Wedding Podcast Network

Meet New York Times bestselling author and mother Susan and her writer daughter Elizabeth.  They co-wrote How I Planned Your Wedding, The All-True Story of a Mother and Daughter Surviving the Happiest Day of Their Lives. Your show host Holli Ehrlich LOVED this heart warming book and hopes that every mother daughter (and son) tunes in to today's episode of Here Come the Moms to hear their valuable wisdom and voice of reason. Elizabeth starts the book with, "I was born to be a bride."  Susan says, "Does anybody actually dream about being the MOTHER of the bride?"  They are extraordinarily close and relive fond memories about their journey including how they handle their differences with mutual respect and love.  They talk about Dave, Elizabeth's husband, and the importance of working on your wedding as a couple.  A big white dress is a big white dress, bridesmaids and friendship, investing in a wedding planner, photographer and videographer, how to treat each other and being grateful is all part of this podcast. Susan and Elizabeth share their feelings, values, apprehension and excitement.  They share their reality and common sense of wedding planning.  Most of the experience is universal.  Ultimately you want to feel respected, listened to and accepting of your plans and this mother daughter duo deliver great ideas, decisions and lessons learned. Get the book here How I Planned Your Wedding website Susan's website Elizabeth's blog Resources mentioned in the show: Event Planner: Good Taste Events website Photographer: Yvonne Wong website Videographer: Cabfare Productions website Dress: I DO Bridal website Venue: Ceremony:: Court in the Square website Reception: Pan Pacific Hotel website Blogs mentioned: Snippet and Ink Style Me Pretty Wedding Bee

Meet New York Times bestselling author and mother Susan and her writer daughter Elizabeth.  They co-wrote How I Planned Your Wedding, The All-True Story of a Mother and Daughter Surviving the Happiest Day of  Their Lives. Your show host Holli Ehrlich LOVED this heart warming book and hopes that every mother daughter (and son) tunes in to today's episode of Here Come the Moms to hear their valuable wisdom and voice of reason. Elizabeth starts the book with, "I was born to be a bride."  Susan says, "Does anybody actually dream about being the MOTHER of the bride?"  They are extraordinarily close and relive fond memories about their journey including how they handle their differences with mutual respect and love.  They talk about Dave, Elizabeth's husband, and the importance of working on your wedding as a couple.  A big white dress is a big white dress, bridesmaids and friendship, investing in a wedding planner, photographer and videographer, how to treat each other and being grateful is all part of this podcast. Susan and Elizabeth share their feelings, values, apprehension and excitement.  They share their reality and common sense of wedding planning.  Most of the experience is universal.  Ultimately you want to feel respected, listened to and accepting of your plans and this mother daughter duo deliver great ideas, decisions and lessons learned.

Robert Allen's guest on this Meet the Masters is Patti Stracher, Show Manager of the National Stationery Show (NSS).  Patti acts as the event planner of the largest annual trade show where stationers and gift retailers from across the country and around the world come to see the latest trends in specialty paper to purchase for their stores. The NSS is a key resource for the weddings industry, particularly in the custom social stationery, invitations and lifestyle gift categories.  Nine hundred companies will exhibit their glorious products in all price points, techniques, materials, and packaging.  This event is NOT open to brides, but professional event planners are welcome and can check out the program and registration information below. No two couples are alike; therefore, no two invitation ensembles will ever be either.  The wedding invitation is your first opportunity to express joy, inject personality and a sense of the event into your wedding correspondence.  Patti discusses paper as the ultimate medium for personal expression versus email invitations & online purchases which are often transactional and one dimensional. Today’s bride often begins her search digitally to get a feel for the variety of invitation design options available, the companies that specialize in wedding invitations, the various printing techniques and price points.  Absent from this is the most important part of the decision, which is the experience of seeing the samples in person - touching and feeling them. Brides need to understand that developing a relationship with a local wedding stationer for their event is very important.  The retailer becomes a consultant, a partner – and often a friend.  The discussion often begins with getting to know you and your vision for the wedding.   Understanding ways to add flair and other unique elements takes knowledge and experience. The retailer can offer ideas and guidance on design types of printing, paper stock, timing for mailing, issues of etiquette and wording for the invites. The 65th annual National Stationery Show® (NSS) is on May 15-18, 2011 at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. The NSS attracts a diverse global attendance of 11,000 buyers from stationery, card and gift shops; bookstores; bridal shops; party stores; department, chain and specialty stores; large chains and "big box" mass retailers; online retailers and mail order catalogs; as well as importers and distributors. National Stationery Show NSS 2011 Buyer Education Program NSS Registration Information (note: not for brides, wedding professionals and trade only) Patti's blog post on The 21st Century Bride website GLM dmg events Companies mentioned in today's episode: Crane & Co. William Arthur

Be part of the wedding conversation with Robert and Holli.  In this episode you will hear all about the 6th Season Say Yes to the Dress and Kleinfeld's 70th Anniversary party, beauty products and royal wedding details, two new bridal collections, David's Bridal "What's On Bride's Minds" survey, The 21st Century Bride educational event and Wish Upon a Wedding. BrideFinds is a must read blog and shopping guide that features fashion, accessories, shoes, decor and more.  Do you have breakouts, wrinkles and/or sun spots?  Editor Justine Ingersoll reviews five products for flawless wedding day skin.  Plus hear some scoop about Kate Middleton's royal wedding. Bridal fashion news introducing White by Vera Wang exclusively at David's Bridal and BHLDN, Anthropologie's online wedding boutique.  Vera Wang is now able to bring clothes to women she could never dress before.  The collection showcases her signature feminine detailing at an attainable price point.  Are you a nostalgic romantic, a lady with a twist, a neo-sophisticate, or la bohémienne?  Look no further - BHLDN is for one-of-a-kind you. Wedding dreams do come true at Wish Upon a Wedding (WUW), the world's first non-profit wish granting organization providing weddings and vow renewals for couples who have faced terminal illness or other serious life-altering circumstances.  We interview Candice Benson, President NJ/Metro NY chapter and Mark Kingsdorf, President Philadelphia chapter at their launch parties respectively at the lavish Estate at Florentine Gardens in River Vale, NJ and  Top of the Tower in Philadelphia. Are you a novice, established or aspiring wedding professional?  The 21st Century Bride educational event is Monday, March 28, 2011 at The Landmark in NJ and live video stream online anywhere in the world.  Meet the Speakers on our blog.  Use special discount code WPN1 when registering. Websites we talked about: Bridefinds 7 Ways to Kate Middleton-Ify Your Wedding BHLDN White by Vera Wang David's Bridal Kleinfeld Bridal Say Yes to the Dress Kleinfeld's 70th Anniversary Party My Fair Wedding Wish Upon a Wedding The Estate at Florentine Gardens Top of the Tower The 21st Century Bride

Renowned wedding gown designer Vera Wang and Bob Huth, President & CEO David's Bridal chat with Caroline Flagler, SVP Strategic Merchandising Initiatives David's Bridal about their exclusive partnership and introduce White by Vera Wang bridal gowns and accessories. The debut collection is comprised of 12 styles priced between $600-$1,400.  White by Vera Wang evokes femininity, romance and sophistication using a palette of soft white, ivory, blush and champagne. [hdplay id=3 ] Exquisitely detailed headpieces and dimensional sashes help to create a bride's individual style.  Coming soon the collection will expand to offer bridesmaid dresses and shoes.  Vera Wang brings her creative vision and great design aesthetic to many more women that dream of wearing a Vera Wang wedding gown.  With more than 50 years of experience dressing women for life's special occasions, David's Bridal recognizes the importance of providing women everywhere with fashionable White by Vera Wang designs at an outstanding value. David's Bridal website Vera Wang website

Renowned wedding gown designer Vera Wang and Bob Huth, President & CEO David's Bridal chat with Caroline Flagler, SVP Strategic Merchandising Initiatives David's Bridal about their exclusive partnership and introduce White by Vera Wang bridal gowns and accessories. The debut collection is comprised of 12 styles priced between $600-$1,400.  White by Vera Wang evokes femininity, romance and sophistication using a palette of soft white, ivory, blush and champagne.

Communication can be a powerful aphrodisiac.  Coach Todd R. Reed, author of Conversation is Sexy, shares tips and techniques that will help improve your couple communication skills and rediscover the joy and fun of being in a committed relationship. An award-winning Commercial Television and Radio broadcaster, Coach Todd Reed has spent nearly 20 years observing and studying human behavior patterns in friendships, dating, marriage and relationships. His passion is to empower men and women to understand what makes each other tick and use conversation to recreate passion and a love beyond words. In today's episode we crack the gender code to better understand the opposite sex, learn how to listen, open up and tell your significant other what you like and don't like, discuss ways to connect daily and spend time together weekly, how to use verbal and nonverbal communication to convey love and affection, plus we talk about how to fight fair so there is peace and respect in the relationship.  Coach Todd's insight and recommendations will allow you and your partner to work as a team to develop healthy habits that will result in a strong, long lasting and happy marriage.  This Lovecast will help men and women keep the love lines of communication flowing. Coach Todd's website Coach Todd's blog Get Coach Todd's book here

Communication can be a powerful aphrodisiac.  Coach Todd R. Reed, author of Conversation is Sexy, shares tips and techniques that will help improve your couple communication skills and rediscover the joy and fun of being in a committed relationship. An award-winning Commercial Television and Radio broadcaster, Coach Todd Reed has spent nearly 20 years observing and studying human behavior patterns in friendships, dating, marriage and relationships. His passion is to empower men and women to understand what makes each other tick and use conversation to recreate passion and a love beyond words. In today's episode we crack the gender code to better understand the opposite sex, learn how to listen, open up and tell your significant other what you like and don't like, discuss ways to connect daily and spend time together weekly, how to use verbal and nonverbal communication to convey love and affection, plus we talk about how to fight fair so there is peace and respect in the relationship.  Coach Todd's insight and recommendations will allow you and your partner to work as a team to develop healthy habits that will result in a strong, long lasting and happy marriage.  This Lovecast will help men and women keep the love lines of communication flowing.

Why are so many dieters destined to regain lost weight or never lose anything at all?  You watch what you eat, cut down on fat, control your carbs and exercise religiously.  You even resist Ben & Jerry’s without a problem!  Today's Wedding Workout expert will share ten reasons your body is not behaving plus recommend what you need to do to have a slimmer body. Sherry Granader is a passionate health and wellness consultant, sports nutritionist, national speaker and spokesperson who educates about the benefits of good nutrition to live a healthier and longer life.  Sherry has authored 2 cookbooks: “Eat Right, Feel Good, Lose Weight, Have Fun – You won’t be hungry!” and the bestseller “Soy You Wanna Lose Weight?”.  She has also authored a third book on nutrition and wellness called "Throw out the Diet, Not the Food".   Sherry's first episode of Wedding Workout talks about ways to Alkalize and Energize for Great Sex. You are not doomed.  Sherry discusses physical factors, genetics, metabolism, behavioral issues, self sabotage, the power of moving, strength training, being calorie conscious and consistent to achieve and maintain weight loss.  After listening to this podcast you will be able to incorporate sensible ideas and make small changes you can live with. Sherry’s websites: SG Total Health SG Fit Get Sherry's Book here More books available here Wellness Factors Online Food Diary and Exercise Logs mentioned in today's episode: FitDay MyNetDiary

Why are so many dieters destined to regain lost weight or never lose anything at all?  You watch what you eat, cut down on fat, control your carbs and exercise religiously.  You even resist Ben & Jerry’s without a problem!  Today's Wedding Workout expert will share ten reasons your body is not behaving plus recommend what you need to do to have a slimmer body. Sherry Granader is a passionate health and wellness consultant, sports nutritionist, national speaker and spokesperson who educates about the benefits of good nutrition to live a healthier and longer life.  Sherry has authored 2 cookbooks: “Eat Right, Feel Good, Lose Weight, Have Fun – You won’t be hungry!” and the bestseller “Soy You Wanna Lose Weight?”.  She has also authored a third book on nutrition and wellness called "Throw out the Diet, Not the Food".   Sherry's first episode of Wedding Workout talks about ways to Alkalize and Energize for Great Sex. You are not doomed.  Sherry discusses physical factors, genetics, metabolism, behavioral issues, self sabotage and the power of moving, strength training and being calorie conscious when you are obese.  After listening to this podcast you will be able to incorporate sensible ways to lose a few pounds during your weight loss challenge.

Henry and Michelle Roth welcome you to the first in a series called Turbo Charged where you will acquire substantial information in a condensed fashion.  In this episode they share their top five wedding gown trends and tips for 2011.  This dynamic sister and brother duo are third generation wedding gown designers that want you to be in the know as you plan your  unique wedding day entrance.  2011 is the year to rejoice your size and shape, find a gorgeous gown, and celebrate who you are as a person.   You will be more confident, more comfortable, and in good spirits after your visit with Henry and Michelle. Check out all of the great Planet Bride episodes. Michelle’s website Henry’s website Henry’s Aussie website Henry Roth at Kleinfeld Bridal Michelle Roth at Kleinfeld Bridal Say Yes to the Dress

Henry and Michelle Roth welcome you to the first in a series called Turbo Charged where you will acquire substantial information in a condensed fashion.  In this episode they share their top five wedding gown trends and tips for 2011.  This dynamic sister and brother duo are third generation wedding gown designers that want you to be in the know as you plan your  unique wedding day entrance.  2011 is the year to rejoice your size and shape, find a gorgeous gown, and celebrate who you are as a person.   You will be more confident, more comfortable, and in good spirits after your visit with Henry and Michelle.

In this special Bridal Scene Holli & Robert talk about personalizing your special day via venue, food, favors, candy bar display, and more.  Wedding Podcast Network wants you to learn and be inspired by professionals that share meaningful advice and tips for the before, during and after your wedding day festivities.  You will want to give your guests a memorable experience that will be the talk of the party. Discover simple, fun ideas in this episode that will help you do it your way including websites for you and your friends to find stylish clothing and accessories for the wedding, engagement party, bridal shower, bachelorette party, rehearsal dinner and honeymoon.  Plus enjoy some valuable tips to have a happy marriage too.  Tune in to find out how to win a special bridal goodie bag giveaway.  Wishing our listeners, show hosts, featured guests, sponsors and engaged couples everywhere a very happy, healthy 2011. Websites we talked about: Martha Stewart Weddings Idea of the Day aisledash Tip of the Day W Hotel Trump Soho Mandarin Oriental David’s Bridal Kleinfeld Bridal J.Crew Wedding Mr.Rickshaw Elan Artists Levy Lighting Callahan Catering Baked by Melissa Craving4Cupcakes Stuffed Cupcakes The Little Candy Cake Company Hampton Popcorn Wafels & Dinges CandyWarehouse.com Fashionable Bride Filene’s Basement Running of the Brides One Wed/Rent the Runway SmartBride Boutique Recycled Bride

The year in review for 2010

Bernadette Coveney Smith, gay wedding expert, is the visionary owner of 14 Stories, the nation’s first firm specializing in creating legal gay and lesbian weddings.  Bernadette recently celebrated her own gay wedding.  Katie Martin has owned and operated Elegance & Simplicity, Inc, a wedding consulting and floral design firm since 1998.  Her book The Everything Mother of the Bride Book is an insightful and practical guide that will help you help your daughter have the wedding of her dreams. What makes gay and lesbian weddings different from straight weddings?  What are the the roles of the parents and the extended family?  What are some ways to involve parents and get them more excited?  Should you invite non-approving guests?  What financial support should a gay couple expect?  Once married what are some good tips to maintain family closeness? Bernadette and Katie offer valuable planning support and strategies to help you overcome challenges related to same sex wedding planning to have a loving, triumphant experience. Bernadette Coveney Smith’s Websites 14 Stories Gay Wedding Institute Bernadette’s Blog Bernadette’s Book Gay Wedding Confidential Click here for the book Katie’ Websites Elegance & Simplicity, Inc. Eco-Beautiful Weddings Katie’s Blog Katie's Book