The Preferred List: A Wedding Vendor Podcast
The Preferred List is a podcast that pulls back the curtain on the wedding industry, featuring honest conversations with the pros behind the scenes. From planners to photographers to DJs and florists, we dive into the real stories, lessons, and moments that make weddings unforgettable — and what it really takes to earn a spot on the list.
The Preferred List: A Wedding Vendor Podcast
Latest Episodes
Episode 42 Building Teams, Trust, And The Perfect Wedding Bar: Drinks By Design
Planning a wedding bar should feel exciting, not overwhelming. We sat down with Melissa from Drinks by Design to share a practical, stress-cutting path to great drinks, smooth service, and safe celebrations. From her first friend’s wedding to r...
Episode 41 Your Mom’s Phone, But Make It Luxury: Content by Alize
The modern wedding doesn’t live only in albums and highlight films. It lives in the quick, human moments you can replay tomorrow morning—grandma’s proud smile, a quiet squeeze before the aisle, the kids storming the dance floor—and that’s where...
Episode 40 From Film Rolls To Wedding Roles: Jana Scott Photography
What makes a wedding photo feel like memory instead of a pose? We sit with photographer Jana Scott to unpack a career that started in the darkroom and grew into 400-plus weddings built on intention, empathy, and rock-solid systems. From true-to...
Episode 39 From Bar Gigs To 400+ Weddings: 3 West Productions
Looking for wedding entertainment that actually changes how the day feels? We sit down with Matt and Nissa of 3 West Productions to unpack how two relentless gig musicians built a music-first company that now powers 400 weddings a year—without ...
Episode 38 How Second Shooters Elevate Your Wedding: Pat Simonetta of Happy Valley Film Lab
Two cameras tell a truer story. We sit down with Pat, my trusted second shooter, to explore how shared instincts, clear roles, and smart coverage turn a fast wedding day into a calm, cohesive film. From the ceremony aisle to golden hour portrai...