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Be Engaged and Inspired Podcast
by Kia Martinson
Sharing our wedding experiences, knowledge & insight with you. Our hope is to educate & inspire engaged couples during their wedding planning.
Episodes
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Things To Do After The Wedding
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...
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Cake Tips You Need To Know Before The Wedding
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…
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Your Wedding Pricing Experience
Firstly, welcome to the Be Engaged and Inspired Wedding Podcast. So, today we tackle your wedding pricing experience. 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...
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What Is a Sequel Wedding? and The Life of a Wedding Runner.
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...
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Honeymoon Travel Tips with Michele Dreiding from Here To The Moon Travel and Destination Weddings Unlimited.
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…
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Is An Elopement Wedding Right For You?
Firstly, welcome to another episode of Be Engaged and Inspired as we meet Allie Dearie from Allie Dearie Photography as we discuss her specialty, an Elopement Wedding. Above all, planning a wedding isn't easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and wedding...
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Your Last Impression – Wedding Exit Ideas
Firstly, welcome to another episode of Be Engaged and Inspired as we discuss wedding exit ideas and how to leave a lasting impression. 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…
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Introducing EMERGE Cosmetics
Welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired wedding podcast. So, in this week's episode, we interview Lauren Simpson from EMERGE Cosmetics on her new product launch. Above all, planning a wedding isn't easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and wedding planning...
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Wedding Planners: On-Site vs Day-of Coordinator.
Firstly, welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired with an interesting topic of wedding planners. Which do your choose? On-site wedding planner or day-of coordinator? Or both! Above all, planning a wedding isn't easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and wedding...
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House Buying During The Pandemic with Mike and Nick from Property Works.
Firstly, welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired as we focus on house buying during the pandemic. 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...
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Everything You Need To Know About Wedding Down Payments
Firstly, welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired as this week we chat about wedding down payments. 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…
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Meet Bethany from Lake of Isles
Firstly, welcome to another episode of Be Engaged and Inspired as we meet Bethany from The Lake Of Isles in N. Stonington, CT. 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...
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Another Look at Wedding Forums and Wedding Mishaps With Jeff Ladd
Firstly, welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired as we take another look at wedding forums and Jeff Ladd joins us for Wedding Mishaps. 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...
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Honesty Is The Best Policy
Firstly, welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired as we discuss why honesty is the best policy when it comes to your 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...
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Meet Creative Cakes by Donna
Firstly, welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired, as we interview Donna from 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...
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How Covid-19 Restrictions In CT Will Affect Your Wedding
BWelcome to Be Engaged and Inspired. To begin with, how will the new COVID-19 Restrictions in CT affect your 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...
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Things Not To Waste Your Wedding Money On
Welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired. To begin with, we don't want you to waste your wedding money. So, here are some suggestions for you.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…
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Wedding Flowers with Tina of Floral Surroundings LLC
Welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired. Firstly, we welcome a new guest, Tina Bringler Ahlberg, Wedding Consultant, Floral Designer, and Owner of Floral Surroundings LLC. Above all, planning a wedding isn't easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and wedding...
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Wedding Traditions and Superstitions.
Firstly, welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired. Have you ever wondered where some of those wedding traditions came from? 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...
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Wedding Planning Secrets Series Part 4 and Lauren Simpson with Makeup Mishaps.
Welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired. Firstly, it's part 4 of our series wedding planning secrets plus Lauren Simpson's makeup mishaps. 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...
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Wedding Forums
Welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired. Most importantly, wedding forums are our topic of conversation. 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…
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Ceremony Musician and Reception Music Tips & Suggestions with Jeff Ladd
In this episode, musician Jeff Ladd talks about Ceremony and Cocktail Hour entertainment. We need your help! The Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is listener-supported. Therefore, we need YOUR help to continue this podcast. So, please make a donation at the ATMOSPHERE PRODUCTIONS Venmo...
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Grand Entrances and Wedding Party Introductions
Welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired. In the first place, a grand entrance by the couple is a traditional way to kick of the reception but do you have to do it? Above all, planning a wedding isn't easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and wedding planning...
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Wedding Scams
Welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired. Firstly, wedding scams are wide and various, so in this episode, we'll discuss just a few. We need your help! The Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is listener-supported. Therefore, we need YOUR help to continue this podcast. So, please make a donation at...
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Wedding Planning Secrets Part 3 and Wedding Mishaps with Kathy Vass
Welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired. Firstly, part three of our continuing wedding planning secrets series followed by noteworthy wedding mishaps with Kathy Vass. We need your help! The Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is listener-supported. Therefore, we need YOUR help to continue this...
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Celebrating our 100th episode
Firstly, welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired. It's with great fanfare we celebrate our 100th episode. 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...
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What's In Your Wedding Budget?
Firstly, welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired. In this episode, we ask, what's in your budget? Or is it, what SHOULD be in your wedding budget?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…
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Some Of Our Favorite Things
Firstly, welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired and HAPPY NEW YEAR… welcome to 2021!!! Secondly, welcome to an episode dedicated to our favorite things. Above all, planning a wedding isn't easy. We need your help! The Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is listener-supported. Therefore, we need...
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Travel Mishaps with Michelle from Here To The Moon Travel
Welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired. In this episode, travel mishaps with Michele from Here To The Moon Travel. This episode was recorded prior to the CoronaVirus outbreak. We need your help! The Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is listener-supported. Therefore, we need YOUR help to…
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Best of Shows for 2020
Happy Holidays, take a listen to a few of our favorite guests the past year and thank you for your continued support. Welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired. In this episode, we review the year that was 2020, with the Best of Shows 2020. WHAT A YEAR!!! Above all, planning a wedding isn't easy. So, Be...
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Meet Musician Jeff Ladd
In this episode, meet a Connecticut native and longtime member of the local band Tirebiter. It's musician, Jeff Ladd. 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...
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Weddings At The Inn At Mount Pleasant
Welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired. In this episode, we make a welcome return to see Bob and discuss weddings at The Inn At Mount Pleasant, in Torrington, CT. Above all, planning a wedding isn't easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and wedding planning...
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Wedding Planning Secrets Series Part Two and Winter Holiday Wedding Tips Revisited.
Welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired. Firstly, part two of our continuing series of wedding planning secrets. Plus an update on winter holiday wedding tips.Above all, planning a wedding isn't easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and wedding planning…
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Engagement Season
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...
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Meet Lauren Simpson from L.A. Page Makeup
So, in this episode, Lauren from L. A. Page Makeup explains how she provides hands-on, individual care, your wedding day. As a matter of fact, L. A. Page Makeup uses professional-grade products and offer both traditional and airbrush makeup, as well as custom-built eyelashes. Furthermore, L. A....
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Wedding Planning Secrets Series Part 1 & What We Won't Do For Love
Welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired. Firstly, our new series Wedding Planning Secrets starts. Then, we delve into the topic of what we won't do for our clients, even if they ask!Above all, planning a wedding isn't easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and...
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Kathy Vass, Minster of Marriage from Ever After Memories
Firstly, meet Kathy Vass, Minister of Marriage from Ever After Memories in Stratford, CT. 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…
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Wedding Savings
Welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired. Firstly, everyone wants to save money on their wedding. So, in light of this, we delve into the hidden ways you can find wedding savings. Above all, planning a wedding isn't easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and…
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Must-Do Tips For Your Outdoor Wedding
Welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired. Firstly, here's some must-do tips for planning your outdoor wedding. As a matter of fact, planning an outdoor wedding can be both exciting and stressful. Therefore, knowing how to delegate tasks and finding cost-effective ways, will save time, effort, and…
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Personalizing Your Wedding Without Going Insane
Firstly, personalizing your wedding is a very important part of any wedding reception. But we don't want you going insane thinking up unique ways of doing this. Above all, planning a wedding isn't easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and wedding planning...
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The Inn at Mount Pleasant
This week's road trip takes us out to the country and the rolling hills of Torrington, CT. Firstly, we welcome our host, Bob, owner and innkeeper of the Inn at Mount Pleasant. Secondly, we take a tour of this beautiful wedding venue. Above all, planning a wedding isn't easy. So, Be Engaged and...
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Lizzies Curbside – A Food Truck Experience
Welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired. Firstly, we do a remote broadcast from Lizzies Curbside in Coventry, Connecticut. Lizzie cooks up a delicious wedding menu from one of her food trucks. Above all, planning a wedding isn't easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their...
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Picking The Perfect Wedding Playlist
Welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired. Firstly, picking the perfect playlist is not easy. Therefore, picking the perfect wedding playlist HARD! 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…
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Destination Wedding Tips with Michele from Destination Weddings Unlimited
Welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired. Firstly, this episode was recorded prior to the CoronaVirus pandemic. However, Michele from Destination Weddings Unlimited joins us for some destination wedding advice. Above all, planning a wedding isn't easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia,...
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Wedding Update 2020
Firstly, its wedding update 2020 time. However, as the CoronaVirus Pandemic has continued, we'll discuss this year's wedding season and the wedding industry. Above all planning, a wedding isn't easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and wedding planning...
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Modern Formals Mobile Showroom
Welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired. Firstly, John from Modern Formals returns. So, sit back and take a listen while we tour his new Modern Formals mobile showroom. Planning a wedding isn't easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and wedding planning…
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Pre-Wedding Meetings
In this episode, we talk about those pre-wedding meetings with your vendors. You've spent countless hours researching vendors, hired your wedding day dream team, and now it's finally time to get down to business. However, it can be a little annoying to plan out these pre-wedding meetings, for...
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Wedding Mishaps & Wedding Bar Services
Welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired. Firstly, Kathy from Simply K Studio, joins us for a wedding mishap. Then, we delve into the topic of wedding bar service during the CoronaVirus Pandemic. Planning a wedding isn't easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and...
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Meet Kathleen Kilmer from EasyEventPlanning.com
In this episode, Kathleen Kilmer talks about her company EasyEventPlanning.com. In addition, we learn that Kathleen walked away from a successful career in 2001…. and EasyEventPlanning.com was born. Furthermore, Kathleen shows us how easy the site is to use for couples planning their wedding, or...
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Minimony and Micro-Wedding
For the most part, this episode explains two new words added to the wedding industry lingo. Namely, Minimony and Micro-Wedding. Furthermore, with the prolonged CoronaVirus pandemic limiting gatherings, we explain why these two terms could be with us for awhile. Finally, we compare them and…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Sharing our wedding experiences, knowledge & insight with you. Our hope is to educate & inspire engaged couples during their wedding planning.
HOSTED BY
Kia Martinson
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