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Brittny Drye, the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Love Inc., shares with us why it was important for her to create a truly inclusive publication, and how her Love Lists help same sex couples find equality-minded vendors. “...even though we do have marriage equality, there's still a lot of work that needs to be done in the wedding space. Specifically, a lot of wedding pros still discriminate unfortunately. A lot of wedding pros still need education on marketing to LGBTQ+ couples. So, there's definitely still a need for that inclusive angle and that inclusive lens on the wedding content. So I'm still fighting the good fight.” - Brittny Drye Follow Love Inc. on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest! Email: [email protected] Purchase the magazine here: Love Inc. Get to Know Brittny: Brittny Drye is the Founder and Editor-in-chief of Love Inc., the leading equality-minded wedding blog and print publication. Her inclusive efforts have been celebrated by the New York Times, The Advocate, OUT Magazine, Refinery29, NY Daily News, Cosmopolitan, and more. She is a founding member of the Aisle Society, a member of the 2019-20 North American Advisory Board for the International Academy of Wedding & Events, and a 2020 WeddingPro Educator. This has been a production of Evergreen Podcasts. A special thank you to Executive Producers David Moss, Gerardo Orlando, Production Director Brigid Coyne and Audio Engineer Eric Koltnow.

Love a good wedding movie or television episode?! Christina Jeurling Birro, host of the podcast Pop Culture Confidential, shares behind the scene stories of the making of some of her favorite wedding movies and television shows of all-time! Movies: The Deer Hunter 01:56 The Godfather 05:13 Goodfellas 6:44; 8:39 My Big Fat Greek Wedding 08:02 Steel Magnolias 09:25 Runaway Bride 14:23 When Harry Met Sally 16:05 Crazy Rich Asians 19:28 TV: The Crown 21:58 The Office 25:31 Parks and Rec 26:53 Schitt’s Creek 27:49 Follow Pop Culture Confidential on Twitter, Instagram and your favorite podcast app! Get to Know Christina: Journalist Christina Jeurling Birro interviews the most innovative and influential people working in television, film, entertainment and pop culture. Pop Culture Confidential is an international interview podcast with industry professionals from film, TV, journalism, media and more. Guests on Pop Culture Confidential include: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Brian Cox, Pamela Adlon, Cynthia Nixon Gloria Steinem, Alicia Vikander, John Turturro, Paul Raci, Jeremy Strong, Arian Moayed former Obama speechwriter David Litt, Brian Tyree Henry, Padma Lakshmi, Kaitlyn Dever, Anthony Ramos, Emily Blunt, David Sedaris, Susan Sarandon, Sterling K Brown, Netflix Ted Sarandos, Henry Winkler, director Damien Chazelle, director Paul Feig, Kate Mulgrew and Uzo Aduba, Jean Smart, Mark Ruffalo, director Tom McCarthy Spotlight, Carol screenwriter Phyllis Nagy, cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema, sitcom producer Chuck Lorre, screenwriter Steven Knight, director Kirsten Johnson, legendary casting director Ellen Lewis (Goodfellas, Forrest Gump), Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Carrie Coon, Academy Award winning set decorator Star Wars/Alien Roger Christian, Daily Show correspondent Aasif Mandvi, writer/producer Allison Silverman (The Colbert Report, Kimmy Schmidt), Joe Toplyn a head writer on The Late Show with David Letterman and many more.

Angela Bartunek, owner of Aster + Olive Photography, shares her advice on what to look for when choosing your photographer. We discuss what is involved in the budget, red flags to look out for, current trends, and why communication is so important. From the first look to the first dance- we have you covered! Follow Angela Bartunek and Aster + Olive on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest!  Get to know Angela… Hello my name is Angela and I’m the founder behind Aster + Olive Photography. Jen, my lead associate photographer and I have been proudly shooting weddings and portraits for almost 10 years. I’m blown away by how amazing this journey has been for us. It all started with taking a photography class in high school. Developing film and seeing my images come to life was complete magic. Photography was definitely my first love. At the same time I was also drawn to the world of fashion. It was a tough decision to make but ultimately I ended up pursuing a degree in fashion design and graduated with a BFA from FIT in NYC. After many years of career changes and life events, I switched gears, returned to my first love and started up A+O. The path that lead me here has helped me tremendously. I’m so grateful for it all. I met Jen shortly after I started shooting weddings. I knew the moment we met we had the same vision. Our esthetics and approach to photography are seamless. We both believe the connections and friendships we make with our clients is just as important as the photographs themselves. We’re both storytellers. We know the importance and value the photos have. It bends time and lives on for generations. It’s an honor we hold dearly to our hearts. This has been a production of Evergreen Podcasts. A special thank you to Executive Producers David Moss, Gerardo Orlando, Production Director Brigid Coyne and Audio Engineer Eric Koltnow

Julie Albaugh, the founder of Wedding Market News and Julie’s Photography, shares her tips on live streaming your wedding, and why you should consider incorporating it into your big day. We discuss doing it yourself vs. hiring a pro, the estimated cost involved, and how you can let your family and friends know where to watch it.  Follow Julie and Wedding Market News on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and YouTube!  Get to know Julie: Julie Albaugh is editor of WeddingMarketNews.com. Wedding Market was selected as #3 of the top 10 Social Media influencers in the Wedding Industry by Wed Biz Media. She speaks on a variety of topics on technology, social media and marketing. Live Streaming weddings is one of her passions that she does with her parent company Julie's Videography in and outside the U.S. This has been a production of Evergreen Podcasts. A special thank you to Executive Producers David Moss, Gerardo Orlando, Production Director Brigid Coyne and Audio Engineer Eric Koltnow

Wedding planner and YouTuber Jamie Wolfer shares with us how you can save money (and your sanity!) by not purchasing things guests don’t really give a flying flamingo about. (Hint: almost no one cares if you have a program or not). Jamie also discusses her personal wedding experience, and what inspired her to start her highly successful- and super helpful!- YouTube channel. Follow Jamie on YouTube and Instagram!  Get to know Jamie: Broke bride turned wedding planner turned YouTuber, Jamie Wolfer is a wedding planning junkie who enjoys long walks through Pinterest boards with a healthy dose of budget reality. She shares weekly advice and tips on wedding advice on her channel, helping thousands of couples worldwide feel equipped to plan their wedding day masterfully. In her spare time, she watches far too much Harry Potter, stares at her too-many houseplants, and is probably ordering more chickens when you turn your back. Oh, and she has a pretty rad husband and some funny, cute kids to boot. This has been a production of Evergreen Podcasts. A special thank you to Executive Producers David Moss, Gerardo Orlando, Production Director Brigid Coyne and Audio Engineer Eric Koltnow

Annie McGinty, founder of Ivory and Ash Bridal Styling Studio, discusses why her mobile bridal styling studio is perfect for dress shopping during pandemic, or if you’d rather just have an intimate session at home. We also discuss her support for indie designers, and why she finds it so important to collaborate with local vendors. Follow Ivory and Ash on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest! Get to know Annie: Hi, I’m Annie, the founder of Ivory & Ash Bridal Styling Studio. Together with my husband, Jason, we launched Ohio’s first and only traveling bridal styling studio with hopes of creating an intimate, stress free and exciting way for brides and their closest friends and family to enjoy the special occasion. Shopping for a bridal gown is one of the most significant experiences in a woman’s life. Ivory & Ash brings the bridal gown shopping experience to the comforts of home. We believe that there’s a perfect dress for every bride-to-be, and we exist to make sure that you find yours. We carry a carefully curated collection of Indie Designer wedding dresses & accessories that are as unique as you and your love story. Let's find the perfect dress for your special day – in your most special place with your most important crew! This has been a production of Evergreen Podcasts. A special thank you to Executive Producers David Moss, Gerardo Orlando, Production Director Brigid Coyne and Audio Engineer Eric Koltnow

Jessica Bishop, Founder of The Budget Savvy Bride, shares with us her top tips for saving money when planning your wedding. We also discuss the many free resources and printables available on The Budget Savvy Bride website, and her new podcast- The Bouquet Toss!  Follow The Budget Savvy Bride on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, YouTube and Bloglovin! Get to know Jessica: Jessica Bishop is the founder of TheBudgetSavvyBride.com, the #1 online resource to help couples all across the world plan a beautiful wedding on a budget they can actually afford. Jessica is known as a Budget Wedding Expert and has shared her money-saving tips and tricks with outlets such as Good Morning America, BRIDES, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Huffington Post, Refinery 29, and more. She’s also appeared as David Tutera’s featured expert at Your Wedding Experience bridal shows. Jessica’s book, The Budget-Savvy Wedding Planner & Organizer, is a best-seller with over 130,000 copies sold. This has been a production of Evergreen Podcasts. A special thank you to Executive Producers David Moss, Gerardo Orlando, Production Director Brigid Coyne and Audio Engineer Eric Koltnow

Nom nom nom! It’s time to start thinking about your reception menu, but where do you start? Tricia Coyne, owner of Coyne Catering, shares her sage advice on all the details you need to consider! We discuss budgets, DIY Venues vs. Full Service (like hotel ballrooms), and trends for 2021/2022. She also tells us how Covid protocols have impacted the industry, and why she likes some of the changes. Oh, and her dogs make a special appearance on the show! Get to know Tricia and Coyne Catering: Coyne Catering was started in 1984 by my brave, ferocious mom, Kathleen Coyne. She had been a banquet manager for 15 years, and had a special knack for dealing with couples, creating gorgeous receptions and managing chaos. She took a leap of faith, and Coyne Catering was founded! My father, Thomas and my brother John & I joined her team! We keep my parents legacy going to this day. Coyne Catering is still family owned & operated, and all of our staff is related to someone! We are known for our personalized service, award winning food and affordable pricing. We still manage chaos effectively too! The most important lesson I learned from my mom was to listen to our couples. I pride myself and my fabulous staff on accommodating our guests needs, anticipating their wants, and providing stress free receptions, through all stages of the planning process! Follow Coyne Catering on Instagram, Tik Tok, Twitter and Facebook! This has been a production of Evergreen Podcasts. A special thank you to Executive Producers David Moss, Gerardo Orlando, Production Director Brigid Coyne and Audio Engineer Eric Koltnow

Real Bride and Radio Personality LeeAnn Sommers discusses her journey twice down the aisle, what she learned from each experience, and the importance of authenticity. LeeAnn tells us why church played a big role in her relationship with her now husband Bob, how he proposed, and what role her son played in her second wedding. She also shares the personal details of finding each wedding dress, and why she felt compelled to donate one of them to a young bride.  Get to Know LeeAnn: LeeAnn Sommers is a radio personality on 99.5 WGAR in Cleveland, Ohio. If you're a Clevelander, chances are you've listened to LeeAnn on one of these radio stations over the years: Jammin 92, Z107.9, 96.5 KISS-FM, Mix 106.5, WMMS and Q104. LeeAnn has worked in Cleveland television at Fox 8 and WEWS 5 as an entertainment reporter. LeeAnn is also a voiceover talent. She's been the voice of the Ohio Lottery, Ashley Furniture, the American Heart Association and numerous radio and tv stations across the country in cities like Denver, Nashville, Seattle and Rochester.  LeeAnn lives on the eastside of Cleveland with her husband and kids. They recently expanded their family as they completed the international adoption of their daughter from Bogota, Colombia.  She is an avid traveler, adoption supporter, and Cleveland fan. Listen to her online at wgar.com! Follow LeeAnn Sommers on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! This has been a production of Evergreen Podcasts. A special thank you to Executive Producers David Moss, Gerardo Orlando, Production Director Brigid Coyne and Audio Engineer Eric Koltnow

Real Bride Stefanie Paganini shares her journey from an unexpected proposal to an oceanside destination wedding. An acclaimed chef, she also gives her culinary expertise for couples planning their menus. Get to know Stefanie: Stefanie joined the family business after attending the Pastry Arts Diploma Program at ICASI, the International Culinary Arts and Sciences Institute where she did her externship in the test kitchen of Family Circle Magazine in New York City. She has held many titles at LPSC, Inc. including Marketing Director and Chief Legal Counsel. She is currently the Executive Director of The International Culinary Arts & Sciences Institute. Stefanie teaches a number of classes in the recreational program at the school as well. Stefanie also does free-lance work as a food stylist including for Dr. Agatston creator of the South Beach Diet, Athens Foods, Ohio Magazine, Driscoll Berries, VitaMix Blenders, and the Fabulous Food Show 2007 through 2015, and for the Food Network Stars including Guy Fieri, Martha Stewart, Paula Dean, Duff, Bobby Flay, Sandra Lee, Giada De Laurentiis, Martie Duncan, Ann Thorton and TLC’s Curtis Stone. She has done stage cooking demonstrations with Top Chef’s Leeann Wong, James Beard Award Winner Andrew Carmelini, and PBS cooking host Giuliano Bugialli. Stefanie was a contestant on the Food Network’s second season of Sweet Genius. She had a monthly cooking show on Time Warner Cable’s NEON channel entitled Dinner and Drinks. She has appeared on local television programs including, Studio 3, Channel 3 Noon News, and Fox 8 News in the Morning, and Live on Lakeside. Stefanie is a regular guest host on local television programs as well including Good Company, Live on Lakeside, Fox 8 News in the Morning, and WVIZ/PBS Cooks. She has been featured in articles in both the Plain Dealer and the News Herald. She was a weekly guest on WDOK’s Trapper Jack in the Morning, and was often a guest co-host. Most recently, she has hosted a radio program on WCPN Ideastream called “Zest for Life”. Follow Stefanie on Facebook, and the Loretta Paganini School of Cooking on Facebook as well! This has been a production of Evergreen Podcasts. A special thank you to Executive Producers David Moss, Gerardo Orlando, Production Director Brigid Coyne and Audio Engineer Eric Koltnow