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
96 episodes
How Many Dance Lessons Do You Need Before Your Wedding? | WDP Ep 96
🎧 Listen to learn:How many dance lessons you need before your weddingWhat to expect from your first wedding dance lessonHow to choose a song and dance style that work for youWhen to add dips, lifts or more...
How Much Food Do You Actually Need at Your Wedding? | WDP Ep 95
🎧 Listen to learn:Why wedding catering costs more than a restaurant mealWhat staffing, rentals and service contribute to a catering proposalHow your wedding venue can affect the menu a caterer creates
Can You Reuse Bridesmaids’ Bouquets as Wedding Centerpieces? An Expert Florist Explains | WDP Ep 94
🎧 Listen to learn:Whether bridesmaids’ bouquets make good reception centerpiecesHow to create impact by mixing tall and low wedding centerpiecesWhy centerpiece height matters for your guestsWays to reuse c...
When Exactly Should You Book Wedding Hair and Makeup? | WDP Ep 93
🎧 Listen to learn:When to book your wedding hair and makeup teamWhy the bride should not be scheduled last in the beauty timelineHow to prepare your skin before the weddingWhich bridal hair and makeup tren...
What Is WIPA and How Does It Support the Wedding Industry? | WDP Ep 92
🎧 Listen to learn:How WIPA supports wedding professionals through education and communityWhat couples should look for when hiring wedding vendorsWhy contracts, insurance and business licenses matterHow aut...
How to Make Your Wedding Magazine Submission Stand Out | WDP Ep 91 x Wedding MBA Podcast
🎧 Listen to learn:What wedding magazine editors consider when reviewing submissionsHow to make a wedding submission stand outWhy publication can strengthen a wedding professional’s credibilityWhich photogr...
Why Are So Many Couples Choosing Destination Weddings in Mexico? | WDP Ep 90
🎧 Listen to learn:Why Mexico has become such a popular destination wedding locationWhat makes Cabo appealing to couples and their guestsWhy destination planners need firsthand knowledge of the locations they serve<...
What Are Interactive Food Stations and How Do They Change Your Wedding Menu? | WDP Ep 89
🎧 Listen to learn:What interactive food stations are and how they engage wedding guestsHow to personalize a wedding menu with family recipes and meaningful traditionsWhy creative presentation can make weddin...
Do You Need Enough Wedding Cake for Every Guest? | WDP Ep 88
🎧 Listen to learn:Whether you need enough wedding cake to serve every guestWhat a kitchen cake is and how it can help serve a larger guest countWhy flavor should come first when choosing your wedding cakeH...
What Should You Look for in a Destination Wedding Venue? | WDP Ep 87
🎧 Listen to learn:What to look for when choosing a destination wedding venueWhy the guest experience matters when planning a wedding weekendHow on-site amenities and activities can enhance a destination wedding
What Happens if It Rains on Your Wedding Day? A Destination Wedding Expert Explains | WDP Ep 86
🎧 Listen to learn:What to do if rain is in the forecast on your wedding dayWhy destination weddings require experienced local vendorsHow to create an unforgettable wedding weekend experienceWhy every outdo...
So, What Does It Mean to Book a Luxury Wedding Photographer? | WDP Ep 85
🎧 Listen to learn:Why luxury wedding photography is about more than beautiful imagesWhat truly separates luxury wedding photographers from the restHow photographers and wedding planners work together behind ...
How Do You Prepare for a Boudoir Session? | WDP Ep 84
🎧 Listen to learn:How to prepare for your first boudoir sessionWhy boudoir photography is about confidence, not perfectionThe biggest misconceptions about bridal boudoirWhen to give your partner a b...
What Goes Into Creating Custom Wedding Signage? | WDP Ep 83
🎧 Listen to learn:What goes into creating custom wedding signage and installationsHow inspiration boards become one-of-a-kind event designsWhy venue logistics play a major role in custom installations
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...