In this episode of Everybody Raved!, hosts Scott Hall and Austin Syms talk about the complexities of tipping your wedding vendors — who to tip, how much, and when it really matters. They’re later joined by seasoned wedding photographers Joshua and Aaron Moore of Joshua Aaron Photography to talk about working as a married photo duo, red flags for hiring photographers, and why full galleries matter more than Instagram highlights.

Then, florist Andrew Stinson of WAS Design Works returns with a “fast, hard florist tip,” and Ratio Restaurant's resident bartender Nathan Vaughan joins Scott for a quick segment on mocktails, sharing ideas and inspiration for creative, non-alcoholic bar offerings.

Guests:

• Joshua & Aaron, Joshua Aaron Photography

Website: www.joshuaaaronphotography.com

Instagram: @joshuaaaronphoto

• Andrew Stinson, WAS Design Works

Instagram: @wasdesignworks

• Nathan Vaughan

instagram: @vaughannv

Episode Highlights:

00:00:00 – Spring weddings

00:05:45 – Tipping Tips

00:22:00 – When to include gratuity in your budget and how much to tip each vendor

00:32:00 – The power of thank-you notes and five-star reviews

00:38:00 – Joshua & Aaron of Joshua Aaron Photography join the show

00:48:45 – Tips for choosing the right photographer and budgeting wisely

00:49:17 – Floral Segment with Andrew Stinson: Color palettes and seasonal availability

00:50:36 – Mocktails with Nathan Vaughan: Non-alcoholic wedding bar trends

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In this debut episode of Everybody Raved!, wedding planner Melanie Murphy of By Invitation Only joins hosts Scott Hall and Austin Syms to discuss the art of creating authentic and personalized weddings. Melanie shares insights from her 20 years in the industry, highlighting the importance of collaboration, mindful planning, and genuine connections with clients. Amber Chaplin of Twist Bartending also shares expertise on creating unique and memorable bar experiences, while florist Andrew Stinson of WAS Design Works provides valuable budgeting advice for wedding florals.

Guests:

• Melanie Murphy, By Invitation Only
  Website: www.murphyweddings.com
  Instagram: @murphyweddings
• Amber Chaplin, Twist Bartending
  Website: www.twistbartendingsc.com
  Instagram: @twistbartendingsc
• Andrew Stinson, WAS Design Works
  Instagram: @wasdesignworks

Episode Highlights & Timestamps:

• 00:00:00 – Episode intro: Reflections on the event industry's busy season
• 00:05:45 – Groom responsibilities and wedding weekend tips
• 00:22:10 – Benefits of hiring a wedding planner
• 00:32:45 – Melanie Murphy: 20 years of wedding planning and authenticity
• 00:38:20 – How wedding planning has evolved post-pandemic
• 00:45:30 – The rise of smaller, personalized weddings
• 00:50:30 – Handling challenging design requests from clients
• 00:55:15 – Avoiding trends and creating timeless events
• 01:02:30 – Cocktail Segment with Amber Chaplin: Signature cocktails and bar tips
• 01:10:00 – Floral Segment with Andrew Stinson: Budgeting effectively for florals

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