Married By A Teddy: Creating an Inclusive Ceremony Experience

Welcome to Episode 77  of the Wed.Co Podcast. Today, Toga sits down with Teddy from @marriedbyateddy for a chat about his journey in the wedding industry as a celebrant and the importance of inclusivity in ceremonies. This episode was filmed at Pod Byron Summary In this episode of the Wedco Podcast, host Toga speaks with Teddy, a celebrant who shares his journey into the wedding industry and the importance of inclusivity in ceremonies. Teddy discusses his background in corporate sales and marketing, and how it has shaped his approach to celebrancy. He emphasizes the need for inclusivity in language and practices, and how small changes can create a welcoming environment for all guests. The conversation also touches on the use of technology to enhance inclusivity, the significance of building relationships within the wedding industry, and the importance of nurturing client relationships for long-term success. Takeaways Teddy has been a celebrant for nearly 12 months, leveraging his corporate background. Inclusivity in weddings is about expanding the situation for all identities. Small changes in language can create a welcoming environment for all guests. Teddy emphasizes the importance of holding space during ceremonies. Using technology can help identify and eliminate gendered language in scripts. Building relationships with other vendors is crucial for success in the wedding industry. Nurturing client relationships can lead to better referrals and a more personalized experience. Inclusivity is not just about language; it's about creating a safe space for everyone. Teddy offers an inclusivity guide to help vendors improve their practices. Community over competition is essential in the wedding industry.     If you want to hear more from Teddy you can get more info at his website and on Instagram Your support enables us to bring more enriching conversations and insights to both engaged couples and wedding professionals.   Stay connected with us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/wed.copodcast and watch all your favorite wedding professionals on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@Wed.CoPodcast Catch our episodes on major podcast platforms like Apple, Spotify, and Youtube, all under WedCo Podcast.   For all of your Wedding Photography / Videography needs head over to https://www.instagram.com/the_tognazzinis/ or our website at https://thetognazzinis.com.au/ Join us for our next episode on the Wed.Co Podcast, where we continue to explore the  mesmerising and ever-changing landscape of weddings.   Steve Toga