Be Fabbo - A Wedding Industry Podcast

Let's keep the convo going, share some FABBO and send me a textAdrienna McDermott is a former bridal boutique owner and wedding planner turned virtual assistant. She is the owner of Ava And The Bee, a virtual assistant and social media managing company for wedding professionals.Adrienna has been in the wedding industry for 10 years, 5 years working and managing bridal salons, and 4 as the co-owner of Ivory & Beau, a wedding planning, bridal boutique and florist in Savannah, Georgia. Over the last year, she has grown her virtual assistant company and now works full time with two team members.With her fine arts degree from Savannah College of Art and Design and the experience of opening 3 business before the age of 28, she has acquired unique knowledge on how to start a business, flourish, and scale. Her work has been seen in print and online publications, including Savannah Weddings Magazine, Green Wedding Shoes, 100 Layer Cake and Ruffled. Adrienna is also passionate about educating others to become f

Let's keep the convo going, share some FABBO and send me a textAdrienna McDermott is a former bridal boutique owner and wedding planner turned virtual assistant. She is the owner of Ava And The Bee, a virtual assistant and social media managing company for wedding professionals.Adrienna has been in the wedding industry for 10 years, 5 years working and managing bridal salons, and 4 as the co-owner of Ivory & Beau, a wedding planning, bridal boutique and florist in Savannah, Georgia. Over the last year, she has grown her virtual assistant company and now works full time with two team members.With her fine arts degree from Savannah College of Art and Design and the experience of opening 3 business before the age of 28, she has acquired unique knowledge on how to start a business, flourish, and scale. Her work has been seen in print and online publications, including Savannah Weddings Magazine, Green Wedding Shoes, 100 Layer Cake and Ruffled. Adrienna is also passionate about educating others to become f

Let's keep the convo going, share some FABBO and send me a textMeghan Stolar Brown is Director of Two Bright Lights & How They Asked at The Knot Worldwide. She has extensive marketing and event management experience and understands the challenges and opportunities creative entrepreneurs face. Meghan has been a featured speaker at Wedding MBA, Showit United, and on The Goal Digger Podcast. Growing up with a booking agent and a wedding band leader for parents, there is no doubt that marketing and events are in Meghan’s DNA. Her love for music and events grew from singing and playing piano as a toddler, to performing in recording studios and at weddings and events in the years since.Meghan holds a degree in Music Business from New York University. She lives in New York City, is a self proclaimed Flywheel Sports addict, and (if everything goes her way) a future dog-mom to “Chet”. Meghan BrownDirector, Two Bright Lights & How They AskedThe Knot WorldwideMeghan InstagramInstagram Two Bright LightsInstag

Let's keep the convo going, share some FABBO and send me a textTwo Bright LightsThe KnotWedding WirePerfect Wedding GuideGay WeddingsHuman Rights CampaignDancing With HerRainbow WeddingsWedWeCanIt Gets BetterPFLAGWe Are Family!Support the showThanks for listening! Let's keep the conversation going. Please leave me a voicemail (click send a voicemail button in the upper right side), or leave a comment to cheer and support fellow listeners.Reach out by email, text or Voxer Facebook Instagram LinkedIn SUBSCRIBE TO THE BE FABBO PODCAST SUPPORT THE BE FABBO PODCAST (AND THANKS!!)Want weekly Mindset Momentum in 5 minutes or less? You know you do! This is my free private podcast with new episodes every Wednesday so sign up for here to listen wherever you get your podcast and let's continue to shift your mindset and more!If you find value in the podcast, please share it on social media and tag @bobbi.brinkman so we can all cheer each other on.Looking for a speaker/emcee? Let's create some fabbo

Let's keep the convo going, share some FABBO and send me a textIn her candid and transparent way, Bobbi brings a solo episode discusses being a member of the LGBTQ+ Community as a wedding vendor.  Same Sex Weddings, the wedding vendor community and how it all works together to form a "love is love" community where everyone is respected and served.  While we all want to better serve our LGBTQ+ couples, we can't forget to treat fellow wedding pros with the same degree of respect.In this episode:The Band Played OnA Normal HeartStonewall 50Two Bright LightsThe KnotWedding WireEqually WedBobbi Brinkman PhotographySupport the showThanks for listening! Let's keep the conversation going. Please leave me a voicemail (click send a voicemail button in the upper right side), or leave a comment to cheer and support fellow listeners.Reach out by email, text or Voxer Facebook Instagram LinkedIn SUBSCRIBE TO THE BE FABBO PODCAST SUPPORT THE BE FABBO PODCAST (AND THANKS!!)Want weekly Mindset Momentum

Let's keep the convo going, share some FABBO and send me a textIn a Bonus Episode, David answers 10 questions from listeners about wedding cinematography. In an energetic and candid exchange Bobbi and David answered questions from aspiring wedding pros and couples."David Skaggs is a wedding filmmaker based out of St. Louis, MO.  Having shot over 200 weddings in his career, he has recently left a full time video production job to start a small boutique wedding film company, Coterie Creative.While films are our passion, what we love most is leaving the world a little better each time we get to work.  That's why we have chosen to give a portion of each film we make to charity.  We're lucky enough to make people happy with our jobs, and we want to share that happiness with others."Coterie CreativeDavid @coteriecreative.comInstagramFacebookSupport the showThanks for listening! Let's keep the conversation going. Please leave me a voicemail (click send a voicemail button in the upper rig

Let's keep the convo going, share some FABBO and send me a text"David Skaggs is a wedding filmmaker based out of St. Louis, MO.  Having shot over 200 weddings in his career, he has recently left a full time video production job to start a small boutique wedding film company, Coterie Creative.While films are our passion, what we love most is leaving the world a little better each time we get to work.  That's why we have chosen to give a portion of each film we make to charity.  We're lucky enough to make people happy with our jobs, and we want to share that happiness with others."Coterie CreativeDavid @coteriecreative.comInstagramFacebookSupport the showThanks for listening! Let's keep the conversation going. Please leave me a voicemail (click send a voicemail button in the upper right side), or leave a comment to cheer and support fellow listeners.Reach out by email, text or Voxer Facebook Instagram LinkedIn SUBSCRIBE TO THE BE FABBO PODCAST SUPPORT THE BE FABBO PODCAST (AND THA

Let's keep the convo going, share some FABBO and send me a textJeff and Cindy Brown of award winning All About You Entertainment "are Savannah's leader in DJ entertainment. DJs Lighting, photo booths and Wedding Coordination.Jeff is a former radio DJ has been in the DJ business for over 30 years, He has have worked with countless celebrities,  and been featured on TV shows and many magazines as an industry expert.We customize and personalize our events to our clients specific needs with an amazing team of talented and seasoned DJ professionals.Cindy has been in the wedding business for 10 years and runs the photo booth and wedding coordination division of the company. All About You EntertainmentEmail: jeff@allaboutyoudjs.com Email: cindy@allaboutyoudjs.comSocial MediaInstagram Facebook TwitterSupport the showThanks for listening! Let's keep the conversation going. Please leave me a voicemail (click send a voicemail button in the upper right side), or leave a comment to cheer and support fel

Let's keep the convo going, share some FABBO and send me a textLaura Friedman of Charlotte + Lily"Corporate turned small business owner wasn’t the career path I originally had in mind for myself, but this unexpected twist has led to so much happiness and fulfillment!I have been privileged to work for multiple Fortune 500 companies in product development, design and buying positions. But as I climbed the corporate ladder, I wanted to know who I was creating for. Without even realizing it, this simple thought was life changing... a professional turning point... and it was exhilarating! The desire to help connect and share life’s extraordinary moments manifested into Charlotte + Lily. Whether near or far, our collaborative design process is 1-on-1. We believe your personality is the foundation and essence of the design. There is always a story...a meaning... a purpose when we create. It's personal! With each design, my heart falls more in love with this studio.I can’t wait to celebrate with you!&qu

Let's keep the convo going, share some FABBO and send me a textKristian Reinbold is a wedding and event floral designer in Statesboro, Georgia. I’m nineteen years old, and I’m loving every minute of the flower world!It all started in high school, and now my dreams of owning a business, and becoming best of friends with many brides and wedding vendor family has become a reality!If you haven’t met me, then you should know that you will always get a good laugh in within a few minutes of being around me. I absolutely love flowers, and I adore each and every one of my clients and brides!If I am not doing a shoot, or creating whimsical floral pieces, I’m either at home drinking a cup of coffee on the porch, dreaming up new floral recipes, or visiting countless places with my honey because I love to travel!Kristian Designs located in Statesboro, Georgia and also serves the lowcountry area & dedicated to providing the most beautiful, unique arrangements and event styling for your wedding. All of our work is c

Let's keep the convo going, share some FABBO and send me a textIsland Sound is one of the nation’s leading Wedding Entertainment and DJ companies. We have hubs ideally located on Saint Simons Island, GA, Jacksonville, FL, Atlanta, GA, Tampa, FL, Asheville, NC, Wilmington, NC, and Columbus, OH. We serve all surrounding areas including Jekyll Island, Savannah, Jacksonville, Amelia Island, Coastal Carolinas, Orlando, Hilton Head, Macon and Middle Georgia, Greater Columbus, Tampa Bay area, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh.Our home office is on beautiful Saint Simons Island, after which Island Sound gets its name. At Island Sound, our goal is to relentlessly eliminate awkwardness at each and every wedding and special event. We strive to keep everything cool, comfortable, and above all, FUN! With every wedding and special event, we vow to provide a wonderful and memorable experience with unsurpassed entertainment, an unwavering desire to please our clients and the best in music selection and emcee talent.W

Let's keep the convo going, share some FABBO and send me a textErin Armstrong knows how confusing and intimidating business finances can be—especially combined with all the rest on your plate. That’s why she wants to help you understand and feel good about all your tax & money stuff. Originally from a creative background, Erin is an Enrolled Agent licensed by the IRS, and serves as a Business Tax & Money Coach for Entrepreneurs. Since 2011, she's helped hundreds of small business owners, creatives & freelancers make sense of All The Business Money Things, maximize their tax savings, and make empowered, confident decisions through her coaching, workshops & courses.  She believes that when you grow your understanding of your business money, you start working work from a place of POWER and LIGHT. Which gives you undeniable peace, confidence & security. (And, in many cases, thousands of dollars more in your pocket!)Erin lives on the outskirts of Dallas, TX, with her husband and daught

Let's keep the convo going, share some FABBO and send me a text Anna Swanson, born and raised Georgia girl who loves every aspect of southern soirees. My husband Mark and I moved to Savannah as newlyweds in January 2012 and have been in a whirlwind ever since. We have a kindergarten, a preschooler and a toddler running around us at all times so life is a wild adventure!  In 2015, I started Rustic to Ritz Events, a wedding planning firm based in Savannah, Georgia that specializes in both full service planning and customized coordination packages.  My website is www.rustictoritz.com. We service all of Georgia's Golden Coast and South Carolina's Low Country.Social Media Handles?Facebook - Rustic To Ritz Events Instagram - Rustic To Ritz EventsTwitter - @afswanson Rustic to Ritz EventsSupport the showThanks for listening! Let's keep the conversation going. Please leave me a voicemail (click send a voicemail button in the upper right side), or leave a comment to cheer and support fellow listener

Let's keep the convo going, share some FABBO and send me a textNicole (recently wed) Mason is the girl boss owner of Ivory & Beau, a bridal boutique in Savannah, Georgia that also has a full team that specializes in wedding planning and floral design. A transplant to GA from Portland, Oregon, her personal style is not the traditional Southern style but includes inspiration from her homeland - mountains, all things boho, eclectic and a little bit quirky. Her floral design style can be described as very organic but she and her team have done a wide variety of flower styles. Her bridal boutique carries a wide selection of bridal gowns and beautiful designers such as Maggie Sottero, Sottero & Midgley, Rebecca Ingram, Willowby, Kate McDonald and Made With Love. The collection has a little bit of something and includes inclusive sizes from 10 to 26. She can be found on her off time playing with dog, T Rex, or watching her husband play drums or fly his drone.  Ivory & Beau 2111 Price Street, Savannah

Let's keep the convo going, share some FABBO and send me a textSince she was a little girl, Veronica Howard of Veronica Howard Events, has been a planner and coordinator at heart. She absolutely LOVES planning parties. Give her an occasion and she will start planning immediately. Ideas are endless and she strives to exceed expectations. Every detail matters, NO detail is too small! "I have planned a number of events and celebrations for friends and loved ones. I finally decided to make a career out of it. I have learned that if you are passionate about what you do, it’s not work. Creativity, Organization, Perseverance, Resourcefulness and Communication are qualities I was blessed with and learned along the way.My experience working for close friends lead me to fine tune my skills. I graduated from Coastal Pines Technical College with an Associates Degree in Culinary Arts. During my last semester, I was offered a position as a Personal Chef for a private family in Sylvania, Ga. There, I met some amazi

Let's keep the convo going, share some FABBO and send me a textMonica Andreae is the Catering & Events Director at Halyards Catering on St. Simons Island, GA. She helps create and design experiences that mark special events like weddings and receptions, anniversaries, family reunions, dinner parties, corporate events and more. Whether she’s working on production elements like tent, lighting and layout or menus, the most important piece of the process to her is giving clients an experience that reflects what they want. Values like honesty and integrity are at the core of everything she does in order to assure a great client experience.Andreae’s passion for events started from her years of work in the luxury automotive industry. Working on national events and launch campaigns for clients like Audi and Saab was the foundation that started her passion for events and event management. Having different objectives and elements for each event keeps her going and being able to close the book on a successful pr

Let's keep the convo going, share some FABBO and send me a textSara Dunn of SaraDoesSEO is a wedding SEO consultant who helps wedding planners, photographers, venues, florists and other event pros reach rock star status on Google. Sara is unique in that she specializes in coaching wedding pros. She is knowledgeable about industry keywords, best practices, and how wedding pros can best reach engaged couples with the content on their website.SaraDoesSEO.com Social:InstagramFacebookTwitterIn this Episode:Broken link checker: I use a paid tool called SEMRush.  This free link checker looks decent: https://www.brokenlinkcheck.comWedding blog post template: https://saradoesseo.com/wedding-blog-post-template/SEO Lunch & Learn: https://saradoesseo.com/learn/SEO RoadmapGoogleBingYahooWordPressSquare SpaceShowItSupport the showThanks for listening! Let's keep the conversation going. Please leave me a voicemail (click send a voicemail button in the upper right side), or leave a comment to cheer and support f

Let's keep the convo going, share some FABBO and send me a textKristen Haddick from The Alida Hotel Savannah joins Bobbi to talk about the hotel that is the essence of Southern hospitality, The Alida joins modern life with timeless charm on Savannah’s revitalized riverfront.The rich history of River Street is anchored by The Alida, an inviting hideaway that offers travelers unparalleled access to Savannah’s local artists, makers and thinkers. Nostalgic and forward-looking, industrial and gracious, curious and always custom—The Alida welcomes you to experience the inspiring warmth and unpredictability that makes Savannah the true Hostess of the South.Kristen discusses her position at the hotel as well as what couples ask for when looking at a venue to host their wedding, her work-life balance and becoming the Director of Catering and Sales.The Alida Hotel SavannahAlida Hotel InstagramThe Lost SquareDining With RhettIn this Episode:InstagramThe KnotWedding WireSupport the showThanks for listening! Let'

Let's keep the convo going, share some FABBO and send me a textDaniel Black is the owner/operator of Amelia Events along with his wife Rosanna.Their company was initially created to fill a gap in the market of farmhouse style wedding rentals.Since then, they have developed in to a premier event rental company offering necessities like dinner & glassware to decor, seating, design and everything in between. They have 20+ years experience in the hospitality industry with degrees in Culinary Arts & Food & Beverage Management. With that he has developed a strong background in catering which led to his passion for the wedding industry. "My beautiful wife and 2 amazing little girls are what motivate me to be at my very best everyday."Amelia Events(912) 674-5709Cell (Dan Black): (912) 399-4882Mentioned in the episode:HoneybookEvernoteGeorgia Coastal WeddingsCamden Lifestyle MagazineChip and Joanna GainesSupport the showThanks for listening! Let's keep the conversation going. Please leav

Let's keep the convo going, share some FABBO and send me a textTracy Brisson is the owner of Savannah Custom Weddings & Elopements where she creates elopement and intimate ceremony-focused experiences as a professional wedding officiant. She believes wedding ceremonies should be authentic and make you feel joyful AND empowered, and that every wedding celebration, whether small and intimate, or grand and bold, deserves the same level of attention and love from their vendors.  Like many entrepreneurs who launch businesses to solve problems they faced, Tracy decided to become a wedding officiant when she could not find the perfect officiant for her own 2014 Savannah wedding. She now manages a team of officiants and together, they have married over 1300 couples over the last five years. One of the best parts of her job is showing all types of love, and the beauty of Savannah, to the world via social media.  Prior to becoming a wedding officiant, Tracy worked in the career and recruitment space as an indep