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East Tennessee Wedding Pros PodcastS1: E 16 Sullivan Photography - Stephanie "Sissy" SullivanS1: E16 ** This was the episode that stared it all **Sissy was the very first vendor to agree to be on in December of 2024, and she absolutely nailed it. I wanted to end season 1 when it all began, with the one vendor who said YES right out of the gate.Sissy has 20 years of experience as a licensed professional photographer with a BFA degree in photography and has been in business for over 20 years! Not only does she consider photography her passion, but she also thinks of it as an art that exceeds all...
2025-12-3133 minEast Tennessee Wedding Pros PodcastS1: E 15 -Dancing Blue Shirt Guy -Michael GalyeanS1: E 15 **SPECIAL GUEST ALERT**You all know him as the viral sensation: Dancing Blue Shirt Guy... but Michael Galyean also has years of experience touching several facets of the wedding industry here in Knoxville. From a summer as a wedding DJ to years of banquet manager experience at a local country club, to being a Man of Honor, this episode had me in stitches. His opinions are strong, brave and everything we could want in a special guest. Here's his viral Youtube video with the UT Dance team You can find him...
2025-11-1728 minEast Tennessee Wedding Pros PodcastDan Bobak -Empire Entertainment - Knoxville DJ & PhotoboothS1: E 14 Dan Bobak - Empire Entertainment - Knoxville DJ & Photobooth On this week's episode we're turning up the volume with a powerhouse DJ that knows exactly how to light up a wedding dance floor. A proud Buffalo Bills fan (yes, he'll shout "Go Bills!" even from Rocky Top), Dan and his team bring that same spirit, passion and energy to every celebration they touch. Dan doesn't just "work" weddings - he invests in the couples, making sure every detail is cared for with both precision and heart. If you want to know what it takes to...
2025-09-1828 minEast Tennessee Wedding Pros PodcastSouthern Sirens - Amanda McKnightS1: E13 - This week’s episode features Amanda McKnight, owner of Southern Sirens Hair and Airbrush Makeup Artistry and a true gem in the East Tennessee wedding world. With 13 years of experience, Amanda and her team have mastered the art of creating looks that feel both effortless and timeless your wedding photos. With signature soft glam, flawless airbrush finishes, and hairstyles that hold through happy tears and hours of dancing, Southern Sirens makes sure no bride has to worry about a thing on her big day. More than anything, Amanda believes in helping her clients feel li...
2025-09-0136 minEast Tennessee Wedding Pros PodcastJackie Carter - Elease ProductionsS1: E12 Jackie Carter, the owner and founder of Elease Productions shares so much more than wedding planning with our listeners on this episode. Her ability to stay true to her passion and purpose while being intentional of her and her team's work is one of the biggest reasons Elease Productions has become so successful in the wedding and event planning space. I hope you enjoy listening to Jackie as much as I always enjoy talking to her - she fills my cup!From concept to execution, Elease brings creativity, organization, and expertise...
2025-07-0231 minEast Tennessee Wedding Pros PodcastRobyn James - Robyn James EnsemblesS1: E11 Robyn James, the founder of Robyn James Ensembles gives us an inside look at all things strings on wedding day. From a solo violinist to a full sounding string quartet, Robyn dishes about how to bring the strings! We gab on having the right amount of room available for sting artists to actually play and what was one of her favorite song played for a couple during their ceremony.I love her - Now, Go check her website here: robynjames.com
2025-05-2925 minEast Tennessee Wedding Pros PodcastThe Kinkaid House - Josh & RyanS1: E10 - Ryan & Josh, the owners of The Kinkaid House venue in Clinton, TN give us so much goodness on this episode. Enjoy this deep dive into the history of the property, their journey on how they came to own Kinkaid House and what the name of the stone tower REALLY is! Their passion is to make someone’s special day a unique and stress-free experience. They care about the families they serve and warmly support them throughout the planning process and the day of their event. https://www.thekincaidhouse.com
2025-05-2027 minEast Tennessee Wedding Pros PodcastMarsh Made Designs - Brian MarshS1: E9 Brian Marsh of Marsh Made Designs took time away from building ALL THE THINGS to talk with me about how he started making some of our area's most sought-after arbor pieces, custom bars, carpentry and everything in between. He gives us a window into his background and what the future of his company looks like. I really hope y'all enjoy hearing from Brian as much as I had the pleasure to talk with him. "I discovered a small niche for woodcraft and specifically noticed a strong need for detail-driven, customer-oriented work. My first client was...
2025-05-0729 minEast Tennessee Wedding Pros PodcastAbsolute Wedding Perfection - Angie FroemelS1 E8: This week Angie Froemel, the owner of Absolute Wedding Perfection gives listeners an inside into how she came from a background in news production to make her business one of the top wedding planning companies in East Tennessee. From strong coordination on the front end to a seamless day of to absolute wedding perfection on her couple's big day, Angie lets us get to know her and learn about her all-star team on this week's episode. For more than a decade her professional wedding consulting services and extensive contacts with local professionals has allowed AWP to support...
2025-04-2621 minEast Tennessee Wedding Pros PodcastErin Morrison - Erin Morrison PhotographyS1: E7 Erin Morrison of Erin Morrison Photography gives listeners way more than just her journey into photography in this episode. From starting out to, to reflecting backwards, to all the available information on her website, Erin opens up and really let's our listeners get to know the woman, ally and creative introverted/extrovert behind her booming photography business. Erin Morrison Photography | Knoxville Wedding Photographer
2025-04-0229 minEast Tennessee Wedding Pros PodcastStephen Goff - Stephen Goff EntertainmentS1: E6 Stephen Goff shares with listeners on this week's episode all about his beginning in theatre, what inspires him and the most requested song NOT to play at a wedding reception. Stephen Goff Entertainment can cover all of your needs including live music, lighting & sound, DJs, photo booth, karaoke and more. SGE creates unforgettable events by working with some of the most talented musicians and DJs in Knoxville and the Great Smoky Mountains, including musician, emcee, and DJ Stephen Goff. Whether you want a dance party or an intimate, relaxed setting, our DJs and lighting services can help c...
2025-03-2026 minEast Tennessee Wedding Pros PodcastEchelon Florist - Matt SmithS1 E5: Matt Smith, Owner and Lead Designer of Echelon Florist talks with me this week about upcoming 2025 wedding colors, what the best parts of wedding day are and his favorite flowers to work with. Echelon Florist & Gifts is a full service floral shop. They have been recognized nationally for their beautiful wedding arrangements. Besides weddings, Echelon Florist can provide customized floral designs, sympathy and funeral arrangements, specialty gift baskets, and holiday decorating. Echelon Florist is ready to help express your thoughts and emotions through gorgeous, floral arrangements.echelonflorist.com
2025-03-1039 minEast Tennessee Wedding Pros PodcastWinx Photo - Quinn BarlowS1 E4: This week we talk with Quinn Barlow of Winx photo. Quinn and her husband Jesse have been serving couples all over the Southeast since 2013. They provide timeless, colorful, non-fussy documentation of the best day ever to couples who value spending time with their people, cracking a 'That's what she said" joke and living fully in the moment. Quinn shares about her Boudoir photography, some CRAZY tales from wedding day and about the sweet baby that made her a momma.
2025-02-2836 minEast Tennessee Wedding Pros PodcastJim Ogle - Ogle EntertainmentJim Ogle, the owner of Ogle Entertainment talk with us this week about the formula that makes wedding day so joyous and how he creates moments through music that take a couple's reception to the next level.He also gives us the inside view of the sister company Special Notes run by his wife Tiffany Ogle that offers bands, string players, photo booths and uplighting for wedding day and special events.Jim debunks Chap GPT and lets us in on some musical bangers that have stood the test of time.DJ, Lighting and...
2025-02-1332 minEast Tennessee Wedding Pros PodcastRiverview Family Farm - Rachel Williams SamulskiRiverview Family Farm is a staple in the East TN community. This week's chat is with Rachel, the owner and multi-generational steward of the family farm.
From weddings to floods to Washington, DC; Rachel gives us a behind the scenes look at this incredible venue, the community events they host and the market they use to promote local artists and crafters.
This venue offers detailed planning, flawless execution and delighted guests. They are true "Maestro of Execution"....once the concept has been planned, they craft and rehearse the execution of events leaving no detail uncovered.
2025-02-0431 minEast Tennessee Wedding Pros PodcastLindsay Barrows Ruggieri -Custom Love EventsThis week's chat is with Lindsay Barrows Ruggieri, the owner of Custom Love Gifts and Events, where they specialize in creating events with unique details in the Knoxville and Smoky Mountain area. They offer full-service event planning & elaborate event design, and also a signature event management package. They work closely with couples from the very beginning to define the goals for their wedding and help build moments and memories through every aspect of their wedding day.
https://www.customlovegifts.com
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Custom Love Gifts & Events
All In The Details
Something Borrowed by CLG
Managing:
The Loyston at Copper Top
Wildflower...
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