From Tragedy to Triumph | Ep 26 Teira Bruner | The Venue RX

In this week's episode of the Venue RX podcast, our host Jonathan interviews Teira Bruner, the owner of Firebrand Cocolalla wedding venue. Teira shares her personal journey and the life cycle of her venue, including how she and her husband purchased 20 acres of land in Cocolalla, Idaho in 2019 and opened for business in November 2021. They discuss the challenges of running a wedding venue, including insurance and bar requirements, pricing strategies, and marketing techniques. Teira shares her passion for providing a unique and affordable experience for her clients, and her dedication to learning from her mistakes and pivoting when necessary.  About Our Guest:  After spending 8 years in teaching and education, Teira Bruner started a hospitality and tourism program at her local high school teaching junior and seniors about the event industry. This period of time is what sparked the interest for her to really pursue something outside of teaching. After her house burned down in 2018, she and her husband decided it was time to pivot and for her to change careers and start a wedding venue. Teira brings so many professional skills to the venue industry that she gained over the years running school events and her experience as a teacher and event planner has informed her approach to running a wedding venue!  Imagine your wedding in an enchanted forest, stars and lights twinkling through cedar tree boughs. Firebrand is a wedding and event venue set on 20 wooded acres in Cocolalla, Idaho (25 minutes north of Coeur d’Alene and 1 hour East of Spokane, WA). They have been in business since November of 2021 and are serving more and more couples each year.  Secluded in the forest, Firebrand Cocolalla is an outdoor only event space that borders the Kaniksu National Forest. The venue is nestled in the trees, with lights strung overhead for enchanting evenings under the stars. The forest spaces offer guests serenity and peace from the hustle and bustle.  Venue Info:  Firebrand Cocolalla  257 Roop Road Cocolalla, ID 83813 Email: [email protected] Tel: (208) 755-1857 Website: www.firebrandcocolalla.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firebrandcocolalla/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firebrandcocolalla