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Welcome to the premiere episode of Travel Talk only on Wedding Podcast Network.  Travel has become more popular than ever in the world of destination weddings and honeymoons because of the Internet. International resources are at our fingertips and WPN promises to bring them to you.  Let’s explore and discover different destinations around the world with experts in the travel and tourism industry – travel agents, authors, editors, event planners and newlyweds - ready to share their firsthand experience and advice.  We will provide information to help make the planning less complicated and more fun. Where are we going today?  Paradise in the Caribbean. Wedding Podcast Network was invited by Gordon “Butch�? Stewart to the inaugural weekend celebration of the Mediterranean Village at Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa. Like Sandals says “Love is all you need.�? It was voted World’s Most Romantic Resort ten years in a row by the World Travel Awards and we can see why. Hear Holli & Robert’s firsthand experience at this romantic resort and spa. There is something for everyone.  We visit the award winning Red Lane Spa exclusively at Sandals. We tell you about the variety of dining options and culinary delights, the pools and swim up bar, the white sand beach, the lighting, the gardens, the land and watersports activities, evening entertainment and so much more.  The live performances by Shaggy and Sean Paul were a special treat.  Celebrities spotted: Brooke Burke, Stacy Keibler, Teri Polo, Kimorra Simmons and Rumer Willis. This is your opportunity to get to know Chairman & Founder Gordon “Butch�? Stewart, CEO Adam Stewart, and Managing Director Jaime Stewart-McConnell.  We also had the chance to interview Chief Romance Officer Unique Vacations Joann Delgin and Cheryl Hammersmith of Hunter Hammersmith & Associates about their new Luxury Included Honeymoon brochure.  Internationally celebrated event designer and wedding planner Preston Bailey tells us about his signature WeddingMoons destination wedding packages only available at Sandals. We were delighted to be amongst our wedding industry colleagues: Rebecca Grinnals, Sylvia and Ben Weinstock, and Diane Forden, Editor in Chief of Bridal Guide magazine. We made some new friends in the world of travel: Lorri Robbins, Publisher of Recommend magazine and Penny Sheldon, certified travel specialist. We would like to extend a special thank you to our hosts the Stewart family and the concierge team for a very memorable Luxury Included Vacation at the Mediterranean Village at Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa. To enjoy the enhanced podcast click here To listen to the standard MP3 version click here Check out the tour of our suite Here are the links we spoke about. Sandals website  Red Lane Spa website Preston Bailey website Sylvia Weinstock website Rebecca Grinnals website Bridal Guide website Recommend magazine website Penny Sheldon website Get the book All That’s Good: The Story of Butch Stewart, the Man Behind Sandals Resorts To subscribe to our podcasts click here Thanks for making us the number one ranked wedding podcast on iTunes Subscribe in itunes right here We love your feedback.  Send us an email or call our listener hotline 800.882.1259. Another great wedding planning podcast from Wedding Podcast Network

Samantha Goldberg, event coordinator and designer featured on Style Network’s hot television series Whose Wedding Is it Anyway?, can now be heard exclusively on It’s YOUR Wedding only on Wedding Podcast Network.  Samantha’s forte is working with brides on a budget.  She believes bridal passion is best expressed through spending choices, not spending amounts. This groundbreaking live call in podcast reveals firsthand advice from one of the top wedding consultants in the industry.  Want to know when your guests should RSVP?  How can you get your groom to be more helpful?    Can’t find just the right venue?  Do you aspire to be an event planner?  Samantha shares her experience and expertise offering great web resources.  You deserve the very best style and service for your big day.  Samantha answers your wedding planning questions to help you create the wedding of your dreams. Thank you to everyone who called in with their great questions and were part of this revolutionary show.  Stay tuned for our next call-in show to hear smart ideas and thoughtful assistance from Samantha Goldberg.  We welcome your comments and suggestions. To listen to the show click here Visit Samantha's website Links mentioned in the show Association of Bridal Consultants website Visit the Sendomatic website To join the next live show click below Wedding Podcast Network, recently voted "Best New Wedding Resource" by a survey of brides. To subscribe to our podcasts click here Thanks for making us the number one ranked wedding podcast on iTunes Subscribe in itunes right here We love your feedback.  Send us an email or call our listener hotline 800.882.1259. Another great wedding planning podcast from Wedding Podcast Network

Diane Forden, Editor in Chief, VP Bridal Guide, one of America’s leading wedding magazines, discusses important information on what to keep in mind, what to prioritize, and things to avoid while creating your dream wedding.  With Diane’s expert advice you will gain invaluable knowledge how to handle challenges with confidence, truly enjoy the wedding planning experience, and envision the best wedding ever.  Want to get what YOU want? Want to fully enjoy each and every moment?  Diane offers smart answers and solutions to real issues from etiquette to traditions, registry to receptions, budget to guests’ gripes.  Learn the art of negotiation and savvy ways to save money.  You will want to hear Diane’s Do’s and particularly her Don’ts while planning your wedding celebration.  Diane also shares trends and special touches that can easily be incorporated into your wedding festivities. Wedding planning is demanding and emotionally stressful. Is it possible to stay organized, calm and sane?  Diane says YES so tune in and be inspired by an editor that really cares about brides and engaged couples everywhere. Bridal Guide is getting ready to celebrate its 20th Anniversary.  Congratulations!  Educating brides the past two decades via their bi-monthly magazine and go-to website BridalGuide.com continues to be an inspiration to everyone in the world of weddings.  Check your newsstands soon to get your collector’s copy of their special anniversary edition. Click here to listen to the show Visit the Bridal Guide website  Click here to check out Diane Forden's Bridal Guide Books To subscribe to our podcasts click here Thanks for making us the number one ranked wedding podcast on iTunes Wedding Podcast Network has the largest, most comprehensive selection of wedding planning podcasts.  We are wedding talk radio at its best. We love your feedback.  Send us an email or call our listener hotline 800.882.1259. Another great wedding planning podcast from Wedding Podcast Network Thanks for listening.

Ready to hear information you can use to not only look beautiful on the outside, but feel magnificent inside too?  Joseph Arangio, author WeddingShape Diet and Fitness Guide for Brides, tells us that with sensible training, nutrition, quality sleep, and stress management strategies you can reshape your mind and body today and always. This podcast is chock full of practical health and fitness advice.  Joe, certified strength and conditioning specialist, shares valuable diet and fitness secrets, talks about metabolism, explains why resistance training is the most effective way to sculpt muscle and fight cellulite, how to get the most out of your workouts, the golden rules of sleep, and phenomenal insider tips that will inspire you to stay healthy long after the honeymoon is over. Like a successful marriage, good health requires careful planning, focused effort, and a lifelong commitment.  There are no short cuts.  Joe’s program would work for anyone looking to improve their shape and fitness.  After listening to Joe you will want to incorporate WeddingShape principles and enjoy a better quality of life from this day forward. Click here to listen to the show Visit the WeddingShape website Get WeddingShape Diet and Fitness Guide for Brides right here Wedding Podcast Network, recently voted "Best New Wedding Resource" by a survey of brides. To subscribe to our podcasts click here Thanks for making us the number one ranked wedding podcast on iTunes Subscribe in itunes right here Wedding Podcast Network has the largest, most comprehensive selection of wedding planning podcasts.  We are wedding talk radio at its best. We love your feedback.  Send us an email or call our listener hotline 800.882.1259. Another great wedding planning podcast from Wedding Podcast Network

WPN interviews Courtney Cotter from Nestle Waters North America about the up and coming designers and their beautiful entries.  Following Courtney WPN’s very own host of Planet Bride and high-end wedding designer Michelle Roth interviews the grand prize winner and runner up.  Michelle and Henry Roth were on the judging panel in the competition along with Kleinfeld owner Mara Urshel; BRIDES fashion editor, Rachel Leonard; Modern Bride fashion editor, Julie Alvarez; and Martha Stewart fashion editor, Shana Faust. Robert and Holli attended Podcamp Philly, the new media community unconference, and share their experience with you.  They had the wonderful opportunity of talking with Paige and Gretchen, co-founders and show hosts of Mommycast.  We asked them to share their thoughts and ideas on having children at weddings. Wedding Podcast Network has been embraced by the bridal blogging community and we are impressed by the wide variety of contributors available for brides planning their wedding.  Since we launched Wedding Podcast Network we have featured blogs that offer stylish ideas and daily inspiration. We discuss some blogs (and podcasts) we really love and share some great ideas.  Trusted experts include:  Darcy Miller editorial director Martha Stewart Weddings magazine, Anne Chertoff, wedding expert on iVillage Weddings channel, and wedding book author Sharon Naylor.  We also talk about information found We also mention blog etiquette and what you should be aware of when reading personal web logs. Want to hear what’s exciting and new in the world of bridal fashion? Interested in getting some smart tips and learn from some of the best experts in the wedding industry?  Want to find out what the latest trends are from those that are in the know?  WPN had the chance to talk to Antonia van der Meer Editor-in-Chief Modern Bride magazine, Kathy Nenneker Editor-in-Chief Los Angeles Weddings magazine, wedding cake designer Sylvia Weinstock, world-renowned event planner and entertaining expert Marcy Blum and masters of red carpet glamour Mark Badgley and James Mischka. Wedding Podcast Network has been invited to celebrate the inaugural weekend of the new Mediterranean Village at Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa.  We are looking forward to bringing you a firsthand report including a personal interview with Mr. Gordon “Butch? Stewart, Chairman and Founder, Sandals Resorts.  From the ribbon cutting ceremony to after hours in The Cricketer’s Arms Pub we will bring you the very best account of our experience at Mediterranean Village. To listen to the enhanced podcast click here For the mp3 version of the show click here Here are the links we spoke about in the show. Nestle Waters North America – Contrex Natural Mineral Water website Kleinfeld Bridal website Fashion Institute of Technology website Podcamp Philly website Mommycast website NJWedding.com website For some great wedding Blogs visit our blog page  Anne Chertoff’s From “I Will? to “I Do? Blog  Darcy Miller’s The Bride’s Guide Blog  Erica Sapio’s Jersey Weddings Blog  Sharon Naylor’s Planning in Peace Blog Amanda & Lyndsi’s SocialDesign Blog Weddingzilla Blog Chick Chat Radio website Sylvia Weinstock website Marcy Blum website Badgley Mischka website Modern Bride magazine website Los Angeles Weddings magazine website Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa website Wedding Podcast Network, recently voted "Best New Wedding Resource" by a survey of brides. To subscribe to our podcasts click here Thanks for making us the number one ranked wedding podcast on iTunes Subscribe in itunes right here Wedding Podcast Network has the largest, most comprehensive selection of wedding planning podcasts.  We are wedding talk radio at its best. We love your feedback.  Send us an email or call our listener hotline 800.882.1259. Another great wedding planning podcast from Wedding Podcast Network

Welcome to Wedding Podcast Network’s first LIVE call-in show.  Join star of Whose Wedding is it Anyway?, veteran wedding planner and bridal expert Samantha Goldberg and Executive Producer Wedding Podcast Network Robert Allen as they answer your questions.  Samantha offers sound advice and creative solutions that will really help you have the wedding of your dreams.  Hear some real stories that just might be your personal dilemma. Should you put an earlier time on your invitation knowing friends & family come late? What if you can’t afford to buy bridesmaids gifts? How do you handle wedding crashers? Want to know ways couples can “give back? in some way? Any special suggestions for the older bride? Looking for some great lighting suggestions for your beach wedding? Who should choose the dress for the Mother of the Groom? And more! Thank you to everyone who called in with their great questions and were part of this groundbreaking show.  Stay tuned for our next call-in show to hear smart ideas and thoughtful assistance from Samantha Goldberg.  We welcome your comments and suggestions. To listen to the show click here Samantha’s website Gold Events If you would like to be a part of the audience for the next live call in show Click Here Changing the Present website I Do Foundation website Brides Against Breast Cancer website Just Give website NJWedding.com website Submersible Floralytes resources To subscribe to our podcasts click here Thanks for making us the number one ranked wedding podcast on iTunes Subscribe in iTunes right here Wedding Podcast Network has the largest, most comprehensive selection of wedding planning podcasts.  We are wedding talk radio at its best. We love your feedback.  Send us an email or call our listener hotline 800.882.1259.

How do you fit into your own wedding plans?  Henry Weinreich & Michelle Roth discuss their top ten tips on how to be yourself and be natural and approachable.  Your groom and guests will notice a less nervous, more self confident and happy you.  Learn how to make the wedding real for you and not to be a Barbie Bride. Things happen.  Do not get caught up and overwhelmed.  Stop worrying about wedding planning mishaps.  What is ceremony stiff syndrome?  How can wedding day delegation make a difference?  How important is a bridal suite and preparation room?  How do you define your farewells?  This dynamic duo answer these questions and more as you prepare to walk down the aisle.  They share personal stories and real life experiences that will help you de-stress and decompress.  They tackle issues that will prepare you for the unexpected and ultimately help lessen any element of surprise. Get comfortable.  Relax.  Armed with Henry & Michelle’s expert advice you will be able to transition into your wedding with ease.  Their valuable tips and solutions help you get real and deal and stay in control of your day.  Your wedding will inevitably run much more smoothly if you incorporate Henry & Michelle’s therapeutic advice.  This podcast should not be missed. Visit Henry Roth's website Visit Michelle Roth's website Click here to listen to the show To subscribe to our podcasts click here Thanks for making us the number one ranked wedding podcast on iTunes Subscribe in iTunes right here Wedding Podcast Network has the largest, most comprehensive selection of wedding planning podcasts.  We are wedding talk radio at its best. We love your feedback.  Send us an email or call our listener hotline 800.882.1259. Another great wedding planning podcast from Wedding Podcast Network Thanks for listening.

Do you believe in love at first sight?  Amanda & Brett share their story - how they met at Penn State University, the proposal, and how they personalized their wedding.  They pictured a warm candlelit evening gathering that's a huge party also.  Mission accomplished.  Listen, learn and be inspired by their amazing party ideas and wedding planning details. Amanda & Brett talk about their attire, venue, monogram, décor, music, lighting, photo, video, gifts, and so much more.  They share important advice with regard to saving money, the art of negotiation and how to stay organized.  AND they tell us what they wish they knew and no one told them. Interesting note - Amanda is an event planner with a passion about style and creating beautiful events.  Her originality and uniqueness were showcased at the wedding of her dreams.  Her DIY projects are innovative - something you just may want to consider.  Check out her site below. Amanda and Brett’s romantic wedding incorporated great looking elements that generated rave reviews from their guests.  Their talented photographer captured this day of wonderful moments from start to finish as you can see in this enhanced podcast.  They truly enjoyed planning their day and consider their wedding a terrific success. Click to listen to the Enhanced Podcast and see all of the beautiful photographs taken by the talented Laura Novak. To listen to the MP3 version Click Here Amanda's website from The Knot Amanda’s Social Design website Laura Novak Photography website D Videography website BM Dresses: Alvina Valenta through www.dorianneveils.com Reception Music: The Heartbeats website To subscribe to our podcasts click here Thanks for making us the number one ranked wedding podcast on iTunes Subscribe in itunes right here Wedding Podcast Network has the largest, most comprehensive selection of wedding planning podcasts.  We are wedding talk radio at its best. We love your feedback.  Send us an email or call our listener hotline 800.882.1259. Another great wedding planning podcast from Wedding Podcast Network Thanks for listening.

Your Wedding Destination:  Newport, Rhode Island.  Wedding Podcast Network is proud to feature information that will help you plan your wedding with style.  Listen to our expert participants and learn about one of the most scenic places in the country.  We talk with savvy Newport wedding planner Nancy Swiezy; two unique and beautiful venues to create your memorable event – Tim Thuell, General Manager of The Chanler at Cliff Walk and Susan Verge, Marketing Director Longwood Events’ Belle Mer; Howard Prince, owner Synergy Entertainment, Newport’s number one dance orchestra and Kathryn Farrington, Vice President of Marketing of Newport’s Convention & Visitor’s Bureau, tells us why Newport is such a popular destination with its breathtaking coastline, unparalleled history, mansions, sports and cultural resources.  You and your guests will fall in love with the City by the Sea. With twenty years experience in the industry Nancy Swiezy, founder of A Newport Affaire, believes in the importance of combining wedding traditions, family culture, lifestyle and design trends into your wedding.  She will inspire you with signature details you can incorporate into your wedding festivities.  Nancy describes the Newport bride and why Newport is such a great place for your wedding, honeymoon and any special occasion.  Are you a sophisticated society-style bride who dreams of an intimate wedding with classic elegance?  The Chanler at Cliff Walk is an elegant historic mansion turned hotel where you will experience the very best of luxury and service.  This is the perfect place for a wedding for 80 or fewer guests.  Nick Vitale takes us for a tour of the romantic gardens and the beautiful rooms that are individually styled.  Customized gourmet cuisine from the Spiced Pear, one of the area’s most acclaimed restaurants, makes an ideal choice for romantic dinners, sunset views and private events.  Hear co-hosts Holli & Robert share their wonderful culinary experience firsthand. Are you a chic modern bride who desires a look all your own?  Belle Mer, Newport's scenic boutique event venue located on Goat Island, has combined Newport's timeless style with the contemporary energy and understated glamour for which Longwood Events is well-known.  Belle Mer is New England's only independent event company to offer a palette of natural tones and whites as the backdrop for your celebration.  Offering 14,000 square feet of indoor function space, combined with six acres of outdoor terraces on the edge of Narragansett Bay, Belle Mer allows for casual or elegant gatherings for any size group.  Their resourceful team of designers, planners, chefs and event managers tend to every detail of your affair.   Synergy Entertainment provides a customized itinerary and music in every style.  Their parties feature the best dance music ranging from the classics to the modern hits of today.  Their talented male and female vocalists, piano and guitarist performers offer all styles and rhythms for the best party ever.  Do you want Broadway talent or an after hours club environment?  Synergy is ready to entertain you and your guests until the last dance is played. Wedding Podcast Network is dedicated to helping you plan a beautiful wedding by connecting you with a variety of specialists that will make your wedding day extraordinary.  Promotional consideration was provided by The Chanler at Cliff Walk.  We extend a special thank you to Mr. Tim Thuell, General Manager, for hosting Wedding Podcast Network with accommodations, dining and their on premise meeting room for recording this special podcast.  Click here to listen to the Enhanced Podcast Click here for the MP3 Version of the show This podcast is made possible by the following participants:   The Chanler at Cliff Walk  website Spiced Pear Restaurant  website Belle Mer website A Newport Affaire  website Synergy RI website Newport County Convention & Visitor’s Bureau website YourNewportWedding.com website  To subscribe to our podcasts click here Thanks for making us the number one ranked wedding podcast on iTunes Subscribe in itunes right here Wedding Podcast Network has the largest, most comprehensive selection of wedding planning podcasts.  We are wedding talk radio at its best. We love your feedback.  Send us an email or call our listener hotline 800.882.1259.

Samantha Goldberg, event coordinator and designer of Gold Events & Co., has coordinated hundreds of weddings and other elaborate affairs in her 15 years in the event industry.  She is currently one of the featured wedding planners on the hit television series “Whose Wedding Is It Anyway? on the Style Network.  Samantha has also been on CN-8, NBC-5 and Geraldo at Large.  Her work and advice has been featured in Bridal Guide, Modern Bride, NJ Bride, NY Daily News, Courier News, Good Life, Suburban Style, Associated Press and other local and regional media.  Samantha wants you to have the best wedding planning experience possible and shares insider tips and advice you will want to hear. Samantha’s forte is working with Brides on a Budget.  Do you have to spend a quarter of a million dollars to have a fabulous wedding?  NO!  What are your needs and wants?  What are some great ways to save?  What are some hidden costs?  Is everything really negotiable?  How can a wedding planner be afforded even by the bride on a budget?  Samantha discusses great ways to spend wisely.  What is the real role of a wedding planner?  How can you utilize a planner efficiently?  What is your wedding blueprint?  Do you expect your wedding to be “perfect??  What’s the grand reveal?  What do you want people to remember at your wedding?  How many favors and programs are left behind?  Charities in lieu of favors?  Samantha will help couples understand how to make educated choices and decisions for your wedding. The Style Network's Whose Wedding Is It Anyway is the #1 wedding show in the USA and watched all over the world.   What does the word Bridezilla really mean?  Groomzilla?  How does it occur?  What really happens behind the scenes?  How close to reality is what you are watching on the show?  Hear fascinating information about the entertaining reality television series from someone that really knows. Samantha shares creative new areas to register to help the bride and groom get the wedding of their dreams.  Ever think about registering with your photographer?, your videographer?, your bank to create your new home down payment fund?  Excellent recommendations on how to ask for money, give your guests options and get what you really want. Are there ways to keep sane?  Do you want to focus on everything that can go wrong or are you able to relinquish control and enjoy the special day of love?  Samantha counsels to enjoy the day regardless of what happens. Click here to listen to the show Visit Samantha Goldberg's website To subscribe to our podcasts click here Thanks for making us the number one ranked wedding podcast on iTunes Subscribe in itunes right here Wedding Podcast Network has the largest, most comprehensive selection of wedding planning podcasts.  We are wedding talk radio at its best. We love your feedback.  Send us an email or call our listener hotline 800.882.1259. Another great wedding planning podcast from Wedding Podcast Network Thanks for listening.

This episode of Bridal Scene takes us to The Palace at Somerset Park for The Wedding Salon’s first New Jersey event.  This luxury bridal show caters to brides and grooms unlike any other show.  We speak to some of the top wedding experts in the business.  We have interviews with photographers, a floral designer and wedding professionals discussing gourmet favors, gifts and invitations for your special day.  We have a very informative interview  with an up and coming wedding gown designer and talk with an expert on lighting for your wedding reception.  Other participants in The Wedding Salon event included NJWedding.com, Jimmy Choo and Kleinfeld.  We have a great interview with a very helpful maid of honor that you will not want to miss. This show is brought to you by Milk & Honey Productions.  Click here to listen to the show Thank you to Milk & Honey Productions for sponsoring this podcast. Click here to visit Milk & Honey Productions website.     Here are the links we spoke about on the show: Forever Huppah  website The Honour of Your Presence website  Photography by Jessica website   A Touch of Elegance website Norman Scott Photography website LiVay Goodies  website Giovanni Ravello gown designer website Romantic Garden website Frost Lighting website Calvary Bridal House website The Palace at Somerset Park website Thanks for making us the number one ranked wedding podcast on iTunes To subscribe for free in iTunes click here Wedding Podcast Network has the largest, most comprehensive selection of wedding planning podcasts.  We are wedding talk radio at its best. We love your feedback.  Send us an email or call our listener hotline 800.882.1259. Another great wedding planning podcast from Wedding Podcast Network Thanks for listening.

Are you planning your wedding from a distance?  Join Sharon and Holli as they talk with a real mom and her daughter about their wedding planning experience while living in different states. We asked Faye (mother of the bride) and Greer (bride) questions: How can moms participate when they are not in town?  What are the top jobs that can be done at a distance?  How do you handle shower plans?  How did you select the invitations and wedding attire?  How can moms provide emotional support from a distance?  What worked best - phone or e-mail? Faye and Greer discuss how they handled plans and decisions from afar.  It’s all about communication and this mother daughter team made it work. Faye and Greer have a wonderful mother and daughter blog where they post beautiful ideas daily. They will inspire you and your preparations for that walk down the aisle. To listen to the show click here Buy Sharon Naylor's books here To visit Faye and Greer's blog click here To subscribe to our podcasts click here Subscribe with iTunes Thanks for making us the number one ranked wedding podcast on iTunes Wedding Podcast Network has the largest, most comprehensive selection of wedding planning podcasts.  We are wedding talk radio at its best. We love your feedback.  Send us an email or call our listener hotline 800.882.1259. Another great wedding planning podcast from Wedding Podcast Network Thanks for listening.

The wedding cake has been an important part of the wedding celebration since Roman Times.  The wedding cake as we know it today, with layers, supporting pillars, & fancy frosting, has its origins in the wedding cake that commemorated the marriage of one of Queen Victoria’s daughters in 1859.  Through the years, the wedding cake has become the focus of a variety of customs and traditions.  Let them Eat Cake, a wedding cake competition is Philadelphia’s largest wedding fundraiser.  Now that’s a tradition worth talking about. Mark Kingsdorf, owner of The Queen of Hearts Wedding Consultants, founded Let Them Eat Cake in honor of his mother Lois’ loving memory.  Having been directly affected by a woman living with breast cancer it was a natural for him to start the Let Them Eat Cake for City of Hope’s Cancer Center.  It is a privilege to support Mark and join forces to raise awareness and much needed funding for cancer treatment and research. More than 40 of the Philadelphia region’s top pastry arts professionals and students competed for “top chef? at the third annual Let Them Eat Cake benefit held at the elegant Park Hyatt.  Participants displayed their single best design and provided one totally edible creation.  Cakes were judged by culinary arts and wedding industry professionals including Carrie Denny of Philadelphia Elegant Wedding magazine, Thom Cardwell from Thom's Table, Michael Giletto from Cherry Valley Country Club and Phyllis Stein-Novack of the South Philly Review. The cakes were given awards for Most Artistic, Best Tasting and Best Overall. Wedding Podcast Network interviewed many participants including aspiring students and culinary professionals.  We asked them about their personal designs & fillings.  We also asked them what they love about designing wedding cake.  Hear some great stories behind the scenes. Hundreds of culinary enthusiasts and brides-to-be attended this amazing evening.  Once the cakes were sampled and judged the public - brides, grooms and Philadelphia foodies - sampled the entries.  What a great opportunity for engaged couples to see, taste and be inspired by a variety of different cakes that they may choose for their own wedding day. Check out the photos of the cakes featured at this special fundraiser in this enhanced podcast . Click here to listen enhanced podcast Click the player to listen to the mp3 version Here are some links we spoke about in the show City of Hope website The Queen of Hearts Wedding Consultants-Mark Kingsdorf's website Here are links to a couple of "must listens" if you love wedding cake: Ron Ben-Israel podcast episode Sylvia Weinstock podcast episode To subscribe to our podcasts click here Thanks for making us the number one ranked wedding podcast on iTunes Wedding Podcast Network has the largest, most comprehensive selection of wedding planning podcasts.  We are wedding talk radio at its best. We love your feedback.  Send us an email or call our listener hotline 800.882.1259. Another great wedding planning podcast from Wedding Podcast Network Thanks for listening.

  Do you want to transform your relationships and learn how to communicate with men in their language?  If you want the truth about men then you are in the right place.  Husband-wife team Robert Allen and Holli Ehrlich talk with Alison Armstrong, the creator of the nationally recognized Celebrating Men, Satisfying Women workshop series and the author of Keys to the Kingdom.  You will be enlightened as Alison helps us better understand men, women and their behaviors.  Listen and learn as we gain insight and information that will garner loving, appreciative relationships between men and women. What is the biggest barrier for women to understand men?  Are men shallow?  Do men and women listen the same way?  What charges a man's battery?  Do you try to fix or change your man?  How do women bring out the worst in men?  How can you make it less stressful while planning a wedding and happily ever after?  Learn the fundamental differences between men and women.  Discover new ways to interpret, think about, and relate to men so you can make better choices and get better results. Men and women both really need to listen to Alison's findings. She discusses what women don't know and need to hear and take seriously.  Expect to feel better about yourself and see the men in your life in a whole new light after listening to this great Lovecast. To listen to the show click here. Visit Alison's website Get Alison's books here To subscribe to our podcasts click here Thanks for making us the number one ranked wedding podcast on iTunes Wedding Podcast Network has the largest, most comprehensive selection of wedding planning podcasts.  We are wedding talk radio at its best. We love your feedback.  Send us an email or call our listener hotline 800.882.1259. Another great wedding planning podcast from Wedding Podcast Network Thanks for listening.

Holli Ehrlich and Robert Allen from Wedding Podcast Network (WPN) are on location to cover events in the world of weddings where you can listen to original and inspiring wedding-related information on-demand.  You are invited to be part of the excitement and hear wedding trends and insider tips from top experts.  Today's special event:  The Bendel Bride. We are LIVE at Henri Bendel - a unique shopping environment that represents youthful New York glamour at its finest.  This is no ordinary bridal show.  We guarantee the interviews you hear will inspire you while planning your fashionable wedding.   Meredith Levy and Tara Mandy, founders & editors BFF Bridal.com, an online publication and high-end consultancy for chic city brides, discuss their top picks for the bride and the bridal party.  They talk about Henri Bendel custom monogramming, Cosabella lingerie, Haviana flip flops and many more personalized gifts for you and your guests.  I especially enjoyed our chat about Chanel No. 5.  Experts Meredith and Tara have great taste with a talent for spotting emerging trends. Michelle Rago, wedding planner and author Signature Weddings: Creating a Day Uniquely Your Own, discusses The Three S's. You'll have to tune in to find out what her favorite three components are when starting to plan your wedding.  Michelle Rago has creative ideas that will help you personalize your day. Rebecca Grinnals, expert consultant to the wedding and honeymoon industry, talks about the wonderful reasons to have your destination wedding and honeymoon on the romantic Cayman Islands located just an hour south of Miami.  Learn about the on-island professionals that will help take the stress out of your planning. Grand Cayman, and its Sister Islands Cayman Brac and Little Cayman, each offer a unique Caribbean wedding experience.   Teril Turner, Director of Marketing at Henri Bendel talks about the Henri Bendel experience.  Teril highlights the products and services Bendel's can provide that a traditional bridal store or department can not.  Learn some history about this extraordinary boutique and what Henri Bendel offers a stylish bride.  Thank you to Cayman Islands for sponsoring this podcast. Click here to listen to the show   This show is brought to you by Cayman Islands. Click to visit Cayman Islands website. Here are the links from the show BFF Bridal website Rebecca Grinnals  website Henri Bendel website Buy Michelle Rago's great book right here Signature Weddings: Creating a Day Uniquely Your Own Thanks for making us the number one ranked wedding podcast on iTunes click here to subscribe Wedding Podcast Network has the largest, most comprehensive selection of wedding planning podcasts.  We are wedding talk radio at its best.  The original and still the authority on wedding podcast talk radio. We love your feedback.  Send us an email or call our listener hotline 800.882.1259. Another great wedding planning podcast from Wedding Podcast Network Thank you for listening.