Hungry Hearts Co - "This is your day. Make it personal and unique to you."

Welcome to Episode 29 of the Wed.Co Podcast. Today, we're excited to have Lauren from Hungry Hearts Co on the couch with us at the simply breathing Redleaf Wollombi.

Lauren shares her experience as a marriage celebrant and wedding brand owner. She emphasizes the importance of building relationships with couples and creating personalized ceremonies.

Lauren also discusses the significance of vows and offers tips on making them meaningful and genuine. She shares her favourite and least favourite wedding traditions, including her love for first looks. Lauren also mentions her ability to organize destination weddings, particularly in Positano.

In this conversation, Toga, Joel and Lauren discuss various aspects of weddings, including legal ceremonies, destination weddings, photography styles, timeline guides, and building relationships with vendors.

They emphasize the importance of creating a personalized and unique wedding experience that reflects the couple's values and priorities. They also highlight the value of collaboration and community within the wedding industry.

The conversation provides insights and tips for couples planning their weddings and for celebrants looking to set themselves apart in the industry.

Takeaways

• Building relationships with couples is crucial for creating personalized wedding ceremonies.
• Writing meaningful and genuine vows is important for a memorable ceremony.
• Wedding parties can add unnecessary pressure and expectations, while first looks can enhance the emotional experience.
• Collaborate with vendors and build relationships to enhance the wedding day.
• Develop a detailed timeline guide to help structure the day and allow for ample time to enjoy cocktail hour and mingle with guests.

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Toga + Joel xx

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

06:54 Creating Personalised Wedding Ceremonies

08:47 Crafting Meaningful Vows

16:12 Wedding Traditions: The Love-Hate Relationship with Wedding Parties

22:53 Destination Weddings in Positano

23:18 Creating a Personalised and Unique Wedding Experience

25:41 Collaborating with Vendors to Enhance the Wedding Day

29:20 Exploring Different Photography Styles for Meaningful Moments

32:36 Structuring the Day with a Detailed Timeline Guide

36:48 Building Relationships and Community in the Wedding Industry

41:19 Prioritising Rest and Self-Care for a Successful Wedding Day