That's Rad!
After a brief hiatus Radhika, wedding planner and owner of Rad Occasions is back to chat about life, love, and wedding planning in the Pacific North West! In Season 4, join Radhika and her guests on Tuesdays as they explore the ever evolving world of weddings/events.
Credits:
Intro Song - Jeff Insell and Elliott Loran of Jelly Records Canada
Producer and Host: Radhika (Rad) Graham
Episodes
63 episodes
S5E06 - A Look Back: Chatting with Our Past Couples
This week we are chatting with two of our past couples, Alex (he/him) and Chris (he/him) as well as Abigail (she/her) and Elliot (he/him) about each of their unique wedding journeys. We chat about vendor selection, inclusivity, less...
S5E05 - Living Life in Colour: A Conversation with Floral Magician, Stephanie Thi
This week we are chatting with Stephanie Thi, a talented florist from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. We talk about her journey into floral design, the evolving industry, and her approach to sustainability. Connect with Stephanie Thi:
S5E04 - From Concept to Reality: What It Takes to Craft the Ultimate Culinary Experience
In this week's episode, Kirn Bawa (she/her) shares her journey in the restaurant industry and the evolution of her family business. We also chat about our experience growing up, Indian culture, and being an entrepreneur as a woman o...
S5E03 - Tech Savvy: What Does Your Website Say About You?
In this week's episode Amber (she/her) shares her extensive experience in the wedding industry and chats about the nuances of website design for wedding professionals. She emphasizes the importance of understanding niche needs, the role of tech...
S5E02 - Beyond the Bar: How Intentional Choices Can Make All the Difference
This week we chat with Andrew (he/him) about the journey of Twist of Fate Cocktails, an all-inclusive event bartending service on Vancouver Island. We He chat about crafting cocktails from scratch, their commitment to sustainability, and adapti...
S5E01 - Getting Started: One Planner's Journey into the World of Weddings
Most new wedding professionals struggle with how to stand out in a saturated industry and Linda's journey from science to celebration reveals a powerful truth: authenticity and inclusivity build trust faster than any marketing tactic.In ...
S4E08 - Confidence is the Best Look: Beauty Tips for the Big Day
In the last episode of season 4, we chat with Jaclyn Rusnak (she/her) to chat the about her experience planning her own wedding, the importance of skincare and beauty, and the challenges of building a team in the wedding industry. T...
S4E07 - Wedding Planner Tell All
This week we are joined by Rob Graham (he/him), Radhika's husband/assistant/spatial engineer to chat about her insights about wedding planning, vendor contract must haves, pricing transparency, and the importance of self-care for both cou...
S4E06 - Mixing Music and Marriage: Real Talk with Jill Cooper
In this week's episode of 'That's Rad', we chat with Jill Cooper (she/they), a talented musician and wedding DJ, about their journey in the music industry, the intricacies of wedding music planning, and the evolving trends in the wedding indust...
S4E05 - Love Outside the Lines: Unique Places to Get Married
This week we are chatting with Jamie (he/him) from Fort Common, a local venue in the heart of Downtown Victoria, BC. We touch on the intricacies of wedding planning, focusing on the importance of vendors, the unique characteristics of different...
S4E04 - Love, Leashes, & I Do's
This week we are chatting with Angelina (she/her) from Brides with Dogs, a unique service that helps couples include their dogs in their weddings. Angelina shares her experiences, challenges, and me...
S4E03 - Sacred & Celebrated: Weaving Tradition Into Your Wedding
In this episode, we chat with Cecilia Penner (she/her), an officiant from Victoria, BC, about the nuances of wedding ceremonies. We discuss Cecilia's journey into officiating, the differences between marriage commissioners and officiants, and t...
S4E02 - Turntable Tales: How DJs Shape the Ultimate Wedding Reception
In this engaging conversation, we chat with DJ Abe Lee (he/him) about the world of wedding planning and DJing, sharing personal anecdotes and insights into the evolving role of DJs in creating memorable events. We discuss the import...
S4E01 - Rentals, Revelery, and "Oh No" Moments
In our season 4 opener for that's Rad we welcome Dakota Bateman (she/her) from Boom Event Rentals and Good Party to discuss her journey in the wedding planning indus...
S3E10 - Behind the Scenes with Jades Photography
After a 2 week hiatus we are back and chatting with Jade of Jades Photography, a local photographer in Victoria, BC, about balancing work/life, what happens after after the photos are taken, and her after wedding rituals. If you are int...
S3E09 - Before, During, & After - What We Do to Make Your Day a Success
So besides all the pre-planning what happens the week of a wedding, on the day, and after? In this week's episode we explore how we prep for the day and some of the tasks a wedding planner will take on during and after your day.
S3E08 - Your Guide to Backyard Weddings
With more couples opting to host their celebrations either in a backyard setting we created this handy guide for things you should think about including a list of must haves (outside of your decor and food of course!). For more information, pur...
S3E07- The Rehearsal
Wedding Rehearsals - do you need them? The answer in most cases is - yes! In this episode we review what a rehearsal is, what you do during them, and give you a few key pointers.
S3E06 - Wedding Attire Decoded
We chat about the do's and don'ts of wedding dress codes and get into the details of each kind of dress code from white tie to festive!
S3E05 - Music & Your Wedding
We chat with Ian and Karli of Beauty and The Beat DJ Services plus their assistants (aka their little girls, Willow and Walker). We cover everything from how they came up with their company name, how they balance everything, and music selection...
S3E04 - You've Got Q's, We've Got A's
It's that time again! We answer some of your questions (like is it worth it to hire a videographer) and some questions I commonly receive (like, who is normally at a wedding rehearsal). If we don't answer your question in this episode please ch...
S3E03 - Balancing a Wedding Business & Baby
It's all about balance! After being asked by other wedding pros what it is like to own a wedding business and raise a baby we decided to share our experience through the pregnancy and now 9 months into parenthood.
S3E02 - What Does an MC Do?
Your hosts, Rad and Rob, dive into what it means to be an MC, who to choose for this coveted position and if you really need an MC for your wedding. To purchase and download a handy guide to provide your MC, click