Be Fabbo - A Wedding Industry Podcast

Combining their love of the coast with their passion for photography and business, Todd and Angela Barnett are the owners behind Coastal Chic Studios. With almost a decade of wedding photography under his belt, Todd knows exactly what a bride expects on her wedding day. With her natural talent for communication, organization and 11 years experience in customer service, Angela is the the perfect business manager. Join Bobbi, Todd and Angela for a candid conversation about wedding photography, moving a wedding business and reinventing yourself, and a few laughs along the way as this husband and wife photography team talks about business and life.Coastal Chic StudiosIn This Episode:Savannah Wedding Vendors

Join  Bobbi for a great solo episode of the Be Fabbo Podcast as she discusses some thoughts and tips to have a great booking season this year! She'll guide you into looking back at your 2019 wedding season and how to insure that when the end of 2020 comes around you'll have a strong finish. Plan for your success, give yourself credit for your hard work----- and give yourself a raise!In this episode:Episode 33 Perfect Wedding GuideEpisode 12 Sara Does SEOEpisode 25 Two Bright LightsEpisode 26 Virtual AssistantsPerfect Wedding GuideSara Does SEOTwo Bright LightsBustldThe KnotWedding WireSavannah Wedding VendorsYelp for BusinessAva & the Bee

Shamira Preston says she's a "southern organize-a-holic with a big heart from The Woodlands! Although I was raised in the suburbs, my heart swoons for country living and a good trail ride. I love wearing jeans and boots with my hair tossed in a messy bun but I am no stranger to high heels and being dolled up!  I love love pretty things and you can find me shopping the malls and local boutiques or spending time with my family when I’m not planning an event. I have my Bachelors Degree from Norfolk State University in Interdisciplinary Studies, concentrating on business and graphic design.  I always knew I would end up owning my own business, but I believe my time in the Navy allowed me to truly master the skills I need to succeed as the owner of an event planning firm.   Growing up I watched my aunt plan and design events for brides and couldn't wait to get my feet wet.  After shadowing her for several years and working with the event planning committee in the Navy, I felt it was time to spread m

Bobbi travels to Cedar Lodge at Honey Creek located in the Golden Isles of Georgia. Owned by Tommy McGraw this under construction wedding and event venue promises to be something extraordinary.Tommy McGraw was born and raised in Brunswick, graduated from Glynn Academy in 2009. He enlisted in the Marine Corps his junior year of high school and left town immediately after I graduated for basic training. Returning from Afghanistan in 2011, he joined the Marine reserve unit in Savannah, moved to Camden County and began a career in local law enforcement. While working as a police officer and later a sheriff's deputy, he began investing in real estate. Together with his wife Kori, they began searching for a 'proper venue' that would later spark the idea for Cedar Lodge.Later blessed with the opportunity to purchase what is now Cedar Lodge they negotiated the purchase of a large tract of raw, water front land in Camden County and, over the course of 3 years, have begun transforming it into a beautiful

Emerald Empire Band are live music experts, event enthusiasts, and party starters, infusing every party with energy and full dance floors. The Emerald Empire is a premium, customizable 3 to 14 piece band specializing in high-energy music - at a sensible price. Their talented and professional musicians have performed regularly with touring and recording artists including Stevie Wonder, Bruno Mars, Tedeschi Trucks, & St Paul and The Broken Bones. Visit their website for upcoming showcase dates where you can see the band perform LIVE before booking. You can also tailor the dream band to suit your style and budget. Reach out to get started!"Founded in 2012, the Emerald Empire Band has been setting the industry standard for event music in the United States ever since. Our musicians are passionate about creating memorable events. Their talent and experience guarantees that every Emerald Empire event is seamless, so clients can focus on life rather than stressing over the details."Emerald Empire Band W

In this episode husband and wife team Samie & Ryan from BUSTLD join Bobbi in a laughter filled candid conversation about how couples who are wedding planning with BUSTLD benefits vendors, as well as Samie's wedding planning company Something Perfect  Weddings.Ryan comes from a background in data and technology sales. He has always had an entrepreneurial spirit, watching his grandmother start and run a business throughout his childhood. With more than eight years experience in the data world, he combines a unique perspective of understanding how to use data to make your life easier with his passion to help people. Watching and helping his wife start her own wedding planning company has exposed him to all the ins and outs of the wedding world, and the holes in the marketplace that Bustld can fill.Samie provides the creative and industry insight alongside the operational expertise at Bustld. Her background in public relations and event planning at one of the top boutique beauty & fashion PR agencies

Bobbi shares questions from listeners who are engaged couples in the wedding planning process. She asked them what they would like to tell vendors in terms of what they have discovered during their own planning process. Couples were quick to comment about things they loved--- and things they didn't--- making this a great listen for all wedding vendors from photographers, to florists, wedding venues, cinematographers, hair and makeup pros, and everything in between.She discusses, ghosting, price list pdf's, having a mobile compliant website and ease of use for consumers, vetting, vendor referrals, LGBTQ+ friendly vendors, and so much more. In this episode:Savannah Wedding VendorsGIWA- Golden Isles Wedding Associates

Kirsten Ott Palladino is an award-winning editor and writer, as well as the author of the wedding planning book for LGBTQ couples, EQUALLY WED​ ​(Seal Press/Hachette Book Group, May 2017). She’s the co-founder and editorial director of equallywed.com, the world’s leading digital LGBTQ wedding magazine. She blogs about trauma recovery at foragedwellness.com. Palladino has been profiled on CNN and in The New York Times. Her work has appeared in Entrepreneur magazine, ARTNews magazine, Art & Antiques magazine, The Knot, Executive Traveler magazine, the Huffington Post, and more. She was recognized as one of Glamour magazine's Hometown Heroes for 2015. Palladino has an open door communications policy on social media.Equally Wed is an international online LGBTQ+ wedding magazine, book and education resource for LGBTQ+ couples and LGBTQ+ inclusive wedding professionals. Within our inspirational content, we focus on wedding planning, real weddings and engagements, marriage equality news and spotlights gay-f

Meet Stephanie Chain the owner and baker at Sweet Luncheonette!The baking boss behind the microbakery specializing in bespoke wedding cakes, cakes and desserts are baked from scratch to suite each client in design and budget. Each creation is as unique as each client.Sweet LuncheonetteInstagramFacebook912-227-8847 | contact@sweet-luncheonette.comMentioned in this episode:Golden Isles Wedding AssociationSt. Mary's, Georgia

Adrienna McDermott is a former bridal boutique owner and wedding planner turned virtual assistant. She is the owner of Ava And The Bee, a virtual assistant and social media managing company for wedding professionals.Adrienna has been in the wedding industry for 10 years, 5 years working and managing bridal salons, and 4 as the co-owner of Ivory & Beau, a wedding planning, bridal boutique and florist in Savannah, Georgia. Over the last year, she has grown her virtual assistant company and now works full time with two team members.With her fine arts degree from Savannah College of Art and Design and the experience of opening 3 business before the age of 28, she has acquired unique knowledge on how to start a business, flourish, and scale. Her work has been seen in print and online publications, including Savannah Weddings Magazine, Green Wedding Shoes, 100 Layer Cake and Ruffled. Adrienna is also passionate about educating others to become freelance virtual assistants. Through her mentorships and course, Th

Adrienna McDermott is a former bridal boutique owner and wedding planner turned virtual assistant. She is the owner of Ava And The Bee, a virtual assistant and social media managing company for wedding professionals.Adrienna has been in the wedding industry for 10 years, 5 years working and managing bridal salons, and 4 as the co-owner of Ivory & Beau, a wedding planning, bridal boutique and florist in Savannah, Georgia. Over the last year, she has grown her virtual assistant company and now works full time with two team members.With her fine arts degree from Savannah College of Art and Design and the experience of opening 3 business before the age of 28, she has acquired unique knowledge on how to start a business, flourish, and scale. Her work has been seen in print and online publications, including Savannah Weddings Magazine, Green Wedding Shoes, 100 Layer Cake and Ruffled. Adrienna is also passionate about educating others to become freelance virtual assistants. Through her mentorships and course, Th

Meghan Stolar Brown is Director of Two Bright Lights & How They Asked at The Knot Worldwide. She has extensive marketing and event management experience and understands the challenges and opportunities creative entrepreneurs face. Meghan has been a featured speaker at Wedding MBA, Showit United, and on The Goal Digger Podcast. Growing up with a booking agent and a wedding band leader for parents, there is no doubt that marketing and events are in Meghan’s DNA. Her love for music and events grew from singing and playing piano as a toddler, to performing in recording studios and at weddings and events in the years since.Meghan holds a degree in Music Business from New York University. She lives in New York City, is a self proclaimed Flywheel Sports addict, and (if everything goes her way) a future dog-mom to “Chet”. Meghan BrownDirector, Two Bright Lights & How They AskedThe Knot WorldwideMeghan InstagramInstagram Two Bright LightsInstagram How They AskedThe KnotSara Dunn, Sara Does SEOListeners can use

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In her candid and transparent way, Bobbi brings a solo episode discusses being a member of the LGBTQ+ Community as a wedding vendor.  Same Sex Weddings, the wedding vendor community and how it all works together to form a "love is love" community where everyone is respected and served.  While we all want to better serve our LGBTQ+ couples, we can't forget to treat fellow wedding pros with the same degree of respect.In this episode:The Band Played OnA Normal HeartStonewall 50Two Bright LightsThe KnotWedding WireEqually WedBobbi Brinkman Photography

In a Bonus Episode, David answers 10 questions from listeners about wedding cinematography. In an energetic and candid exchange Bobbi and David answered questions from aspiring wedding pros and couples."David Skaggs is a wedding filmmaker based out of St. Louis, MO.  Having shot over 200 weddings in his career, he has recently left a full time video production job to start a small boutique wedding film company, Coterie Creative.While films are our passion, what we love most is leaving the world a little better each time we get to work.  That's why we have chosen to give a portion of each film we make to charity.  We're lucky enough to make people happy with our jobs, and we want to share that happiness with others."Coterie CreativeDavid @coteriecreative.comInstagramFacebook

"David Skaggs is a wedding filmmaker based out of St. Louis, MO.  Having shot over 200 weddings in his career, he has recently left a full time video production job to start a small boutique wedding film company, Coterie Creative.While films are our passion, what we love most is leaving the world a little better each time we get to work.  That's why we have chosen to give a portion of each film we make to charity.  We're lucky enough to make people happy with our jobs, and we want to share that happiness with others."Coterie CreativeDavid @coteriecreative.comInstagramFacebook

Jeff and Cindy Brown of award winning All About You Entertainment "are Savannah's leader in DJ entertainment. DJs Lighting, photo booths and Wedding Coordination.Jeff is a former radio DJ has been in the DJ business for over 30 years, He has have worked with countless celebrities,  and been featured on TV shows and many magazines as an industry expert.We customize and personalize our events to our clients specific needs with an amazing team of talented and seasoned DJ professionals.Cindy has been in the wedding business for 10 years and runs the photo booth and wedding coordination division of the company. All About You EntertainmentEmail: jeff@allaboutyoudjs.com Email: cindy@allaboutyoudjs.comSocial MediaInstagram Facebook Twitter

Laura Friedman of Charlotte + Lily"Corporate turned small business owner wasn’t the career path I originally had in mind for myself, but this unexpected twist has led to so much happiness and fulfillment!I have been privileged to work for multiple Fortune 500 companies in product development, design and buying positions. But as I climbed the corporate ladder, I wanted to know who I was creating for. Without even realizing it, this simple thought was life changing... a professional turning point... and it was exhilarating! The desire to help connect and share life’s extraordinary moments manifested into Charlotte + Lily. Whether near or far, our collaborative design process is 1-on-1. We believe your personality is the foundation and essence of the design. There is always a story...a meaning... a purpose when we create. It's personal! With each design, my heart falls more in love with this studio.I can’t wait to celebrate with you!"Charlotte + Lily7821 North Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, South Ca

Kristian Reinbold is a wedding and event floral designer in Statesboro, Georgia. I’m nineteen years old, and I’m loving every minute of the flower world!It all started in high school, and now my dreams of owning a business, and becoming best of friends with many brides and wedding vendor family has become a reality!If you haven’t met me, then you should know that you will always get a good laugh in within a few minutes of being around me. I absolutely love flowers, and I adore each and every one of my clients and brides!If I am not doing a shoot, or creating whimsical floral pieces, I’m either at home drinking a cup of coffee on the porch, dreaming up new floral recipes, or visiting countless places with my honey because I love to travel!Kristian Designs located in Statesboro, Georgia and also serves the lowcountry area & dedicated to providing the most beautiful, unique arrangements and event styling for your wedding. All of our work is custom, fresh, and lets your personality shine through the flowers.K

Island Sound is one of the nation’s leading Wedding Entertainment and DJ companies. We have hubs ideally located on Saint Simons Island, GA, Jacksonville, FL, Atlanta, GA, Tampa, FL, Asheville, NC, Wilmington, NC, and Columbus, OH. We serve all surrounding areas including Jekyll Island, Savannah, Jacksonville, Amelia Island, Coastal Carolinas, Orlando, Hilton Head, Macon and Middle Georgia, Greater Columbus, Tampa Bay area, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh.Our home office is on beautiful Saint Simons Island, after which Island Sound gets its name. At Island Sound, our goal is to relentlessly eliminate awkwardness at each and every wedding and special event. We strive to keep everything cool, comfortable, and above all, FUN! With every wedding and special event, we vow to provide a wonderful and memorable experience with unsurpassed entertainment, an unwavering desire to please our clients and the best in music selection and emcee talent.Weddings are our passion. While constantly preventing awkward moment