Be Engaged and Inspired Podcast

Kia Martinson

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Sharing our wedding experiences, knowledge & insight with you. Our hope is to educate & inspire engaged couples during their wedding planning.

Recent Episodes

JUL 13, 2021
Things To Do After The Wedding
Be Engaged and Inspired Wedding Podcast Episode 125: Things To Do After The Wedding Day. Firstly, welcome to the Be Engaged and Inspired Wedding Podcast. In as much as we enjoy the wedding day, here’s a list of tasks to do after the wedding day and before embarking on the journey of life together. Above all, planning a wedding isn’t easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and wedding planning knowledge. Moreover, to help you navigate those tricky waters of life and relationship. Most importantly, explaining how to plan a wedding and leave you feeling inspired. In This Episode In this episode, we’ll discuss those post-wedding tasks which could create a mess for you if left undone. Of the utmost importance, is getting your wedding dress professionally cleaned before keeping it safely in your closet. Secondly, sending out thank you cards and thank you notes to all those who became a part of your special day. Furthermore, changing your name is high on the list of things to do after the wedding day. We recommend getting The Official New Bride Name Change Kit from NameChangeKit.com. This is a complete name change kit for new brides and same-sex marriage couples containing Instructions, a Checklist, All Government Forms for you to complete, PLUS, labels for your envelopes AND it’s Customized to your State and Local Jurisdiction. Finally, the discussion centers on returning excess decor items, getting your wedding photo album, and removing your wedding website. Wedding Tip Wednesday on the Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored by EMERGE Cosmetics – 10% OFF Coupon code: EBi10 Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored in part by Here To The Moon Travel & Destination Weddings Unlimited DOLLAR TREE, Honeyfund and NameChangeKit.Com Be Engaged and Inspired Wedding Podcast Episode 125: Things To Do After The Wedding Day. Produced By Atmosphere Productions in association with Engaged CT Hosts: Kia and DJ Sam Music: “Kia & DJ Sam’s Tune” by Marty Q Photo Credit: Aleksandr Verbetsky Photography
32 MIN
JUL 7, 2021
Cake tips you need to know
Welcome to the Be Engaged and Inspired Wedding Podcast. Firstly, we discuss some cake tips that you need to know about before your wedding day with Creative Cakes By Donna. Above all, planning a wedding isn’t easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and wedding planning knowledge. Moreover, to help you navigate those tricky waters of life and relationship. Most importantly, explaining how to plan a wedding and leave you feeling inspired. In This Episode In this episode, we welcome back Donna from Creative Cakes By Donna. Donna is one of the top leaders in the wedding industry and licensed baker of wedding cakes for over 30 years. With a proven track record of over 30,000 wedding cakes, Creative Cakes By Donna concentrates strictly on cakes, with the highest standards in quality control for each cake. Before you book your cake designer or baker there are essential questions you need to ask. Is the cake provided by the venue or do you need to purchase your own? What are Fondants? What is included in the wedding cake package? Who delivers and sets up the cake on your wedding day? Furthermore, beware of ordering your cake from an unlicensed baker or someone new to the business. Finally, be cautious of a baker who has diversified to capture more of the wedding market such as flowers, balloons, etc. because they may not focus their full attention on your wedding day. Subscribe to our RSS and get your podcast FIRST, or listen and stream online wherever you get podcasts. After that, rate and review. Also, do you have a question or comment? Then contact us at [email protected]. Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored by EasyEventPlanning.com Wedding Tip Wednesday on the Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored by EMERGE Cosmetics – 10% OFF Coupon code: EBi10 Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored in part by Here To The Moon Travel & Destination Weddings Unlimited and DOLLAR TREE Honeyfund and NameChangeKit.Com Be Engaged and Inspired Wedding Podcast Episode 124: Cake Tips You Need To Know Before The Wedding with Creative Cakes By Donna. Produced By Atmosphere Productions in association with Engaged CT Hosts: Kia and DJ Sam Music: “Kia & DJ Sam’s Tune” by Marty Q Guest: Donna Everett from Creative Cakes By Donna
32 MIN
JUN 30, 2021
Your Wedding Pricing Experience
In This Episode So, in this episode, wedding pricing is the target of our discussion. Therefore, we must state that every wedding is unique and no standard or average can accurately describe YOUR wedding and what it should or could cost. However, the Wedding Wire’s 2020 Newlywed Report average cost of a wedding in 2019 was $33,900. Furthermore, just because, your friend or neighbor received a great price for their wedding venue or photographer, doesn’t mean that you may get the same deal! As we’ve mentioned before, your wedding date, wedding location, and time span factor greatly into your unique pricing quote from any wedding vendor. Finally, when you decide to book a wedding vendor and what options you decide upon will also factor into the calculation of your price quote. Subscribe to our RSS and get your podcast FIRST, or listen and stream online wherever you get podcasts. After that, rate and review. Also, do you have a question or comment? Then contact us at [email protected]. Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored by EasyEventPlanning.com Wedding Tip Wednesday on the Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored by EMERGE Cosmetics – 10% OFF Coupon code: EBi10 Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored in part by Here To The Moon Travel & Destination Weddings Unlimited and Dollar Tree, NameChangeKit.com Be Engaged and Inspired Wedding Podcast Episode 123: Your Wedding Pricing Experience & Knowing What You’re Actually Paying For. Produced By Atmosphere Productions in association with Engaged CT Hosts: Kia and DJ Sam Music: “Kia & DJ Sam’s Tune” by Marty Q Copyright © 2021 Atmosphere Productions™ LLC All Rights Reserved. The Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is monetized. Therefore, the content and affiliate links come from various platforms and may change. However, it doesn’t cost the user anything when clicked on. Moreover, it allows Atmosphere Productions LLC and Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast to earn commission, and fund the site. Most importantly, our aim is to provide a service to the wedding community, couples, wedding planners and other wedding professionals.
30 MIN
JUN 23, 2021
What is a sequel wedding?
Welcome to the Be Engaged and Inspired Wedding Podcast. Firstly, the life of a wedding runner is discussed then we ask the question of what is a sequel wedding? Above all, planning a wedding isn’t easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and wedding planning knowledge. Moreover, to help you navigate those tricky waters of life and relationship. Most importantly, explaining how to plan a wedding and leave you feeling inspired. In This Episode In this episode, we have a bit of nepotism. Thus, we must fully disclose that our guest is Kia’s son, Kelker. On weekends he works with Engaged Connecticut as a wedding runner. Yes, he’s the one, in the background, doing all the odd jobs that keep the wedding running smoothly. Consequently, a wedding runner helps to park cars, prompts the entertainment that the ceremony is ready to start, or moves the ceremony chairs to storage after the ceremony to stocking up the booze for the bartenders. Finally, Kelker explains why it’s so important to have a wedding runner. In The Second Half Furthermore, we answer the question of what is a sequel wedding. The sequel wedding simply refers to a couple hosting several sequential ceremonies/celebrations. However, this is not a new concept. Therefore, due to Covid restrictions, the marriage ceremony may only have close family and friends, with a larger guest list invited to a second ceremony, followed by a still larger reception. Subscribe to our RSS and get your podcast FIRST, or listen and stream online wherever you get podcasts. After that, rate and review. Also, do you have a question or comment? Then contact us at [email protected]. Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored by EasyEventPlanning.com Wedding Tip Wednesday on the Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored by EMERGE Cosmetics – 10% OFF Coupon code: EBi10 Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored in part by Here To The Moon Travel & Destination Weddings Unlimited Produced By Atmosphere Productions in association with Engaged CT Hosts: Kia and DJ Sam Music: “Kia & DJ Sam’s Tune” by Marty Q Guest: Kelker Martinson from Engaged CT Photo credit: Aleksandr Verbetsky Photography Copyright © 2021 Atmosphere Productions™ LLC All Rights Reserved. The Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is monetized. Therefore, the content and affiliate links come from various platforms and may change. However, it doesn’t cost the user anything when clicked on. Moreover, it allows Atmosphere Productions LLC and Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast to earn commission, and fund the site. Most importantly, our aim is to provide a service to the wedding community, couples, wedding planners and other wedding professionals.
33 MIN
JUN 15, 2021
Honeymoon Travel Tips
Welcome to another episode of Be Engaged and Inspired. Firstly, we have a special guest host, as Heidi Hanson joins us. Also, our guest is Michele Dreiding from Here To The Moon Travel and Destination Weddings Unlimited. Above all, planning a wedding isn’t easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and wedding planning knowledge. Moreover, to help you navigate those tricky waters of life and relationship. Most importantly, explaining how to plan a wedding and leave you feeling inspired. In This Episode So, in this episode, Michele Dreiding from Here To The Moon Travel and Destination Weddings Unlimited joins us to talk about honeymoon travel. Most importantly, as we edge out of the CoronaVirus Pandemic and vaccines are widely available, what will honeymoon travel look like? In fact, Michele stresses that knowing travel requirements will be essential. Moreover, knowing when and if you need to take a Covid-19 test or if you’ll need to show proof of vaccination, will be paramount. Furthermore, the basics of international travel, like having a current passport and visas, is also discussed. Subscribe to our RSS and get your podcast FIRST, or listen and stream online wherever you get podcasts. After that, rate and review. Also, do you have a question or comment? Then contact us at [email protected]. Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored by EasyEventPlanning.com Wedding Tip Wednesday on the Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored by EMERGE Cosmetics – 10% OFF Coupon code: EBi10 Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is sponsored in part by Here To The Moon Travel & Destination Weddings Unlimited Be Engaged and Inspired Wedding Podcast Episode 121: Honeymoon Travel Tips Produced By Atmosphere Productions in association with Engaged CT Hosts: Kia and DJ Sam Music: “Kia & DJ Sam’s Tune” by Marty Q Guest: Michele Dreiding from Here To The Moon Travel & Destination Weddings Unlimited Copyright © 2021 Atmosphere Productions™ LLC All Rights Reserved. The Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is monetized. Therefore, the content and affiliate links come from various platforms and may change. However, it doesn’t cost the user anything when clicked on. Moreover, it allows Atmosphere Productions LLC and Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast to earn commission, and fund the site. Most importantly, our aim is to provide a service to the wedding community, couples, wedding planners and other wedding professionals. ==========
26 MIN