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The We Do Wedding PodcastOur Provenance App w/Steven GreitzerIn this episode, they sit down with Stephen Greitzer, the founder of Provenance, an innovative online platform revolutionizing the way couples personalize their wedding ceremonies.🎙️ **Introduction to Provenance:** Regina and Cate dive right in, introducing Stephen Greitzer, the brains behind Provenance. Stephen shares how Provenance offers a range of tools, including a ceremony builder, vow builder, and toast builder, to help couples craft unique and meaningful wedding ceremonies.🤝 **Collaboration and Customization:** Stephen discusses how Provenance fosters collaboration between couples, planners, and vendors to create authentic and memorable wedding experiences. The platform allows for customizat...2024-02-1248 minThe We Do Wedding PodcastLynne Reznick Photography w/Lynne Reznick# We Do Wedding Podcast Episode: Capturing Moments with Lynn ResnickIn today's episode, we had the pleasure of chatting with the fantastic Lynn Resnick, a New England-based photographer with a knack for capturing the essence of weddings. Lynn doesn't just freeze moments in time; she turns them into memories that last a lifetime.We kicked off our conversation by diving into some hot wedding topics. From the charm of unplugged weddings to navigating tricky timelines and the magic of engagement sessions, we covered it all.  Lynne tells her journey in the wedding industry, sharing how sh...2024-01-1752 minThe We Do Wedding PodcastA Good Day, Inc. w/Jordan KentrisThe We Do Wedding Podcast hosts, Regina Burrus and Cate Barry, bring you an inspiring episode filled with creativity and insight as they sit down with the exceptional Jordan Kentris, the imaginative force behind A Good Day, Inc., a renowned stationery company based in Canada.In this episode, you'll discover:Diverse Creativity Unleashed: Jordan's reputation as a creative designer shines through as he seamlessly blends unique materials—wood, leather, concrete, pompoms, and more—into his experimental stationery designs. The result? A sensory experience that wows clients and leaves a lasting impr...2023-11-211h 02The We Do Wedding PodcastColor Pop Events with Leah WeinbergRecorded in the early summer of 2022, this episode introduces you to Leah Weinberg, a "recovering" wedding planner, attorney, speaker, educator, and author. Join Regina and Cate as they take a dive deep into Leah's journey from her law background to her beginnings as a wedding planner to her role as a multi-talented entrepreneur. Leah's experience brings a unique blend of perspectives, making her insights all the more invaluable.In this episode, you'll discover:Leah's incredible origin story, from questioning traditional practices to creating her own path as a business owner.The foundational role of un...2023-08-2456 minThe We Do Wedding PodcastOne Plug Entertainment w/Chase & Amanda CaldwellFollow Us!Podcast: @weddoweddingpodcastRegina: @weddingsbyreginamarieCate: @catebarryphotography Reach out to Cate or Regina today!Intro/Outro MusicInstant by Nettson https://soundcloud.com/nettsonCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/al-instantMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/3MPl9j...2023-06-231h 06The We Do Wedding PodcastSpice Catering Group w/Tim MacNameraIn this episode of The We Do Wedding Podcast, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Tim, a seasoned restaurant manager turned catering coordinator of the highly regarded Spice Catering Group. Tim enlightened us with his wealth of experience in the wedding industry, sharing valuable insights and tips to help couples navigate the often overwhelming world of wedding catering.Tim's journey from restaurant manager to caterer has instilled in him a deep understanding of the importance of communication and attention to detail. His philosophy of being helpful and accommodating, even to non-clients, has earned...2023-06-1749 minThe We Do Wedding PodcastTamarack Lodge w/Amylu MensesAmylu Meneses from Tamarack Lodge and Glamping Resort in Voluntown, Connecticut joined the We Do Wedding Podcast to discuss outdoorsy weddings, eclectic couples, and safari tents.Tamarack Lodge & Indie Glamping Resort is a 28-acre destination in the middle of Pachaug Forest abutting Beach Pond Lake in southeastern Connecticut and can host anything from intimate weddings to a 2,000-person music festival! We also learned that it's also a vocational school during the weekdays, teaching construction, culinary, hospitality, and more. Amylu has worked there under two different owners and knows so much about the rich h...2023-06-0737 minThe We Do Wedding Podcast2023 Season Kick-off w/Cate & ReginaHappy 2023!! (We know, we know, we're late!)Cate and Regina are back for the 2023 wedding season. Listen in as we catch up on what the 2022 wedding season was like, what we've been up to since the last episode was recorded last year (spoiler: it includes expanding families in more ways than one!), and what's in store for this upcoming season.  Curious to hear who the upcoming episodes are? Take a look below!Tamarak Lodge w/Amylu MenesesSpice Catering Group w/Tim MacNameraOne Plug Entertainment w/Cha...2023-05-1833 minThe We Do Wedding PodcastKarla Combres: Life-Cycle Celebrant & OfficiantKarla Combres, celebrant and officiant in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, joined the We Do Wedding Podcast to take us on a deep dive into meaning making and how weddings (and all big life transitions) can be transformational moments.This was one of our deeper episodes, with topics ranging from ritual to grief to celebration, letting go to what we're saying goodbye to and opening up to what we're welcoming...it was emotional, ya'll.Karla works with people to make meaningful ceremony for all different kinds of life moments, including weddings but also births, deaths...2023-03-1554 minThe We Do Wedding PodcastThe Gathering Board w/Lena OberstadtLena Oberstadt, owner of Gathering Board, LLC in Berlin, Connecticut, joined the We Do Wedding Podcast to tell us about her journey from hospital work to creating works of art with her charcuterie boards, grazing tables, and boxes.Our conversation ranged from the art of food display, the challenges of creating large custom grazing tables for weddings under time constraints, and the serious importance of food safety (note: make sure all your food-related vendors are up-to-date on their training!)One of the sweetest things about this conversation was Lena's commitment to gathering (hence...2023-01-041h 01The We Do Wedding PodcastThe Vintage Horse w/Jen MilanoJen Milano, owner of mobile bar The Vintage Horse in Connecticut, joined the We Do Wedding Podcast to talk us through how she transformed an old horse trailer into one of the busiest mobile bars in the state in only a couple of years.In our conversation, we talked about the challenges small business owners face, especially those who started their businesses during the pandemic; the cost of doing things the right way; and how Jen's managed to start up and operate her newish business with two toddlers in the house!Mostly, our...2022-11-031h 02The We Do Wedding PodcastWedding Morning Success w/Gretchen MaurerGretchen Maurer, hairdresser, consultant, educator, and author, joined the We Do Wedding Podcast to talk about what she's learned after being in the wedding beauty business for over thirty years--and why she's transferred some of that knowledge into a popular educational Facebook group and several books.Gretchen was the first person to launch a wedding hair/e-commerce website back in 1998 and has been passionate about educating couples AND hair stylists ever since. She's become an expert in the "successful wedding morning" after learning all the things that can prevent starting your big day right. We...2022-10-131h 12The We Do Wedding Podcast19 Main w/Kylie CostelloKylie Costello, venue coordinator at 19Main in New Milford, CT joined the We Do Wedding Podcast to talk about the 1900's renovated bank that's become a popular wedding venue.Kylie told us about her journey from new coordinator, straight out of college, to a seasoned pro with hundreds of weddings under her belt--and what she's learned over the past six years. We learned that 19Main's central location and neutral, elegant backdrop make it popular for all kinds of couples who want to make a classic, full-service venue their own.We were surprised to...2022-06-3043 minThe We Do Wedding PodcastEvents by GS with Masumi & LucianaMasumi and Luciana, a wife and wife coordination, design, and event planning service out of San Francisco, joined the We Do Wedding Podcast to talk about turning their strengths into a shared venture (and serving the LGBTQ+ community)!Masumi and Luciana chatted with us about what they each bring to the table, how their very different personalities meld together to give clients the ultimate wedding planning experience, and why a couple's budget will never be the reason they will or won't work with them.We also talked about what wedding vendors...2022-06-231h 04The We Do Wedding PodcastEmily Kathryn Paper w/Emily SpurlockEmily Spurlock, a custom stationer based in New York, joined the We Do Wedding Podcast to talk about her obsession for design and production and how that's led to a six-figure luxury wedding business.Emily does more than wedding stationery. From wildly unexpected custom illustrations to day-of details, designed dance floors, and installations that transform spaces, Emily is able to help clients every step of the way in creating a spectacularly designed wedding.We talked about the origins of her design obsession, how she entered the upscale wedding industry in New York City...2022-06-151h 00The We Do Wedding PodcastTents Unlimited w/Brittany SherwoodBrittany Sherwood, co-owner of Tents Unlimited based in Connecticut, joined the We Do Wedding Podcast to talk about all the rentable items that are needed for weddings--and the ones that can elevate a space to match a client's wildest dreams.In keeping with our conversation last week about rentals and the importance of thinking through the 'cost-effectiveness' of having a backyard wedding, Brittany educated us on what goes into running a successful rental business, what new things they've added in the past couple years, and what clients can expect when hiring Tents Unlimited....2022-06-0858 minThe We Do Wedding PodcastLet's Talk About Rentals Real Quick (mini episode)--Find the hosts on social:Podcast: @weddoweddingpodcastRegina: @weddingsbyreginamarieCate: @catebarryphotographywww.WeDoWeddingPodcast.comwww.WeddingsbyReginaMarie.comwww.CateBarryPhotography.comIntro/Outro MusicInstant by Nettson https://soundcloud.com/nettsonCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/al-instantMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/3MPl9jeVOR8––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––🎵 Track Info:Title: Instant by NettsonFollow Us!Podcast: @weddoweddingpodcastRegina: @weddingsbyreginamarieCate: @catebarryphotography Reach out to Cate or Regina today!2022-06-0121 minThe We Do Wedding PodcastMae in Love Films w/Mae & StelleMae and Stelle are a wife and wife wedding videography team based out of St. Petersburg, Florida and serving clients worldwide. They talked with Regina and Cate about the soul and purpose that drives their business; in the process, they created a space of vulnerability, emotional honesty, and PURE LOVE that left us buzzing and happy.Mae and Stelle got their start as a videography duo when they began their own long-distance romance years ago. Through the process of falling in love and documenting it, they learned that capturing that most ephemeral and sought-after emotion...2022-05-261h 15The We Do Wedding PodcastGreen Haven w/Kendra HayesKendra Hayes of Green Haven, an outdoor wedding venue in Pomfret, Connecticut, joined Regina and Cate to discuss the beauty of the sprawling property and why the Green Haven team has decided to specialize in small (fewer than 50 people) weddings.Kendra fit in well with us, as she is clearly a type-A people pleasure who will go above and beyond to make things easy and gorgeous for her wedding clients. In addition to chatting about what kinds of people typically book Green Haven, we also wound up talking about backup plans, boundaries, and blueberry patches.2022-05-181h 01The We Do Wedding PodcastAmerican Rose Weddings w/Justin & StephJustin and Steph Ziebell are married life partners and a wedding videography duo based in Connecticut and serving couples worldwide. They joined Regina and Cate to talk about their inspiration, what makes their wedding films unique, and who they love working with. They love creating one-of-a-kind unique wedding films that evoke nostalgia and feel more like home movies than blockbuster movies, and they use a combination of digital and Super 8 film to achieve that affect. We talked at length about why they adopted this style when the current trends are more dramatic and cinematic. They e...2022-05-1150 minThe We Do Wedding PodcastLove, Long and Prosper w/Gary PopeGary Pope of Love Long and Prosper Photography joined us on the We Do Wedding Podcast to talk ALL things nerd, and how he's built a business serving his favorite kind of people: fellow geeks!Gary is passionate about incorporating a couple's geeky obsessions into their engagement session and/or wedding, and he had a TON of great stories and examples of ways his couples have gotten creative and incorporated their nerdy passions into their big day. We talked about constitutes a nerd, why nerds are his ideal clients, and how he gets people who f...2022-05-041h 07The We Do Wedding PodcastThe Soulful Wedding w/Maureen CottonReverend Maureen Cotton is a coach and officiant based in Beverly, Massachusetts and serving all of New England. She joined Regina and Cate for a wonderful, meaningful, meandering conversation about tradition, ritual, and why weddings are so full of potential.Maureen is not your average wedding officiant. She works with couples in a therapeutic coaching relationship prior to their wedding to ask big picture questions and find out what matters to them, and why. She thinks of this as an imperative not only for wedding planning, but also as the foundation for a solid, successful...2022-04-271h 12The We Do Wedding PodcastHope Lodge w/Susie & LizaSusie and Liza are co-owners of Hope Lodge Venue, a wedding and event space in Moosup, Connecticut. They joined Regina and Cate to discuss their purpose in opening a venue in their community, and what buying and renovating an historic building has meant to them and their clients. Susie and Liza recounted their decision to purchase a well-known building with loads of history in the small town of Moosup, CT. We learned about how they brought the place back to life with a singular purpose: providing a place for gatherings of all kind, for people o...2022-04-2055 minThe We Do Wedding PodcastDash of Pride w/Jenna SzylukJenna Szyluk is the founder/CEO of Dash of Pride, an LGBTQ+ friendly wedding and special event supplies shop, as well as Dash of Pride Wedding Pros, a wedding vendor directory focused on serving LGBTQ+ clients. The business is based out of Oregon and serves clients and vendors worldwide.Jenna's episode was a special one. She joined us in a very real, very vulnerable conversation about the complexities LGBTQ+ folks (and other under-represented groups) face while planning their weddings (and frankly, in general). We get REALLY real in this episode, all of us speaking frankly...2022-04-131h 10The We Do Wedding PodcastMNE Events w/Gary BassGary Bass is the founder/owner of MNE Events, a full-service Connecticut-based entertainment company that offers DJ and emcee services, photo booths, lighting and sound, and photography for weddings and events. Gary joined us to talk about his entrepreneurial journey, his approach to weddings, and why this lane change has been satisfying for the popular hip hop radio personality. Gary entertained us with stories of his widely varied weddings, and we all agreed that expanding your knowledge of people different from yourself is not only rewarding; it's also a blast. He talked about enjoying not b...2022-04-061h 01The We Do Wedding PodcastThe Knowlton w/Shiron NicholsonShiran Nicholson is the founder/owner of The Knowlton, a full-spectrum wedding/event venue, art gallery, and public space in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Shiran joined Cate and Regina in a fun, passionate conversation about his journey to (and with) the Knowlton and all of the things he hopes the space will one day provide for the city of Bridgeport and beyond. Shiran radiated excitement about the venue he's created, and his enthusiasm and vision were truly infectious. He has created a space that welcomes everybody, with a variety of event spaces serving all kinds of public a...2022-03-3057 minThe We Do Wedding PodcastJH Events w/Jessica GonsalvesJess Gonsavez is the owner of JH Events, a wedding planning and coordination business based in Connecticut. Jess joined Cate and Regina to talk about the fire that fuels all planners, the slightly unusual path she took into the wedding industry, and what her specialty is (she definitely likes a challenge!) Jess and Cate reminisce about the wedding they worked together in 2021, and Jess and Regina spin off on all the planning details that get them excited about their job. (Cate continues her education in why she never wants to be a wedding planner as a...2022-03-2346 minThe We Do Wedding PodcastOn the Marc Events w/Amanda ParkerThis week we spoke with Amanda Parker, director of sales and event production at OnTheMarc Events. She got us seriously ravenous, talking about OnTheMarc's fresh, seasonal food and custom menus.OnTheMarc Events is a catering company based in Norwalk, Connecticut that works throughout the tri-state area and has exclusive relationships with several high-end venues. We talked about all the little details that can make or break an event (namely, timeline management, preparation, and proper staffing), upcoming food trends, and what makes OnTheMarc stand out in the wedding industry. Amanda's passion for her job and for...2022-03-1648 minThe We Do Wedding PodcastBeet & Blossom w/Cassie TorresCassie Torres is one half of a husband-and-wife team that owns Beet & Blossom Photography based out of Connecticut. Cassie joins the podcast to continue the conversation around why wedding photography matters.Cassie described her journey from English teach to full-time wedding photographer and talked about what makes a Beet + Blossom couple unique. We puzzled as to why, as photographers, the styles we're drawn to aren't always what we deliver to our clients, and we talked at length about our big WHY. For Beet & Blossom, it is all about creating a long-lasting legacy for their clients...2022-03-0958 minThe We Do Wedding PodcastCostanzo ClothingTony and Tara of Costanzo Clothing join the podcast for a lively discussion about how clothing is so much more meaningful than we often think.Tara and Tony have owned and operated their Hartford-based custom clothier business for almost twenty years. They specialize in crafting tailored garments that are customized to fit a person's frame, style, and personality, and they do house calls and in-depth online meetings to make sure every single detail of the garments in question are person.Tony and Tara completely won us over with their warm-hearted spirits and the...2022-03-0259 minThe We Do Wedding PodcastThe Gold Scroll SoloistsKevin Bishop and Marianne Vogel of the Golden Scroll Soloists join Regina and Cate to talk about the string music ensemble group's fifteen years of experience and everything they've learned in that time.Kevin and Marianne educated us about what sets wedding musicians apart from concert players and how they accommodate clients' wide array of musical tastes with their custom musical arrangements.We had a few good laughs as they reminisced about some particularly memorable weddings, and we bonded over those inevitable lessons you only have to learn once in business before never...2022-02-241h 05The We Do Wedding PodcastWe're Back! Cate & Regina's Recap of the 2021 Wedding SeasonCate and Regina are back to launch a new season of The 'We Do' Wedding Podcast. Listen as they reveal what the 2021 wedding season was like for each of them, what's in store for 2022 and why the podcast suddenly dropped off the face of the earth (wedding season hit hard, y'all!). Tune in for some laughs, some vulnerability, and some wedding industry realness from the owners of Cate Barry Photography and Weddings by Regina Marie.Find the hosts on social:Podcast: @weddoweddingpodcastRegina: @weddingsbyreginamarieCate: @catebarryphotographywww.We...2021-12-2243 minThe We Do Wedding PodcastInner Glow Aesthetics MD w/Dr. Ilona ShternfeldDr. Ilona Shternfeld is the owner of Inner Glow Aesthetics MD, a medical spa in Avon, Connecticut. Dr. Ilona joins Regina and Cate to talk about how our looks do and don't affect our mental state, feminism and aesthetic medicine, why her original expertise as an eye surgeon helps put her clients' anxieties to rest and when you should schedule certain procedures if having them done before your wedding day.We spent a lot of time talking about the potentially addictive nature of cosmetic procedures, and we really benefited from hearing...2021-06-231h 21The We Do Wedding PodcastLe'Mixx Band with Myke RossMyke Ross is the band leader of Le'Mixx Band, a wedding band out of Hamden, Connecticut. Myke and band member Randy joined Regina and Cate to talk about their longtime love of seventies music, growing up playing music together, and how a DJ just can't rival the energy of an eight-piece band. They're two totally different beasts.We talked about how Le'Mixx Band brings the party to any wedding, providing lights, energy, and all different kinds of music throughout any and all parts of a wedding. They regaled us w...2021-06-091h 02The We Do Wedding PodcastMEO Photography w/Morgan OfsharickMorgan Ofsharick is the owner of MEO Photography, a photography company based in Connecticut. Morgan joins Regina and Cate to talk about how photography went from a casual hobby to an obsession and how the pandemic forced her to plunge headfirst into doing photography full-time.We talked at length about why Morgan focuses her attention on intimate weddings, and Morgan explained her process of coming to understand what's 'mandatory' and what's not as a photographer--finding the gray areas where she can pick and choose what really matters to her and what...2021-05-261h 08The We Do Wedding PodcastThe Best Day Ever Events by Paula w/Paula DeLuisePaula DeLuise is the owner of The Best Day Ever Events by Paula, a wedding planning and event day-of coordination business based in New York and serving the tri-state region. Paula joins Regina and Cate to talk about how her big Italian family and childhood passion for throwing parties inspired her to start her business, and about being in that movie with Liam Hemsworth (two of the three of them on the podcast were swooning pretty hard).We talked about how Paula's career in the entertainment industry (she's a dancer) has...2021-05-191h 19The We Do Wedding PodcastEarth & Sun Co. w/Irma GarciaIrma Garcia is the owner of Earth and Sun Co., a photography and videography company based in Rhode Island and serving all of New England and beyond. Irma joins Regina and Cate to talk about how her passion bled from photography to videography and back again, why pretending to be someone you're not will always lead to failure, and the impact of aligned branding on reaching the right clients.We talked at length about why and how Irma overcommunicates upfront with potential clients, and Irma explained how the responsibilities and time...2021-05-051h 25The We Do Wedding PodcastLove, Honor and Cherish w/David LangDavid Lang is an officiant and owner of Love, Honor, and Cherish, based in Vernon, CT. He serves all of Connecticut. David joins Regina and Cate to crack them up, talk about wonderfully nerdy weddings, and explain why there are photos of him officiating in a dinosaur costume on his website.David regaled us with a variety of delightful stories and shocked us with the number of weddings he officiates each year. He is a full-time middle school English teacher, so Love, Honor, and Cherish remains his fun, part-time job--and as such, he gets to...2021-04-231h 01The We Do Wedding PodcastSeacoast Ceremonial Music w/Anna PowersAnna Powers is the owner of Seacoast Ceremonial Music, a wedding and event music ensemble business based in Kittery, Maine and serving most of New England. Anna joins Regina and Cate to discuss the weddings that have made a home in her heart, why learning the hard way is inevitable as a business owner, and that time she and her fellow musicians learned the theme song to Mortal Combat.We talked at length about giving up control and learning to delegate, and Anna and Regina commiserated over the struggles of balancing...2021-04-151h 13The We Do Wedding PodcastQueenie's Cocktail Bar w/Carly KydCarly Kyd is the creator and owner of Queenie's Cocktail Bar, a mobile cocktail bar based out of Simsbury, Connecticut. In our delightful and light-hearted conversation, we learned about Queenie's origin story, the hilarity of trial-testing drinks (the words 'pond sludge' and 'frog spawn' may have been uttered), and why Carly's husband and fellow bartender often gets sidetracked by guests towards the end of the night. Carly was also straightforward about the challenges of starting an alcohol-based business in Connecticut AND about how it felt to have her first...2021-04-0750 minThe We Do Wedding PodcastEventistry by Diana w/Diana WarnerDiana Warner, owner and creative director of Eventistry by Diana, is a wedding planner based in Cleveland, Ohio. In our very frank conversation, we talked about what it takes to chart your own course (and be yourself) in an industry that often breeds conformity, competition, and perfectionism.  Diana is a straight shooter who doesn't have a problem telling it like it is. We had a refreshingly honest conversation about ideal clients, learning to be true to yourself, and what COVID has meant to those of us in the wedding industry and to entrepreneurs in general.2021-04-011h 15The We Do Wedding PodcastCait Fletcher Photography w/Cait ReardonCait Fletcher Photography is a wedding photography company based out of Guilford, Connecticut. Owner Cait joins Regina and Cate to discuss the joy of shooting weddings, having a trusted network of professionals, and finding the style she's been working towards for the past seven years.Cait and Cate geeked out about taking the long view of wedding photos and what kind of photos they're both inspired to take. Cait walked us through what a typical wedding day looks like in such brilliant, clear detail--she's a teacher, and it definitely shows! She also talks...2021-03-251h 00The We Do Wedding PodcastThe Glorious Unknown Band w/Rick StarkeRick Starke is the band leader of The Glorious Unknown, a wedding and event band based out of Western Massachusetts. Rick joins Regina and Cate to discuss what it takes to play a wedding, why he thinks having a female-fronted band is so important, and how he can pretty much guarantee they're going to crush any wedding they're hired for.The Glorious Unknown have been together as a band for the past decade and have been playing weddings for the past five years. Rick schooled us on what makes that scenario...2021-03-1854 minThe We Do Wedding PodcastFortuna's Catering Co. with Kristin Ferrarese**This episode was recorded in early February 2021, prior to Connecticut expanding the size regulation of events. The statement that vendors are included in your total allowed body count is no longer true.** Kristin Ferrarese is the Executive Chef and Creative Director of Fortuna's Catering Co. based in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Kristin was the first caterer to come on the podcast, and she did not disappoint. We talked about so much in this interview, from kitchen fires to preparing dinner by moonlight to how COVID has fundamentally changed Fortuna Catering Co. C...2021-03-111h 19The We Do Wedding PodcastYD Beauty w/Yajaira DanielYajaira Daniel of YD Beauty is a makeup artist based out of Branford, Connecticut. Yajaira joins Regina and Cate to discuss what she's learned in over a decade in the industry, why hair and makeup on a wedding all comes down to timing, and (as often comes up during this podcast) why it pays to hire someone with a lot of experience.Yajaira started out as a model and has been in the beauty industry ever since. In addition to her gorgeous work, her clients come to love and refer Yajaira...2021-03-041h 08The We Do Wedding PodcastCurated by Kim w/Kimberly DeBoseKim DeBose, owner and creative director of Curated by Kim, is a wedding coordinator (and budget wizard) based out of Connecticut. Kim was our first guest to arrive with a specific subject in mind: BUDGETS. In our conversation, we talked about how it all starts with a couple's hard-stop number, and Kim walks us through her process of helping clients allocate each piece of their budgetary pie.Underneath all the numbers, Kim wants to help couples get to their big 'why.' Through talks about money, she opens up conversations about values, priorities, and from that, she...2021-02-241h 02The We Do Wedding PodcastHOST INTERVIEW - Cate Barry Photography w/Cate BarryCate Barry, owner of Cate Barry Photography and co-host of this podcast, is a wedding and portrait photographer based out of New Haven, Connecticut. This was part two of a special episode where we turned the tables on the interviewer, and to do this, we invited Paulo and Irsa of John Paulo Films back to guest host with Regina! In our conversation, we talked about taking the long view of wedding photography and asking clients big questions about their 'why' to get at the heart of what matters to them most. In our chat, Cate discusses what m...2021-02-181h 21The We Do Wedding PodcastHOST INTERVIEW - Weddings by Regina Marie w/Regina BurrusExplicit Language Warning: Regina's words get a little colorful at times, but they say swearing is a sign of intelligence!Regina Burrus, owner of Weddings by Regina Marie and co-host of this podcast, is a Certified Wedding Planner and Coordinator based out of Waterbury, Connecticut. This was a special episode where we turned the tables on the interviewer, and to do this, we invited Paulo and Irsa of John Paulo Films back to guest host with Cate! In our conversation, we talked all about the invisible benefits of hiring a wedding planner, the 'why' behind the phrase...2021-02-171h 02The We Do Wedding PodcastSerenity Ceremonies w/Reverend OrsellaReverend Orsella (or Reverend O, as people tend to call her) of Serenity Ceremonies is an ordained wedding officiant and pre-marital counselor based in Connecticut. Reverend O joined Regina and Cate for one of our deepest conversations yet, in which we discussed the heartbreak of having your dream wedding pulled out from under you, the new challenges engaged couples face, and the vital importance of focusing on the marriage in addition to the wedding.As someone who has years of experience counseling people leading up to their...2021-02-101h 02The We Do Wedding PodcastDJ Royal Beats with Stephanie "Stardust" RivkinRoyal Beats DJ Services is a complete-service DJ company based out of Connecticut. Owner Stephanie Stardust joined Regina and Cate in SUCH a thoughtful, smart, and candid way to discuss what her eleven years in the industry have taught her, playing to your strengths, and what it really means when people tell you you're "too nice."DJ Stephanie was such a joy to talk with. She's comfortable on the mic (as you can imagine), and she knows of what she speaks. We got real about things like COVID, learning to know and communicate...2021-02-041h 08The We Do Wedding PodcastBest Friends Flowers w/Isabelle & UnisonBest Friends Flowers is, in their words, a "queer-run secret garden, growing flowers and curating sustainable floral design" located in New Haven, Connecticut. Owners Isabella and Unison join Cate and Regina to discuss the duo's passion for wildflowers, working with clients who align with your values, and how flowers and other natural elements bring events together and help create little 'worlds.'Isabelle and Unison were an absolute delight to speak with. They are both passionate about nature, all things local, and sustainability, and it was so helpful to hear their take on...2021-01-2745 minThe We Do Wedding PodcastSilver City Ballroom - AngelSilver City Ballroom is a bank-turned-wedding and event venue in Meriden, Connecticut. Owner Angel joins Regina and Cate to discuss taking risks in business (and how COVID has affected wedding venues), the ins and outs of wedding styling, and what it takes to create your dream wedding.It was exciting talking to Angel of Silver City Ballroom because he is both a highly-trained creative mind AND a true professional in a highly competitive industry. His standards are crazy high, his work ethic is fierce, and his passion for design, lighting, and creating an...2021-01-2051 minThe We Do Wedding PodcastLydia Arroyo Make-up ArtistryLydia Arroyo is a makeup artist based in Connecticut. Lydia joins Regina and Cate to discuss what people should focus on when hiring a makeup artist, why there aren't many makeup 'trends' when it comes to brides, and how hard it can be for dark-skinned women to find people who know how to do their makeup correctly.Lydia has years of experience doing makeup in the fashion world as well as for weddings and events, and she has a huge social media following on Instagram, where she shares fun, colorful makeup tutorials using her own face as...2021-01-1348 minThe We Do Wedding PodcastPink Olive Events w/Carisa LockeryPink Olive Events is a wedding and event planning company based out of Cheshire, Connecticut. Owner Carisa Lockery joins Regina and Cate to discuss mini-monies, working with a team, and what the difference is between VENUE coordinators and WEDDING coordinators.Carisa has been in the wedding industry for the past thirteen years and has tons of experience and expertise to share. Her business offers full planning, partial planning, and day-of coordination services.We loved talking shop with Carisa (having two coordinators in the same conversation was SO much fun), and we...2021-01-0642 minThe We Do Wedding PodcastPremiere Emcee w/Steve FabiusPremiere Emcee is a Master of Ceremonies (MC) company based out of Connecticut. Owner Steven Fabius joins Regina and Cate to discuss what differentiates a not-so-great party from an unforgettable one, what MCs do that DJs might not, and why Steve guarantees he can make parties better.Premiere Emcee was founded in June 2010 and since that time, it has continued to provide a sense of style, grace and elegance to weddings, corporate events, and private parties. Premiere Emcee's ultimate goal is to flawlessly execute the perfect event you envision. Specifically, their mission is "to provide professional, elegant...2020-12-301h 00The We Do Wedding PodcastCamp Laurelwood w/Craig BarrowsCamp Laurelwood, in addition to its long history as a Jewish day camp, is also a wedding and event venue located in Madison, CT. (It also happens to be Cate's dream wedding location!) Regina and Cate spoke with Camp Laurelwood's Retreat Center Director Craig Barrows about wedding receptions that last all night, clients who have blown him away with their creativity, and what makes getting married at camp so special.Camp Laurelwood is a place of fun and excitement where every camper and client is made to feel important. As an organization, it is guided by their...2020-12-2351 minThe We Do Wedding PodcastNine Five Photography w/Devon MinnisNine Five Photography is a fine art wedding photography company based out of Waterbury, Connecticut. Owner Devon Valentin joins Regina and Cate to discuss what leads people to the wedding industry, shooting with film, and why second photographers are so important.Devon has owned and operated Nine Five Photography since 2013, and his love for the industry and for his clients shines through in everything he does. He takes a fine art approach to wedding photography and has perfected his dreamy light and airy style. He stands out among photographers by also shooting in film, offering clients both...2020-12-161h 08The We Do Wedding PodcastThe Social Butterflies Events w/Valerie & PaigeThe Social Butterflies are wedding and event producers based in Boston, MA. Owners Valerie Francois and Paige Pasley join Regina and Cate to discuss what makes a good party, how their friendship led to an amazing business partnership, and what it takes to know your own worth.As their company’s name suggests, co-founders Valerie and Paige love a good party. As event planners, coordinators, and designers, they established The Social Butterflies in 2017 and today, the two want nothing more than to help clients make their dream celebrations a reality with a little help from the perfect ve...2020-12-0957 minThe We Do Wedding PodcastCandi's Floral Creations w/Candi MilliardCandi's Floral Creations is a floral design company based in Connecticut. Owner and Artistic Director Candice (Candi) Milliard joins Regina and Cate to discuss her twenty-plus years in the industry, her passion for creating her clients' dream weddings, and why, exactly, flowers are so damn expensive. Candi is a wealth of knowledge about everything floral, and her expertise doesn't end there. Over the past two decades in the industry, Candi has been featured in several wedding and design publications including Martha Stewart Weddings Magazine, Grace Ormonde, and Style Me Pretty. Her work is widely recognized in the r...2020-12-021h 02The We Do Wedding PodcastJohn Paulo Films w/Paulo & IrsaJohn Paulo Films is a husband-and-wife film production company based in Connecticut. The owners Paulo and Irsa join Regina and Cate to discuss how much wedding films have changed over the years, why communication between vendors is so important (and sadly, rare), and what makes us emotional about weddings. We loved talking to the Connecticut-based duo who loves all things film and video, especially weddings. These are the kind of people you want on your wedding team--and, frankly, they're the kind of people you'll just want to be friends with. Warm, inviting, generous, professional, a...2020-11-251h 09The We Do Wedding PodcastWelcome to Our Podcast!Follow Us!Podcast: @weddoweddingpodcastRegina: @weddingsbyreginamarieCate: @catebarryphotography Reach out to Cate or Regina today!Intro/Outro MusicInstant by Nettson https://soundcloud.com/nettsonCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/al-instantMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/3MPl9j...2020-11-1802 min