Today we have the privilege of getting to know Carl of Captiv8 Films, a Fredericksburg Virginia based wedding videographer. Carl focuses on making sure that his clients' stories are told through not only their wedding day videography, but by customizing their experience through creating a lifestyle videography session during their season of engagement, kind of like how wedding photographers will do an engagement photoshoot. These engagement videos and video lifestyle sessions allow couples to get used to being in front of a video camera and help them to highlight their wedding and their planning process in a really unique and personal way. This episode is jam-packed full of all the knowledge you need to know about why it's important to hire a videographer, what video is doing to a wedding day, and how you can personalize your wedding videography experience.

Today we're chatting with a dear friend of mine in the industry, Kadi Spruill. Kadi is a fantastic friend of mine in the industry that lives with her husband, dogs, chickens, and honeybees in Williamsburg Virginia. Together, we've done countless projects, from small cutting cakes with a modern flair to elegant tiered Ballroom statement cakes. As a baker, Kadi is known for her amazing cakes and desserts, her creative design skills, and her spunky personality. On the podcast, Kadi and I chat about what it means to be a wedding cake baker, what that looks like for our couples, things to note about her style and what she personally can create, as well as what to know when you're looking for a baker.

Today is a really exciting day because we get to talk to Dawn Cruthers of Something Vintage Rentals. This rental company has some of the best inventory on the east coast and they are well renowned for their pops of color and beautifully reclaimed vintage furniture and one-of-a-kind rentals. ⁠ ⁠ Listen in as we chat with Dawn of Something Vintage and hear her passion for rentals and making your wedding day stand out!⁠ ⁠

Listen in as we hear from the Classic Catering team. Today we cover everything you need to know about full service catering for your wedding. Classic Catering is a premier catering company out of Lorton Virginia. Together their team fuses decades of experience in the special events field with amazing food that your guests will be talking about for years to come. 

Listen in as we get to know Michael and Carina, two professional wedding photographers who have taken the world by storm with their creative, thoughtful wedding film photography. These two photographers are based out of Midlothian, Virginia, just south of Richmond. They travel all over the United States and Europe capturing stunning images of couples and their wedding days.    

Today, we're talking to Kate Franzen, the owner of Glint Events, in Richmond, DC.  Glint's founder, Kate Franzen, pours herself into her events, providing enthusiastic and comprehensive planning, management, and support for weddings, personal celebrations, and corporate functions. Kate spent seven years creating and executing complex events for a national corporation, and four years planning and directing weddings as the owner and event planner at Glint. Kate's extensive experience paired with her personal attention to her clients allows her to manage any event with unmatched precision, skill and finesse.

The last of our L A U N C H day release - but certainly not least! We're talking to Andrea Van Wambeke of the Sweeney Barn as she talks about the history behind the newest event space in Manassas!

Listen in as I get to know Wendy, Gabe, and the story behind the nationally recognized Ava Laurenne Bride! This small Fredericksburg-based bridal shop helps brides find the dress of their dreams... in a relaxed environment that creates a lasting community for them for years to come.⁠

We are getting to know  Sarah Yarbrough of Sarah E Photography out of South Carolina. Sarah is a wedding, family, and corporate photographer out of Wahalla South Carolina. She brings her passion for quality experiences and love of photography together when working and capturing moments in her client's lives.