Now You're Engaged - A Wedding Show

MARIO & DANIEL

Owners of M & D Farm

EPISODE 12 SHOW NOTES

SELECTING A WEDDING VENUE

CREATING A MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE STARTS WITH THE PERFECT SPACE

Mario and Daniel from M & D Farm share all about creating an authentic experience that is beautiful and unique for their couples. They share insight into what you should be looking for in a wedding venue & on their approach to working with their clients.

What is the history behind M & D Farm & how they got started?

What couples should look for when searching for a wedding venue?

When to choose a venue in the wedding planning process?

You can learn more about M & D farm at:

Website: http://www.mndfarmwesterlo.com/our-story/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mndfarm/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mndfarmwesterlony

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mndfarm

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mndfarm/

Quotes:

“I think part of the reason we have had such success in such a short time is because we are doing something unique to the area. Most venues were going the route of a rustic barn, which M & D Farms is not. It has a little bit of European elegance.”

“We want to make sure that the experience feels very unique to our clients.”

“My recommendation for couples looking for a venue is to be sure about the basics of the space they are looking for.”

“We try to make sure the day is as seamless as possible. We try to go above the call of duty because they are coming into our house.”

“We don’t sell a property or a venue, we sell a unique experience.”

“Choose your venue first because it’s the skeleton of your party.”

“A wedding is a party, people forget that. It’s a party where you are celebrating love. That’s it. Love. Love of your friends, of your family, and the love that you have towards your partner.”

Links:

Manly Bands offer unique wedding bands all at an affordable price all for less than $200. Instead of going with a traditional gold or silver ring stand out from the crowd by choosing a ring that matches your personality. Manly bands offers sizes 5-17, super fast shipping, amazing customer service, a one-year warranty, free US exchanges & a 30 day return policy. Use promo code NOWYOUREENGAGED at checkout to receive 15% off your order.

At Kenneth Cooper Films our passion is weaving together compelling stories with timeless and elegant visuals. Head over to our website to watch some of our story-telling magic and get a behind the scenes look at how we work and why we do what we do. Check us out at https://kennethcooperfilms.com/ & follow us on social media @kennethcooperfilms!

About Now You’re Engaged:

The Now You’re Engaged Podcast is hosted by filmmaker & wedding professional Kenny Hopkins. Having been involved in the wedding industry since 2012, Kenny decided to launch is own company, Kenneth Cooper Films in 2016 to create unique wedding films for inspiring couples. As his business grew he saw a need for an educational resource to help couples become acquainted with high end professionals in an informal way to get the highest quality advice & information needed to navigate all that comes with being engaged.

We explore curated questions for inquiring couples with guidance from some of the wedding industry's top professionals. We’re here to help you navigate the noise and get to the bottom of what you need to know now that you’re engaged.

Don’t forget to rate & review Now You’re Engaged on iTunes! The more ratings & reviews you leave, the more happy couples we will be able to help navigate all that comes with being engaged!

JEN GLANTZ

Bridesmaid For Hire

EPISODE 14 SHOW NOTES

HIRING A BRIDESMAID

THE GAL PAL YOU NEVER KNEW YOU NEEDED

After standing beside so many brides throughout their wedding planning process over the past couple of years, Jen Glantz witnessed firsthand the stress that brides, and bridesmaids, experience and decided that there was a need in the wedding industry that wasn’t being fulfilled yet. That’s why she decided to write the Craigslist ad offering her services as a professional bridesmaid. After receiving an overwhelming response, she decided to turn it into an actual business in 2014, Bridesmaid for Hire, and wrote about the real-life adventures she found herself front and center at in the new book, Always a Bridesmaid (For Hire), available now.

How Jen got started as a professional bridesmaid?

Does she actually walk down the aisle as a bridesmaid?

Does she keep in contact with the brides after the wedding?

What are the services she offers?

The difference between her and a wedding planner?

You can learn more about Bridesmaid For Hire:

Website: https://www.jenglantz.com/

Website: https://bridesmaidforhire.com/

Website: https://www.dayofco.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenglantz/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bridesmaidforhire/

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/HelloJenGlantz/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bridesmaidforhire

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jenglantz

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenglantz/

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Always-Bridesmaid-Hire-Complete-Strangers/dp/1501139061

Quotes:

“I definitely walk down the aisle as a bridesmaid. It’s called “Bridesmaid For Hire” so people do hire me to be their bridesmaid, to put on the dress and walk down the aisle.”

“I am not a wedding planner in disguise. I am the people person in the wedding industry. I’m there to work with people and help them get through a very stressful day while taking on the role of their bridesmaid.”

“It is a real, genuine connection.”

“A lot of the reason people hire me is to put out fires or because they know they need support. A lot of my job is managing people.”

“I’m not the one you are hiring to set up your wedding and make your flowers look pretty. I’m the one you are hiring for real, honest advice with no strings attached.”

“Wedding nerves make people feel lots of different things and sometimes they may make them question the person they are marrying.”

“I wear the dress, I walk down the aisle, and give speeches.”

Links:

Manly Bands offer unique wedding bands all at an affordable price all for less than $200. Instead of going with a traditional gold or silver ring stand out from the crowd by choosing a ring that matches your personality. Manly bands offers sizes 5-17, super fast shipping, amazing customer service, a one-year warranty, free US exchanges & a 30 day return policy. Use promo code NOWYOUREENGAGED at checkout to receive 15% off your order.

At Kenneth Cooper Films our passion is weaving together compelling stories with timeless and elegant visuals. Head over to our website to watch some of our story-telling magic and get a behind the scenes look at how we work and why we do what we do. Check us out at https://kennethcooperfilms.com/ & follow us on social media @kennethcooperfilms!

About Now You’re Engaged:

The Now You’re Engaged Podcast is hosted by filmmaker & wedding professional Kenny Hopkins. Having been involved in the wedding industry since 2012, Kenny decided to launch is own company, Kenneth Cooper Films in 2016 to create unique wedding films for inspiring couples. As his business grew he saw a need for an educational resour...

WOW. Mid-interview we literally changed the direction of this episode. In a Coronavirus/Covid-19 pandemic world, Marty shows us how to live a healthier & more peaceful life with less drama and more authenticity. Not only did he go over the unique history of his AMAZING wedding venue (the reason we initially invited him onto the show!), but he brought everything down to earth and really laid out the foundations for living a good life of love and happiness toward yourself and others. Did we mention he owns an historic wedding venue?

Links We Love: Dr. Wayne Dyer Eckhart Tolle Marty's Podcast - Words From A Friend Marty's Book - A Daily Guide To A Purposeful Life Wedding Venue - Old Daley Inn

Episode Breakdown:

0:44 - About Marty Keary

07:49 - The FIRST bride at Old Daley Inn in 1940

11:07 - EVERYTHING Old Daley Inn offers to couples

16:06 - Favorite parts about Old Daley Inn

17:45 - Day Of Coordinator & wedding pros at Old Daley

20:03 - When to book your venue?

22:05 - Marty’s book & podcast

24:35 - How Marty began his passion project

29:03 - Favorite inspirational authors?

30:18 - How to grow into who you truly are

34:04 - What is the core message of love?

35:25 - Overcoming negative patterns that weigh us down

37:01 - It’s all LOVE baby!

38:21 - How to stay in love with your partner

40:11 - Where to get Marty’s book

41:04 - Get a tour of Old Daley

43:29 - Truth bomb recap

Now You're Engaged Website

Find us on social: @nowyoureengaged @kennethcooperfilms @julieocchinoluxury

Season 2 is almost here but we felt we needed to address what we are all going through as vendors and engaged couples: the coronavirus. In today’s episode, we chat with Shannon Whitney Anson all about how to handle this time. She provides us with a lot of information and tips on what to think about as you contemplate postponing or canceling your wedding.

We know this is a scary, frustrating time, especially as an engaged couple so we wanted to help you navigate this and feel confident in your decision making as you go forward. Shannon is also doing totally free 30 minute consultations if you need further help after listening to our episode. You can contact her on her website weddingplanningplus.net or DM her on Instagram @weddingplanningplus to set up a time to chat.

What’s in This Episode:

• What are some of the guidelines for rescheduling your wedding considering current events
• Why it’s important that you look at dates now if you want to postpone your wedding
• If you don’t have a wedding planner, call your venue and caterer first
• Why you need to rely on the CDC and local governments for up to date info on restrictions
• How to communicate with your guests so they know what to do
• Creative ways couples are dealing with having to postpone their weddings
• What to do if you have a wedding in the few weeks after May 10th
• Creative ways to share your wedding with guests who can’t attend
• What to think through if you are going to postpone your wedding
• How to handle if your vendor is not available on your rescheduled date

Resources:Season 1 Episode 2: How to Make Your Wedding Authentically You

Wedding Planning During a Pandemic

http://www.cweventsfirm.com/

About Shannon Whitney Anson:Hi, I'm Shannon! Upstate New York has been my home for my entire adult life. I’m so grateful to live in such a beautiful part of the country. I grew up right near Lake George and currently live outside Albany with my husband and our three rescue pups. I have run 15 marathons (and counting), love East Coast IPA's, and my iPod is stocked full of music from my favorite band (Phish!).

I started planning weddings in 2007 and during the last 13+ years I have seen more and more couples looking to break the cookie cutter mold and plan a completely unique celebration for their family and friends. That’s why I love getting to know my couples and building them a special event that is expertly crafted and authentically them.

Connect with Shannon:https://www.weddingplanningplus.net/

https://www.instagram.com/weddingplanningplus/

Follow Kenny on IG at @kennethcooperfilmsFollow Julie on IG at @julieocchinoluxuryFollow the podcast on IG at @nowyoureengaged

About Now You’re Engaged:

Kenny + Julie are the hosts of the Now You’re Engaged Podcast. Kenny is a wedding filmmaker & owner of Kenneth Cooper Films, Julie is a makeup artist and owner of Julie Occhino Luxury Beauty. When we’re not traveling to serve the best couples in the world (love you all, you know who you are) we pop bottles and chat with industry pros to bring you the best in weddings.

Don’t forget to rate & review Now You’re Engaged on your favorite podcast app! The more ratings & reviews you leave, the more happy couples we will be able to help navigate all that comes with being engaged!

*Launch Week Giveaway winner announced at the end of this episode!* Kenny & Julie sit down with VIRTUAL wedding planner Stephanie Meiser of Along Came Stephanie to discuss how hiring a virtual planner BEFORE you begin planning anything else might actually be the best move to save your sanity. Even if you already know you want to hire a full onsite planner to handle everything, listen to this one, we promise it'll be worth it. Links We Love: Italy Elopement Film Italy Behind the Scenes Film Stephanie's Website Stephanie's Instagram

Episode Breakdown:

1:40 - About Stephanie

2:37 - How do you help couples?

5:48 - Do you plan everything?

7:47 - Stephanie’s recommendation on where to begin

11:08 - Virtual vs. Traditional wedding planner

13:07 - Style Guides

15:44 - Destination Weddings

17:03 - Italy adventure tour/elopement??

23:34 - Why are you so cool?

27:05 - Intimate Destination Weddings

29:30 - Navigating the destination drama

38:40 - What is it like to work with you?

51:22 - Recap Find us on social: @nowyoureengaged @kennethcooperfilms @julieocchinoluxury