Wedding Day Podcast
Welcome to “Wedding Day Podcast” with you host Sonja Babich, Owner and CEO of Iron Diamond Media - a leading wedding resource featuring seven localized wedding brands and wedding publications across the country. Come along as they travel from state to state to connect with the most creative and well-respected professionals in the wedding industry. Every episode will arm you with in-depth knowledge; the hottest new trends, wedding day tips and details, and... they show you all the joys of planning your perfect wedding day!
Episodes
82 episodes
How Do You Avoid a Cookie-Cutter Wedding? Expert Planners Explain | WDP Ep 82
🎧 Listen to learn:How to avoid creating a cookie-cutter weddingHow to create visual impact without decorating every single tableWhy great wedding design starts with your story—not PinterestWedding trends c...
Custom Wedding Dresses vs. Off-the-Rack: What Brides Need to Know | WDP Ep 81
🎧 Listen to learn:Why more brides are choosing custom wedding dresses over off-the-rack stylesHow bridal gown customization can workHow to set a realistic wedding dress budget without sacrificing qualityWh...
Are Wedding Welcome Bags Worth It? Expert Gifting Tips for Couples | WDP Ep 80
🎧Listen to learn:What couples should include in hotel welcome bagsBudget-friendly gifting ideas that still feel meaningfulWhy outsourcing gifting can save couples time and stressHow local products can enha...
How Do You Keep a Wedding Dance Floor Full All Night? | WDP Ep 79
🎧 Listen to learn:How emceeing impacts the flow of a wedding receptionTips for keeping guests engaged throughout the nightThe secrets behind a packed dance floorCreative ways to approach your first dance
How Do You Plan the Perfect Rehearsal Dinner? Hospitality Experts Share Their Advice | WDP Ep 78
🎧 Listen to learn:How to choose the right rehearsal dinner venueWhy couples are combining rehearsal dinners and welcome partiesThe benefits of hosting wedding events at a restaurant venueCurrent trends in ...
Why Personalized Bridal Beauty Is Replacing “Instagram Face” | WDP Ep 77
🎧 Listen to learn:Why “Instagram face” is fading in bridal beautyWhat brides should expect during a makeup trialHow bridesmaid beauty trends are evolvingWhy natural glam is replacing heavy contour and baki...
The Psychology Behind Weddings That Guests Never Stop Talking About | WDP Ep 76
🎧 Listen to learn:How to make your wedding feel personal and uniqueWhat guests actually remember most about weddingsHow wedding planners turn your love story into a wedding design conceptWhy interactive we...
What Features Actually Matter Most in a Wedding Getting-Ready Suite? | WDP Ep 75
🎧 Listen to learn:What features actually matter most in a wedding getting-ready suiteWhy flexible ceremony layouts are becoming more popular with couplesHow to create an outdoor wedding experience that still...
How Do You Avoid Awkward, Posed Wedding Photos? A Photographer’s Honest Advice | WDP Ep 74
🎧 Listen to learn:Why some wedding photos feel awkward or staged—and how to avoid itHow photographers help couples feel natural and comfortable in front of the cameraThe key to getting candid, emotional phot...
Why Aren’t More Couples Hiring Wedding Planners? The 30% Statistic & What You’re Missing | WDP Ep 73
🎧 Listen to learn:Why only about 30% of couples hire wedding planners—and what they’re missingHow top planners build trusted, collaborative vendor teamsWhat “wedding branding” means and how it elevates the e...
How Do You Know It’s “The One”? Wedding Dress Shopping Tips from an Expert | WDP Ep 72
🎧 Listen to learn:How to prepare for wedding dress shopping (timeline, mindset and what to expect)How to choose the right wedding dress for your wedding styleWho to bring wedding dress shopping—and how to ha...
Why Does Wedding Catering Cost So Much (And Can Prices Change After Booking?) | WDP Ep 71
🎧 Listen to learn:Why wedding catering costs are so high—and what couples should expectCan wedding catering prices change after booking your vendorWhat to know before hiring a wedding caterer in California
What Couples Get Wrong About Wedding Bars (And How to Fix It) | WDP Ep 70
🎧 Listen to learn:Why three signature cocktails is the ideal number for guest flowWhen batching cocktails (and kegging them) makes senseWhat actually drives wedding bar costs—and how to adjust your budg...
The Rise of Live Wedding Illustrators (And Why Couples Love It) | WDP Ep 69
🎧 Listen to learn:How live illustration enhances the wedding guest experienceWhat sets fashion illustration apart from caricature artWhat couples should expect when booking a live event artistHow ti...
What Does a Wedding Content Creator Do—and Do You Need One for Your Big Day? | WDP Ep 68
🎧 Listen to learn:How wedding content creators differ from traditional videographersWhat couples receive—and how quickly—from a content creatorHow wedding day content is captured without disrupting the timel...
Are Extra Wedding Rentals Worth It? How Rentals Transform Your Wedding Design | WDP Ep 67
🎧 Listen to learn:What wedding rentals actually include beyond tables and chairsHow much wedding rentals typically cost and how couples can prioritize their budgetThe rental details that instantly make a wedding fe...
How Do You Choose the Right Wedding Caterer? Sustainable Catering and Cost Tips | WDP Ep 66
🎧 Listen to learn:How sustainable wedding catering works and what it means for your wedding menuHow locally sourced ingredients can enhance your wedding food experienceWhat couples should look for when compa...
How to Plan Bridal Hair and Makeup for a Large Wedding Party | WDP Ep 65
🎧 Listen to learn:How to plan bridal hair and makeup for a large wedding partyWedding day hair and makeup timeline tips to avoid running lateHow to create a calm and organized wedding morningWhy communicat...
What’s the Difference Between a Florist and a Floral Designer for Weddings? | WDP Ep 64
🎧 Listen to learn:What’s the difference between a florist and a floral designerHow designers pivot when weather changes wedding day plansHow a floral design studio approaches weddings differently than a flow...
Does Your Wedding DJ Also Need to Be the MC? Here's Why it Matters | WDP Ep 63
🎧Listen to learn:Consultation questions that reveal event personality and prioritiesThe difference between hiring a DJ vs. an MCHow DJs collaborate with planners and vendors for smoother timelinesWh...
What Do Editors Look for When Choosing Weddings to Publish? | WDP Ep 62
🎧Listen to learn:What editors and publishers evaluate when choosing weddings to publishHow regional identity shapes storytelling and trends in the Pacific NorthwestWhy authenticity and visual quality matter ...
How to Plan a Wedding Timeline: Ceremony-to-Reception Flow, Speeches & Plated Dinners | WDP Ep 61
🎧Listen to learn:How to build a smooth wedding day timeline and ceremony-to-reception flowWhy a 90-minute cocktail hour can be the perfect sweet spotPlated dinner tips for a larger guest countHow ma...
How Wedding Planners Make Big Design Ideas Work in Small Spaces | Wedding Day Podcast Ep 60
🎧Listen to learn:How wedding planners adapt big design ideas to fit small or limited venuesCreative ways planners use lighting, layout and production strategy to maximize impactWhy problem-solving is one of ...
What Makes a Wedding Catering Experience Feel Totally Personalized? | Wedding Day Podcast Ep 59
🎧 Listen to learn:How catering and hospitality shape the overall wedding guest experienceWhy custom wedding catering doesn’t fit into preset packagesHow couples can use food to tell a personal story on their...
What Makes a Historic Wedding Venue Work for Today’s Couples | Wedding Day Podcast Ep 58
🎧 Listen to learn:What defines a historic wedding venue and why couples continue to choose themHow historic architecture can still offer flexibility for modern wedding designWhat couples should look for when tourin...