A Wedding Podcast

01/09/2021

Podcast growth = Another team member 🙌🏼

WE ARE HIRING!
Are you a marketing wiz with experience in editing videos, social media, and podcast trends?
Message us your resume for more details!

28/07/2021

FUN FACT: We are currently on what we are calling "Summer Break" which really in wedding vendor language means "We are doing weddings every weekend and really busy" season.

We will be back this fall with some REALLY good episodes.
What do you want to hear us talk about?

13/07/2021

for the win!

Table numbers often get overlooked when ordering stationery, but they are an important part of your big day. They are one of the first things guests will be looking for at the reception in order to find their assigned table. So why not personalize them and make them special?

The Hakmans’ table numbers are a great example of personalization. The L | E monogram was used on all of their stationery pieces to tie everything together. The colors matched the decor on the tables. The same fonts were used on all of their stationery to keep things consistent. These are the little details that guests will notice and appreciate. 👌🏻

03/07/2021

Now THIS is a wedding tradition we hope sticks around…. ⚾️👰🏼‍♀️🤵🏼‍♂️

30/06/2021

Should you do a sweetheart table or a head table? That's the topic of discussion today. We talk about the pros and cons of each type of table and possibly some alternatives.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-wedding-podcast-with-katie-and-steffen/id1454692842?i=1000527344530

‎Show A Wedding Podcast with Katie and Steffen, Ep Sweetheart Table or a Head Table - Jun 30, 2021

28/06/2021

Well this just gets ALLLLLL the heart eyes
😍😍😍

23/06/2021

Remember these…?
Which is your favorite?

19/06/2021

Wedding cocktail hour etiquette, that’s the topic of our newest episode. Have you noticed our episodes are a bit shorter lately? We’ve noticed an increase in our listeners lately and we think you all are really liking the shorter episodes, it’s probably easier to digest and let’s be honest, we do like to go on our rabbit trails during conversation. 🤣

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-wedding-podcast-with-katie-and-steffen/id1454692842?i=1000525718339

‎Show A Wedding Podcast with Katie and Steffen, Ep Wedding Cocktail Hour Etiquette - Jun 16, 2021

18/06/2021

Katie recently had the opportunity to be a guest on the Central Illinois Business Leaders Podcast and had so much fun!

Check out the podcast via Youtube at the link below...
Or it will drop anywhere you listen to your favorite podcast on Monday.

Big shout out to Derek & Garrett for the invite - Thank you!

Katie Koester, Events Manager at firefly grill, joins the CIBL podcast to talk about all things marketing. She shares how TikTok has catapulted her podcast ...

04/06/2021

We can’t stop laughing at this video from Trey Kennedy

“This marriage is my calling... and I will never let it go to voicemail” 😂😂😂

26/05/2021

Ariana Grande got married in a secret, intimate ceremony at her home... And Katie may or may not be completely obsessed with the vibe. Did you see the guest tables?! 🤩

What are your thoughts?

The pop star married Dalton Gomez at her Montecito home, wearing a column gown accented by a shoulder-length bubble veil.

16/05/2021

So WHEN are you getting married based on this quiz? We want to know!

It’s written in the stars... or in this quiz!

15/05/2021

Should you tip your wedding vendors? That's what we talk about in this episode. What do you think?

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-wedding-podcast-with-katie-and-steffen/id1454692842?i=1000521437295

‎Show A Wedding Podcast with Katie and Steffen, Ep Should You Tip Wedding Vendors - May 12, 2021

14/05/2021

Katie got stranded in Miami! It's the story everyone's been talking about! You have to check out this week's Off Topic episode. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you may even get a bit jealous. :P Check it out!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-wedding-podcast-with-katie-and-steffen/id1454692842?i=1000521080430

‎Show A Wedding Podcast with Katie and Steffen, Ep Off Topic: Katie Gets Stranded in Miami - May 10, 2021

07/05/2021

Did you experience any of the crazy tornadic weather yesterday? Well, this is what we were doing while everyone was on their porch taking pictures and videos of the funnel clouds and tornadoes. lol

05/05/2021

Wedding planning and Pinterest are two things that are almost synonymous with one another. And don't get us wrong, Pinterest can be great for inspiration, but it cannot always be relied on as the end goal because a lot of times, the images you have pinned are not always realistic. I think it's safe to say that most all wedding vendors have a love/hate relationship with Pinterest.

04/05/2021

Should you have a plated or buffet dinner? That is this week's Q&A episode. Are you already married? What did you do? Are you happy with your mealtime decision?

In this episode, we break down what a buffet or plated dinner looks like and why you should do one or the other.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-wedding-podcast-with-katie-and-steffen/id1454692842?i=1000519838182

‎Show A Wedding Podcast with Katie and Steffen, Ep Should You Do a Buffet or Plated Meal at a Wedding Reception? - May 3, 2021

29/04/2021

We've shared proof before that what we do is not scripted but here is some more proof. When you listen to A Wedding Podcast with Katie and Steffen, you have to be ready for unexpected turns in the conversation at any given moment. 😉 Do we go on rabbit trails? Absolutely? Is that one thing we love about our podcast? You better believe it!

29/04/2021

Our latest episode is a tough topic. What happens when outside influence crosses a line (or multiple lines) and becomes the reason your wedding planning goes from a dream to a nightmare? In this episode, we talk about an actual situation someone talked about recently where their future mother-in-law actually referred to her as a mistake and how she hoped the marriage didn't work out. How do you handle situations like this?

Check it out: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-wedding-podcast-with-katie-and-steffen/id1454692842?i=1000518987324

‎Show A Wedding Podcast with Katie and Steffen, Ep My Mother-in-Law Called Me a Mistake and I'm Through with Wedding Planning - Apr 28, 2021

26/04/2021

Should you hire a professional wedding photographer? How important is it that you hire a professional? Is it important? What about your friend who has a nice camera? Can't they do the job? We talk about that and more in this short Q&A episode.

Also, if you've ever wanted to know how we start recording sometimes, listen to the intro in its entirety. ;)

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-wedding-podcast-with-katie-and-steffen/id1454692842?i=1000518645137

‎Show A Wedding Podcast with Katie and Steffen, Ep Should I Hire a Professional Wedding Photographer - Apr 26, 2021

23/04/2021

Today is the release of our totally new, totally awesome, and totally off topic series! In our first episode, Katie talks about her experience going camping for the first time and how much she loves camping food, but we have a slight disagreement on what camping food is. What do you think? Is any food while camping technically "camping food"? Or does camping food consist of the classics such as, hot dogs, pork and beans, smores, etc?

21/04/2021

We did not have an episode release today. Unfortunately, Katie decided to get stranded in Miami for a few extra days last week and we couldn't record. However, this seemed like the perfect time to tease the upcoming new series.

THIS FRIDAY! Mark your calendars. We will be releasing the first episode of Off Topic with Katie and Steffen. The attached image is our logo. :)

20/04/2021

While we are on the topic of wedding parties, check out this previous episode where we talk with three other brides about their own wedding party.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-wedding-podcast-with-katie-and-steffen/id1454692842?i=1000478709381

‎Show A Wedding Podcast with Katie and Steffen, Ep Choosing Your Wedding Party - Jun 19, 2020

20/04/2021

Have you experienced or ever been the victim of wedding party drama? What is it about weddings that tends to break friendships? Over our years of working in the wedding industry, we have seen it first hand. A bride and bridesmaid are no longer friends after the wedding day. A groom and groomsman are no longer on speaking terms. How does this happen? Why?

In this episode, we unpack in such a little amount of time.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-wedding-podcast-with-katie-and-steffen/id1454692842?i=1000517727687

20/04/2021

Should you have a wedding party? That's today's top question and we are answering it. What do you think?

Should you have a wedding party? Can you have too many or too little on each side?

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-wedding-podcast-with-katie-and-steffen/id1454692842?i=1000517727687

‎Show A Wedding Podcast with Katie and Steffen, Ep Do You Have to Have a Wedding Party? - Apr 19, 2021

20/04/2021

We have a new setup of how we are recording. Our podcast has always been conversational and pretty candid, but our setup has always been us side by side, and who has a conversation like that? In our new recording studio at XCHNG, we decided to go Joe Rogan style with it and sit across the table.

Also, is Katie's microphone trying to tell her something? :P haha

15/04/2021

Yes, we are talking about food in this episode. :) Check out one thing we both agree that every reception should have, be it during the meal or later in the evening... or let's be honest, both meal and a late-night snack.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-wedding-podcast-with-katie-and-steffen/id1454692842?i=1000517112439

‎Show A Wedding Podcast with Katie and Steffen, Ep This is a Must Have at Your Reception! - Apr 14, 2021

13/04/2021

What is the perfect date for a wedding? Check out our latest episode! :)