Shoot the Vows

Caitlyn Roberts and Kalee Draper
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Just engaged? 🥂 You're in the right place! Shoot the Vows is the podcast for couples who want fun, helpful wedding planning advice without the overwhelm. We bring stories, pro tips, and lots of laughs every week — because planning should be enjoyable, not stressful! New episodes every Thursday at 10:00 a.m. ET. Hit subscribe and plan with personality. 💍✨

  1. 2 juil.

    What Makes a Wedding Ceremony Actually Memorable

    Your ceremony isn't just a formality, it's the actual heart of your wedding day. In this episode of Shoot the Vows, we sit down with Keri Klein of Flower City Ceremonies to talk all things wedding officiating. Keri shares how she custom writes every single ceremony from scratch, what makes a ceremony truly memorable, and why your wedding day is just a really expensive party without one. We're talking about: 💍 What questions an officiant should be asking you before they write your ceremony 💍 Why choosing a friend or family member to officiate isn't always the move 💍 Real officiant horror stories (yes, including lost vows and a no-show) 💍 Unique ceremony traditions you've probably never heard of, like sand ceremonies, hand fasting, jumping the broom, and even a margarita ceremony 💍 Why private vows are such a growing trend right now 💍 How to find a great officiant if you're not getting married locally 💍 The "social media minute" trick that keeps guests happy without phones blocking the aisle Whether you're planning a traditional ceremony or want to throw the rulebook out completely, this episode will help you build a ceremony that actually feels like you. 💐 Connect with Keri & Flower City Ceremonies: Website: https://www.flowercityceremonies.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowercityceremonies/ 🎙 Connect with Shoot the Vows: Website: https://shootthevows.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shootthevows 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shoot-the-vows/id1850468898 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5gdQT05rvXeV4dc9cUBSaz

    24 min

  2. 25 juin

    Everything We Wish We Knew Before Planning Our Weddings

    If you could go back and do it all over again, what would you change? In this episode of Shoot the Vows, we are getting real about everything we wish we knew before planning our weddings — and what Kalee would do differently when her day finally comes, knowing everything she knows now from being in the industry. We're talking about: 📷 Why DIY weddings aren't always the budget-friendly option you think they are. 📷 The real reason an all-inclusive venue might actually save you money. 📷 Why a first look (or first touch) is more about YOU than your photographer. 📷 The one thing Caitlyn regrets most — and why she tells every couple to look at full galleries. 📷 Bridal parties, big vs. small, and whether you even need one standing up there with you. 📷 Dream venues, destination weddings, greenhouse ideas, and yes — the great baby's breath debate. Whether you're just getting engaged or knee-deep in planning, this episode is full of honest, been-there-done-that advice you're not going to want to skip. (Also, guess how many plants are in the studio. Drop it in the comments. 👇) 🎙 Connect with Shoot the Vows: Website: https://shootthevows.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shootthevows 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shoot-the-vows/id1850468898 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5gdQT05rvXeV4dc9cUBSaz

    20 min

  3. 18 juin

    Trust Your Vendors The Insider Secrets to Perfect Wedding Photos & Video

    Your wedding photos and video don't have to be a gamble — promise. In this episode of Shoot the Vows, we are breaking down exactly what couples can do (and what to avoid) to make sure their wedding photos and video come out as good as possible. From lighting and location choices to getting ready spaces and timeline planning, they're sharing the real behind-the-scenes stuff your photographer and videographer wish you already knew. We're talking about: 📷 Why your location matters more than you think — and what "bad lighting" actually looks like 📷 The truth about patchy light, cluttered backgrounds, and yes, trash cans 📷 How to build a timeline that gives your photographer and videographer enough time for couple portraits 📷 Why first looks might actually be your best friend 📷 What to do (and not do) in the getting ready space before your team arrives 📷 Why trusting your vendors is the single most important thing you can do Whether you're deep in wedding planning or just starting out, this episode will help you go into your wedding day with a game plan that sets your whole creative team up to do their best work. 🎙 Connect with Shoot the Vows: Website: https://shootthevows.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shootthevows 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shoot-the-vows/id1850468898 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5gdQT05rvXeV4dc9cUBSaz

    15 min

  4. 11 juin

    How Live Music Transforms Your Wedding Ceremony

    What happens when a musician shows up to a fairy-tale forest wedding and just... plays? You get the kind of ceremony that gives guests chills before the couple even reaches the altar. In this episode, we sit down with Kylie Brown, a multi-instrumentalist and wedding musician based in Ithaca, New York, to talk about why live music might be the most underrated thing missing from your wedding day. We're sitting down with Kylie Brown of Metasequoia to talk about how she went from playing Zelda songs on her flute as a kid to performing at weddings across New York and the Hudson Valley, and why live music hits completely different than a playlist ever could. We're getting into: -The real difference between hiring a live musician and a DJ -Why guests literally feel live music in a way recorded music can't replicate -How to find a performer who actually has the "it factor" -What live music for your wedding ceremony and cocktail hour actually costs (it's more affordable than you think) -Video game music at weddings and why it's having a major moment -Live music for proposals and why it's the ultimate move -Kylie's funniest on-the-fly wedding story -If you're a bride, a groom, or just someone who wants their wedding to feel like a real experience and not a playlist on shuffle, this one's for you. 🔔 Subscribe and drop your questions or topic requests in the comments below! 🎵 Find Kylie Brown: 🌐 https://www.kyliebmusic.com/weddings 📸 https://www.instagram.com/kyliebmusic 🌐 shootthevows.com 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5gdQT05rvXeV4dc9cUBSaz 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shoot-the-vows/id1850468898 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shootthevows

    34 min

  5. 4 juin

    Venue Spotlight - Bringing a Forgotten Church Back to Life

    What happens when a forgotten Baptist church sits empty for 30 years and someone finally says "yeah, let's turn this into a wedding venue"? You get The Mizpah — a gothic, moody, completely one-of-a-kind wine sanctuary and event space in the heart of downtown Syracuse, and we are obsessed. In this Venue Spotlight episode, we're sitting down with Mike Green and Jenna Ellis to talk about how they're transforming a building that had holes in the floor, a bird living inside, and a leaking roof into one of the most unique spaces in Central New York. We're getting into: The gothic design philosophy — preserving the decay, not erasing it A self-pour wine wall with 24 wines you can customize for your wedding The mezzanine idea that will have guests watching the ceremony from the old choir loft Why a day-of coordinator might be the most underrated wedding vendor out there If you're a bride, a vendor, or just someone who loves a space that breaks the mold — this one's for you. 🔔 Subscribe and drop your questions or topic requests in the comments below! 🏛️ Find The Mizpah: 🌐 https://www.themizpah.com/ 📷 https://www.instagram.com/themizpahsyr/ 🌐 shootthevows.com 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5gdQT05rvXeV4dc9cUBSaz 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shoot-the-vows/id1850468898 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shootthevows

    22 min

  6. 28 mai

    Wedding Budget - Splurge or Save? Photographers Tell All

    Planning a wedding comes with approximately one million things to buy, book, rent, upgrade, personalize, and panic-Google at 11 p.m. In this episode of Shoot the Vows, we're talking through different wedding expenses and deciding what we think is worth the splurge and what you can probably save on without ruining the day. We go category by category and share our honest opinions on where your money actually makes a difference, where couples sometimes overspend, and what choices really come down to your priorities, your vibe, and your budget. From practical wedding-day purchases to the fun little details everyone loves to debate, we're breaking down what we'd splurge on, what we'd save on, and why. If you're planning a wedding and trying to figure out where your money should actually go, this one's for you. Watch more episodes and find us here: Shoot the Vows: https://shootthevows.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shootthevows Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5gdQT05rvXeV4dc9cUBSaz Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shoot-the-vows/id1850468898 #ShootTheVows #WeddingPlanning #WeddingBudget #SplurgeOrSave #WeddingPodcast

    45 min

  7. 21 mai

    What Your Florist Wishes You Knew Before Your Wedding

    Before you pin one more peony bouquet on Pinterest, listen to this. In this episode of Shoot the Vows, we're sitting down with Courtney Rapp from Westcott Florist to pull back the curtain on everything that goes into wedding florals — from the real vs. faux debate to why your flower budget might be higher than you expected (and what you're actually paying for). Whether you're overwhelmed by options or think you've got it all figured out from Instagram, this conversation will change how you approach one of the most visual parts of your wedding day. We're getting into: 🌸 Real flowers vs. faux flowers — when each option makes sense and what to know before choosing 🌸 The questions florists ask before a consultation and why they matter for your design 🌸 What actually goes into wedding florals behind the scenes — and why the cost surprises so many couples 🌸 How Pinterest and AI-generated inspiration can help or hurt your floral planning 🌸 Why trusting your florist's expertise leads to less stress and better results If you're engaged and starting to think about florals (or already stressed about them), this is the episode to send to your partner and say "we need to listen to this." 💐 Connect with Westcott Florist: Website: https://www.westcottflorist.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westcottflorist 🎙️ Connect with Shoot the Vows: Website: https://shootthevows.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shootthevows  🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shoot-the-vows/id1850468898  🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5gdQT05rvXeV4dc9cUBSaz  #WeddingFlowers #WeddingFlorist #RealVsFauxFlowers #WeddingPlanning #BridalBouquet #WeddingFlorals #FloralDesign #WeddingBudget #WeddingTips #WestcottFlorist #RochesterNY #UpstateNYWeddings #WeddingPodcast #ShootTheVows #PinterestWedding #WeddingInspiration #FloristTips #WeddingVendors #BridalFlowers

    36 min

  8. 14 mai

    Bridal Boudoir 101: Building Confidence Before the Wedding

    This might be the most personal and unforgettable wedding gift you never thought of. In this episode of Shoot the Vows, we're sitting down with bridal boudoir photographer Rae Taryn to talk about why boudoir sessions are having a major moment with brides right now — and why so many couples are calling it the best gift of the entire wedding experience. From what to expect during your session to creative ways to surprise your partner on the big day, Rae is breaking it all down. We're getting into: ✨ What bridal boudoir actually is (and why it's not what you think) ✨ Why it's become one of the most meaningful gifts a bride can give her partner ✨ Hair and makeup is included — making it the perfect trial run before the wedding day ✨ How a boudoir session builds confidence heading into the wedding (and the wedding night) ✨ When to book your session in your wedding planning timeline and what to expect ✨ Creative ways to gift it to your partner — albums, polaroids at the wedding, and more If you've ever been curious about bridal boudoir or you're looking for a truly one-of-a-kind wedding gift, this episode will change your mind about everything you thought you knew. 📷 Connect with Rae Taryn: Website: https://boudoirbyraetaryn.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boudoirbyraetaryn/ 🎙️ Connect with Shoot the Vows: Website: https://shootthevows.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shootthevows 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shoot-the-vows/id1850468898 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5gdQT05rvXeV4dc9cUBSaz #BridalBoudoir #BoudoirPhotography #WeddingGift #BrideGift #WeddingPlanning #BoudoirSession #BridalConfidence #WeddingDay #WeddingNight #BoudoirAlbum #BridalBeauty #HairAndMakeupTrial #WeddingPodcast #ShootTheVows #EngagedCouple #BrideToBeGift #BoudoirInspiration #WeddingGiftIdeas #BoudoirByRaeTaryn

    30 min
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Just engaged? 🥂 You're in the right place! Shoot the Vows is the podcast for couples who want fun, helpful wedding planning advice without the overwhelm. We bring stories, pro tips, and lots of laughs every week — because planning should be enjoyable, not stressful! New episodes every Thursday at 10:00 a.m. ET. Hit subscribe and plan with personality. 💍✨

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  • Création
    Caitlyn Roberts and Kalee Draper
  • Années d’activité
    2025 - 2026
  • Épisodes
    38
  • Classification
    Contenu explicite
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Caitlyn Roberts and Kalee Draper
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