The Leap Lifestyle Podcast Deanna Nash

This week on the Leap Podcast, I'm thrilled to chat with floral designer extraordinaire Tabitha Abercrombie (she/her) from Winston & Main.

This episode is loaded with information about how to approach floral design for your wedding,  including:
how soon you should reach out to floristsHow to best allocated your floral design budget budgeting best practices including being intentional with floral placement (not every surface requires a floral piece!)why flowers are a reminder to be really present on your wedding daywhy its ok to want something for your wedding just because it's really pretty!and, Tabitha's best piece of advice is something we all need to practice in our every day lives, but it's particularly poignant for your wedding dayIt was such a fun and informative episode to record, and I'm so grateful for Tabitha's friendship and transparency.

You can find Winston & Main on the web, instagram and facebook.

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As always, thanks for listening!

This week on The Leap Lifestyle Podcast, I'm chatting with Julie Harris from Julie Harris Designs about all things bridal veil, accessories and capes! Julie brings a love of fabrics, trimmings, and all things gorgeous to her design of classic, romantic and dramatic bridal veils, capes and hair accessories. With more than twenty years designing custom veils and a deep-seeded belief that veils are iconic to the wedding experience,  Julie helps you bring your bridal veil vision to life and helps you find the perfect accessories to celebrate your unique style!  After all, the veil creates the magic!

A few highlights from this episode include: 


Timing – how far in advance should you order your veil (spoiler alert – don’t wait too long!)The experience of creating a customized veil or capeHow to determine the length veil do you need to go with your wedding gown Factors to consider when choosing the length of your veilWhy you NEED to securely pin your veil into your hair! And a veil expert's tip for doing so!The various types of veils (straight cut or angel cut), and choosing the fabrication that works best for your dress and venue (yes, the venue matters)!Blusher vs. no blusher, and an expert's advice on when to lift the blusher during the ceremonyAlternatives to a veil, including weddings wings and capes! You can see samples of Julies gorgeous work on Instagram (her handle is @julieharrisdesigns) or on her website at www.julieharrisdesigns.com.

Be sure to visit our website for this and much more content  www.theleaplifestyle.com
and you can find us on instagram @theleaplifestyle

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On today's episode of The Leap Podcast, I'm thrilled to have luxury destination wedding photography Chris J. Evans on the show.

Chris' work is simply incredible. He began as a fashion photographer in Southern California, and when a move to Maui presented an opportunity to photograph a wedding, Chris discovered a world where fashion, nature and weddings collide.

On today's episode, we cover topics from choosing a destination location, scouting  destination locations, whether you should hire a local photographer or hire a photographer where you're from (the answer surprised me), first looks, and so much more.

You can find Chris on instagram here and his newly updated, gorgeous website here.

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This week on The Leap Lifestyle Podcast, I'm thrilled to welcome Wedding Planner and Designer Robin Baab Olascoaga from Los Angeles based RMBO Collective to the show. I have long admired Robin and her beautiful, unique wedding designs, and today she's sharing with us how to approach your wedding design.

Some of the highlights of our conversation include:
--Be original in with your wedding design! Almost every couple we work with tells us they want to create an original design, but it's very easy to fall into the trap of finding inspiration and recreating it. Robin's advice, use inspiration to foster new ideas, and eventually your wedding will be inspiration for future couples.

--Thinking big when beginning the design process. She explains how she likes to begin big, and then funnel down into the elements that really suit who you are as a couple.

--Visual Tools and how they can help communicate vision when it comes to wedding design.

--Is a Wedding Designer the same as a Wedding Planner? Robin explains the difference!

You can learn more about Robin and RMBO Collective on her website, and also via instagram @rmbocollective.

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This week on The Leap Lifestyle Podcast, we're chatting with Leah Weinberg. Leah is the Owner and Creative Director of New York City-based wedding planning firm Color Pop Events and the Author of The Wedding Roller Coaster: Keeping Your Relationships Intact Through the Ups and Downs.

One of the most common stressors of the wedding planning process is dealing with family issues. Whether those issues  are concerns over the budget, or fundamental differences arising out of a difference of opinion on your wedding vision, Leah offers us great insight and advice on how to approach working with family while you plan your big day.

You can find Leah's Book, The Wedding Roller Coaster: Keeping Your Relationships Intact Through the Ups and Downs here.  Widely lauded for it's insight, Leah's book is a must-have for couples and wedding vendors alike.

As always, thanks for listening!

Wedding Day Photography - the most tangible takeaway from your wedding day are the photographs that capture the magic and memories as they happen. But did you know that pre-planning with your photographer can lead to both incredible images AND peace of mind?

In this week's episode of The Leap Lifestyle Podcast, we're chatting with Elizabeth from Elizabeth Victoria Photography, and she's sharing amazing tips and ideas for planning your wedding day photography. From shot lists to first looks, centering yourself at the altar, wrangling family for photos, and knowing your own personal photography bandwidth, Elizabeth is dropping ideas for you to consider as you approach your wedding day.

You can find Elizabeth on instagram at @elizabeth.victoria.photography, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/elizabeth.victoria.photography and on the web at www.elizabethvictoriaphotography.com .

And please visit The Leap Lifestyle on instagram @theleaplifestyle and on the web at www.theleaplifestyle.com .

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