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:
✨ 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
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🎧 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 S...
🎧 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 B...
🎧 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
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🎧 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
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🎧 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 ...
🎧 Listen to learn:
- What to expect at your first bridal gown appointment
- How to handle nerves, pressure and group dynamics while dress shopping
- Why bridal stylists ask how you want to feel—not just what you want to wear
- Top tips for choosing your wedding dress with confidence
- What’s trending now in bridal fashion, accessories and second looks
In this episode of Wedding Day Podcast, host Sonja Babich and co-host Bro...
🎧 Listen to learn:
- What couples should know before hiring a wedding florist
- How to balance vision and budget when planning wedding flowers
- Why seasonality and flexibility are key in floral design
- Tips for navigating floral substitutions and Pinterest boards
- How local blooms and intentional design can elevate your wedding day
In this episode of Wedding Day Podcast, host Sonja Babich and co-host Chelsea Gibson, Edit...
In this episode of Wedding Day Podcast, host Sonja Babich and co-host Brittany O’Neill sit down with Jan Oelke, owner and founder of Relics Rentals, a boutique rental company based in Wisconsin known for its curated collections, trendsetting vision and one-of-a-kind decor. With a background in sales and molecular genetics (yes, really), Jan took a leap into the creative world—building one of the Midwest’s most respect...
In this episode of Wedding Day Podcast, host Sonja Babich and co-host Amanda Holder sit down with Kristeen Widmyer and Brian Larson, co-founders of Strictly Personal Designs, a Los Angeles-based design studio redefining what it means to personalize a wedding. With backgrounds in fashion, graphic design, and planning, this creative duo brings bold, intentional storytelling to wedding branding—from invitation suites and...
In this episode of Wedding Day Podcast, host Sonja Babich and co-host Brooke Beise, Publisher of Nebraska Wedding Day, sit down with Karmin Driscoll, Chief Operating Officer of Attitude on Food—one of the Midwest’s top-tier wedding catering companies. With nearly a decade in the events world, Karmin brings refreshing honesty, storied expertise and a love for local flavor to the conversation on all things wedding food.
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In this episode of Wedding Day Podcast, host Sonja Babich and co-host Dan Riggs sit down with Jessi Pallan, Creative Director of Iron Diamond Media, the powerhouse behind seven regional wedding magazines including Minnesota Bride, California Wedding Day, and more. With a design eye that marries consistency and creativity, Jessi brings listeners behind the scenes of what it takes to craft inspiring editorial pages from...
In this episode of Wedding Day Podcast, host Sonja Babich and co-host Alexis Sanabria, Publisher of Oregon Wedding Day, sit down with Pacific Northwest-based wedding photographer Emett Joseph, whose emotionally resonant, documentary-style images have made him a standout in the world of candid wedding photography.
Emett shares how a chance call to replace a no-show photographer turned into a career rooted in connection,...
In this episode of Wedding Day Podcast, host Sonja Babich and co-host Amanda Holder, Publisher of California Wedding Day, sit down with Brian Franklin, founder of Vows & Speeches, a California-based company transforming how couples approach their wedding words. From custom vow writing to expertly crafted toasts and ceremony scripts, Brian helps couples and their loved ones find the right words—and the confidence t...
In this episode of Wedding Day Podcast, host Sonja Babich and co-host Alexis Sanabria, Publisher of Washington Wedding Day, sit down with Ernesto Abreu Jr. and Gabrielle Earle, the energetic team behind Visionary Productions, LLC. Based in Washington state, this dance-forward duo is transforming how couples prepare for their first dance—making it less about perfection and more about connection, confidence, and joy.
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In this episode of Wedding Day Podcast, host Sonja Babich and co-host Brooke Beise, Publisher of Minnesota Bride, sit down with Mitch Zacharias of Instant Request DJ Entertainment. With over 16 years of experience in the Minnesota wedding scene, Mitch sheds light on how DJs do far more than hit play—they shape the reception experience from start to finish.
Mitch explains how DJs help couples build their wedding timelin...
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