Oh Happy Day Podcast

This week's guest is Helena Melendez, owner of Helena Elizabeth Events. She and I discuss the process of switching markets from one part of the country to another, how she got her start in the events industry polishing silverware, and what she wishes brides knew before hiring a planner. Helena and I also chat about one of our favorite wedding design trends right now and how it can change a reception space. Some of my favorite things she shared were the vows that she makes to her clients and what they entail, and what scriptures guide her business. Helena is such a kind and gentle soul and I think you will love hearing from her today! Find Helena online:https://helenaelizabethevents.com/@helenaelizabetheventsFollow Oh Happy Day Podcast on Instagram at: @ohhappydaypodcast 

Today's guest is creative strategist Sacia Matthews! I have personally hired Sacia to do both website and social media consulting for me and can't say enough good things about working with her. Sacia shares how she went from teacher, to successful destination wedding photographer to her current role as a creative and brand strategist. Sacia and I discuss what qualities she looks for in an ideal client, what wedding vendors struggle with the most when it comes to their websites, and how business coaching is different than therapy. Sacia shares her heart on serving her clients, how motherhood has changed her business and how she's trusting God's calling for her during this season of life. Find Sacia online:Instagram: @saciamatthews.comwww.saciamatthews.comTikTok: @strategyontherocks (Strategy with Sacia)Connect with Oh Happy Day Podcast:Instagram: @ohhappydaypodcastwww.ohhappydaypodcast.com

To start off our fall 2025 season of the Oh Happy Day Podcast we have wedding painter Courtney Kibby on today's episode! Courtney shares how the Lord used various interests over the course of her life to lead her to her current career, how photos and paintings are very different (and why you might want both!), and the one wedding favor wedding guests never leave behind. Courtney talks about the story behind one of her favorite weddings and what made it meaningful, and reveals why she rarely paints during a wedding ceremony. We discussed the different ways that art can show us the goodness of God, and how we can rely on him we we feel like we don't measure up. This conversation will leave you encouraged friends- I can't wait for you to hear! Find Courntey Online:Instagram: @courtneykibbydesignswww.courtneykibby.comConnect with Oh Happy Day Podcast:Instagram: @ohhappydaypodcastwww.ohhappydaypodcast.com

Today's guest is Emily Phillips of Emily Kaye Floral Atelier and she is a deep thinker, wise mother and calming presence. I loved our conversation about the surprising location she began floral design, the logistics of destination work, and how motherhood has changed her as a business owner. We talked a lot about not letting fear drive your decisions and the temptation to make our businesses idols. If you ever struggle with fear of how something in your personal life (like starting a family) would affect your business, we talk about it in this episode.  Find Emily Online:www.emilykayefloral.com@emilykayefloralConnect with Oh Happy Day Podcast:www.ohhappydaypodcast.comInstagram: @ohhappydaypodcast

In today's episode with wedding photographer Eleanor Stenner, we chat about trusting God when booking are slow, the things she loves about her job (one of them will surprise you), and the importance of service. We also discuss the use of AI in editing, outsourcing, and the one song you will hear at almost every wedding. For all my single vendor friends- she also shares some blessings and challenges of being unmarried in the wedding industry. This episode was so fun and I can't wait for you to hear from her! Find Eleanor Online:https://eleanorstenner.com@eleanorstennerConnect with Oh Happy Day Podcast:www.ohhappydaypodcast.comInstagram: @ohhappydaypodcast

Today's guest is a super talented artist and wedding vendor who I've had the pleasure of working with in real life - Chloe Campbell! Chloe is a wedding painter and business owner who shares about building her business into a team of artists, the hard and the good parts about managing people, and the importance of integrity in our work. We also chat about art and the church, ministering to the artistic community, and whether we will work in heaven. You will love hearing Chloe's journey from studying fashion all the way to running a team of 15 people who work at weddings all over the world. Find Chloe Online:https://www.cloudstudioagency.com@cloudstudioagency@bychloecampbellConnect with Oh Happy Day Podcast:www.ohhappydaypodcast.comInstagram: @ohhappydaypodcast

For anyone who has dealt with health challenges while running a business, this episode is for you! Candice Hollub, founder of The Lovely Hair Class, shares how her business has grown and evolved from doing wedding hair for another company all the way to educating bridal hair stylists all over the country. (You will never guess how old she was when she did her first wedding!) We dive into hair trends over the years, how to communicate expectations with clients, and advice for stylists who want to get into education. Candice shares about the health challenges she has faced over the last year and what it has taught her about identity, idols, and trusting God in it all. This interview was so convicting and encouraging to me personally - I know you are going to love it. Find Candice Online:www.https://www.thelovelyhairclass.comInstagram: @thelovelyhairclassConnect with Oh Happy Day Podcast:www.ohhappydaypodcast.comInstagram: @ohhappydaypodcast

Season 6 is here and we are kicking things off with an amazing conversation about the Holy Spirit with wedding photographer and educator Lisa Vigliotta. Lisa and I chat about the ways social media and covid have changed the wedding industry and publications, having the freedom to fail, and the importance of obedience in the face of fear. Lisa also shares some mind-blowing stories of what happens when we pay attention to the promptings of the Holy Spirit - both at a wedding and in everyday life. I know y'all are going to love this episode as much as I did so get ready to take some notes! Find Lisa Online:https://lisavigliotta.com@lisavigliottaphotographyIf you'd like to connect with like-minded wedding vendors, join our Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/workandfaithweddingindustryOr connect on Instagram:@ohhappydaypodcast

As soon as we recorded this episode, I knew it was meant to go live the week of Mother's Day. Wedding Planner Adrienne Rolon of Hearts Content Events shares how the loss of her mom changed the trajectory of her career, how motherhood changes boundaries in your business and how we both are teaching our kids "how to be a person." Adrienne and I discuss how a client's story informs their wedding design, and the powerful thing that happened during a covid-era wedding that impacted her for years. Adrienne is passionate about sharing God's love through serving clients in the wedding planning process and we even chat about Jesus planning the final wedding in heaven! This is a good one friends, full of encouragement and wisdom. Find Adrienne online:http://heartscontentevents.comInstagram: @heartscontenteventsIf you'd like to connect with like-minded wedding vendors, join our Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/workandfaithweddingindustryOr connect on Instagram:@ohhappydaypodcast

Today's guest is Jacob Towe, co-owner and lighting designer of Jacob Co Creative. Jacob and I chat about what originally got him into lighting design, what he wished photographers knew when documenting a space he's designed, and why sustainability is so important to his business. We also chat about family - from working with your spouse to how your parenting and business changes as your kids get older.  We wrap up chatting about the theology of light - how Christians are called to be light in dark places and what that looks like in the wedding industry. I really was inspired by the big picture of what Jacob wants for his business and our industry and I know you will be too! Find Jacob online:https://jacobcocreative.comInstagram: @jacobco_creativeIf you'd like to connect with like-minded wedding vendors, join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/workandfaithweddingindustryOr connect on Instagram: @ohhappydaypodcast