Wedding Guests - Hue I Do | For Black Weddings, Brides, and Love Stories

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186. The Secrets to Perfect Guest Experiences at Weddings with Tara Melvin

Let’s talk about our guests! We chat with Tara Melvin, a seasoned wedding planner of Signature Concepts LLC about the little things that make a big difference for guests—like comfort, food, and ambiance—and how important it is to have a great team of vendors to help pull it all together for a memorable day. Don’t forget to: Give us a review on Apple Podcasts, please! Also, give us some stars on Spotify! Add and find the wedding vendors we love on Find with Hue I Do Subscribe to Hue I Do wherever you listen to podcasts Follow Hue I Do on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Linkedin and TikTok We are eternally thankful to CRMG Studios for producing our early episodes and @KParyo on IG for the intro music & advice.

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182. The Unexpected Wedding Guest with Shaneisha Wofford, Eric & Janeeka McDowell

How would you feel if someone you didn’t know decided to attend your wedding? We don’t mean a plus one, either. Well… a similar story happened recently and we talked to the guest and the couple about that experience. Don’t forget to: Subscribe to Hue I Do wherever you listen to podcasts. Give us a review on Apple Podcasts, please! Also, give us some stars on Spotify! Add and find previous guests and wedding vendors we love on Find with Hue I Do. Watch the episode on YouTube every Wednesday at 12 pm ET. Follow Hue I Do on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Linkedin, Pinterest and TikTok. We are eternally thankful to CRMG Studios for producing our early episodes and @KParyo on IG for the intro music & advice.

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175. Where Your Guests Should Sit by Nikeva Lawrence

Why are creating seating charts so hard? On this episode, we take the stress out of seating arrangements [as best as possible] with wedding planner Nikeva Lawrence. We’ll share tips for creating a seating chart that keeps your guests happy (or at least, you and yours) and ensures a smooth reception. Guest seating etiquette: Learn the do’s and don’ts of seating loved ones, from family dynamics to friend groups. Charting your course: Discover creative ways to design a seating chart that reflects your style and makes it easy for guests to find their seats. Table talk troubles?: We’ll address common seating challenges and how to navigate them gracefully. Whether you’re having an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, this episode will help you create a seating plan that sets the stage for an unforgettable wedding reception. Don’t forget to: Subscribe

Tag: Wedding Guests

186. The Secrets to Perfect Guest Experiences at Weddings with Tara Melvin

182. The Unexpected Wedding Guest with Shaneisha Wofford, Eric & Janeeka McDowell

175. Where Your Guests Should Sit by Nikeva Lawrence

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