Ambience - The Wedding Podcast
by Matt Ashton & Tim Blacketer
Hosted by Matt Ashton and Tim Blacketer, a photographer and videographer in the industry with a passion for sharing stories and on a mission to make weddings more personal.Join the ride.@mattashton_photo & @abovebelow.visuals
Episodes
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076. Why is Film so popular?
In todays episode of Ambience, the wedding podcast Tim and Matt are back after a little break for reasons we dive into. We chat all things film and it's popularity in the wedding industry with the unique qualities it brings to our art. We also share our film gear and the types of film we use....
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075. Ways to get to your wedding day with confidence
In this episode of Ambience - The Wedding Podcast, Tim and Matt discuss the importance of wedding planning, organization, and decision-making. They emphasise the significance of having a clear vision, the right attitude, and confidence in your choices. Having a clear vision and confidence in your...
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074. Pushing the creative boundaries with Bottlebrush Films
In this episode of Ambience - The Wedding Podcast, we have literally the best wedding humans and filmmakers in the world - Bottlebrush films. We chat all things wedding filmmaking, burnout, client experience, community and the creative process. Also touching on the importance of continuous...
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073. The apps we use for an efficient workflow
In this week's episode of Ambience - The Wedding Podcast, Tim and Matt discuss the tools and apps we use to make our life easier, our clients happier and improve our overall client experience and workflow efficiency. Sponsors: Vidflow - Use "MAKEITEPIC20" to receive 20% off! Studio Ninja - Use...
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071. Unfamiliar locations for vendors?
In this week's episode of Ambience - The Wedding Podcast Tim and Matt are living the island life and are live from Great Keppel Island in Queensland. The boys are there for a destination wedding and today is all about unfamiliar locations and the industry assumption why you should only choose...
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070. The Booking Process
In this week's episode of Ambience - The Wedding Podcast, Tim and Matt chat about the booking process for wedding vendors. They talk about how couples typically find vendors, the importance of clear communication and pricing transparency, and the process of securing a vendor for their wedding....
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069. Our Thoughts on Wedding Prep
In this week's episode of Ambience - The Wedding Podcast Tim and Matt chat about prep for weddings. They discuss the importance of prep & how it can really shape your day. They also chat about parts of prep that can sometimes be overlooked or forgotten when planning your day. Sometimes it's the...
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068. What makes a featured wedding?
In this episode, Timothy and Matt discuss what makes a wedding featured in bridal magazines and directories. They emphasize that being featured is not the goal when planning a wedding, but rather a byproduct of the hard work and unique elements that make a wedding special. They highlight the...
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067. Is this a New Era of Weddings?
In this episode, Tim and Matt discuss the whether the wedding industry is entering into a new era of weddings. Characterised by high personalisation and styling that's aligned to each couple, we give our opinion on the topic. Also touching on the influence of social media on wedding planning and...
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066. Introducing Ambience The Wedding Podcast
Matt and Tim discuss the rebranding of their podcast from Make It Epic Wedding to Ambience the Wedding Podcast. We discuss why we felt a disconnection with the old branding and wanted to align the podcast with their personal brands. We explain the meaning behind the new name, Ambience, and how it...
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064. Vendors Chats with Eddie & Lucy Blake
In this episode of the podcast, we chat with two of the biggest legends and inspirations in the industry, Lucy and Eddie Blake. A photographer and videographer who each run their own successful business and have their own podcast as well - link below. We hit of some hot topics about memorable...
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063. Our Favourite Weddings This Summer
On today's episode of the Make It Epic Wedding Podcast, Tim and Matt talk about their favourite summer weddings and what made them stand out. They highlight the importance of epic garden ceremonies and receptions, the trend of early dance floors to speeches, and various aspects of wedding…
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062. Live Episode - 3 ways to gain clarity on how to plan your wedding
This week on the Make it Epic Wedding Podcast Tim & Matt are doing something a little bit different. We had the oppounity to talk at The Love A Fair Wedding Expo in Bowral and decided to record our chat. Little Heads up, really sorry for the bad audio, the photographer in the duo forgot to turn…
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061. We're Back! This year's IN's and OUT's!
On today's episode of the Make It Epic Wedding Podcast, Tim and Matt chat are back for our third season, can you believe that? We briefly catch up before diving into our opinions on whats IN and what's OUT for 2024 and the year ahead. Sponsors: Vidflow - Use "MAKEITEPIC20" to receive 20% off! The...
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060. Goodbye 2023, Hello 2024 Trends
On today's episode of the Make it Epic Wedding Podcast, We made it to episode 60! Tim and Matt chat about 2023 and the year that was huge for us. The projects we worked on, our learnings and what we have planned for 2024 for the Make it Epic Podcast and our own businesses. We also dive into some…
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059. We created THE ONLY VOW GUIDE YOU'LL EVER NEED! With Georgia Fletcher and Adam Seeney
In this episode of the Make it epic Wedding podcast, we have some HUGE news to share! We've collaborated with two of our very good friends who also happen to be some of the best celebrants in Australia (in our humble opinion) to bring you THE GUIDE TO CRAFTING THE MOST EPIC VOWS! This 60…
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058. A Love A Fair Expo.
In this episode of the Make It Epic Wedding podcast, Matt is flying solo on this one chatting with Kaity & Jess who are running the Love Affair. An expo that brings a different type of experience and …. If you're planning your wedding and still stuck on who to choose for your vendors, this one is...
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057. Get the most out of your wedding budget
On today's episode of the Make it Epic Wedding Podcast, we talk about Budgets! We know that the cost of living, Interest Rates & the Inflation in the country has been skyrocketing. We also know that you are trying to plan your dream wedding in these times! We aren't budgeting pro's but we do know…
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056. 5 reasons things go wrong at weddings
On today's episode of the Make It Epic Wedding Podcast, we chat about a few reasons as to why things going "wrong" at a wedding. How to handle them & how to stop them from going wrong before they do! Sponsors: Vidflow - Use "MAKEITEPIC20" to receive 20% off! The Whole Bride - Use "EPIC15" to...
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055. Why it's important to adapt as a vendor
In this episode of the Make It Epic Wedding Podcast, Tim and Matt chat about why it's important to adapt as a vendor. Weddings are notoriously unpredictable. With so many unforeseen circumstances, it's important to have a level of adaptability to ensure a seamless experience for couples. From...
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054. How Jaz & Jarrod are planning their winter wedding
On today's episode of the Make it Epic Wedding Podcast, we chatted to Jaz & Jarrod who are planning their wedding for Winter 2024. Both Matt & Tim will be shooting this wedding. We are so excited for this one and we decided to have a bit of a catch up chat with these two legends to discuss their...
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053. Vendor Chats with Ivy Lane Collective
On today's episode of the Make It Epic Wedding Podcast, we chatted to Eliza from Ivy Lane Collective. A Florist & Stylist from the South Coast of New South Wales. We dive into how Ivy Lane has become the company that it is today. How the team is absolutely vital in bring your ideas to life & make...
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052. Why it's important to know your vendors
In this episode of the Make it epic Wedding podcast, Tim and Matt chat take bit of different approach for this episode and chat about burnout, managing our energy levels as business owners, the importance of community and some tips to choosing the right wedding vendors. Sponsors: Vidflow - Use...
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051. 3 things you should do on your wedding day
On this weeks episode of the Make it Epic Wedding Podcast, Tim & Matt chat about 3 things you should do on your wedding day! Keeping it simple this week, giving you 3 golden nuggets. Take note, do your best to make sure these things happen on the day! Sponsors: Vidflow - Use "MAKEITEPIC20" to...
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050. How Personality effects how you plan your wedding
In this episode of the Make it epic Wedding podcast, Tim and Matt chat about how different personalities can affect how you plan your wedding and what type of vendors are best suited to certain personality types . This is a huge episode which we think can be super beneficial for both couples and...
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049. Unified wedding planning: 5 steps to involve your partner
In this episode of the Make It Epic Wedding Podcast, Tim and Matt are chatting how to unify your wedding planning journey and come together as a team. We all know there's typically one partner who takes control of majority of the tasks however we've got 5 steps to involve your partner through…
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048. Are content creators here to stay?
In this episode of the Make it epic Wedding podcast, Tim and Matt chat with Beck, a content creator leading the industry from BZ events and Social Co. This one is a bit of a hot topic as we discuss all the confusion around content creators and define what actually is a content creator and what...
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047. How to make your wedding preparation epic
In this episode of the Make It Epic Wedding Podcast, Tim and Matt chat about all things wedding preparations and how to make it epic! Providing their advice on key points to take into consideration and ways to ensure your wedding day preparations are a stress free, fun and positive environment…
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046. 3 Regrets from Past Brides
In this episode of the Make It Epic Wedding Podcast, Tim and Matt are back! We're kicking off sharing the news of what we've been up to on the break and diving into 3 common regrets from past brides! Sponsors: The Whole Bride - Use "EPIC15" to receive 15% off! Off The Hook - Use "MIE50" to…
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045 The Importance of Storytelling
In this episode of the Make It Epic Wedding Podcast, Tim and Matt chat all things Storytelling and how why as creatives we feel storytelling is so powerful. We dive into our process of how we incorporate storytelling within each aspect of our client journey and why it's important to be present as…
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044. Vendor Chats with Dave Le Page
In this episode of the Make it epic Wedding podcast, Tim and Matt chat with Dave Lepage from Dave Lepage Photography, an absolute legend in the game who's work is phenomenal. Dave is known as the 'Hybrid Daddy' for his ability to capture photos and video simultaneously. We spoke with Dave about…
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043. Vendor Chats with Georgia Fletcher
In this episode of the Make it epic Wedding podcast, Tim and Matt chat with Georgia Fletcher, a teacher turned celebrant that also offers on the day coordination and MC services to make sure her couples day is high energy from the ceremony right through to the reception! We dive into the many…
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042. Why we use Studio Ninja to elevate our client experience with Chris Garbacz
In this episode of the Make it epic Wedding podcast, Tim and Matt chat with Chris Garbacz, co-founder and head honcho at Studio Ninja. A client management software that takes care of all the administrative tasks associated with running a business. Many of you would know Matt and I have been using...
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041. How to make your reception epic
In this episode of the Make it epic Wedding podcast, Tim and Matt chat all things receptions and how to make your reception epic! With so many factors at play, how can you cut through the noise to ensure your wedding reception runs smoothly? Tune in to find out! --- Are you planning your wedding…
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040. Q&A with Tim & Matt
In this episode of the Make it epic Wedding podcast, Tim and Matt go back to basics and chat all things asked by you guys! We love a Q&A session answering the questions that you ask us! From photo and video packages to advice for new creatives and chatting confetti. Nothing is off limits!…
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039. Henry Clive Bar - How to elevate your wedding day with Henry Clive bar
In this episode of the Make it epic Wedding podcast, Tim and Matt chat with Henry from Henry Clive Bar! Henry and his team of absolute Rockstar's bring a special vibe to your wedding day that goes beyond just serving alcohol. Have a listen to see why Henry Clive can elevate your wedding day. You...
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038. Vendor Chats with Courtney Holmes - Australian Photographic & Videography Awards
In this extra episode this week of the Make it epic Wedding podcast, Tim and Matt chat to Courtney Holmes. The video director for the Australian Photographic and Videography awards who is also an absolute legend as well! Courtney has an amazing set of skills in the world of family videography and...
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037. Choosing the perfect ceremony location
In this special episode of the Make it epic Wedding podcast, Tim and Matt chat ceremony locations and how to ensure you choose the perfect location for your wedding ceremony. We know there's a lot of factors that come into play here but hopefully we've opened your eyes (even just a little bit) to...
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036. Vendors Chats with Chiara Milford - Business Coach
In this episode of the Make it epic Wedding podcast, Tim and Matt bring on someone who likes to throw the rule book out when it comes to business. Someone who has had a successful career in the wedding and events industry and now is here to help guide wedding business owners. Welcome Chiara...
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035. I'm getting married next month! With Kaitlyn & Aiden
On todays episode of the Make it Epic Wedding Podcast we have Kaitlyn and Aiden who are about to tie the knot next month. These guys have absolutely nailed the wedding planning process and also have enjoyed the journey of being engaged. Tune in and listen to some of the golden nuggets Kaitlyn and...
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034. 3 reasons to prioritise Cocktail Hour
On this weeks episode of the Make it Epic Wedding Podcast Matt & Tim talk about 3 reasons to priorities cocktail hour on your wedding day. Typically we find this is one of the moments couples are most looking forward to, hanging out in the sunshine with their makes sipping on cocktails after they...
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033. Vendors Chats with Nathan Cassar - Master of Ceremonies
On todays episode of the Make it Epic Wedding Podcast, we have Nathan Cassar - Master of Ceremonies with us. Nathan is a professional Master of Ceremonies and he has so much experience in not only the wedding industry but also the a huge amount of experience entertaining on cruise ships. You can...
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032. Why Make it Epic?
For this weeks episode Tim & Matt just have a general chat about why Make it Epic is what it is today! We talk about our new branding which we got done by the legend Brenna from Summer Land Studios. If you haven't checked it out yet make sure you jump onto our instagram page to do so! As always…
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031. Vendor Chats with Rick Liston - Wedding Workflows Part 2.
On todays episode of the Make it Epic Wedding Podcast, we have part 2 with Rick Liston who is gracing us with his presence. Rick is a successful photographer and automation guru who also runs Wedding Workflows - a business dedicated to helping burnt-out wedding professionals. In this 2 part…
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030. Vendor Chats with Rick Liston - Wedding Workflows Part 1.
On todays episode of the Make it Epic Wedding Podcast, we have Rick Liston gracing us with his presence. Rick is a successful photographer and automation guru who also runs Wedding Workflows - a business dedicated to helping burnt-out wedding professionals. In this 2 part series, we dive into why...
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029. Vendor Chats With The Colourful Celebrant
Welcome to today's episode of the Make it Epic Wedding Podcast! We have a very special guest joining us - the one and only "human flamingo", "big dawg", and "Colourful Celebrant" - Brad. We'll be exploring Brad's unique approach to being a celebrant, delving into his background and how he became…
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028. Vendor Chats with Two Wild Hearts Co.
On todays episode of the Make it Epic Wedding Podcast, we chatted to Emily from Two Wild Heart's Co. A Florist & Stylist from the South Coast of New South Wales. We dive into the way that Two Wild Heart's bring your ideas to life & make your day as epic as possible. We talk about venues & how DIY...
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027. 5 considerations when transitioning from ceremony to reception
Welcome back to the Wedding Podcast! Today we're discussing one of the most exciting parts of a wedding day: transitioning from the ceremony to the reception. This can be a tricky time to navigate, but fear not! We've got you covered with five key considerations to keep in mind. First up is…
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026. What to consider for your winter wedding.
On todays episode of the Make it Epic Wedding Podcast, we chat about winter weddings! Personally we love winter weddings! There are a few things you need to consider when it comes to winter weddings & what time it gets dark! We chat about Timelines for winter weddings and how important they are...
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Hosted by Matt Ashton and Tim Blacketer, a photographer and videographer in the industry with a passion for sharing stories and on a mission to make weddings more personal.Join the ride.@mattashton_photo & @abovebelow.visuals
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