East Tennessee Wedding Pros Podcast

East Tennessee Wedding Pros Podcast

Welcome to East TN Wedding Pros Podcast; where we get to know the amazing people behind the businesses that make weddings in East TN, Knoxville and the Smoky Mountains so special. Each week, we'll sit down with florists, photographers, planners, venue owners, DJs, and more to hear their stories, what drives them, and the fun (and sometimes crazy) moments that come with working in the wedding world. We love sharing laughs, behind-the-scenes stories, and the little things that make each wedding unique. This podcast is your backstage pass to the vibrant wedding scene of East Tennessee.

Episodes

July 2, 2025 31 mins

S1: 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 talki...

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S1: 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.

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May 20, 2025 27 mins

S1: 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...

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May 6, 2025 29 mins

S1: 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 discover...

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S1 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 e...

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S1: 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 Photograp...

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S1: 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...

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March 10, 2025 39 mins

S1 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 arr...

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February 27, 2025 36 mins

S1 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 weddin...

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February 12, 2025 32 mins

Jim 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...

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Riverview 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 gu...

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This 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 memori...
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