Wedding Day Podcast
Welcome to “Wedding Day Podcast” with you host Sonja Babich, Owner and CEO of Iron Diamond Media - a leading wedding resource featuring seven localized wedding brands and wedding publications across the country. Come along as they travel from state to state to connect with the most creative and well-respected professionals in the wedding industry. Every episode will arm you with in-depth knowledge; the hottest new trends, wedding day tips and details, and... they show you all the joys of planning your perfect wedding day!
Episodes
🎧 Listen to learn:
- How live wedding painting works from consultation to final reveal
- What couples should consider when choosing a creative wedding vendor
- How lighting, timing and venue design impact live wedding artwork
- How live wedding art goes beyond guest entertainment
- Why live wedding paintings become meaningful, long-term keepsakes
In this episode of Wedding Day Podcast, Iron Diamond Media owner Sonja Babich ...
🎧 Listen to learn:
- How to budget for wedding flowers and understand true floral costs
- Sustainable options for repurposing or composting wedding flowers
- What defines luxury wedding florals beyond just price or size
- When to book your wedding florist and why timing matters
- How floral design transforms a venue and guest experience
In this episode of the Wedding Day Podcast, host Sonja Babich and co-host Sydney Stevens...
🎧 Listen to learn:
- How to write a personalized, emotionally resonant wedding ceremony
- Tips for creating a seamless, high-impact ceremony that flows with the wedding timeline
- Why modern officiants should also be storytellers and performers
- Strategies for helping couples with vows and speeches
- How Weddings Royale supports clients through ceremony coaching and planning
In this episode of the Wedding Day Podcast, host...
🎧 Listen to learn:
- How expert wedding caterers design guest-focused food experiences
- Creative ways to personalize catering and service for your wedding day
- How to plan a seamless food and beverage timeline for your reception
- The top questions every couple should ask their wedding caterer
- Why hospitality-driven service is a growing trend in luxury weddings
In this episode of Wedding Day Podcast, host Sonja Babich a...
🎧 Listen to learn:
- How the system encourages candid, emotional and hilarious messages
- What makes Voast a scalable, no-attendant-needed solution
- Tips for maximizing your post-event footage with custom edits and video books
- How this keepsake becomes one of the most meaningful parts of your wedding
- How Voast reimagines the guest book through custom video prompts
- Why this self-service video booth is a hit with guests and c...
🎧 Listen to learn:
- What a circular, or “love circle,” ceremony is and how it creates intimacy
- How to plan a dinner-party-style reception
- How food and design can transform your reception into an experience
- Creative ways to surprise guests with personal wedding details
- Tips for trusting your planner and staying true to your vision
In this episode of Wedding Day Podcast, host Sonja Babich sits down with real-life cou...
🎧 Listen to learn:
- What questions to ask when touring a full-weekend wedding venue
- The guest experience benefits of on-site lodging, dining and activities
- Why infrastructure and vendor access matter for seamless planning
- Ways to make your wedding feel like a joyful retreat for everyone
- How Lied Lodge blends sustainability with timeless wedding design
In this venue tour episode of the Wedding Day Podcast, host Sonj...
🎧 Listen to learn:
- What questions to ask when hiring a DJ, live musician, or MC
- Why it's no longer “DJ or live music” — and how you can have both
- Why having a bilingual, bicultural vendor can elevate the guest experience
- Tips for building a seamless flow from ceremony to dance floor
- What music blending trends are taking over modern weddings
In this episode of Wedding Day Podcast, host Sonja Babich and co-host...
Listen to learn:
- What makes a dessert station more memorable than a wedding cake
- Creative ways to personalize your dessert offerings
- Tips for designing interactive sweets bars your guests will love
- How to align your dessert station with your wedding aesthetic
- Why guest-centered treats create lasting impressions
In this episode of Wedding Day Podcast, host Sonja Babich and co-host Sydney Stevens, Editor of Wisconsin...
🎧 Listen to learn:
- How PhotoBohemia elevates the traditional wedding photo booth
- Why seamless design integration makes all the difference
- Creative ways to personalize your photo booth backdrop
- Tips for choosing entertainment that enhances the guest experience
- What sets luxury wedding photo booths apart from standard options
In this episode of Wedding Day Podcast, host Sonja Babich and co-host Amanda Holder, Publis...
🎧 Listen to learn:
- Why hiring a professional planner can save time, stress and money
- What tented weddings require that venues don’t always provide
- How to handle vendor communication and coordination like a pro
- What details matter most when planning an after-party
- Key advice for couples considering backyard or private property weddings
In this episode of Wedding Day Podcast, host Sonja Babich and co-host Brooke Bei...
🎧 Listen to learn:
- What Taylor Swift’s wedding might look like (according to a luxury planner)
- How to design a guest-forward, experience-rich wedding day
- Tips for navigating wedding venue tours and full-weekend rentals
- Why skipping a bridal party might make sense for your wedding
- How to approach wedding planning with flexibility and intention
In this episode of Wedding Day Podcast, host Sonja Babich and co-host Al...
🎧 Listen to learn:
- What questions to ask before booking a wedding venue
- How Abbey Road Farm supports full-weekend wedding experiences
- Why setup, tear-down, and alcohol policies matter more than you think
- The role of infrastructure and communication in a smooth wedding day
- Creative ways to use your venue space to enhance guest experience
In this episode of Wedding Day Podcast, host Sonja Babich and co-host Alexis S...
🎧 Listen to learn:
✨ The benefits of including an engagement session in your wedding photography package
✨ What to look for when reviewing a photographer’s editing style and portfolio
✨ The benefits of including an engagement session in your wedding photography package
✨ Tips for planning portraits around golden hour for the best light
✨ Advice on coordinating with vendors to keep your day flowing...
🎧 Listen to learn:
✨ Why flavor is just as important as design in today’s dessert planning
✨ Creative ways to personalize your cake and dessert table
✨ The pros and cons of dummy cakes and sheet cake combos
✨ Tips for handling cake delivery and timing in hot climates
✨ The sweet tradition Ashley offers couples on their first anniversary
In this episode of Wedding Day Podcast, host Sonja Babich, CEO...
🎧 Listen to learn:
- How Olivia and Bryan define “Post-It note moments” and why those small details matter
- The benefits of hiring a married photography duo with two lead shooters
- Ideas for meaningful engagement or anniversary shoots based on real-life routines
- Why elopements and intimate weddings allow for deeper storytelling
- How O & B Photo Co. builds emotional trust with their couples for genuine, timeless photos <...
🎧 Listen to learn:
- The difference between renting and purchasing a suit or tux for your wedding
- How Friar Tux’s virtual styling appointments simplify the fitting process
- Why the “coat swap” is trending for ceremony-to-reception transitions
- Styling tips for grooms, groomsmen, officiants and women in suits
- Top menswear trends for 2025 weddings, from colors to accessories
In this episode of Wedding Day Podcast, host ...
🎧 Listen to learn:
- How to safely and stress-free include your dog or cat in your wedding day
- Tips for managing anxious or older pets during ceremonies and photos
- Creative ways to incorporate pets into wedding décor, design, and favors
- Why professional pet attendants are a game-changer for couples and venues
- Heartwarming stories of pets creating unforgettable wedding moments
For animal-loving couples, the thought o...
🎧 Listen to learn:
- What to look for when hiring your wedding hair and makeup artist
- How to build a stress-free beauty timeline for your big day
- The importance of early trials and beauty consultations
- Why diversity and cultural representation matter in bridal beauty
- Tips for seamless collaboration between your glam squad and planner
- How to feel confident, comfortable and camera-ready from morning to night
In this ep...
🎧 Listen to learn:
- How to choose a wedding photographer who truly connects with you
- What makes documentary-style wedding photography stand out
- How ADHD and neurodivergence can be creative strengths in wedding work
- Tips for building trust and comfort between photographer and couple
- The difference between editorial, fine art and candid photography styles
In this episode of Wedding Day Podcast, host Sonja Babich and ...
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