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Whether you’re hosting a wedding or attending a wedding, alcohol often plays a key role in the celebration.From welcome drinks before the ceremony to signature cocktails and Champagne toasts, a carefully chosen drink menu can help create a joyful, social atmosphere that celebrates the couple.However, with so many drink options—especially at weddings with open bars—it can be easy to overindulge.For guests, it might be the result of social pressure or using alcohol as a way to loosen up in social settings.For the newlyweds, the excitement and emotions of the day can lead to excessive drinking as well.Whatever the reason, drinking in excess can definitely interfere with the experience.Overconsumption can lead to moments or behaviors that may detract from the special day.Going beyond your limits can cause you to say or do things you might regret later, and the next day, you may be left with a less-than-pleasant hangover or the dreaded accidental text messages to an ex. To ensure a wonderful and memorable celebration, both for the couple and all their guests, drinking responsibly is key.By drinking in moderation, we can all help create a celebration that leaves everyone with only the best memories.So in today’s episode, we’ll uncover how to drink responsibly at a wedding.

In today’s episode, we’ll hopefully cut through the confusion and explore some of the key points to help you navigate tipping, which can be a very tricky aspect of wedding planning. The goal is to give you more confidence in finding balance and clarity in a world where tipping can feel out of control.

Today, we’ll break down what you can and can’t expect from your wedding party, offering guidance on how to navigate the often tricky territory of wedding planning etiquette, all while keeping your friendships intact.

It is a very special, very super-sized episode with my friends Lauren + Jon. And they were here to talk about the DIY wedding because it is growing in popularity these days. It allows couples more control over the whole wedding experience, but it can come with frustrations and obstacles. However, most people that plan DIY weddings say they wouldn't change a thing. So I had my friends over. They are an amazing couple that my wife and I feel could quite possibly be the world's foremost experts on planning the DIY wedding. Lauren + Jon crafted one of the most memorable and epic wedding weekends we have ever attended. And I was super thrilled that they were actually with me in person to join me and talk about how they pulled it off. -- -- -- -- -- --This episode is sponsored by E2iDesign. Visit them at their website here or follow them on social media @e2idesign.Consider starting a walk team to support the Alzheimer's Association.-- -- -- -- -- --NORTH CAROLINA VENDORSVENUECamp Ton-a-WandahPHOTOGRAPHYMaddie Kay PhotographyPLANNERKathryn Rose Event CompanyMOBILE BARJack's 47POPSICLESBuggy Pops

The wedding planning process is a chore. Unless you personally know each vendor you’ve chosen for your big day, there can be warning signs that tell you the person you found on Google may not be right for you. No matter what kind of party you’re throwing, finding vendors you can vibe with is super important during wedding planning. Today, we’re going to look at some of the warning signs that the vendor you’ve hired may not be what you expected. And I’ve got questions you can ask yourself to start thinking about these things.E2iDesign is the sponsor of this podcast. Visit their website e2idesign.com or on social media @e2idesign.

It’s no secret that planning a wedding can be stressful. But managing that stress isn’t the easiest thing to do. It’s completely natural to feel the pressure of planning one of the biggest moments of a person’s life.Today, I’m going to talk about eight ways you can deal with the anxiety of wedding planning and maybe even help bring you back down to a more calm frame of mind.This episode is sponsored by E2iDesign. Visit them at their website here or follow them on social media @e2idesign.---Alzheimer's Association

The 2023-2024 NFL season is finally over and we’ve got a winner. Spoiler alert: it isn’t the Detroit Lions. With the Super Bowl in our rearview mirror, I wanted to use my platform to gush for a little bit about our team and give you my thoughts on last season, but really, look ahead to 2024 and talk about this team that got us excited about football in Detroit again.This episode is sponsored by E2iDesign. Visit them at their website here or follow them on social media @e2idesign.---Alzheimer's Association

How many new (to me) venues did I play in 2023? How many miles did I travel last year? What percentage of my business was weddings?Find out all this and more on the first episode of 2024!Also, I rant a little bit about the Detroit Lions and their current playoff run. Let's get it!This episode is sponsored by E2iDesign. Visit them at their website here or follow them on social media @e2idesign.---Alzheimer's Association

For wedding industry professionals, it's engagement season. 'Tis the season for the giving and recieving of engagement rings. But why? And what brought them about? Today's episode dives deeper in to their origins, their evolution, and their cost.This episode is sponsored by E2iDesign. Use this link to visit their website or add them on social media @e2idesign.