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.
Podcasting since 2025 • 22 episodes
The Preferred List: A Wedding Vendor Podcast
Latest Episodes
Episode 21 How Wedding Photos Become Family History: Juliana Tomlinson Photography
What if the most “luxurious” thing about your wedding photos isn’t the price tag, but how deeply they make you feel years later? We sit down with photographer and educator Juliana Tomlinson to explore story-first shooting, movement prompts that...
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Episode 20 Building A Thoughtful Wedding Venue Experience From Scratch: Hazelwood Weddings
If your venue is the backdrop to every photo, shouldn’t it also be the backbone of a calm, guest-friendly celebration? We sit down with Kate from Hazelwood Weddings to trace how a teacher and a finance pro built a modern, non-barn venue that pr...
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Episode 19 From LA To Pennsylvania, Building A Bridal Beauty Brand: Amanda Ryan Hair and Makeup
Your wedding morning sets the tone for everything that follows, so we brought in Amanda from Amanda Ryan Hair and Makeup to show how soft, relaxed beauty and smart planning can transform chaos into calm. From her LA roots to her Pennsylvania cl...
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Episode 18 Serve The Day, Then Capture It: Ashley Warren Photography
The best wedding days feel lived-in, not staged—and that starts with the people behind the camera. We sit down with Ashley, a wedding photographer who came to the industry through youth ministry and event planning, to unpack how a service-first...
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Episode 17 From Side Hustle To Story-Driven Wedding Films: Wayfinder Films
A wedding film shouldn’t try to outshine your wedding day. It should take you back there. James sits down with filmmaker Ben Mon of Wayfinder Films to unpack how a slow, intentional path—from nine favors in 2020 to full-time in 2025—shaped a pe...
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