This week's guest is Helena Melendez, owner of Helena Elizabeth Events. She and I discuss the process of switching markets from one part of the country to another, how she got her start in the events industry polishing silverware, and what she wishes brides knew before hiring a planner. Helena and I also chat about one of our favorite wedding design trends right now and how it can change a reception space. Some of my favorite things she shared were the vows that she makes to her clients and w...

Today's guest is creative strategist Sacia Matthews! I have personally hired Sacia to do both website and social media consulting for me and can't say enough good things about working with her. Sacia shares how she went from teacher, to successful destination wedding photographer to her current role as a creative and brand strategist. Sacia and I discuss what qualities she looks for in an ideal client, what wedding vendors struggle with the most when it comes to their websites, and how busine...

To start off our fall 2025 season of the Oh Happy Day Podcast we have wedding painter Courtney Kibby on today's episode! Courtney shares how the Lord used various interests over the course of her life to lead her to her current career, how photos and paintings are very different (and why you might want both!), and the one wedding favor wedding guests never leave behind. Courtney talks about the story behind one of her favorite weddings and what made it meaningful, and reveals why she rarely p...

Today's guest is Emily Phillips of Emily Kaye Floral Atelier and she is a deep thinker, wise mother and calming presence. I loved our conversation about the surprising location she began floral design, the logistics of destination work, and how motherhood has changed her as a business owner. We talked a lot about not letting fear drive your decisions and the temptation to make our businesses idols. If you ever struggle with fear of how something in your personal life (like starting a family) ...

In today's episode with wedding photographer Eleanor Stenner, we chat about trusting God when booking are slow, the things she loves about her job (one of them will surprise you), and the importance of service. We also discuss the use of AI in editing, outsourcing, and the one song you will hear at almost every wedding. For all my single vendor friends- she also shares some blessings and challenges of being unmarried in the wedding industry. This episode was so fun and I can't wait for you to...

Today's guest is a super talented artist and wedding vendor who I've had the pleasure of working with in real life - Chloe Campbell! Chloe is a wedding painter and business owner who shares about building her business into a team of artists, the hard and the good parts about managing people, and the importance of integrity in our work. We also chat about art and the church, ministering to the artistic community, and whether we will work in heaven. You will love hearing Chloe's journey from st...

For anyone who has dealt with health challenges while running a business, this episode is for you! Candice Hollub, founder of The Lovely Hair Class, shares how her business has grown and evolved from doing wedding hair for another company all the way to educating bridal hair stylists all over the country. (You will never guess how old she was when she did her first wedding!) We dive into hair trends over the years, how to communicate expectations with clients, and advice for stylists who want...

Season 6 is here and we are kicking things off with an amazing conversation about the Holy Spirit with wedding photographer and educator Lisa Vigliotta. Lisa and I chat about the ways social media and covid have changed the wedding industry and publications, having the freedom to fail, and the importance of obedience in the face of fear. Lisa also shares some mind-blowing stories of what happens when we pay attention to the promptings of the Holy Spirit - both at a wedding and in everyday lif...

As soon as we recorded this episode, I knew it was meant to go live the week of Mother's Day. Wedding Planner Adrienne Rolon of Hearts Content Events shares how the loss of her mom changed the trajectory of her career, how motherhood changes boundaries in your business and how we both are teaching our kids "how to be a person." Adrienne and I discuss how a client's story informs their wedding design, and the powerful thing that happened during a covid-era wedding that impacted her for years. ...

Today's guest is Jacob Towe, co-owner and lighting designer of Jacob Co Creative. Jacob and I chat about what originally got him into lighting design, what he wished photographers knew when documenting a space he's designed, and why sustainability is so important to his business. We also chat about family - from working with your spouse to how your parenting and business changes as your kids get older. We wrap up chatting about the theology of light - how Christians are called to be lig...