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The Prepared Bride: A Wedding PodcastStylist Series: An Appointment at Elle James with Kristin PanettaWalking into your first bridal appointment can be intimidating simply because it's something you've never done before! This episode aims to eliminate some of your nerves. Today your host and owner of Elle James Bridal, Kristin Panetta, walks you through the entire appointment at Elle James Bridal from how to book an appointment to what happens during an appointment and what happens after you say YES to the dress.
Ready to book your appointment at Elle James? You can visit ellejamesbridal.com/appointment to get started or give us a call at 769.300.4286.
2023-01-0633 minThe Prepared Bride: A Wedding PodcastBridesmaids Dresses: Elizabeth Davis of Bella Bridesmaids Jackson and Washington DCElizabeth Davis is the owner of the Bella Bridesmaids in Jackson, Mississippi and Washington DC. What better person to talk all things bridesmaids dresses?! We talk through every aspect of finding your dress with Bella Bridesmaids as well as common questions and struggles brides deal with - like who to bring to pick out the bridesmaids dresses, how to decide on fabric and shape, and what's the difference between shopping at a Bella Bridesmaids vs. online?
Bella Bridesmaids has 60 locally-owned locations around the US. You can book an appointment with the Mississippi Bella Bridesmaids by clicking here.
2022-12-3035 minThe Prepared Bride: A Wedding PodcastVideographer: Reagan Thomas of Outland StoriesHiring a wedding videographer is always a hot topic with brides. They love watching the videos but a lot aren't quite sure if they "need" it. Today we sit down with Reagan Thomas, owner at Outland Stories, to talk all things wedding videography. You will learn why it cost what it does, how it's different from photography, the process of making one wedding video (it's a lot of hours guys!!) and much much more! I personally learned so much from Reagan and know you will walk away feeling super educated and ready to make the decision on if a...
2022-12-0240 minThe Prepared Bride: A Wedding PodcastStylist: Mary Glenn McElveen of M.G. StyleM.G. Style is a Birmingham-based style and lifestyle brand. Founder Mary Glenn McElveen is a premier stylist and closet curator, developing over 200 women’s closets throughout the Southeast. With her innate taste and professionalism, she has grown M.G. Style’s reach and reputation as the go-to source for aspirational styling and looks. M.G. Style partners with clients, brands, and her 34k Instagram followers to curate and elevate the modern woman’s wardrobe.
Past Partnerships and brands she has worked with:
Khaite
J Lowery
Hunter Bell
Mi Golondrina
Mignonne Gavigan...
2022-10-1448 minThe Prepared Bride: A Wedding PodcastWedding Dress Designer: Allison WebbIT'S BRIDAL FASHION WEEK!!! To celebrate, we sat down with the one and only wedding dress designer, Allison Webb. She was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia (we love a southern gal!) and is now the head designer of her namesake collection Allison Webb as well as Ti Adora Bridal. We feel super honored to be the exclusive retailer of the Allison Webb Collection in the state of Mississippi, so if you are a bride interested in trying on her gowns, we would love to help you at Elle James Bridal!
During this interview, Allison Webb talks a...
2022-10-1229 minThe Prepared Bride: A Wedding PodcastWedding Registry: The Finery with Betsey Mosby and Abby JamesNo clue where to start with your wedding registry? This is the episode for you! Betsey Mosby and Abby James of The Finery in Jackson, MS share everything you need to do when registering for your wedding gifts. If you are interested in registering with them, they recommend making an appointment by giving them a call at 601-566-1066 or emailing brides@thefineryjackson.com. You can check out their stunning selection online at https://thefineryjackson.com.
Find them on instagram @TheFineryJackson
2022-09-0241 minThe Prepared Bride: A Wedding PodcastFlorist + Event Stylist: Julia PuttJulia Putt joins us today to educate you on all things floral and event design. Often times the floral budget and details can feel super overwhelming because it's a large part of your budget and an area most people know very little about. This episode will teach you what wedding florals your partner is responsible for - yes, traditionally the groom pays for some of it!, what information you need to know before meeting with a florist, how to use the same florals for multiple events on your wedding weekend, and much more!
Julia grew up watching h...
2022-08-0545 minThe Prepared Bride: A Wedding PodcastStylist Series: Sarah Kimmel - Getting married as a Bridal StylistSarah Kimmel joins us today for our Stylist Series! She is the Showroom Manager + a Lead Stylist at Elle James Bridal who just married the love of her life, Luke in December. She brings a unique perspective of being a bridal stylist while also being a bride. You will learn what she would have done differently, what she wouldn't change, and how it was as a stylist to pick out her own wedding dress!
Sarah is also a Fitness Coach for Orange Theory Fitness. You can find her at the Madison and Jackson, MS locations. If you'd l...
2022-07-2234 min
The Prepared Bride: A Wedding PodcastWedding Hair Stylist: Molly Gee WebsterKristin talks with Molly Gee Webster, owner of Molly Gee and Company, about everything brides needs to know to prepare their hair for wedding day and how to hire the right stylist! You will learn what information you need to know before reaching out to a hair stylist, how far out in advance you need to book, average cost, and she leaves you with a major tip - clean or dirty hair on wedding day? You'll have to listen to find out!
Molly Gee is an award winning hair stylist and salon owner.
2019, Best Hair S...
2022-07-0537 min
The Purple PrincipleStrength in Diversity, Weakness in One Party Rule? These Not So United States (CA Finale)The Purple Principle completes its three-episode tour of the great state of California with three uniquely positioned viewpoints on the Golden State. First, Leon Panetta, former Cabinet Secretary and nine-term US Congress member, who questions the one party mindset of Democratic governance in Sacramento and the rightward populist tilt of the California GOP. Our second guest, former State Assembly Minority Leader Kristin Olsen, helped initiate a 2018 effort to reform the Golden State GOP called “New Way California” which ultimately failed to gain traction.And our third guest, political satirist Andrew Heaton, describes the rivalry between largel...
2022-06-2837 minThe Prepared Bride: A Wedding PodcastEvent Planner: Kendall Poole Ellis of Kendall Poole Event PlanningKendall has been an event planner for over 12 years and has owned Kendall Poole Event Planning for 10! You can absolutely hear her years of experience shine throughout this episode as she shares a ton of helpful wedding knowledge. If you've been wondering if you should hire an event planner, this is the perfect episode for you! Kendall pulls back the curtain on what exactly she does as an event planner while also sharing some very interesting stories about real wedding days that could have gone very wrong had the KPEP team not been there. It's a fun + information filled...
2022-06-2146 minThe Prepared Bride: A Wedding PodcastStylist Series: Lead Stylist, Elizabeth Farris - How to Find The Bridal Shop for YouElizabeth Farris joins us today for our first Stylist Series! Each Stylist Series we will dive into an element of the wedding dressing shopping experience and in this episode we talk about how to find the wedding dress shop for you. We also chat about how to prepare for your appointment once you choose a shop and much more!
Elizabeth has been a bridal stylist at Elle James Bridal for three years and has a wealth of knowledge on all things wedding dresses. She graduated with a fashion design and merchandising degree from Mississippi State University and...
2022-06-2130 minThe Prepared Bride: A Wedding PodcastPrivate Jeweler + Diamond Expert: Betsy BairdHow much do you know about your engagement ring? In this episode, Kristin sits down with Betsy Baird, owner of Betsy Baird Jewelry, to talk all things fine jewelry. We talk about the 4 c's, why you should never sleep in your ring, lab grown diamonds, and the process of creating a custom ring. She is a Diamond Graduate and Colored Stones Graduate from the Gemological Institute of America, and is your go to girl for custom jewelry!
Reach out to Betsy on her website here: betsy.co
Visit her instagram: @diamondprgirl
2022-05-3153 min
The Prepared Bride: A Wedding PodcastMake Up Artist: April EppsIn this episode, Kristin sits down with April Epps of A Renee Makeup to learn everything you need to know about having a makeup artist on your wedding day. You will learn what information you need to prepare before reaching out to a make up artist, how far out before the wedding a bride should book their makeup artist, why a makeup trial is necessary, products April is loving, and much much more.
April is an award winning makeup artist with over 18 years of experience.
2018-2020 Winner, Best of Jackson's Aesthetician of the Year
2020 Winner, B...
2022-05-3135 minThe Prepared Bride: A Wedding PodcastIntroducing The Prepared Bride: A Wedding PodcastWelcome to The Prepared Bride Podcast! In this episode, your host, Kristin Panetta, will be chatting about what you can expect from this podcast and how it came to be. Our big question - how are you suppose to know how to plan a wedding when you've never done it before? Spoiler alert: that's what we are here for! Get ready to learn everything you need to know to be the most prepared bride on your wedding day.
Join us on instagram @ThePreparedBridePodcast
2022-05-3105 min
Well Being, Well Said.3. Kristin Panetta - Entrepreneurship, Wedding Gowns, & Work/Life BalanceKristin is a wife, a mother, and a total boss babe. She is the owner of Elle James Bridal, a beautiful boutique located in Ridgeland, Mississippi. Helping women find their perfect wedding gown is Kristin's dream job, because her ultimate purpose is found in serving others.
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Website: http://www.ellejamesbridal.com/
2020-09-3039 min