This weeks episode is a little different and boy do we get to the heart of the day. My conversation with Kim was just what this girls soul needed. Give it a listen if you are blending and bending during your planning process.

Learn more about this weeks guest: After saving two couples from a disastrous wedding day, I fell in love with the idea of being the person behind the scenes of weddings. As an educator for 32 years I had my share of organizing events and parties; because I was good at it I became the go-to person for events. After retiring, semi-retiring, It was suggested to take my logistical, organizational and implementory skills to the professional level. I became a Certified Wedding & Event Planner via Lovegivity and Dream Event Services was born. That was years ago. On the personal side I'm a different kinda gal love everything sports -indoor or out but I have the same passion for the Theatre. I am a foodie by nature. In the summer you can find me walking near water. I just love the sound water makes as it ebbs and flows....it's so peaceful. That is my go to place for calm, especially when the weather is stormy. I have a cat, Starlight who thinks she is a dog even though she has never been around them. She loves to play soccer with me and will throw (literally) her ball at me to let me know she's ready to play.

Website: https://dreameventservices.com/

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

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

This week we are chatting all about wearable florals for your big day with one of my favorites, Katie McLemore, owner, SunflowerKate Florals.

Learn more about this weeks guest: SunflowerKate Florals specializes in weddings & events with a modern, whimsical style in Central Ohio. Nominated 2021 Best of Columbus Weddings, SFK opened in 2019. Owner Katie McLemore lives with her husband + Pomeranian pup. Katie has a true love for florals and plants and loves to garden when not designing.

Website: https://sunflowerkateflorals.com/wedding

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

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

In this weeks episode we chat with one of my favorite people, the super talented, Jes McGinley, owber of JesMarried

Learn more about Jess: I’m Jes, owner and illustrator of JesMarried. I am a wedding illustrator who uses markers to create detailed wedding invitations, sentimental back facing portrait gifts and wedding signage with a personal flair.

Website: https://jesmarried.com/

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

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

This week I had the opportunity to chat with Haley Fannin and Hannah Stuckey, sisters and owners of The Ohio Flower Girls, all about owning a flower farm and providing wedding florals.

Learn more about our guest: We are a small farmer-florist shop run by two sisters, Hannah and Haley. We grow dozens of varieties of flowers seasonally on our farm in Bucyrus, Ohio. Being both farmer and florist, we offer unique opportunities for our clients. We pride ourselves in being able to offer some of the freshest flowers around as well as involving our clients in the journey of their flowers even before the harvest. We offer a few very simple services centered around the use of flowers currently in season on the farm. This means that we’re often a best fit with clients who appreciate the benefits of working with a local farm and also have the flexibility for the seasonal aspects of the farm and availability of flowers. Our fresh flowers are available from May to October and our dried flowers from August to February. They can be purchased pre-arranged by us or as loose stems in bulk for either DIY arrangements or for use by a floral designer of your choice. Arrangements can be simply chosen à la carte in several basic arrangement forms like bouquets, centerpieces, corsages, and boutonnières. For the flowers themselves, we offer either a basic level of farmer’s choice, or in an upgraded, Diamond Package. With farmer’s choice, we carefully select a range of flowers currently in bloom. With Diamond package, the bride has the opportunity to visit our farm several days before their wedding to walk the field and choose their colors based on what’s in bloom at the time. In the end, we enjoy getting to provide the experience for brides of working with a local flower farm and perhaps even providing a little deeper meaning to their flowers. We’re excited to be talking with The Ohio Bride Podcast and provide some information about the local flower movement and what it’s like working with a local flower farmer for wedding flowers. Whether or not we’re a fit for a particular wedding’s flowers, we’re happy to say there are several great farms throughout the state, leaving lots of options for local flowers.

Website: https://www.ohflowergirls.com/

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

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

This week we get to chat with one of most favorite new friends, Lauren Simon, aka The CharcuteQueen, is a Columbus Native working the classic 9-5 for a local non profit before COVID. Due to the pandemic, she lost her job and with that, a big part of her identity. For four months she applied for over 100 jobs, never even scoring an interview. One day in August 2020, she took a charcuterie board to a friends brunch and by accident, The CharcuteQueen was born. Since September 28th, this "Covid Comeup" has sold over 800 boards,boxes and cups to hundreds of customers across Columbus. She also offers "Charcuterie 101" classes! Lauren is grateful for the opportunity to give back to a city and community that has given so much to her.

Website: https://thecharcutequeen.com/

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

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

In this weeks episode we chat drinks and bar service with Gregory Johnson, co-owner The Thirsty Filly.

Meet Gregory here: 

The Thirsty Filly is Northeast Ohios premier mobile bartending service offering vintage horse trailer converted bars and an elegant tap truck. Our goal is to offer guest with a craft cocktail and top notch bar experience at every event.

Website: https://www.thethirstyfilly.com/

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

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

Sam & Grace are partners in life and business. Sam is the incredible storyteller behind our films, while Grace is the dreamer of snapshots and adores capturing impactful photographic images.

Guest: Sam & Grace Smith

Business: Sam & Grace Photography

Topic: Why you should "date" your vendors

Website: www.samandgracephotography.com

IG: https://www.instagram.com/samandgracephoto

FB: https://www.facebook.com/samandgracephotography

Josh is a highly experienced DJ, Beat Mixologist, and Entertainer. He brings his all to every event he preforms. Josh founded JSP after a terrible experience with his own wedding DJ when he married his beautiful wife Michelle. He believes everyone deserves the absolute best on their wedding day, and Josh Staley Productions was founded to accomplish this vision.

Guest: Josh Staley

Business: Josh Staley Productions

Topic: How to Hire an amazing DJ

Website: https://www.joshstaleyproductions.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/joshstaleyproductions/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/joshstaleyproductions