Be Engaged And Inspired

Welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired. Firstly, Kathy from Simply K Studio, joins us for a wedding mishap. Then, we delve into the topic of wedding bar service during the CoronaVirus Pandemic. Planning a wedding isn’t easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and wedding planning knowledge. Moreover, helping you navigate those tricky waters of life and relationship. Most importantly, explaining how to plan a wedding and leave you feeling inspired. Interestingly, in this episode, Kathy from Simply K Studio shares a couple of wedding mishaps. However, these are cautionary tales, so that you don’t repeat the same mistakes. In conclusion, we discuss what you should know about wedding bar service during this pandemic. For instance, will you be able to stand in line at the bar? Or will there have to be waiter service? Furthermore, we’ll answer these and many other questions. Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored by EasyEventPlanning.com Be Engaged and Inspired Wedding

In this episode, Kathleen Kilmer talks about her company EasyEventPlanning.com. In addition, we learn that Kathleen walked away from a successful career in 2001…. and EasyEventPlanning.com was born. Furthermore, Kathleen shows us how easy the site is to use for couples planning their wedding, or any other event. For instance, the site makes planning your wedding and events quick and easy. From an extensive vendor directory to free tips on favors, decorations, themes and more. However, EasyEventPlanning.com won’t stop until they’ve become the best of the party planning websites on the web. In conclusion, Kathleen explains how vendors can use EasyEventPlanning.com to find qualified client leads. Plus, the new chat function allows clients contact vendors via text, audio or video, from any device. Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored by EasyEventPlanning.com Be Engaged and Inspired Wedding Podcast Episode 77: Meet Kathleen Kilmer from EasyEventPlanning.com Hosts: Kia and DJ Sam Guest: Kathleen Kil

For the most part, this episode explains two new words added to the wedding industry lingo. Namely, Minimony and Micro-Wedding. Furthermore, with the prolonged CoronaVirus pandemic limiting gatherings, we explain why these two terms could be with us for awhile. Finally, we compare them and explain each. Therefore you can find out which option, whether it’s a Minimony or a Micro-Wedding, is best for you and your partner. As part of the INDIEBLAST Podcast Network this episode is brought to you by Seller Savings Direct – Wedding Bands and Rings, My Wedding Favors and Kate Aspen. In addition to these fine merchants: Layla Sleep, Postmates.com, Red Bubble, Farm Fresh, Dollar Tree, Bear Mattresses, CarCovers, BuiltBar, and Home Bistro Inc. Be Engaged and Inspired Podcast Episode 76: Minimony and Micro-Wedding. Hosts: Kia and DJ Sam Music: “Kia & DJ Sam’s Tune” by Marty Q We need your help! The Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is listener-supported. Therefore, we need YOUR help to continue this podcast. S

Firstly, in this episode, we take a trip out to Coventry, CT to see Lizzie’s Curbside, a unique food truck business. However, our discussion centers around food because Lizzie’s priority is the food. However, and particularly for weddings, Lizzie’s Curbside Cuisine will customize your menu and personalize it to your taste. Furthermore, Lizzie works with most budgets and can create a menu to your dietry needs, gluten free, vegan, or more. Finally, her goal is create something fresh and innovative that you’ve never seen at another wedding. As part of the INDIEBLAST Podcast Network this episode is brought to you by Seller Savings Direct – Wedding Bands and Rings, My Wedding Favors and Kate Aspen. In addition to these fine merchants: Layla Sleep, Postmates.com, Red Bubble, Farm Fresh, Dollar Tree, Bear Mattresses, CarCovers, BuiltBar, and Home Bistro Inc. Hosts: Kia and DJ Sam Guest: Lizzie From Lizzie's Curbside & Catering Music: “Kia & DJ Sam’s Tune” by Marty Q We need your help! The Be Engaged And Insp

Welcome.  We need your help! The Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is listener-supported. Therefore, we need YOUR help to continue this podcast. So, please make a donation at the ATMOSPHERE PRODUCTIONS Venmo business profile page or go to our Anchor page - and click on the SUPPORT button to make a donation and help support this podcast. Therefore, in this episode, we talk about what hotel weddings are going to look like. Plus, in the future, some innovative ways that your event will be clean and safe. Subscribe and download on Apple Podcasts plus Google Play. After that, rate and review. As part of the INDIEBLAST Podcast Network this episode is brought to you by Seller Savings Direct – Wedding Bands and Rings, My Wedding Favors and Kate Aspen. In addition to these fine merchants: Layla Sleep, Postmates.com, Red Bubble, Farm Fresh, Dollar Tree, Bear Mattresses, CarCovers, BuiltBar, and Home Bistro Inc. Be Engaged and Inspired Podcast Episode 74: Hotel Weddings.Produced By Atmosphere Productions in associ

In this episode, we ask if wedding deadlines are really as hard-and-fast as they seem. In short, for most cases, they are. Planning a wedding involves coordinating many moving pieces, and one task is rarely independent of the others. Therefore, making and keeping deadlines keeps your planning on track and organized. Plus, it leads to a stress-free wedding day experience. As part of the INDIEBLAST Podcast Network this episode is brought to you by Seller Savings Direct – Wedding Bands and Rings, My Wedding Favors and Kate Aspen. In addition to these fine merchants: Layla Sleep, Postmates.com, Red Bubble, Farm Fresh, Dollar Tree, Bear Mattresses, CarCovers, BuiltBar, and Home Bistro Inc. Be Engaged and Inspired Podcast Episode 73: Wedding Deadlines You Can’t Miss. Hosts: Kia and DJ Sam Music: “Kia & DJ Sam’s Tune” by Marty Q We need your help! The Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is listener-supported. Therefore, we need YOUR help to continue this podcast. So, please make a donation at the ATMOSPHERE

Welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired. Firstly, the Wedding Blues are REAL. Secondly, there’s pre-wedding blues and post-wedding blues and we’ll explain how to identify and overcome these situations. Planning a wedding isn’t easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and wedding planning knowledge. Moreover, helping you navigate those tricky waters of life and relationship. Most importantly, explaining how to plan a wedding and leave you feeling inspired. In this episode, the wedding blues is our topic of conversation. For some couples, all the stress of planning and coordinating suddenly gets replaced with an unexpectedly sad feeling once the wedding is over. On the other hand, before the wedding, some couples feel like they don’t know what the heck is going on and at times get extremely sad. In short, these are the wedding blues. So, we’ll explains how to see the warning signs and finally how to cope with the wedding blues. As part of the INDIEBLAST Podcast Network this episo

Firstly, meet Certified Romance Travel Advisor, Michele from Here to the Moon Travel. Secondly, Michele gives some Honeymoon travel tips and how to prepare for your trip.Planning a wedding isn’t easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and wedding planning knowledge. Moreover, helping you navigate those tricky waters of life and relationship. Most importantly, explaining how to plan a wedding and leave you feeling inspired. In this episode, recorded previous to the CoronaVirus, we talk to Michele Dreiding from Here To The Moon Travel. Most importantly, Michele is an IATA Accredited Agent plus a Certified Romance Travel Advisor. Additionally, Michele is an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner and a Certified Sandals Specialist. Michele explains Here To The Moon Travel, and as a result this means NO COST TO YOU. In fact, by using Here To The Moon Travel you’re able to save significant dollars and receive perks on trips based on supplier relationships alone. Above all, Michele

Welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired. Firstly, thanks to our couples who have rescheduled their weddings for after the pandemic. So, this episode is especially for you. Planning a wedding isn’t easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and wedding planning knowledge. Moreover, helping you navigate those tricky waters of life and relationship. Most importantly, explaining how to plan a wedding and leave you feeling inspired. In this episode, we talk about those couples that have decided not to cancel their big day and instead opted to go ahead with their plans either later this year or in 2021. In other words, after the pandemic. Above all, what will your wedding be like after the pandemic and we’ll raise some questions that are still unanswered. In conclusion then, from ceremonies to cocktail hour, introductions to dancing, we discuss what you need to know.  As part of the INDIEBLAST Podcast Network this episode is brought to you by My Wedding Favors and Kate Aspen. In additi

Welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired. In short, another set of questions from our new segment, “The Question Round.” Planning a wedding isn’t easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and wedding planning knowledge. Moreover, helping you navigate those tricky waters of life and relationship. Most importantly, explaining how to plan a wedding and leave you feeling inspired. In this episode, it’s the Question Round. So, firstly we have a question from Anthony in Wethersfield, CT, about guests at the wedding reception and how to seat them around the dance floor. Secondly, an excellent question from Julie in Rocky Hill about value. Specifically, what value does a wedding planner or disc jockey entertainment bring to a wedding event.  As part of the INDIEBLAST Podcast Network this episode is brought to you by My Wedding Favors and Kate Aspen. In addition to these fine merchants: Layla Sleep, Postmates.com, Red Bubble, Farm Fresh, Dollar Tree and Bear Mattresses. Be Engaged and Ins

Welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired. Firstly, men’s formalwear tips and suggestions from guest John Dominello of Modern Formals with local stores in Middletown, Southington, North Haven and Wallingford. Planning a wedding isn’t easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and wedding planning knowledge. Moreover, helping you navigate those tricky waters of life and relationship. Most importantly, explaining how to plan a wedding and leave you feeling inspired. In this episode, recorded previous to the CoronaVirus, John Dominello from Modern Formals talks about men’s formalwear. Modern Formals is a family owned local with brothers John and Sal Jr., providing one-on-one personalized service from their professional and friendly staff. Moreover, with over fifty years in the men’s formalwear business, certainly, Modern Formals is uniquely qualified to give us tips and suggestions. In addition, John explains when to order your rental men’s formalwear plus when to pick it up before th

In this episode, recorded previous to the CoronaVirus, avoiding wedding family drama at your wedding is topic. Furthermore, it’s all about being proactive. Also, this is where a wedding planner comes in, by being there with you from the beginning of the planing process, a pro to help prepare for you for any areas of potential drama. Finally, John Oliveri & Michael Tran From Property Works New England joins us for more real estate tips and a few mishaps. As part of the INDIEBLAST Podcast Network this episode is brought to you by Seller Savings Direct – Wedding Bands and Rings, My Wedding Favors and Kate Aspen. In addition to these fine merchants: Layla Sleep, Postmates.com, Red Bubble, Farm Fresh, Dollar Tree, Bear Mattresses, CarCovers, BuiltBar, and Home Bistro Inc. Hosts: Kia and DJ Sam Guest: John Oliveri & Michael Tran From Property Works New England Music: “Kia & DJ Sam’s Tune” by Marty Q Hosts: Kia and DJ Sam Music: “Kia & DJ Sam’s Tune” by Marty Q We need your help! The Be Engaged And I

In this episode, wedding planning in the age of the CoronaVirus is the focus of our conversation. Therefore, we give some practical advice, to couples who’ve had their nuptial plans affected by the coronavirus. Furthermore, how to stay informed, how to ask your vendors important questions, then making a decision and finally, moving forward. As part of the INDIEBLAST Podcast Network this episode is brought to you by Seller Savings Direct – Wedding Bands and Rings, My Wedding Favors and Kate Aspen. In addition to these fine merchants: Layla Sleep, Postmates.com, Red Bubble, Farm Fresh, Dollar Tree, Bear Mattresses, CarCovers, BuiltBar, and Home Bistro Inc. Be Engaged and Inspired Podcast Episode 66: Wedding Planning In The CoronaVirus Age. Hosts: Kia and DJ Sam Music: “Kia & DJ Sam’s Tune” by Marty Q We need your help! The Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is listener-supported. Therefore, we need YOUR help to continue this podcast. So, please make a donation at the ATMOSPHERE PRODUCTIONS Venmo busine

In this episode, two questions in “The Question Round”. Firstly, Harry from Enfield, CT has a question about choosing Best Men. Then, Rob from Norwalk, asks about uneven bridal parties. Finally, our most popular segment, Wedding Mishaps, this time with photographer Airen Miller. As part of the INDIEBLAST Podcast Network this episode is brought to you by Seller Savings Direct – Wedding Bands and Rings, My Wedding Favors and Kate Aspen. In addition to these fine merchants: Layla Sleep, Postmates.com, Red Bubble, Farm Fresh, Dollar Tree, Bear Mattresses, CarCovers, BuiltBar, and Home Bistro Inc. Be Engaged and Inspired Podcast Episode 65: The Question Round and Wedding Mishaps with Airen Miller. Hosts: Kia and DJ Sam Guest: Airen Miller from Airen Miller Photography Music: “Kia & DJ Sam’s Tune” by Marty Q Hosts: Kia and DJ Sam Music: “Kia & DJ Sam’s Tune” by Marty Q We need your help! The Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is listener-supported. Therefore, we need YOUR help to continue this podcast.

In this episode, recorded previous to the CoronaVirus, local celebrity Gary Byron discusses working full time as an on-air radio personality at the old 106.9FM WCCC. Also, Gary explains his experiences owning Tone Zone Events, a full service event company for 30 years, and performing at hundreds of weddings. In conclusion, Gary provides timely suggestions for those planning a wedding. Finally, listen to Gary, “Mornings With Gary Byron”, weekday mornings, on the “Talk of Connecticut”, WDRC 103.3FM and 1360AM. We thank Gary for sharing his vast knowledge and frank analysis, plus we hope to have him back on a future segment. As part of the INDIEBLAST Podcast Network this episode is brought to you by Seller Savings Direct – Wedding Bands and Rings, My Wedding Favors and Kate Aspen. In addition to these fine merchants: Layla Sleep, Postmates.com, Red Bubble, Farm Fresh, Dollar Tree, Bear Mattresses, CarCovers, BuiltBar, and Home Bistro Inc. Be Engaged and Inspired Podcast Episode 64: A Chat with WDRC’s Gary Byron.

In this episode, Matthew Van Ness via phone from the offices of MV Film Productions in Southington, CT. Matthew started MV Film Productions in 2007, while still in high school. Then, Matthew attained a Bachelor’s Degree of Science for Digital Video Production and Audio. Firstly, Matthew explains the importance of wedding video and the film making process utilized to create his short films plus full length wedding features. Furthermore, you’ll learn why getting to know the couple is such a critical part of Matthew’s business. Finally, wedding tips and suggestions from a filmmaking standpoint. As part of the INDIEBLAST Podcast Network this episode is brought to you by My Wedding Favors and Kate Aspen. In addition to these fine merchants: Layla Sleep, Postmates.com, Red Bubble, Farm Fresh, Dollar Tree and Bear Mattresses. Be Engaged and Inspired Podcast Episode 63: Meet Filmmaker Matthew Van Ness. Hosts: Kia and DJ Sam Guest: Matthew Van Ness from MV Film Productions in Southington, CT Music: “Kia & DJ Sam’s

In this episode, a timely topic, wedding insurance. Our guests, William Martinelli, is a Vice President with 37 years of experience in the insurance and reinsurance industry. Furthermore, William has worked in various positions including, Technical Claim Specialist, Claim Manager, and Claim specialist. Most importantly, William has an Associate Degree in Risk Management from the Insurance Institute of America. In addition to, a State of Connecticut Casualty Adjuster’s license, a B.S. from Central Connecticut State University and A.S. from Mattatuck Community College (Naugatuck Valley). Firstly, we explain the importance of wedding insurance. Plus why, in todays environment, it’s a critical part of your wedding planning. Incidentally, wedding insurance is much cheaper than you might think. Finally, the importance of wedding vendor insurance is explained. That is to say, why every vendor on your wedding day should have liability insurance. As part of the INDIEBLAST Podcast Network this episode is brought to you

In this episode, recorded previous to the CoronaVirus, the Q to Z’s of wedding terminology is carefully explained. So, from Queen Anne Neckline, Real Wedding, and Recessional to the terms Sample Sale, Train, Usher, Veil, Welcome Bag, E(x)it, Yichud and, finally, Zinnia. As part of the INDIEBLAST Podcast Network this episode is brought to you by My Wedding Favors and Kate Aspen. In addition to these fine merchants: Layla Sleep, Postmates.com, Red Bubble, Farm Fresh, and Bear Mattresses. Be Engaged and Inspired Podcast Episode 61: The Q to Z’s of Wedding Terminology. Hosts: Kia and DJ Sam Music: “Kia & DJ Sam’s Tune” by Marty Q We need your help! The Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is listener-supported. Therefore, we need YOUR help to continue this podcast. So, please make a donation at the ATMOSPHERE PRODUCTIONS Venmo business profile page or go to our Anchor page - and click on the SUPPORT button to make a donation and help support this podcast. Do you have a question or comment? Then contact us

In this episode, recorded previous to the CoronaVirus, we have a new segment called “The Question Round”. That is to say, our listeners wanting answers to their most important questions. Firstly, Hillary from Norwalk asks about guests transportation to and from a reception location and how to handle it. In the same vein, Lisa from Wethersfield asks about new venues and consequently how to handle communications. In conclusion, Ben Dean returns with our most popular topic “Wedding Mishaps” and how to avoid them. Also, as part of the INDIEBLAST Podcast Network this episode is brought to you by My Wedding Favors and Kate Aspen plus these fine merchants: Layla Sleep, Postmates.com, Red Bubble, Farm Fresh, and Bear Mattresses. Be Engaged and Inspired Podcast Episode 60: The Question Round and Wedding Mishaps with Ben Dean. Hosts: Kia and DJ Sam Music: “Kia & DJ Sam’s Tune” by Marty Q We need your help! The Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is listener-supported. Therefore, we need YOUR help to continue th

Seems like, we rarely talk about data safety and security. In contrast, it’s one of Emma Thurgood favorite topics and it’s more complex for a professional photographer. For that reason, she explains backing up the photos taken on the wedding day with a technique called dual card shooting. Furthermore, Emma reminds us that wedding pictures should be printed, so that you have hard copies of your valuable wedding memories. Emma owns Emma Thurgood Photography in New Britain, CT. Consequently, for over ten years Emma has been capturing the authentic spirit and personality of her client couples. Most noteworthy, with her offbeat wedding photography techniques and fun attitude. Be Engaged and Inspired Podcast Episode 59: Safeguarding Your Wedding Pictures with Emma Thurgood. Hosts: Kia and DJ Sam Guest: Emma Thurgood from Emma Thurgood Photography in New Britain, CT Music: “Kia & DJ Sam’s Tune” by Marty Q Hosts: Kia and DJ Sam Music: “Kia & DJ Sam’s Tune” by Marty Q We need your help! The Be Engaged And Insp