W.E.D. Talks - Weddings, Entertainment, Drama
The Jess Sinatra Photography photo/video team of Jess, Evan, and Mike have candid conversations with real couples in every stage of the wedding process from first getting engaged to after the wedding. Explore what worked and what didn't, victories and regrets, and major things to consider while planning the perfect wedding.
Episodes
26 episodes
S1E25 - Season One FINALE!
Jess, Evan, and Mike chat about what they've learned in their first season, expose Jess' matcha addiction, and talk about what the future holds for the podcast and the business!
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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15:40
S1E24 - Shannon Elaine, Esthetician & Makeup Artist!
Jess and Evan confront Mike about his fantasy football addiction, then they chat with Shannon Elaine about her work as an esthetician and makeup artist!
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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20:24
S1E23 - The DRAMA of Being A Wedding Vendor!
You wanted the drama! Jess, Evan, and Mike recount some of the more dramatic (and traumatic) experiences they've encountered while working weddings.
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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33:30
S1E22 - Our New Kitten Mabel, and Petal & Ink!
Jess and Evan tell the saga of how they rescued a cat off the street, then they chat with Tina of Petal & Ink!
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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22:27
S1E21 - Big Brother, and Grady Letters!
The crew chats about how Mike has roped Jess into watching Big Brother, then they talk with Kristen of Grady Letters, to learn a bit about her calligraphy & signage business!
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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21:09
S1E20 - Our Podcast Journey, and Lyra Vega Bridal Gowns!
Jess, Evan, and Mike talk about their "milestone" of the 20th episode, then chat with Lilian of Lyra Vega Bridal, about her unique online wedding gown business!
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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21:00
S1E19 - We (finally) Shot a Wedding, Trader Joe's, and Maricruz Hairstyles!
Jess, Evan, and Mike talk about their first full-team photo & video wedding shoot in a looong time, their first ventures into the wonderful world of Trader Joe's, and then chat with Maricruz Hairstyles about bridal hair! She was recently re...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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20:48
S1E18 - Going Dairy-Free, Marble Races, and Natalie & Colin's Cape Wedding!
Jess, Evan, and Mike talk about how Jess has recently started to go dairy-free, their obsession with Jelle's Marble Runs on YouTube, then chat with Natalie and Colin about their gorgeous intimate wedding on the Cape!
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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23:12
S1E17 - Evan's Gift-Giving Woes, and Ashley & Johnathan
Jess, Evan, and Mike chat about custom business logo masks, maternity shoots, how men are useless, and the follies of Evan's gift-giving past... then talk with Ashley and Johnathan who had their Minimony at the Quabbin Reservoir.
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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24:31
S1E16 - Your Photo & Video Behind The Scenes
Jess, Evan, and Mike talk about the work you don't get to see when you book your photographer and videographer. From editing to advertising to blogging . . . W.E.D. Talks goes over it all.
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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25:17
S1E15 - Minimonies & Makeup Artist Jennifer Viveiros
Jess, Evan, and Mike talk a bit about their recent "minimonies," then chat with makeup artist Jennifer Viveiros about her business, tips and tricks to look best on your big day!
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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32:33
S1E14 - Van Life & Wedding Bartending feat Amanda Thomas of On the Rocks Bartending
Jess, Evan, and Mike talk van life then they talk drinks with Amanda Thomas of On the Rocks Bartending and Event Services. Learn about open bars, the best custom cocktails, and why you should bring an experienced and insured bartender to your w...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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30:52
S1E13 - Planning a Minimony and DJ Dave
Jess, Evan, and Mike briefly talk minimonies before talking to DJ Dave Riley about all things weddings!
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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32:07
S1E12 - Becca + Russell - Diversity, Race, Social Media, & Weddings
Jess, Evan, and Mike catch up and then travel to Becca + Russell's house to talk about how be a responsible photo/video business in 2020 with the spotlight (again) on race, diversity, and class issues. Cancel culture, taboo wedding venues, and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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35:42
S1E11 - Teamwork Makes Wedding Dreams Work
Jess, Evan, and Mike talk about the benefits of vendors, specifically photo/video teams, who are familiar with one another and work together to make a wedding day the best it can be.
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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19:35
S1E10 - A Few Things & Katie Karlberg Photography
Jess, Evan, and Mike argue about esoteric measurements a "couple", a "few", and a "handful". Then they interview peer and all-round great gal, Katie, of Katie Karlberg Photography about business, ideal clients, and more.
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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32:02
S1E9 - California Dream Wedding
Jess and Evan discuss their recent anniversary and Mike's birthday followed by an interview with Tessa, who is getting hitched in Sonoma California at the Gloria Ferrer Winery in July 2020 after a COVID 19 delay.
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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19:40
S1E8 - The Jess + Evan Love Story
Ever wonder what Jess + Evan's wedding was like or how they met? Find out when PBR Tall-boi Mike interviews them about their wedding.
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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22:43
S1E7 - Video: What is it, Why we do it, and What's different?
Jess, Evan, and Mike talk all about video. What is it, Why we do it, and What's different?Evan and Mike discuss how they got into video, what has changed since they started and predict what will happen in the future.
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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26:17
S1E6 - Discussing the Different Types of Weddings & Steph + Jacques Du Preez
Jess, Evan, and Mike talk about the different sorts of weddings out there and then interview Mr and Mrs Steph + Jacques Du Preez who had both a destination wedding in Vegas and a larger beautiful backyard wedding as well. they talk about what t...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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27:32
S1E5 - Venues: Top 5 Things We Like & Tiffany Learned from The Barn at Bradstreet Farm
Jess, Evan, and Mike countdown the top 5 things that the photo/video teams looks for out of venues. Then an interview with venue coordinator, planner, and all-around great person Tiffany Learned of the Barn at Bradstreet Farm in Rowley, MA.
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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39:54
S1E4 - TikTok & Wedding Interrupted: Sometime Soon-To-Be Mr & Mrs Clemente
Jess, Evan, and Mike talk about their new-found admiration for TikTok in the midst of quarantine and then ring up Courtney + Evan, who delayed their wedding from June to October 2020 to avoid the "Big Cancel". They tell us how planning is going...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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25:58
S1E3 - #QuarantineLife & Future Mrs and Mrs Kelsey + Holly
This episode, Jess, Evan, and Mike talk about what they are doing while they are out of work (Spoiler alert: It's pretty much the same way you are spending quarantine). Then they talk to Kelsey + Holly who are getting hitched at Camp Cody up in...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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35:24
S1E2 - Coronavirus, Weddings, & How Effed Are We?
In this special episode, Jess, Evan, and Mike talk about the dreaded COVID19 and how it has affected couples, themselves, and the wedding industry. Heavy topic (I know!), but it's sometimes good to know that we are all in the same boat and have...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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26:42