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In this Bridal Scene we share a podsafe song called In My Heart by singer/songwriter Beatrice Ericsson.  Beatrice has been singing in all kinds of bands, choirs and groups and has worked as a demo and background singer.  She lives in Stockholm, Sweden.We are happy to introduce you to a new contributor to our network, make-up artist and lifestyle beauty expert, Jessica Liebeskind.  Jessica has appeared on numerous television shows and has been featured in national and international publications.  Her philosophy is simple:  Jessica celebrates individualized beauty, helping women to look like themselves while enhancing their best features.  Jessica shares her thoughts on wedding day make-up and how to embrace your own self of style.We talk with Fran Hansen, founder of the Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation.  Fran worked in the bridal business for 27 years.  Their mission is to provide an opportunity for breast cancer patients to have a dream or wish fulfilled by providing a special time with their familie

In this episode of Meet the Masters I get to speak with the Editor of Los Angeles Weddings Magazine Kathy Nenneker.Listen as Kathy discusses how California weddings are unlike weddings anywhere else. We talk about how California brides are not bound by tradition and plan weddings anywhere that suits their personal style from an artists' loft to a wedding on the beach.   Kathy talks about how wedding gown designer Monique Lhuillier designs her gowns for the California bride and what styles are most popular.  We also discuss having a destination wedding in California.We find out how to have a permanent wedding bouquet.  Krislyn Floral Couture can design a bouquet that will last forever.  You can read more about it in the current issue.Kathy also shares with us her top tips for anyone getting married.  She discusses everything from how to get started planning your wedding to dealing with your future in-laws.This Meet the Masters is full of great information.  To listen to this podcast click here.Click here to su

In this Bridal Scene we discuss our decision not to cover the baseball wedding at Keyspan Park. We talk about the idea of sponsored weddings and how wedding professionals feel about them.  Two new shows are available with separate feeds - Newlywedcast with Quint & Kim and Meet the Masters (Wedding Masters in iTunes) with Rebecca Grinnals.  Click here to subscribe to the Newlywedcast in iTunesClick here to subscribe to Meet the Wedding Masters in iTunesHosts, Robert & Holli, discuss solving family problems while planning a wedding and still have the wedding that you want.  Through it all, don't forget why you and your spouse are marrying.  Your love for each other and desire to make a life long commitment is the most important factor in the wedding plan.We play a new piece of podsafe music called Tonight by Manons Dream.  Great first dance as husband and wife.  Our featured guest on the show is Lori Harris, Certified Astrologer.  Lori takes us through the Zodiac and discusses traits of each sign, espec

One of the hottest trends is destination weddings.  We have one of the most knowledgable experts in the business Rebecca Grinnals. Robert Allen had the opportunity recently to interview Rebecca in Orlando, Florida. Rebecca shares with us how she was influenced as a young girl by the world of weddings.  Rebecca takes us through all of the important aspects of planning the perfect destination wedding and enlightens us with some interesting statistics.  Find out how to get the most out of using the internet to plan the details.  She discusses how the planning process differs for a wedding that takes place away from home. We answer many of the important questions: What are my choices for a destination wedding?  How do I maximize my budget?  How many site visits do I need?  Should I use a travel agent?  How much time do I need to plan?  How do I find the right wedding consultant?  Does my destination have to take place at a big resort?  Is renting a villa an option?  Do I need to entertain my guests?

Our newlyweds, Kim and Quint, share with us all of the details of their April destination wedding in Lake Tahoe, California.  Being avid skiiers they had their wedding at the Sugar Bowl Ski Resort.  They tell the very sweet story of how they met through their parents.  This poses some interesting difficulty during the wedding planning process.  Kim lets us in on the most important lesson she learned during her planning. Listen in as Quint tells us about how he used a well known board game to propose to Kim, and the very special way he incorporated Kim's Canadian heritage into the engagement ring.We also get a laugh when we talk about the risky activitiy that the bride and groom shared the morning of the wedding and how it changed Kim's complexion.This Newlywedcast has very valuable information for any couple considering a destination wedding.Here are the links we spoke about in the show The Sugar Bowl Resort websiteZooms and Blooms websiteNew York Observer Bridal BlogTo listen to this Newlywedcast click hereT

The Bridal Scene podcast brings you everything new and noteworthy in the world of weddings.  Hosts Holli Ehrlich and Robert Allen .  In this show we visit the Fortunoff's wedding event called "Girls Night Out".  It took place in their Woodbridge, NJ location and was very well attended.  We got to speak with the Director of Wedding & Corporate Gift Services Tracey Paige and the Coordinator Rachel Weitzman. They tell you all about the registry experience .  We also spoke with some enthusiastic brides who were at the event.  They were happy and excited to share their engagement stories and wedding plans.  One bride discusses how Ebay can be a terrific resource for wedding favors and more.We share a wonderful song "Your Love" by Lisa Dames.  Be warned, this one might get stuck in your head.Brides Against Breast Cancer is the Making Memories Foundation's number one fundraiser.  They have gown sale events nationwide enabling brides-to-be to find the gown of their dreams while making wishes come true for women a

The Bridal Scene podcast is everything hot and newsworthy in the world of weddings.   Hosted by Holli Ehrlich and Robert Allen. In this show we get to hear some new music from Magical Butterfly Brooke.  She wrote "Your Little Girl" so that she would have a unique song to dance with her father at her wedding.  It is a very touching and beautiful song that would make a perfect choice for a bride to dance to with her father at the wedding.We visited the National Stationery Show in New York City.  This is the show where all of the stationery buyers go to see the latest designs in invitations, scrapbooking and related products.  We speak to  Erica Goldstein from Paper Bride about some of the new and unique things she offers for weddings.  She shares some information on the wedding blogs she contributes to.  We met Karin Sloan from "Let-Me-Tell-You".  She is the creator of scrapbook keepsake kits especially designed for weddings.  She has a kit for the friends of the bride to create a scrapbook for the bride to be.

The perfect wedding day is more than your dress or the cake - it's how you feel about yourself.  Teacher, author, and Real Pilates owner Alycea Ungaro is recognized around the world as a Pilates leader and guru.  As both a Pilates instructor and a licensed physical therapist, Alycea's personal mission is to make Pilates available to everyone.  Alycea has appeared in scores of magazines and TV segments both nationally and internationally. Her celebrity clientele has included Madonna, Uma Thurman, Kyra Sedgewick, Claire Danes, and Molly Sims, among others. With longtime client Christy Turlington, she collaborated on a Pilates bootie for Puma, aptly named "The Alycea".Her books Pilates: Body in Motion and The Pilates Promise have been bestsellers on six continents and in 17 languages.  Most recently, she has developed a series of go anywhere digital Portable Pilates workouts for ipods, MP3 players or computers.Alycea tells the WPN that exercise is an enormous stress reliever which is critical during wedding pl

In this LoveCast we talk about the top 5 ways to make a marriage last.  We identify some of the ways that we can strengthen our relationships.  Marriage takes work, here are some things that you can incorporate into your relationship that will help you to reach old age together in marital bliss.Click here to listen to the LoveCast Show #3    Another great podcast from the Wedding Podcast NetworkThe best place for wedding planning podcasts.  We are wedding talk radio at it's best.We would love to hear from you if you enjoy the LoveCast.  Send an EMAIL to us with LoveCast in the subject, or call our listener line at 800.882.1259.  Thanks for listening 

This Bridal Scene show takes us to The Wedding Salon at Gotham Hall in New York City.  This bridal event is one of the most exciting and unique shows in New York.  We get to speak with some of the top wedding professionals in the industry.  From event planners and style consultants to destination wedding experts and magazine editors.  This is a show packed with valuable wedding planning advice.   Here are the links for the experts in the program:Destination Bride with Lisa Light websiteMoments Away Wedding Planning and Design websiteJessica Liebeskind Make-Up Artistry websiteAnne Chertoff Consulting websiteJennifer Orsini Pampered Bride Weddings websiteBrides Noir Magazine websiteAll-Clad Cookware websiteJulie Sabatino The Stylish Bride websiteGruber Photographers websiteMCP Manolis & Company Productions websiteHitch websiteTo listen to this podcast Click HereHere are the blogs I mentioned in the podcast Weddingbee.com and the New York Observer Bridal Blog I hope you will check them out.If you have any qu

In this Newlywedcast we speak with Jamie about her February wedding. We discussed how she met Daniel and how they got engaged.  We also go into detail about her wedding planning process. The most interesting aspect of her story is that she planned the whole wedding in only 4 days!  When Jamie suddenly found out that her fiance Daniel's family was going to be in the U.S. from Israel she thought that there was no better time to get married.  That phone call set in motion all of the wedding planning.  Listen in as Holli speaks with Jamie about how she pulled of a gorgeous affair at her parents' house, complete with a custom ceremony and 60 guests.  Hear how Jamie searched for a wedding gown and where she ultimately found her lavender Nicole Miller dress.  Jamie tells us how she decided on a menu and her choice for flowers. She even found a local baker to create a very unique wedding cake design.  If you are stressing out planning your own wedding you need to share in this great wedding planning story.  It may ju

In this show Robert Allen is joined by Holli Ehrlich as they report on the Bridal Market which took place at The Waldorf Astoria in New York City.  This  is where all of the top wedding gown and wedding accessory buyers in the world come to see what the designers are showing for the next season.  We got a chance to speak with some of the top wedding designers like Justina McCaffrey and the amazing Henry Roth. Robert checks out the Justina McCaffrey Haute Couture runway show and speaks with Justina about the collection, while Holli gets to pick Henry's brain about alll of the things that really matter when choosing the right wedding gown.  Henry Roth shares the top 10 secret tips on how to avoid bridal meltdown, and what to expect to wear down the aisle 2007.  If you are getting married you need to hear this.We also get to speak with hair jewelry designers as well as designers specializing in flower girl dresses.  Find out an alternative to the typical tiara.  Listen as an accessories expert shares the traditi

In this MTM podcast get to speak with a pair of Masters.  Ann David and Nicky Reinhard are two of the top wedding planners in the country.  They share with us their years of experience in planning weddings.  Learn from Ann and Nicky some of the things you need to know when working with a wedding planner.  How best to establish a budget and remain realistic in planning your wedding.  They talk about how personalities play an important role in choosing your wedding vendors.  We also discuss how to best involve the groom in the wedding planning process, and we talk about the latest trend in wedding receptions.  We discuss the wedding that they did for Erica and Geraldo Rivera.  From the special grooms cake that Erica did for Geraldo to how they dealt with the paparazzi.  They also did the wedding of Elizabeth Vargas and Marc Cohn which was an intimate wedding for 80 guests in Manhattan. DAVID REINHARD EVENTS is a boutique event planning firm established by Ann David and Nicky Reinhard in 2000. Their strength is

This episode of the Bridal Scene takes us to the New York Magazine bridal event at The Metropolitan Pavilion.  We speak to editors of the magazine Sari Lehrer and Denise Penny about what we can find in the current issue of New York Magazine Weddings.  To order a copy click here.I also had a chance to speak with Mark Ingram wedding gown expert. Mark's resume includes personally consulting with thousands of brides-to-be at trunk shows and registry events at the finest bridal salons across the country. He has appeared on local and nationally televised programs with celebrity wedding planner, Colin Cowie, and other nationally known bridal personalities. Visit his website.Wedding Points is a great program to earn gifts and cash back on wedding purchases.  Visit the Wedding Points Website.Anastasia Baranoff from Saks Fifth Avenue shares some tips on starting your bridal registry.  Visit the website for Saks Bridal Registry.Godiva has a great new chocolate wedding cake that would be great for wedding favors.  See th

This Meet the Masters podcast is with John Mahdessian of Madame Paulette.  Founded on the principle of excellence 50 years ago, Madame Paulette has achieved the status of being the finest worldwide couture cleaner. They have preserved the gowns of Melania Trump, Princess Diana, Madonna, Barbara Walters, Jennifer Lopez and Brittney Spears.  They are the choice of the top wedding gown designers such as Vera Wang, Amsale, Gucci, Valentino and Versace.John shares with us his years of experience in the science of preserving wedding gowns.  From the very first steps everyone needs to know about how to preserve their wedding gown to how to save thousands of dollars on designer wedding gowns.John teaches us about the 3 basic groups of stains when dealing with fine fabrics.  Do you know what to do if you spill red wine on your wedding gown?  John does and he shares that information with our listeners.  He tells us about the process involved when a bride sends their wedding gown in to Madame Paulette.  He explains to u

This episode takes us to the bridal event put on by The New York Junior League  at their newly renovated townhouse on the upper east side.We get to speak with some very knowledgeable wedding vendors.  We find out about a new idea in how to invite your guests to the wedding with a DVD invitation.  We get information and tips on modern wedding etiquette. There was a photographer who did some really great panoramic prints on canvas that looked great hanging in a frame. I had a conversation with honeymoon experts called The Travel Siblings , they shared their knowledge of luxury travel and how to make the most of your honeymoon.There was a wonderful invitation designer there Ceci New York that had some fabulous ideas for save the date cards.  They had designed a save the date for a destination wedding that looked like a plane ticket, very cool.Then I had the chance to speak with a photographer who specializes in destination weddings.  She shared with me some of her insight into the special things that you need to

Meet the Masters welcomes wedding cake designer Sylvia Weinstock. She has been called the wedding cake diva and the Leonardo DaVinci of wedding cakes. Sylvia Weinstock is probably one of the most well known wedding personalities in the business. I had the chance to speak with Sylvia about everything from when to serve the cake to picking the best fillings for your wedding cake. Your wedding cake will inevitably be one of the focal points of your wedding reception. Not only does it need to be beautiful but needs to be delicious as well. Sylvia has priceless advice about how to choose the cake that will fit your style and taste. People are amazed at the beautiful sugar flowers that her talented staff creates for each of her wedding cakes. Most people that see these cakes can't believe that those flowers are make of sugar. If you want to have the most amazing wedding cake for your wedding then you must visit the Sylvia Weinstock website To listen to the Sylvia Weinstock Podcast click here Please tak

In this Meet the Masters show I have the chance to speak with jewelry designer Bruce Pucciarello from Novell Design Studio. We covered many topics in this podcast including; choosing a reasonable spending budget, selecting a diamond, qualities of popular metals, hints for proper sizing and much more. There are so many choices out there when it comes to choosing wedding jewelry, Bruce helps us sort out the choices by sharing his years of expertise in jewelry design. This podcast is for everyone planning a wedding who wants to make the right choice when choosing their wedding jewelry. To visit their website and find out how you can see their designs click here Please take a moment and fill out our survey by clicking on the link on our website. We also now have a 24 hour hotline to leave feedback or ask questions 800-882-1259. Don't forget to sign up for our mailing list by clicking here You can send us your questions email us by clicking here To listen to the podcast click here Thanks for listening

In this show we talk to Tatiana Byron from 4PM Events. Tatiana produces a hot, hip bridal event called The Wedding Salon at Gotham Hall in NYC. She tells us about the event and what makes it special. She is offering WPN listeners $100.00 off of admission. Just use code WPNY06 when you register at the Website for The Wedding Salon We then get a preview of the new show on The Wedding Podcast Network. The Meet the Masters Podcast where we hear from the top wedding professionals in the wedding industry. Listen to a preview of a MTM podcast with wedding cake designer Sylvia Weinstock. We also preview another MTM podcast with John Mahdessian from Madame Paulette. They are wedding gown preservationists. John talks about the special materials that wedding gowns should be packed in to keep them safe. Just mention that you heard the podcast on The WPN and you will receive a discount and free shipping. Click here for the Madame Paulette website We had the opportunity to speak with Cynthia Cathcart the Pres

This podcast deals with Relationship Myths.  Robert takes a relationship quiz. Find out how a simple quiz can teach you about the biggest myths when it comes to relationships. If you are in the wedding planning process you need to take this quiz and find out how much you know about your relationship.  If you have any questions  click here to send us your email  or call our listener hotline at 800-882-1259 and we will try to answer it on an upcoming show. Click here to listen to this show.Thanks for listening to the Wedding Podcast Network.The best place for wedding planning podcasts.  We are wedding talk  radio at it's best.Click below to subscribe.