comes to hiring musicians? Why it’s important to hire a professional? You can learn more about Divina Strings: Website: Instagram: Facebook: Pinterest: Youtube: Quotes: “That’s what I’m best at doing, is creating that special, tailored sound, look, vibe, and style.” “It’s up to your budget but also the size of your guest list, if you are doing a 300-400 person wedding, having just a violin soloist is not really going to create the sound that is needed.” “The instrument body itself is the amplification so when you see that big cello body, that is the speaker.” “People come to us because they see the list of pop music that we have. It’s significant, it’s really big & I’m always adding to that list and people love that. They want to hear the music that they know and they want it to be played to their family and friends but they don’t want to have the recording and the words played along. They want it to be the instrumental version of their favorite song.” “Every couple is different so every single wedding is different. They are never the same at all.” “Romance is that string quartet sound.” “I want to show that love and have that magic happen even for people that I don’t know. We can all be touched by music & have that connection together.” “You are planning a wedding based on your priorities.” “If you want to make sure that when you walk down the aisle that the right piece is playing, that people are going to be paying attention, that you know have played at weddings before, and you want that magic to happen on your wedding day then you hire a professional.” At our passion is weaving together compelling stories with timeless and elegant visuals. Head over to our website to watch some of our story-telling magic and get a behind the scenes look at how we work and why we do what we do. Check us out at & follow us on social media @kennethcooperfilms! About Now You’re Engaged: The is hosted by filmmaker & wedding professional Kenny Hopkins. Having been involved in the wedding industry since 2012, Kenny decided to launch is own company, in 2016 to create unique wedding films for inspiring couples. As his business grew he saw a need for an educational resource to help couples become acquainted with high end professionals in an informal way to get the highest quality advice & information needed to navigate all that comes with being engaged. We explore curated questions for inquiring couples with guidance from some of the wedding industry's top professionals. We’re here to help you navigate the noise and get to the bottom of what you need to know now that you’re engaged. Don’t forget to rate & review Now You’re Engaged on ! The more ratings & reviews you leave, the more happy couples we will be able to help navigate all that comes with being engaged! /episode/index/show/nowyoureengaged/id/6783019

Storytellers Capturing the Feeling of the Day with International Award Winning Filmmakers Sarah and Rick Pendergraft of Pen Weddings | Episode 17 06/25/2018

Storytellers Capturing the Feeling of the Day with International Award Winning Filmmakers Sarah and Rick Pendergraft of Pen Weddings | Episode 17 SARAH & RICK PENDERGRAFT Pen Weddings EPISODE 17 SHOW NOTES INTERNATIONAL AWARD-WINNING WEDDING FILMMAKERS STORYTELLERS CAPTURING THE FEELING OF THE DAY There’s something about the way moving pictures blend with music… the way the sight of your fiance’s tears and the sound of your bridesmaids’ laughter take you back to one of the most important days in your life… this is why we make wedding films. This is what we love. We don’t define the kinds of weddings we want to shoot by budget or style… glamorous vs. rustic, luxury vs. DIY, ballroom bash vs. destination elopement. At PenWeddings, the kind of work we want to produce is based on personality and emotion. We work with couples who are excited to tell their story, and people who are deliriously happy and full of love and life. Widely regarded as the best storytellers in the industry, we’ve also started teaching. Believe us, the thought makes us blush, but we’ll accept the compliment with happy hearts. Filmmakers interested in our mentoring, video workshops, & the Wedding Film Retreat can learn more . How Sarah & Rick got started in wedding videography? What is the difference in having your story told in photography versus video? What couples should be looking for in videographers? How they ensure they aren’t being intrusive? What couples should expect if they book PenWeddings? What is the typical turnaround time? You can learn more about PenWeddings: Website: Instagram: Facebook: Pinterest: Quotes: “The emotion of the wedding and that ‘reliving of the day’ feeling are things we can convey that you’re just not going to get out of still photos.” “We’re the keeper of people’s legacies.” “Kids & grandkids of our couples will be able to take that DVD or flash drive, stick it in, and see & hear family members that they normally wouldn’t have.” “As long as you’re open to it, don’t limit yourself to looking in your city because there are a lot of styles out there.” “In our industry, one person’s doc edit is another person’s feature film. Couples do need to be sure to ask questions because everyone defines those terms differently.” “We have couples say all the time that they forgot that we were there.” “We try to be super respectful of the couple & of the moment.” “When it comes to your photographer & videographer you need to know that you like their personalities. You need to know what you’re getting.” “We put a lot of time into our editing so it’s not one of those things that we can knock out super fast, but it is nice when we can get a highlight up within a couple weeks of the wedding.” “We want to have fun & we want to work with people who have personality & who aren’t afraid of the camera.” “We’re not the company you hire if you just want a body there pointing a camera. We want to get to know you and want to enjoy being around you on your wedding day, but more than that, have you enjoy us being there because we’re there the whole time.” Links: At our passion is weaving together compelling stories with timeless and elegant visuals. Head over to our website to watch some of our story-telling magic and get a behind the scenes look at how we work and why we do what we do. Check us out at & follow us on social media @kennethcooperfilms! About Now You’re Engaged: The is hosted by filmmaker & wedding professional Kenny Hopkins. Having been involved in the wedding industry since 2012, Kenny decided to launch is own company, in 2016 to create unique wedding films for inspiring couples. As his business grew he saw a need for an educational resource to help couples become acquainted with high end professionals in an informal way to get the highest quality advice & information needed to navigate all that comes with being engaged. We explore curated questions for inquiring couples with guidance from some of the wedding industry's top professionals. We’re here to help you navigate the noise and get to the bottom of what you need to know now that you’re engaged. Don’t forget to rate & review Now You’re Engaged on ! The more ratings & reviews you leave, the more happy couples we will be able to help navigate all that comes with being engaged! /episode/index/show/nowyoureengaged/id/6735192

Design Floral Expressions for Your Big Day with Jaime Lee Newman of Sweet Thorn Flora | Episode 16 06/11/2018

Design Floral Expressions for Your Big Day with Jaime Lee Newman of Sweet Thorn Flora | Episode 16 JAIME LEE NEWMAN Sweet Thorn Flora EPISODE 16 SHOW NOTES WILD-NATURED FLORAL ARTISTRY DESIGN FLORAL EXPRESSIONS FOR YOUR BIG DAY I’ve spent my life seeking to interpret the fleeting beauty and bounty of the world around us. I grew up in the Midwest with a curious and adventurous heart, endlessly digging in the dirt, gardening and hunting/camping with my father. After studying fine art and beginning my career as an artist, I soon realized my life’s passion was to cultivate the ways in which art and nature nourish and uplift the human body and spirit. Sweet Thorn Flora designs floral expressions for the moments we long to hold on to, feelings we wish to linger on our minds and in our hearts. Our creations unite varied textures, colors and shapes that interplay deep and bright, soft and sharp to create a lasting impression. You can learn more about Sweet Thorn Flora: How was she introduced to floral design? Why florals are an important aspect of your wedding? How the arrangements last longer than the initial event that they were designed for? Where can couples find good DIY inspiration? How far out should couples contact their florist? What the booking process looks like? What couples should expect on the day of the wedding? Website: Instagram: Facebook: Pinterest: Quotes: “I want to give them something that is going to be memorable.” “I cannot guarantee that I can get that exact flower if it’s out of season because I don’t use anything that isn’t at its peak.” “As a designer in general, you want everything to be as cohesive and complimentary as possible so if they ask me for suggestions on a napkin color, I will give it.” “Don’t be scared to have the flowers you want. People say that the flowers don’t last but they really do. They last in your head. They last in the feeling they give people. They last for your guests. They last in the video and in the photographs. They last for a long time.” “Flowers extract emotion from people. You can just look at them and feel happier.” “What’s nice about florals is that there are so many ways to make a statement minimally. You don’t have to have over the top flowers to make a statement.” “The longer that I have with the client and the longer that they have with me the more satisfied and set they will be for the event.” “When a client puts down the booking deposit, that books them for that day. It’s their day & they are my only client.” “When you have flowers around your house, whether dried or alive, they are beneficial for you to see and be around.” “Whatever part of the event is the most important to you, start there and put your money there & then allocate the rest of it.” Links: At our passion is weaving together compelling stories with timeless and elegant visuals. Head over to our website to watch some of our story-telling magic and get a behind the scenes look at how we work and why we do what we do. Check us out at & follow us on social media @kennethcooperfilms! About Now You’re Engaged: The is hosted by filmmaker & wedding professional Kenny Hopkins. Having been involved in the wedding industry since 2012, Kenny decided to launch is own company, in 2016 to create unique wedding films for inspiring couples. As his business grew he saw a need for an educational resource to help couples become acquainted with high end professionals in an informal way to get the highest quality advice & information needed to navigate all that comes with being engaged. We explore curated questions for inquiring couples with guidance from some of the wedding industry's top professionals. We’re here to help you navigate the noise and get to the bottom of what you need to know now that you’re engaged. Don’t forget to rate & review Now You’re Engaged on ! The more ratings & reviews you leave, the more happy couples we will be able to help navigate all that comes with being engaged! /episode/index/show/nowyoureengaged/id/6689649

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