Hitched and Happy: A Wedding Planning Podcast w/ Jessie Rae

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Everything wedding planning from a wedding photographer's perspective. If you want secrets for planning your own wedding, this is the podcast for you.

Episodes

  1. 08/26/2025

    How to Elope in Banff National Park in 10 Steps

    Planning an elopement in Banff National Park? 🌲 In this episode, I’m joined by expert Banff elopement photographer Solana Crowe to walk you through the 10 essential steps to make your elopement not only magical but also 100% legal.Whether you’re dreaming of saying “I do” on a mountain peak or beside a turquoise lake, this guide will help you navigate the paperwork, permits, and planning so you can focus on the fun parts of your special day.✨Follow Solana on Instagram: @solanacrowecreationsCheck out her Website: https://www.solanacrowecreations.comStay Connected:Instagram:  @jessieraefilms   Website: https://www.jessieraefilms.com

    29 min

  2. 05/16/2025

    12 Questions That Actually Matter When Hiring a Wedding Photographer

    Skip the surface-level stuff—this episode dives into the real questions you should be asking your wedding photographer. I team up with Joel from canadianweddingphotographers.com to break down 12 unexpected, tell-all questions that reveal if a photographer is truly the right fit for your day. No tech talk—just honest insights that go beyond the portfolio. Follow Canadian Wedding Photographers on Instagram: @canadianweddingphotographersCheck out their website: www.candianweddingphotographers.com Follow Black & Gold Photography on Instagram: @⁠blackandgoldphotography⁠Check out their website: ⁠www.blackandgoldphotography.com⁠Follow me on Instagram: @jessieraefilms Website: jessieraefilms.com The 12 Questions to Ask your Wedding Photographer Blog Post: https://canadianweddingphotographers.com/blog/real-questions-ask-your-wedding-photographer

    41 min

  3. 09/04/2024

    Should you Forgo a Wedding & ELOPE? Key Factors to Consider with Solana Crowe

    Thinking about skipping the traditional wedding and opting for an elopement instead? In this episode, I’m joined by Solana Crowe, a Banff Elopement Photographer, to discuss everything you need to know before making this decision. We dive into what an elopement truly is, the pros and cons of eloping, and what the entire process looks like for you! Follow Solana on Instagram: @solanancrowecreations Check out her website: solanacrowecreations.com Follow me on Instagram: @jessieraefilms Website: jessieraefilms.com

    25 min

  4. 06/28/2024

    Wedding Day HORROR STORIES

    Today we are reading wedding day horror stories and I give my advice on how to avoid these situations at your own wedding. Insta: @hitchedandhappypod

    27 min

  5. 04/18/2024

    6 Things That Often Get Overlooked at a Wedding

    I talk about the 6 things I see that get overlooked at a wedding as a wedding photographer. As someone who has captured over 100 weddings I have seen a few key details get missed. These are things to keep in mind for your wedding.

    18 min
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Everything wedding planning from a wedding photographer's perspective. If you want secrets for planning your own wedding, this is the podcast for you.

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