The Dazed and Engaged Wedding Planning Advice Podcast

On Episode 028: “Honeymoon Planning” we talked about arguably one of the most enjoyable parts of your wedding - the honeymoon! And before you ask - yes the honeymoon counts as part of your wedding planning! Most couples tend to put this on the back burner and forget about it until it’s a stress point so the incredible Amy Jones of Authentic Travel Advisors joined me on the show this week to answer all of your honeymoon related ques...

On Episode 027: “The Wedding Hair & Makeup Process” the knowledgeable and talented hair and makeup artist Leann Yandle joined us on the show to answer all your hair and makeup questions. Everything from pricing, what the booking process looks like, what trials are for and even a great question - can a groom get some hair & makeup help on wedding day? Listen in for all the answers!

Your host:

Taylor Rhyne - Lemons &...

On Episode 026: “Digital vs. Film Videography” we dug deep into wedding videography and answered all your questions about this big trend of film videography - what is the difference, what are your options and why does everyone keep talking about Super 8?! Todd and Kelley Widdows of ASKEM Studios Wedding Films and ASKEM 8 Films took time to break down every little detail for us and educate you not only on what the different options ...

On Episode 025: “Florals, Florals, Florals!” we FINALLY answered some of the big questions you’ve all had about wedding florals - what goes into the cost, how to prepare for an initial meeting with a florist, how much things cost and how to stay within your floral budget and more! On the show this week, we were graced with the unending wisdom of Kristen Zywicki, owner and lead planner of Crafted Charm LLC. Kristen brings 14 years o...

On Episode 024: “Having Your Friends & Family Officiate or Speak” we dove deep into the legalities, challenges and questions couples had about what it looks like to ask a friend or family member officiate your wedding. We also dove into how to honor the important people in your life at the wedding if they aren’t big public speakers and what to do if you’re a little gun shy on handing your maid of honor a microphone. Joining me ...

On Episode 023: “Elevating the Guest Experience” the talented Kerry Krull, inventor of The Wedding App joined me on the show to discuss the best ways to make your wedding weekend as connected, memorable and fun for your guests. She also shared an in-depth look at The Wedding App and how it is single handedly changing the way guests, couples & vendors communicate and stay connected leading up to the wedding and on wedding day. A...

On Episode 022: “Candid Answers from Wedding Planners” I was joined by Brittni Miller, owner of Magnificent Moments Weddings to give the couples that wrote in exactly what they asked for - someone to shoot it straight with them and not hold back honest opinions. We loved the questions we had about themes, trends & realistic expectations and hope you all learn how to navigate the process of family and friends “sugar coating” ans...

On Episode 021: “Productive Venue & Couple Relationships” the fabulous Lacey Wiley, owner of Tuscan Ridge Wedding & Event Venue joined me to talk about things like how to NOT tick off your venue, what the real difference is between a “venue coordinator” and a “wedding planner or day of coordinator” and what you should be looking for in a venue - because let’s face it, there’s about 10,000 wedding venues out there and it can...

On Episode 020: “Adventurous Couple Sessions” the fantastic wedding and couple photographer Hannah Plaxco, owner of Studio Plaxco joined me to answer questions from real couples about how to infuse their personalities into their engagement and couple sessions, how to use those photos throughout their wedding, and one listener wrote in asking how to make her book-themed engagement shoot come to life and have the Jane Austen save the...

On Episode 019: “Behind Your Wedding Budget” we talked about the *most fun* topic in the world!!!! Budgeting!!! Okay, okay, I know this is not the most fun but it may very well be the most important! No one likes to think about money and even worse - talk about money - but it’s a necessary evil to make sure you are starting your marriage off on the right foot financially. I was joined this week by Matt Jordan of MPM Weddings - a we...

On Episode 018: “Wedding Design & Decor” I was joined by Matt Starnes of Hospitality Butler and Chandelier Events. As wedding planners, we’ve seen all spectrums of design from DIY to ultra luxury and were able to answer all of our design and decor questions. We laughed, we went on a few tangents and got on our soapboxes, and this turned into our longest episode yet - completely chocked full of solid advice and we can’t wait for...

On Episode 017: “Wedding Etiquette & 2024 Entertainment Trends” the one and only DJ Lucas London joined me to break down some of the biggest trends we see coming on the scene in 2024, how to level up your party experience for your guests and how to handle wedding etiquette expectations. Lucas was recently married in 2023 and has some great insight from both a DJ’s perspective as well as a groom and was able to answer some quest...

On Episode 016: “Live Wedding Painting” I was joined by Kate Stewart of Kate Stewart Fine Art and co-owner of Holt School of Fine Art to discuss all things about live wedding painting! Since this is a relatively “new” type of vendor joining the line up on wedding day, we know there are a lot of unknowns and not many resources on the web to help you choose the right painter for you and your wedding. That’s what we’re here for though...

On Episode 015: “Writing Vows & Ceremony Structure” the wonderful wedding officiant Lem LeRoy joined me and we answered questions from real couples about writing your own vows, what the heck even goes in them, what different types of ceremonies look like, and why booking an officiant you trust and get along with is so important. So come along friends and learn with us this week - this IS the most important part of your wedding ...

On Episode 014: “Customizing Your Catering” Trisha Foster of Total Events Catering joined me as we answered questions about booking catering, menu customization, stations and more. With everything from food safety to leftovers to think about when booking a caterer, you definitely don't want to miss out on the wisdom she had to share! 

Your host:

Taylor Rhyne - Lemons & Willow Event Management, Owner & Lead Planner 

On Episode 013: “Questions to ask BEFORE Booking” I took the deepest dive into vetting vendors, consultations and what to be weary of, and discussed my “6 Questions to Ask Vendors Before Booking” and expounded on the article of the same name I wrote in 2022 for North Carolina Bridal Magazine. Last week you learned how to navigate bridal shows and this week you’ll leave knowing how to sort through those pending vendors and make sure...

On Episode 012: “How to get the Most Out of Bridal Shows” the wedding show man himself, Marc Wheeler - producer of Wedding Festivals - came on the show to help answer all your questions about bridal shows - how to prepare for them, how to make the most of your time at a show, and what to do when you get home with 100+ business cards. With bridal show season in full swing, you definitely want to tune in before heading to a show!

On Episode 011: “Elopements, Engagement Photos & Family” I was joined by Adam Snook, half of the husband and wife photography team Snook Photo + Co. and we answered some great questions from couples regarding engagement photo sessions and how to prepare for them, are elopements really as easy as they seem, and how to handle delicate family issues. We laughed a lot and were able to give some great advice we hope will help you in...

On Episode 010: “Timelines & Wedding Day Logistics” I broke down all things timeline, coordination and logistics for you. I answered some great questions from couples all about handling perpetually late families, working in cultural traditions to the timeline, and making sure everything and everyone runs smoothly and stays on time. If you’ve ever wondered how a wedding planner puts together their timeline and how you can try to...