Weddings Unfiltered

Ron Griffin, Molly Winkowski, Heather Thurman
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Welcome to "Weddings Unfiltered" your ultimate guide to planning the perfect wedding in WNY! this podcast is your go-to resource for everything you need to know about saying "I do" in Buffalo, NY. Join us as we spotlight the best local vendors, share insider tips to make your big day unforgettable, and explore the latest wedding trends. With insights from seasoned bridal professionals and firsthand experiences, we’ll navigate the joys, challenges, and unique charm of planning a wedding in WNY! Tune in for inspiration, expert advice, and a touch of Buffalo’s signature flair!

  1. 4d ago

    What My Son's Power Chair Taught Us About Wedding Accessibility in Buffalo

    A mother of a son who uses a power chair joins the panel to talk about what wedding planning looks like when accessibility isn't an afterthought. She walks through the moments most couples, venues, and vendors never think about, from dance floors and bathrooms to seating and transportation, and what it actually felt like to navigate a wedding day that wasn't built with her son in mind. This isn't a legal checklist. It's a real look at what inclusion means for WNY couples, planners, and venues who want to get it right the first time.Host Information:Ron from Buffalo POD - https://www.facebook.com/BuffaloPODhttps://www.instagram.com/buffalopod716/https://www.buffalopod.comMolly from The Planning Touch - https://www.instagram.com/theplanningtouch/https://www.facebook.com/theplanningtouchhttps://www.theplanningtouch.com/Heather from Upstate Indie Weddings -https://www.instagram.com/upstateindieweddings/https://www.facebook.com/upstateindieweddingshttps://www.upstateindieweddings.comGuest Information: Whimsical by Kellyhttps://www.whimsybykelly.com/https://www.instagram.com/whimsybykellyhttps://www.facebook.com/whimsybykelly

  2. Jul 26

    5 Wedding Requests That Made Ron Snap | Buffalo Weddings Unfiltered"

    Five couples, five decisions that had Ron shaking his head. Charging guests per plate. Asking guests to help cover wedding costs. Bridesmaids held to a height requirement. Prioritizing travel over saving for the wedding. A last-minute dress change that threw off the whole day. Buffalo and WNY couples, you've been warned. Ron's not holding back on this one.

  3. Jul 19

    The DIY Wedding Trends That Actually Save Money (And the Ones That Cost You More)

    Centerpieces, florals and decor — everyone's doing DIY at their wedding. We rank the most popular DIY projects by what's actually worth your time vs. what ends up costing more in stress, money, or a worse-looking wedding. Buffalo-area vendor perspective on where DIY helps and where it backfires.Host Information:Ron from Buffalo POD - https://www.facebook.com/BuffaloPODhttps://www.instagram.com/buffalopod716/https://www.buffalopod.comMolly from The Planning Touch - https://www.instagram.com/theplanningtouch/https://www.facebook.com/theplanningtouchhttps://www.theplanningtouch.com/Heather from Upstate Indie Weddings -https://www.instagram.com/upstateindieweddings/https://www.facebook.com/upstateindieweddingshttps://www.upstateindieweddings.com

  4. Jul 12

    Old Wedding Traditions vs New: What Buffalo Couples Are Keeping and Skipping

    Four hosts, five wedding traditions, no agreement in sight. Bouquet toss, big wedding parties, weekend-long celebrations, who gets a say when they help pay, and whether you have to invite everyone your parents want. Some traditions are worth keeping. Some need to go. We don't land on the same answer twice.Host Information:Ron from Buffalo POD - https://www.facebook.com/BuffaloPODhttps://www.instagram.com/buffalopod716/https://www.buffalopod.comCourtney Broska Photograpy - https://courtneybroskaphotography.com/https://www.facebook.com/courtneybroskaphotographyhttps://www.instagram.com/courtneybroskaphotographyMolly from The Planning Touch - https://www.instagram.com/theplanningtouch/https://www.facebook.com/theplanningtouchhttps://www.theplanningtouch.com/Heather from Upstate Indie Weddings -https://www.instagram.com/upstateindieweddings/https://www.facebook.com/upstateindieweddingshttps://www.upstateindieweddings.com

  5. Jun 28

    Episode 15: Real Couples Series - One Year Later: Matt & Julia's Two-Part Wedding Story

    Matt and Julia skipped the big party on their wedding day. They kept it small, intimate, and exactly what they wanted on a family property surrounded by the people who mattered most. Then, one year later, they threw the reception. We're talking to this Buffalo couple about what it's like to split your wedding into two chapters, why they did it, and whether they'd do it the same way all over again. Matt & Julia's Story: https://www.upstateindieweddings.com/post/buffalo-weddings-they-said-i-do-then-threw-a-party-a-year-laterHost Information: Ron from Buffalo POD - https://www.facebook.com/BuffaloPOD https://www.instagram.com/buffalopod716/ https://www.buffalopod.com Molly from The Planning Touch - https://www.instagram.com/theplanningtouch/ https://www.facebook.com/theplanningtouch https://www.theplanningtouch.com/ Heather from Upstate Indie Weddings -https://www.instagram.com/upstateindieweddings/ https://www.facebook.com/upstateindieweddings https://www.upstateindieweddings.com

  6. Jun 19

    Episode 14: Assigned Seats, Cash Bars, and Nobody Knows When to Sit Down

    Open bar or cash bar? Seating chart or survival of the fittest? And why is half the room still standing when the bride is already at the altar? Ron has opinions, and he's not keeping them to himself. Host Information: Ron from Buffalo POD - https://www.facebook.com/BuffaloPOD https://www.instagram.com/buffalopod716/ https://www.buffalopod.com Molly from The Planning Touch - https://www.instagram.com/theplanningtouch/ https://www.facebook.com/theplanningtouch https://www.theplanningtouch.com/ Heather from Upstate Indie Weddings -https://www.instagram.com/upstateindieweddings/ https://www.facebook.com/upstateindieweddings https://www.upstateindieweddings.com

  7. Jun 11

    Episode 13: The biggest price tags on your wedding day venue and photography.

    Wedding budgets are one of the most stressful parts of planning a wedding, and most couples go into it with no idea where to start, what things actually cost, or where they can afford to cut corners and where they absolutely cannot.In this episode, we are sitting down with Morgan from the Pearl Street Family of Venues and Alexandria from Photos by Alexandra to have an honest conversation about wedding budgets from two of the most important vendor perspectives — the venue and the photographer. We are getting into what couples should realistically expect to spend, how to prioritize your budget when you cannot do everything, what questions you should be asking vendors before you book, and the mistakes couples make that end up costing them more in the long run. Two vendors. Two completely different parts of your wedding day. One conversation about the money stuff nobody wants to talk about but everybody needs to hear. Guest Information: Events by Pearl Street - https://eventsbypearlstreet.com/https://www.facebook.com/PearlStreetCatering https://www.instagram.com/pearlstreetcatering/ Photography by Alexandra - https://photographybyalexandra.com/ https://www.facebook.com/269487797042091 https://www.instagram.com/pbyalexandra/ Host Information: Ron from Buffalo POD - https://www.facebook.com/BuffaloPOD https://www.instagram.com/buffalopod716/ https://www.buffalopod.com Molly from The Planning Touch - https://www.instagram.com/theplanningtouch/ https://www.facebook.com/theplanningtouch https://www.theplanningtouch.com/ Heather from Upstate Indie Weddings -https://www.instagram.com/upstateindieweddings/ https://www.facebook.com/upstateindieweddings https://www.upstateindieweddings.com#buffalowedding #weddingplanner #podcast

  8. May 29

    Episode 12: From the Kitchen to the Altar: Wedding Catering Done Right

    You can have the most beautiful venue, the perfect dress, and a flawless ceremony, and guests will still leave talking about the food.In this episode, we're sitting down with the team from Occasions by Osteria, Western New York's premier catering company, to talk about one of the most important and most underestimated decisions couples make when planning their wedding day .We're getting into everything, including how to build a wedding menu that actually works for your guest count and budget, the difference between buffet and plated service, bar packages, hors d'oeuvres, and the questions every couple should be asking their caterer before they sign anything.Because at the end of the day, people forget the centerpieces. Nobody forgets the food. Guest Information: Occasions Catering and Events - https://occasionswny.com/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571998686225 https://www.instagram.com/occasionswny/ Host Information: Ron from Buffalo POD - https://www.facebook.com/BuffaloPOD https://www.instagram.com/buffalopod716/ https://www.buffalopod.com Molly from The Planning Touch - https://www.instagram.com/theplanningtouch/ https://www.facebook.com/theplanningtouch https://www.theplanningtouch.com/ Heather from Upstate Indie Weddings -https://www.instagram.com/upstateindieweddings/ https://www.facebook.com/upstateindieweddings https://www.upstateindieweddings.com#buffalowedding #weddingplanner #podcast

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Welcome to "Weddings Unfiltered" your ultimate guide to planning the perfect wedding in WNY! this podcast is your go-to resource for everything you need to know about saying "I do" in Buffalo, NY. Join us as we spotlight the best local vendors, share insider tips to make your big day unforgettable, and explore the latest wedding trends. With insights from seasoned bridal professionals and firsthand experiences, we’ll navigate the joys, challenges, and unique charm of planning a wedding in WNY! Tune in for inspiration, expert advice, and a touch of Buffalo’s signature flair!

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  • Creator
    Ron Griffin, Molly Winkowski, Heather Thurman
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    65
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Ron Griffin, Molly Winkowski, Heather Thurman
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    Weddings Unfiltered