A podcast covering business tips and advice for wedding photographers and industry pros.
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March 9, 20261 hr 18 min
Directories + Features: are they even worth it?!
We're talking about another wedding industry HOT TOPIC: Features, Directories and Publications! What are the options? What are the differences? What does it cost and ARE THEY WORTH IT?!References from the convo:Hillary's wedding featured in Junebug circa 2017Casi's high-performing Napa Valley Airbnb blogpost Casi on Anti-BrideKayloe Bridal on Together JournalFollow us on Instagram for so much more! @weddingsaltpodcast / @casiyostphoto / @kayloecreative
February 2, 20261 hr 4 min
Bad Business Practices
Ever get sick of listening to influencers, coaches, industry members talk about how perfectly they do everything? Us too! In this episode Casi and Hillary dive into the things in their business they self-admittedly do NOT do well. From ignoring off-boarding, to accidentally not having business insurance to using low tech means to track high ticket items, we out ourselves on the business practices we do NOT recommend. We hope this episode is relatable! If you have a bad business practice you want to laugh at yourself with us, DM us at @kayloecreative and/or @casiyostphoto. There's no shame - we're all doing our best! And if you're reflecting and calling yourself out on your bull*$&% well hey - that's actually a great business practice right there!Thank you for following along we love sharing these episodes with you and there is lots more coming this year!Follow us on Instagram for so much more! @weddingsaltpodcast / @casiyostphoto / @kayloecreative
January 5, 20261 hr 8 min
Reflecting on 2025 - Projecting for 2026
Casi and Hillary are ready for a new year and ready to CATCH UP!Reflecting on what their businesses looked like for 2025, new things they tried, and what business boundaries they (mostly) stuck to. A new year is here, with a new season of weddings around the bend, so join the conversation about how the industry and business ownership is changing and how Casi and Hillary will be tackling the year ahead.Sign up for the Kayloe Quarterly Magazine, launching Feb 2026Want to see some of Casi's art?!Follow us on Instagram for so much more! @weddingsaltpodcast / @casiyostphoto / @kayloecreative
May 2, 202553 min
Writing Wedding Ceremonies with Officiant Jimmie
The internet's favorite Officiant joins us today to talk all about Officiating Wedding Ceremonies and why having a Professional Officiant on your wedding day takes your experience to the next level on every front. Hillary and Jimmie dive into the nitty gritty on:1. What really goes into writing a Ceremony script?2. Why hire a professional to write and deliver it?3. The real scoop on Marriage Licenses and how to get one4. Who's getting married at Kendrick Lamar's Seattle concert??You can find Jimmie on instagram @officiantjimmie Follow us on Instagram for so much more! @weddingsaltpodcast / @casiyostphoto / @kayloecreative
January 14, 202529 min
Modern Wedding Planning: A Course for Couples
Happy New Year and welcome back to Wedding Salt! This episode is an introduction to the new course that Kayloe Bridal released at the end of 2024: Modern Wedding Planning, A Course for Couples!Learn what is included in the course, why Hillary was passionate about creating this content, and how you can plan your own wedding like a professional using the tried-and-true Three Phase approach developed by Kayloe Bridal:Phase 1: Set the VisionPhase 2: Hire the TeamPhase 3: Finalize the DetailsIf you have questions or want to learn more you can email course@kayloebridal.com and you can buy the course here!:https://kayloebridal.com/wedding-planning-courseFollow us on Instagram for so much more! @weddingsaltpodcast / @casiyostphoto / @kayloecreative
December 3, 202457 min
Highs and Lows of 2024
Casi and Hillary start reflecting on the year (almost) behind us - it's really that time of year again! What have been some of your business and personal highs for 2024? What about the lows that we more rarely talk about? We dive into some of our big wins, funny stories, and reflections from this year, the good, the bad, and the "to be continued".Tell us you're listening! Share this episode on social media and tag us with some of your 2024 Highs and Lows!Want to checkout the Modern Wedding Planning Course hot off the press from Kayloe Bridal? Check it out here: https://kayloebridal.com/wedding-planning-course Follow us on Instagram for so much more! @weddingsaltpodcast / @casiyostphoto / @kayloecreative
June 21, 202438 min
Private Property Weddings: important things you need to know
Private Property Weddings are one of the hot trends in the wedding industry at the moment and Hillary is breaking down1. What is a Private Property Wedding2. Does a "backyard" wedding really save you money?3. What vendors need to know ahead of time when working a private property weddingMentioned in the episode:https://www.theeventhelper.com/https://kayloebridal.com/2022/07/13/why-small-intimate-weddings-in-portland-are-the-way-to-go/Follow us on Instagram for so much more! @weddingsaltpodcast / @casiyostphoto / @kayloecreative
June 12, 202439 min
Transforming Your Standard Contracts for Today's Market with Wedding Lawyer Ann Koppuzha
Join us today as we welcome attorney Ann Koppuzha, who talks about the critical importance of having strong, up-to-date, and FRIENDLY contracts in the ever-evolving wedding industry.With over a decade of experience at top law firms and the Department of Justice, Ann brings a wealth of legal knowledge to the table. During our discussion, we'll cover:Transforming your standard contracts to meet 2024’s market demandsCommon mistakes wedding pros make with their contracts and how to avoid themHow a well-crafted contract can enhance the client experienceEssential contract clauses that protect you and your couplesOverlooked elements you may not have considered for your contractsTips for finding the right contract template for your unique business nicheWhether you're a seasoned professional or just starting, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to protect their business and provide an exceptional client experience. Grab your FREE guide, Contracts → Clients, 3 Strategies for Savvy Wedding Pros to Wiin More Brides, here: https://www.powerhouse-legal.com/contract-guide-wedding-proConnect with Ann on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/powerhouselegal/Grab a rock-solid contract to protect your business here: https://thebusinessreserve.com/products/wedding-photography-contractReach out to Ann here to review your contract, protect your brand, or solve another legal dilemma: https://www.powerhouse-legal.com/wedding-lawyerFollow us on Instagram for so much more! @weddingsaltpodcast / @casiyostphoto / @kayloecreative
May 16, 202453 min
Hair + Makeup: beauty chat with Jenny Bowker
Jenny Bowker, a vet in the Bridal Beauty industry, joins us today to chat all things hair, makeup, and getting ready on your wedding day!Whether you're a photographer, florist, another beauty expert, or a Bride, you'll learn super helpful wisdom and pro tips you never would have thought of!Follow Jenny at @sistergoldenbridal and find more of her work at www.jennybowkermakeup.comFollow us on Instagram for so much more! @weddingsaltpodcast / @casiyostphoto / @kayloecreative
May 3, 202445 min
Spill The Tea! Hot Button Questions (and we really want answers)
Have you ever found yourself working a Wedding and the same question or confusion arises again and again? Even though we are wedding professionals with several years of experience, we still have questions! We’re here to address those pesky questions once and for all. Casi and Hillary bring their real questions to each other to see if they can get some answers.Do you have questions too? We’ll be doing frequent installments of Spilling the Tea episodes, so DM us on Instagram with YOUR burning questions so we can address them next time!Follow us on Instagram for so much more! @weddingsaltpodcast / @casiyostphoto / @kayloecreative
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