Wed Talk MT | Podcast on RSS.com

Wed Talk MT

by Wed Talk MT

Entrepreneurship

Season 2

Wed Talk MT- Willowbrooke Barn ( Mary & Mark Cady)

The owners and founders of Willowbrooke Barn join Niko in the studio to talk about their story in the Billings community. Willowbrooke Barn is the newest venue in the Billings area. This fantastic couple built a wedding venue with everything in mind. They thought about logistics, vendors, and most importantly they prioritized the couple's experienced overall. This venue is an amazing option for any wedding. Wether you are planning to have 50 guests, or up to 275, they got you covered. At WillowBrooke Barn, they provide the canvas for your special event so you can make your dream a reality. Their spacious grounds offer everything you need to create the stunning occasion you and your guests will always remember!

Wed Talk- Season 2 Epidode 2 - Something Borrowed- Event Rentals and Custom Decor

Megan Nielsen is the owner and operator of Something Borrowed- Event Rentals and Custom Decor. This amazing company is not only In-house option for event rentals and custom decor at WillowBrooke Barn in Billings, MT, but also a great option for any bride needing decor or furniture rentals for weddings. This event rental company specializing in wedding decorations and design joined us in the studio to talk more about how their services can help couples during the wedding planning process and the day of. Megan chatted with Niko & Kayla about her beginnings with art, design, and how the love for both was was brought this business into fruition. Megan goes further than just rentals, she can help with the implementation of those rentals by putting the design plan in place while including her one of a kind pieces of furniture and decor. Learn more about Something Borrowed- Event Rentals and Custom Decor at https://www.somethingborrowedmt.com/ & on Instagram @somethingborrowed.mt

Wed Talk Episode 1 - Season 2 Zak Yokela Photography

Zak Yokela joined us in the studio to talk about his passion surrounding weddings. Zak is a Montana wedding photography focused on the real moments that tell your love story. He is now interviewing for 2021 & 2022 weddings in Montana & beyond. Zak talked to us about his journey of photographing weddings and highlighted on what he loves the most about weddings. We talked about what makes a great photograph. Zak asked what is the most important element of a photograph. Is it a moment, lighting, or composition? Hear our full conversation here!

Season 1

Arica Lipp- The Beat Ballroom (Episode 9 Wed Talk MT)

Arica Lipp is an expert of dance! The Beat Ballroom offers dance lessons for all types of dance. Brides and grooms can take advantage of her lessons to be prepared for the important dances for the wedding day. Arica is extremely flexible and super patient with everyone regardless of your skill level. One lesson is better than none, and two lessons is better than one. Getting started is simple as booking a session with Arica and figuring out what type of dance you want to focus on. Arica talked about her connection with dance and her love for weddings. She loves helping brides and grooms get prepared for their big day! Visit her website at www.thebeatballroom.com to check her lessons and availablity!

Wed Talk MT Episode 8- Ramie Streeter with Love The Day Of

In this episode of Wed Talk MT, Ramie Streeter joined us in the studio to talk about the business she started with her daughter Maddie. Ramie explained the main differences between a wedding planner and a day-of wedding coordinator. Wedding logistics can be a little overwhelming. But when Maddie & Ramie arrive to take care of your day, you will feel relaxed and excited! After all the money and work you’ve put in, you should get to enjoy this moment. Here are a few details Love The Day Of will handle to make sure your day runs smoothly… Wedding day timeline, Wedding party in place, Greet guests, DJ ready to go, A hundred things you haven’t even thought of yet, We know what you’re thinking… “My mom can do that!” Ramie highlighted the importance of being present during your wedding day because making all the big calls during the important day can leave you mentally and physically exhausted. Ramie and Maddie take care of absolutely all the details so you don't have to. Learn more about what they have to offer in this episode and check their website at lovethedayof.com

Wed Talk Episode 7- Topz Sandwich Company (Tucker Veltkamp)

Tucker Veltkamp is a mogul in the sandwich industry in Billings. "TOPZ" is now the coolest sandwich shop in Billings and the surrounding areas, "TOPZ". Tucker highlighted the story of his amazing journey throughout the food and restaurant industry. Now TOPZ is able to cater for weddings and events of all sizes. Their sandwiches and delicious queso can be even be catered with a same day order delivery system. Tucker talked to us about the expansion of TOPZ. They will have a third location in the Billings heights by July of 2021 and are now HIRING for all positions. They plan to expand far beyond that. Kayla & Nico talked to Tucker about their amazing and simple options they have for catering weddings. Listen to full episode below!

Wed Talk Episode 5- Big Fat Lunchbox (Milo & April Solomon)

One thing you should know about is that we are obsessed with food trucks! Big Fat Lunchbox is a food truck that specializes in breakfast burritos. Now they can be found in many locations around Billings and the surrounding areas. They are an amazing food truck that is making shock waves across social media & the community because of their incredible food and great social media content. We believe that a trend our area should get behind is having food trucks at weddings, We are obsessed with food trucks and love it when one shows up at a wedding we are at. Although Big Fat Lunchbox doesn't do events or weddings at the moment, we are always hopeful they will be able to in the future. We got to learn about the story of how the burritos got started, the process behind starting the business, and Milo & April's love story. We even got to learn about their incredible "BFL" sauce that is their signature sauce in their breakfast burritos. If you haven't tried them yet, check their hour and location at bigfatlunchbox.com

Episode 3- Freakin' Awesome DJ Services

Founder & owner of Freakin' Awesome Inc, Gary Carson joins us in the studio to talk about his journey in the wedding industry. Gary has over 12 years of experience in the wedding industry, and offers some great advice to couples when planning their wedding. We talked about how to take your event to the next level using music and sound techniques to make your guests have more fun and a memorable experience. We offer some great advice when thinking about the sound & lighting for wedding. ceremonies and receptions.

Episode 2- Bluebird Sweets (Andrea Vacek)

Andrea Vacek with Bluebird Sweets joins us to talk everything wedding cake related! Andrea is an amazing sugar artist focused on wedding treats and cakes.. We cover her background, the start of her company, her niche in weddings and extravagant creations. Great tips and tricks for the wedding day regarding how to cut your cake, who should cut your cake, how to get the best pictures of your cake, and should you freezer burnt 1 year old piece of cake in your anniversary? All of that and more, is covered in this episode. Give it a listen!

Episode 1- Better to Gather Events (Cassie LaGreca)

Meet our guest for this week's episode of @wedtalkmt! The amazing Cassie LaGreca joins us to talk about her journey starting @better2gather, going over wedding advice, and letting us know about all the amazing rentals and design pieces they have available for weddings all over the state and country! With over 10 years in the wedding industry, Cassie leads a team of amazing individuals all focused on weddings, their planning, design and execution. we

1 of 2