The Motor City HDJ Podcast

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.

Not every couple will have an "Old Fashioned" wedding. And the "Destination: Wedding" doesn't make sense for most people. On today's episode, I want to offer up a few different ideas of wedding vibes I've experienced in an effort to help you discover yours. If you're planning your wedding, this episode is for you. If you're just a casual listener, thanks for being here!This episode is sponsored by E2iDesign. Use this link to visit their website or add them on social media @e2idesign.

After four months of being on the go, I finally have a minute to tell you what's been going on with me and Motor City HDJ. This episode is all about my summer and the clients that made it awesome. From Ludington, MI to Hendersonville, NC, Summer 2023 was one for the books!---This episode is sponsored by E2iDesign. Visit them at their website here or follow them on social media @e2idesign.---Alzheimer's Association---Barn 1888---Pub Quiz w/JR

This is a very special episode of the Motor City HDJ podcast.Today’s episode pays tribute to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.It is on this day that we gather together to commemorate a day of remembrance and gratitude: Memorial Day.