The Wedding Besties
We're an officiant and wedding planner based in Seattle, also known as two besties and former gym rats running a wedding business together. Join us as we chat about all things wedding; from vendor interviews, hot takes on wedding trends, insight on planning your wedding and tips on how to break into the industry. http://www.marzanoevents.comIG: @theweddingbesties TikTok: @theweddingbesties
Episodes
Be our guest! Be our guest! The besties are sharing what they think makes the perfect wedding guest. From what to do during the recessional (12:55), to what NOT to say to a wedding photographer (15:33), and everything in between (respect your DJs! 20:32), the besties discuss what they consider to be bad form. Jami also shares the worst date she brought to a wedding (37:47) and peppered throughout the episode is everything Lo did wr...
And so it’s come to this. Jami and Lo are pitted against each other in the ultimate wedding guest debate: kids or no kids at your wedding? Join the besties as they weigh the pros and cons of pint-size wedding attendees- are weddings more relaxing when they’re kid free? (19:55) What changes need to be made to seating charts to accommodate kids? (22:59) do kids need to follow a dress code? (47:24) Also what the heck happened to Jami ...
Are you gonna eat that? The besties are jumping head first into catering- from plated (9:16) to food trucks (32:47), they’ll discuss pros, cons and personal faves. Also learn what Lo did to eat first at a wedding once (26:32) and what Jami’s current favorite food trend is (45:04). Let’s go!
Welcome 2024! They’re back and plowing through your questions from the past year (!!!) from the insta inbox! They cover it all- where has Lo been? (1:12) What’s cringy to them on a wedding day? (8:25) Favorite venues of 2023 (11:59) Upcoming wedding trends (19:37) and so much more. Also what is the worst feeling in the world to Jami? Lets go!
website: www.marzanoevents.com
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Places everyone! The Besties are diving into rehearsals- Do you need one? (3:22) We say yes! Lo shares what her rehearsal was like (8:24) and Jami talks about her 7-step method to a perfect rehearsal (10:30). And finally, what could be so dire that Jami is taking a weekend off weddings this summer?! (2:09) Let's go!
website: www.marzanoevents.com
IG: @theweddingbesties
TikTok: @theweddingbesties
Whachu got in that bag?! The besties are breaking down their emergency kit this week- what type of bag they use (8:55), what all is in the bag (12:48) and what they carry in their fanny packs the day of a wedding (6:41). Plus learn how the besties feel about photo booths at weddings (spoiler alert- LOVE THEM- 36:23), what their love languages are (5:20) and did someone say Tom Felton (8:10)?! Let's go!
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It's back! Help the besties weigh in on "am I the a-hole" topics like Honeyfunds (3:12), what to chip in for during a bachelorette (12:39), annoying mother-in-law's (16:30) and more. Plus instagram questions (26:35) and possibly bonus podcast episodes? Let's go!
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The Besties are back and discussing the benefits of hiring a DJ with the help of the talented Joe, aka DJ Diph! Join them as Joe breaks down how he prepares for your big day (27:33), how he keeps a dance floor going (36:16), a DJ's pet peeves (45:36) plus a lot more. And finally, what happened when Lo sang Fergie's Big Girls Don't Cry summer 2007? Why will Jami be in a rickshaw later this year? Answers plus IG questi...
The besties are doing a deep dive about all things setup and teardown on wedding day. Jami takes the reins and guides us through her 4-step process: make a plan (5:38), organize components of the plan (7:41), execution (14:34) and tear down (30:15). Lo also shares about filling in for catering duties (26:04) and some behind the scenes on the Wedding Besties TikToks (46:17). Let's go!
Have you ever had a moment that's so odd, you can't help but stand there and ask yourself, "what is even happening right now?!" Join the besties as they come off the high of wedding season 2022- starting with some favorite moments (4:42), and then some of their favorite "what is happening" tales- the lady of the woods (6:01), how to survive a wildfire on your wedding day (13:37), the wacky bartender (2...
It's the season 1 finale! Join the Besties as they interview photographer Kate Holt- Kate is a natural light, Portland-based photographer specializing in Seattle weddings with over 8 years of experience, shooting over 200 weddings, and was just featured in Southern Bride magazine! Get the scoop on why she became a wedding photographer (3:52), how she prepares for a wedding day (19:32), how long it takes to edit a wedding (26:...
She's getting married! Well, she got married. You asked, and here are all the deets on Lo's 2015 wedding. Find out why she eloped in 2010 and what a barf bag had to do with it (8:36), the mistakes she learned from (14:46) and the best moments of the day (25:06). Let's go!
www.marzanoevents.com
IG @theweddingbesties
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This week Lo and Jami do some deep digging on the term they loathe most- BRIDEZILLA. Learn its origin (3:42), why it bothers the Besties so much (11:17) and their experiences on the subject (24:51).
Let's get toasty! Jami and Lo are talking toasts- how to write one (1:34), some public speaking tips (14:51) and if you should have open toasts (21:46). Also, we'll find out why Lo's mouth is blue (or purple?) and why Jami was cold at the Grand Canyon. Let's go!
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Are you the a-hole? You might be! Lo and Jami answer questions from people wondering if they're the a-hole for how they handled a wedding situation. They'll discuss Covid precautions (2:01), inviting kids to your wedding (7:26), dealing with difficult vendors (16:36) and more. Let's go!
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Lo and Jami discuss the pros and cons of the many places you could find your vendors including Instagram (1:32), Google (6:11), Wedding Shows (9:15), Facebook (14:47), Vendor Referrals (18:33) and many more! The besties also discuss some red flags in vendors (26:49) and answer your instagram questions (31:31). Let's go!
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Welcome to Career Day! Jami and Lo are breaking down the differences between a wedding coordinator (1:45), wedding planner (37:20), and venue coordinator (43:41). They'll also discuss how they deal with avoiding overcommitting (35:15) and staying upbeat and positive all day (19:05), plus they threw in a few embarrassing stories for good measure (45:55). Let's go!
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Who doesn't love a good wedding horror story? Join Jami and Lo as they share three stories from last summer, what they learned, and answer some questions from Instagram. Let's go!
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In this sneak peek before their first official episode, get to know Jami and Lo, how they met and how they got involved in the wedding industry. IG: @theweddingbesties
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