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
62 episodes
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 ...
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19:27
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...
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13:55
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 ...
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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...
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27:58
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...
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How Does Restaurant-Style Wedding Catering Actually Work? | Wedding Day Podcast Ep 57
🎧 Listen to learn:What restaurant-style wedding catering actually means in practiceWhat couples should expect during the wedding catering tasting processHow menus are customized using seasonality and persona...
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What to Know Before Hosting a Restaurant Wedding (from a Real Couple) | Wedding Day Podcast Ep 56
🎧 Listen to learn:How to decide if a restaurant wedding venue is right for your celebrationWhy food-forward weddings elevate guest experienceWays to thoughtfully blend multiple cultures into one wedding...
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11:48
Yes, Live Wedding Painting Goes Way Beyond Guest Entertainment | Wedding Day Podcast Ep 55
🎧 Listen to learn:How live wedding painting works from consultation to final revealWhat couples should consider when choosing a creative wedding vendorHow lighting, timing and venue design impact live weddin...
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24:40
Why Are Wedding Flowers So Expensive (and Are They Worth It?) | Wedding Day Podcast Ep 54
🎧 Listen to learn:How to budget for wedding flowers and understand true floral costsSustainable options for repurposing or composting wedding flowersWhat defines luxury wedding florals beyond just price or s...
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23:35
How Do You (Really) Personalize a Wedding Ceremony? | Wedding Day Podcast Ep 53
🎧 Listen to learn:How to write a personalized, emotionally resonant wedding ceremonyTips for creating a seamless, high-impact ceremony that flows with the wedding timelineWhy modern officiants should also be...
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27:28
Why Guest Experience Should Start with Your Caterer | Wedding Day Podcast Ep 52
🎧 Listen to learn:How expert wedding caterers design guest-focused food experiencesCreative ways to personalize catering and service for your wedding dayHow to plan a seamless food and beverage timeline for ...
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Is a Video Guest Book Better Than a Traditional One? | Wedding Day Podcast Ep 51
🎧 Listen to learn:How the system encourages candid, emotional and hilarious messagesWhat makes Voast a scalable, no-attendant-needed solutionTips for maximizing your post-event footage with custom edits and ...
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24:25
How to Make Your Wedding Feel Like a Custom Dinner Party | Wedding Day Podcast Ep 50
🎧 Listen to learn:What a circular, or “love circle,” ceremony is and how it creates intimacyHow to plan a dinner-party-style receptionHow food and design can transform your reception into an experience<...
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How to Plan a Sustainable Wedding That Guests Will Love | Wedding Day Podcast Ep 49
🎧 Listen to learn:What questions to ask when touring a full-weekend wedding venueThe guest experience benefits of on-site lodging, dining and activitiesWhy infrastructure and vendor access matter for seamles...
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20:28
The Important Question: Band, DJ—or Both—for Your Wedding? | Wedding Day Podcast Ep 48
🎧 Listen to learn:What questions to ask when hiring a DJ, live musician, or MCWhy it's no longer “DJ or live music” — and how you can have bothWhy having a bilingual, bicultural vendor can elevate the guest ...
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24:40
Should You Skip the Cake & Do a Dessert Station Instead? | Wedding Day Podcast Ep 47
Listen to learn:What makes a dessert station more memorable than a wedding cakeCreative ways to personalize your dessert offeringsTips for designing interactive sweets bars your guests will loveHow ...
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21:41
Why Photo Booth Alternatives are the Next Big Thing at Weddings | Wedding Day Podcast Ep. 46
🎧 Listen to learn:How PhotoBohemia elevates the traditional wedding photo boothWhy seamless design integration makes all the differenceCreative ways to personalize your photo booth backdropTips for ...
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22:58
Do You Really Need a Wedding Planner? | Wedding Day Podcast Ep. 45
🎧 Listen to learn:Why hiring a professional planner can save time, stress and moneyWhat tented weddings require that venues don’t always provideHow to handle vendor communication and coordination like a pro<...
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So, What Will Taylor Swift’s Wedding Look Like? | Wedding Day Podcast Ep. 44
🎧 Listen to learn:What Taylor Swift’s wedding might look like (according to a luxury planner)How to design a guest-forward, experience-rich wedding dayTips for navigating wedding venue tours and full-weekend...
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What Every Couple Should Ask Before Booking a Venue | Wedding Day Podcast Ep. 43
🎧 Listen to learn:What questions to ask before booking a wedding venueHow Abbey Road Farm supports full-weekend wedding experiencesWhy setup, tear-down, and alcohol policies matter more than you think
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Episode 42 | Angie Jean Photography
🎧 Listen to learn:✨ The benefits of including an engagement session in your wedding photography package✨ What to look for when reviewing a photographer’s editing style and portfolio✨ The benefits of including an engagement se...
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Episode 41 | Amour De Surcre
🎧 Listen to learn:✨ Why flavor is just as important as design in today’s dessert planning✨ Creative ways to personalize your cake and dessert table✨ The pros and cons of dummy cakes and sheet cake combos✨ Tips for handlin...
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24:46
Episode 40 | O&B Photo Co.
🎧 Listen to learn:How Olivia and Bryan define “Post-It note moments” and why those small details matterThe benefits of hiring a married photography duo with two lead shootersIdeas for meaningful engagement o...
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