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Not Your Pinterest Wedding with Danielle Renshaw & Sara ShepherdPlanning A Same-Sex WeddingIn today’s episode, Danielle and Sara welcome John Rogers, a recently married half of a same-sex couple. John talks about planning a same-sex wedding and the challenges that come with it, covering such aspects as vendors, family and traditional concepts.John reminds vendors to be mindful of words they use and advises listeners on how you can find gay-griendly vendors that are accepting. He goes on to discuss how to handle friends and family that are not accepting of your marriage and how to incorporate traditional concepts in your wedding. John also discusses the dynamics of la...2022-03-2442 minNot Your Pinterest Wedding with Danielle Renshaw & Sara ShepherdPrioritizing Your BudgetIn today’s episode, we have Danielle and Sara all to ourselves as they share advice on how to prioritize your budget when beginning to plan your wedding. They discuss how to set up a budget and why you should book professionals ahead of time to get the dream wedding you’ve always wished for.Our hosts start by discussing the need to prioritize your budget according to what you want at your wedding, be it the photographer, venue, or dresses. They go on to offer their thoughts on how you can set up a budget and how...2022-03-0342 minNot Your Pinterest Wedding with Danielle Renshaw & Sara ShepherdWedding and Event Bar Tips with Madison BargerMadison Barger, co-founder of M & M Event Bartending, is Danielle and Sara's special guest on the podcast today. Serving primarily Clarksville and Middle Tennessee, M & M helps design cocktail menus and estimate necessary quantities for events, and works with wedding vendors on such topics as scheduling and champagne toasts.Drawing upon her experience in the industry, Madison talks about the ins and outs of hiring a bartending service for your events, and offers specific advice on why you should choose canned beers over kegs and over bottled beers. She also discusses how to create a drinks budget...2022-02-0340 minNot Your Pinterest Wedding with Danielle Renshaw & Sara ShepherdElevating Your Wedding with Unique RentalsIn today’s episode, Danielle and Sara welcome Cari Holder, the owner of Eventfull by Cari, a business that does ‘a little bit of everything’ including event planning, event coordination, and event design. They offer their clients full set up and take down service, and also have an ever growing inventory of rentals - almost 8000 square feet worth - ranging from the expected to the highly unique. The ‘rentals’ aspect of Cari’s business has certainly taken off over the years, and she is here today to share that story as well as the value that rentals provide when planning you...2022-01-2745 minNot Your Pinterest Wedding with Danielle Renshaw & Sara ShepherdWedding Cakes with Callie FosterOn today's episode, Danielle and Sara welcome Callie Foster, a wife, homeschool mom to four, and the owner of Callie Foster Dessert Design, her business which specializes in providing brides with their dream wedding cakes in Clarksville, TN. Callie comes from a family that cooks, bakes and generally loves food, and so it seems fitting that she went to culinary school, after which she gathered experience working many events, and eventually started her own business when a newly engaged friend asked her to make her a wedding cake. Today, Callie shares some tips for couples w...2021-12-0233 minNot Your Pinterest Wedding with Danielle Renshaw & Sara ShepherdSmall Events, Big ImpactOn today’s episode, Danielle and Sara welcome Angie Gibbs from The Studio 3s Performance & Event Venue in downtown Hopkinsville, KY. Angie goes over everything you need to know about hosting small events with a big impact, whether that be your wedding, bridal shower, birthday party, or holiday celebration. She shares her helpful insight for couples who like to plan events themselves, and also acknowledges that the best way to enjoy your event with as little stress and troubleshooting as possible is to hire experts who can take care of all the logistics for you while still working within yo...2021-11-1842 minNot Your Pinterest Wedding with Danielle Renshaw & Sara ShepherdTrends and TraditionsOn today’s episode, we have Sara and Danielle all to ourselves as they break down the biggest trends they’re seeing in the wedding industry right now, including the most striking color combinations, a resurgence of fun 70s aesthetic, and the heartwarming ways couples are paying homage to their families on the big day. Next, our hosts dive into the origins of some of our favorite wedding traditions, like why brides wear white, the bouquet and garter toss, bridal veils, and throwing rice at the happy couple. You’ll also hear which scents bring back wonderful (and not...2021-10-2825 minNot Your Pinterest Wedding with Danielle Renshaw & Sara ShepherdWedding Catering with Chef TeekaChef Teeka from Southern Belle Catering joins the show today to answer all of Danielle and Sara’s questions about catering for your big day. Teeka explains what’s included with a catering service, the pros and cons of hor d'oeuvres, buffets, and plated meals, and how she handles food allergies and dietary restrictions. She talks about her passion for Southern comfort food with a modern twist, and the sacrifice involved with being a small business owner in the wedding industry. Next you’ll hear about the latest trends in wedding catering, how you can enhance your guests’...2021-10-1452 minNot Your Pinterest Wedding with Danielle Renshaw & Sara ShepherdNewlywed Advice with Maggie PelletierHere to tell Danielle and Sara about the wedding planning process from the perspective of someone who just went through it is newlywed Maggie Pelletier, who married her husband, Joe, in June of 2021. Maggie shares how long it took her to plan her wedding, what her dress shopping experience was like, and how her catering company added to the full experience of the day. As a self-proclaimed “DIY Budget Bride,” Maggie describes the ways she used family and friends as vendors to cut down costs, and encourages other brides to hammer out their budget from the start.Magg...2021-09-3058 minNot Your Pinterest Wedding with Danielle Renshaw & Sara ShepherdCosmetologist and Makeup Artist Emmy WardJoin hosts Sara and Danielle today as they speak with the extremely talented cosmetologist and makeup artist, Emmy Ward. Based out of Princeton, KY, Emmy works at The Q Salon and she specializes in bridal makeup. She talks about her passion for hair and makeup, and finding her path to this career. She then dives into all of her favorite tips and tricks for brides concerning hair and makeup on their big day, including doing a trial run beforehand, what to expect in terms of gratuities, and which types of foundations and products to use as a bride. She...2021-09-0245 minNot Your Pinterest Wedding with Danielle Renshaw & Sara ShepherdAll Things FloralOn today’s episode, Danielle and Sara discuss all things floral, from Danielle’s start in the industry, to design fees, to Danielle’s new studio in Hopkinsville! Having helped with the floral side of over 1000 weddings, Danielle shares the best practices when it comes to working with your florist to maximize the impact and beauty of your arrangements while fitting into your overall wedding budget. The duo dives deep into changing floral trends, which family members actually need flowers, and how most wedding horror stories start from a single place: miscommunication. Between these topics and a preview of what’s...2021-08-191h 14Not Your Pinterest Wedding with Danielle Renshaw & Sara ShepherdDJ Mike Emrick of ‘We Bring the Party Events’Today’s guest is DJ Mike Emrick of ‘We Bring the Party Events,’ a premier event entertainment company providing wedding and event DJ services in Middle Tennessee. Mike tells Danielle and Sara about using his expertise, knowledge, and passion to help couples make their event amazing while also easing their stress on the big day. He shares his story of launching ‘We Bring the Party Events’ with his wife, Ellen, in 2012 after a disappointing experience at their own wedding, beginning with a photo booth and since growing to offer reception DJ services, lighting, and pro audio. Mike shares his insights a...2021-08-051h 12Not Your Pinterest Wedding with Danielle Renshaw & Sara ShepherdEverything You Need to Know About Wedding Venues with Sara ShepherdThis week the conversation is all about venues and, of course, we don’t need to look far for an expert in the field. On today’s episode, Danielle interviews Sara to sort out all the facts and aspects to consider when looking into a wedding venue. With her vast amount of experience and wisdom, you know that Sara has a lot of information, advice and, above all, riveting stories, to offer about this all important wedding component, and she shares it all here today. She begins by sharing the types of venues she has avail...2021-07-2252 minNot Your Pinterest Wedding with Danielle Renshaw & Sara ShepherdVideographers Hunter Ezell and Logan Ferrell of Ezell Film CompanyWedding videographers Hunter Ezell and Logan Ferrell, of Ezell Film Company, join Danielle and Sara today to talk about filming weddings and how their ‘Run and Gun’ style sets them apart from the rest. Hunter and Logan are passionate about telling the love story of every couple, and capturing their most intimate wedding moments through film. Hunter and Logan talk about creating a time capsule for their clients that they can relive and share with their families for years to come, what it’s like to work together as a couple themselves, and how their style has evolved over the ye...2021-07-0853 minNot Your Pinterest Wedding with Danielle Renshaw & Sara ShepherdWedding Planner Courtney Smith From All Things Prim & Proper EventsOn today’s episode, Danielle and Sara talk to the very talented wedding planner Courtney Smith. Courtney has owned and operated All Things Prim & Proper Events with her husband, Cory, since 2015. They are a turn-key wedding planning business that plans, decorates, coordinates rentals, and takes care of everything you need so that you can enjoy your big day to the fullest. Courtney uses her creativity and eye for detail to design one-of-a-kind events for her clients, and is passionate about making sure each wedding is a unique reflection of the couple.Courtney shares some of her best ti...2021-06-2443 minNot Your Pinterest Wedding with Danielle Renshaw & Sara ShepherdBridal Shop Insights From Kayla Eaton of Lavender Park BridalKayla Eaton is the owner of Lavender Park Bridal, a bridal shop in Clarksville, Tennessee that caters exclusively to brides and makes their shopping experience all about them. Today Kayla chats with Danielle and Sara about opening her business in 2019, her best advice for brides while shopping for their dress, and her favorite bridal lines and trends, including colored dresses and clean lines. She explains why Pinterest may give brides an unrealistic vision for their dress, how to get creative with your veil to really make your gown stand out, and why you should never trust...2021-06-1037 minNot Your Pinterest Wedding with Danielle Renshaw & Sara ShepherdAll About BudgetsThis week Danielle and Sara share their best advice for working within your budget while planning your dream wedding. From getting married on a weekday to choosing seasonal florals that you can find locally, asking about less expensive options to knowing exactly who’s footing the bill, our hosts break down their many tips and tricks to make the most of your wedding budget while still having the amazing experience you deserve. They discuss the importance of listing your top takeaways for the big day and prioritizing what you want to spend your money on, using a spreadsheet, and be...2021-05-2033 minNot Your Pinterest Wedding with Danielle Renshaw & Sara ShepherdFinding The Right Wedding Photographer with Raegan GarnettOn today’s episode, Danielle and Sara talk with Raegan Garnett of Raegan Garnett Photography. Raegan is a wedding and lifestyle photographer based out of Kentucky. After being gifted with her dream camera by her husband on their wedding day, Raegan was inspired to chase her dreams and began her business in 2017. She tells Danielle and Sara about her early passion for photography, working with her husband as a second shooter, and she gives her best advice for couples when looking for a wedding photographer. Raegan discusses the importance of connecting with photographers in person or over the phone to...2021-05-2027 minNot Your Pinterest Wedding with Danielle Renshaw & Sara ShepherdWelcome to Not Your Pinterest WeddingWelcome to Not Your Pinterest Wedding! On today’s episode, Danielle and Sara discuss their backgrounds working in the wedding industry, their inspiration to start this podcast together, and their passion for bringing your wedding vision to life while still being cost effective. They clarify that Pinterest can be a great tool to give you ideas and direction, but that trying to replicate your Pinterest board exactly is not only unrealistic, but may even take the fun and creativity out of your day! Your wedding should be a unique celebration of your love story, and Danielle and Sara are he...2021-05-2021 minNot Your Pinterest Wedding with Danielle Renshaw & Sara ShepherdTrailerWeddings are one the most important events that brings together friends and family for one of the biggest celebrations in a couple’s life, but you don't have to break the bank to have the wedding of your dreams. Join wedding experts with over 45 years of experience, floral designer Danielle Renshaw and venue owner Sara Shepherd as they talk about ways to save money as well as interview experts in the wedding industry. If you are one of those couples that want to have it all but can't afford it all, listen in to get practical wedding planning advice an...2021-05-0401 min