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
50 episodes
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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17:29
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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23:06
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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23:09
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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28:08
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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20:24
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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27:03
Episode 39 | Friar Tux
🎧 Listen to learn:The difference between renting and purchasing a suit or tux for your weddingHow Friar Tux’s virtual styling appointments simplify the fitting processWhy the “coat swap” is trending for ceremony-to...
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25:12
Episode 38 | Doggy Social
🎧 Listen to learn:How to safely and stress-free include your dog or cat in your wedding dayTips for managing anxious or older pets during ceremonies and photosCreative ways to incorporate pets into wedding d...
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23:30
Episode 37 | I.M. Artistry
🎧 Listen to learn:What to look for when hiring your wedding hair and makeup artistHow to build a stress-free beauty timeline for your big dayThe importance of early trials and beauty consultationsWh...
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28:42
Episode 36 | Jenny Kang Photography
🎧 Listen to learn:How to choose a wedding photographer who truly connects with youWhat makes documentary-style wedding photography stand outHow ADHD and neurodivergence can be creative strengths in wedding w...
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32:53
Episode 35 | For The One Bridal
🎧 Listen to learn:What to expect at your first bridal gown appointmentHow to handle nerves, pressure and group dynamics while dress shoppingWhy bridal stylists ask how you want to feel—not just what you wa...
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20:17
Episode 34 | Snapdragon Bloom Bar
🎧 Listen to learn:What couples should know before hiring a wedding floristHow to balance vision and budget when planning wedding flowersWhy seasonality and flexibility are key in floral designTips for navi...
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24:47
Episode 33 | Relics Rentals
In this episode of Wedding Day Podcast, host Sonja Babich and co-host Brittany O’Neill sit down with Jan Oelke, owner and founder of Relics Rentals, a boutique rental company based in Wisconsin known for its curated collections, trendsetting vi...
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25:28
Episode 32 | Strictly Personal Designs
In this episode of Wedding Day Podcast, host Sonja Babich and co-host Amanda Holder sit down with Kristeen Widmyer and Brian Larson, co-founders of Strictly Personal Designs, a Los Angeles-based design studio redefining what it means t...
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26:32
Episode 31 | Attitude on Food
In this episode of Wedding Day Podcast, host Sonja Babich and co-host Brooke Beise, Publisher of Nebraska Wedding Day, sit down with Karmin Driscoll, Chief Operating Officer of Attitude on Food—one of the Midwest’s top-tier we...
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25:38
Episode 30 | Jessi Pallan, Iron Diamond Media
In this episode of Wedding Day Podcast, host Sonja Babich and co-host Dan Riggs sit down with Jessi Pallan, Creative Director of Iron Diamond Media, the powerhouse behind seven regional wedding magazines including Minnesota Bride
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20:32
Episode 29 | Emett Joseph Photography
In this episode of Wedding Day Podcast, host Sonja Babich and co-host Alexis Sanabria, Publisher of Oregon Wedding Day, sit down with Pacific Northwest-based wedding photographer Emett Joseph, whose emotionally resonant, docum...
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27:48
Episode 28 | Vows & Speeches
In this episode of Wedding Day Podcast, host Sonja Babich and co-host Amanda Holder, Publisher of California Wedding Day, sit down with Brian Franklin, founder of Vows & Speeches, a California-based company transforming ho...
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26:05
Episode 27 | Visionary Productions, LLC
In this episode of Wedding Day Podcast, host Sonja Babich and co-host Alexis Sanabria, Publisher of Washington Wedding Day, sit down with Ernesto Abreu Jr. and Gabrielle Earle, the energetic team behind Visionary Productions, ...
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23:59
Episode 26 | Instant Request DJ Entertainment
In this episode of Wedding Day Podcast, host Sonja Babich and co-host Brooke Beise, Publisher of Minnesota Bride, sit down with Mitch Zacharias of Instant Request DJ Entertainment. With over 16 years of experience in the Minnesota wedding scene...
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