Hello and happy Wednesday!!! Today on The Busy Bride Podcast, I am chatting with Sheila from Beyond Blissful Events, a wedding coordination business located in Chester County! We talk about all the little nitty gritty details she helps her couples with so they can remain as blissful as possible throughout their wedding day, and she even shares a horror story about a classic car that she was able to turn around and rescue for the couple! I cannot wait for you to hear all the goodness Sheila has to offer; let’s get into it.

More about Sheila ☺️

IG: @beyondblissful_events

Website: www.beyondblissfulevents.com

Bio: "I grew up in Honey Brook, PA. It’s a small town that fueled my passion for travel. I traveled a ton from 16-29 years old thanks to summers off from teaching (at least it gave me that!). After having my daughter at 30, my travels slowed down. Which, I am okay with because every moment spent with her and my husband are my favorite moments of all! They’re my world, and I’m excited to show her my passion for traveling, and to start our adventures one day when we are both ready! In addition to loving my family, I have the best, most supportive friends in the world! I have my B.S. in Mathematics, and my Masters in Education. I love math, but unfortunately not much of the rest. I overuse emojis and exclamation points (and I’m not sorry about it!). Music feeds my soul. Oh, and so does dessert. I am dark chocolate and sugar obsessed. I believe life is short but it can be sweet. That we have to surround ourselves with love and share it with others. I believe in lifting each other up every chance we get. And think that when you find your people, you should hold them close, and always, always let them know how much they’re loved."

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Hello and happy Wednesday!!! This one’s for all my lovely couples who said YES over the holidays!!!! Christmas and New Years are super popular times to get engaged - you’re usually around family you might not get to see that often, the crazy busy fall season is over and you have time to chill a little bit, and there’s just extra love in the air around this time of year. SO if you have a shiny new diamond ring on your finger, I’m gonna walk you through what to do next! Let’s get into it.

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Hello and happy Wednesday, and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! This is a fun solo episode where I recount 10 memorable moments from photographing weddings this year, and as I was putting it together, I realized there might just have to be a part two because of how many impactful things happened this year haha. SO anywhooos, if you’re traveling for Christmas this year, I hope this episode fills you with so much joy!!! Let’s get into it :)

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Hello and happy Wednesday!!! Today on The Busy Bride podcast, I’m coming to you solo to talk about the grand December wedding debate: to be Christmassy or not to be Christmassy - that is the question that lots of December brides face when they are planning their weddings. It is totally a matter of personal opinion and style. SO I’m going to share with you some cute detail and design ideas from December weddings I’ve photographed, both Christmassy and not Christmassy! Let’s get into it.

See the Christmassy Wedding and the Wintry Wedding ✨

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Hello and Happy Wednesday!!! Today on The Busy Bride Podcast, I’m coming to you solo to talk about the coolest ways I’ve seen couples involve their guests on their wedding day!! This ranges from cocktail hour games all the way to involvement in the ceremony itself, and I can’t wait to share all the goodness with you. Let’s get into it!

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Hello and happy Wednesday!!! Today on The Busy Bride Podcast, I’m coming to you solo to talk all about DIY wedding decor … not exactly how to DIY, since that’s not my specialty, BUT I’m bringing to the table all the different types of DIY decor I’ve seen done well in my years as a wedding photographer! Let’s get into it 🤩

Wedding Planner/Coordinator Interviews 👇🏼

silk + honey events

Musa Weddings

Wedding Decor Examples 🫶🏼

Mirror Seating Chart

Painted Sign on Wooden Pallet

National Park Themed Decor

Homemade Crystal Centerpieces

Wildflower Decor & Bouquet

Trader Joe's Bouquets

Little Bud Vases

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Today on The Busy Bride podcast, I chatted with Amanda from Dressed In Love, a bridal suite in West Reading, Pennsylvania, that helps brides say yes to the perfect dress for their specific wedding vision! Amanda talked about so many different aspects to consider when getting a dress, how important the crew you bring with you is to the overall experience and what kind of timeline you can expect for a custom dress, which I think most people will find surprising. I cannot wait for you to hear all of Amanda’s knowledge - enjoy the show!

More about Amanda: Amanda was born and raised in the bridal fashion world! Her parents, Fred and Karen, owned and operated a successful bridal retail operation in the Reading area in the early 90s, where Amanda spent most of her childhood. From a young age, Amanda loved “helping” brides pick out gowns and accessories in her parents’ store.

Fast forward a few (or a lot) of years – Amanda began her professional career in the bridal fashion industry working for leading bridal designer, Paloma Blanca! She had the opportunity to work with some of the top bridal stores (just like Dressed in Love) across the country, assisting them with selecting sample gowns from Paloma Blanca for their stores. That’s when she had an idea – What if she could take the best parts of all of her favorite bridal shops, and create the ultimate wedding dress shopping experience for brides right here in Reading, PA?!

The idea for Dressed in Love came about in 2016 when she started compiling thoughts and ideas but was waiting patiently for the right location. She was thrilled to find the perfect “home” for her dream in the heart of downtown West Reading. Amanda can’t wait to share her wealth of knowledge about bridal fashion and the wedding industry with her Dressed in Love brides!

Connect with Dressed In Love 🖤

Website: https://dressedinlovebridal.com/

Instagram: @dressedinlovebridal

TikTok: @dressedinlovebridal

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Today on the Busy Bride Podcast, I’m chatting with Richel, a newly married bride AND fellow wedding photographer!! We talk all about her “movie moment” proposal, how she and her husband remained confident in their decisions during wedding planning and her number one tip for all couples on their wedding day. Richel is a joy to talk to and I can’t wait for you to hear from her! Let’s get into it :)

Check out some of Richel’s awesome vendors who got a shoutout!! 👇🏼

Venue: Rock Island Lake Club

Florals: Bella Fiori Events

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