The Vendor Table - A Wedding and Photography Podcast

#147: Are wedding conferences worth it?

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We’re back from WPPI, and so much has happened. We break down our trip, share all the details, and dive into the travel drama that came with it. But...

BONUS: Wedding Photography "Hot Takes" (LIVE FROM WPPI 2026)

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This is an audio-only episode. Special thanks to WPPI for recording our live podcast — our first-ever truly live episode with a studio audience! We ...

Is this the end of the "Vogue" wedding flex?

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Vogue dropped the news that wedding vendors can no longer post their images with the photoshopped “Vogue” logo across the top—and the internet h...

#145: Was there really a Wedding at the Super Bowl?!?

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We dive into the viral Super Bowl wedding and the growing spectacle of modern weddings—why the world is watching, and what happens when deeply perso...

#144: How Wedding DJ's are going viral in 2026 (with Nick Spinelli)

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to build a wedding DJ brand that reaches millions?This week, we’re joined by wedding and event DJ Nick Spinelli. With over a milli...

#143: Are Wedding Vendors in Trouble?!? (State of the Wedding Industry 2026)

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is the wedding industry in trouble? A lot of wedding vendors have been writing in and sharing their concerns that the industry is headed in the wrong ...

#142: "Nobody cares how you hold your camera" (with Susan Stripling)

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

One of our most chaotic episodes ever. We loved having the icon, the legend, the queen herself — Susan Stripling — in the studio. Susan has carved...

#141: Why adventure elopements are thriving! (with Maddie Mae)

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Adventure elopements aren’t a niche anymore — they’re reshaping the wedding industry. Maddie Mae of Adventure Instead joins us to break down why...

#140: Navigating the legal side of the wedding industry (with Paige Griffith)

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We are so excited to welcome Paige Griffith (aka The Legal Paige⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

#139: Is word of mouth still the best way to book weddings?

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We’re back answering listener questions—and you delivered some great ones. We cover everything from how to get started as a young photographer, to...

#138: The Evolution of Wedding Videography (with Sharrone Calafiore)

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today we were joined by Sharrone Calafiore of Fiore Films—an incredibly talented wedding filmmaker and one of the most thoughtful voices in the wedd...

#137: Did AI just give Wedding Photographers a wake up call?

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year! We’re kicking off 2026 in the best way possible… by talking about AI and how it’s coming for our jobs. We dive into the viral po...

#136: What Will Weddings Look Like in 2026?

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s our final episode of 2025, and what a year it’s been! We sit down to recap everything that happened over the past year—from viral moments t...

#135: The "Associate" Wedding Photographer Problem

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With wedding season coming to an end and the holidays fast approaching, we had a lot to chat about before heading into the break. We dive into photogr...

#134: Is Social Media Killing the Bridal Magazine?

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re back from WIPA Chicago, and we’ve got a lot to talk about! From a full debrief of our live performance to a heated topic that came up during...

#133: "Photographers are NOT Wedding Planners"

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving! We’re back with another round of “Would You Rather,” but first—we dive into a few hot topics. We’re t...

#132: Would you rather? (Wedding Photographer Edition)

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This Episode is presented by DataColor Spyder Pro! If you photos look different on every screen when you share, it’s time to get DataColor Spyder - ...

#131: Anticipating 2026 Wedding Photography Trends

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With 2025 nearly behind us, we wanted to look ahead and talk about what’s coming for wedding photographers in the year ahead. Is Gen Z about to driv...

#130: Weddings Are a Team Effort

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We had a lot to chat about in this episode. From Daylight Savings being the absolute worst, to photographers thinking they run the show, to defending ...

#129: "Is there such a thing as too many wedding photos?"

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re back at it, chatting about all the things couples wish they did differently on their wedding day — but not before going off on a few tangent...

#128: Wedding Horror Stories (Halloween Edition 2025)

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s our favorite time of year! Mikey Sunsetz and *Fairy Lauren are back in the studio reading all the insane submissions you’ve sent us over the ...

#127: "I Wish I Did This Differently for My Wedding" (Part I)

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve all heard it - “If I could do it again, I’d…” In this episode, we’re talking about the biggest wedding-day regrets couples share aft...

#126: Taylor's Wedding Plans, Selena's Wedding Photos & Do Couples actually care that Photographers are using AI?

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lots of celebrity news has dropped recently, and we’re chatting all about it. From Taylor’s announcement that she wants a big wedding to breaking ...

#125: Are Etsy Witches the Secret to a Beautiful Wedding Day

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We jam-pack this episode with spirited conversation — from Etsy witches casting spells for perfect wedding weather, to guests showing up way too ear...

#124: The Chokehold Social Media Has on the Wedding Industry

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been a month since we’ve recorded an episode with just the two of us, and we had a lot to catch up on. We dive into Taylor & Travis’ en...

#123: Why Second Photographers Matter More Than You Think (with Meredith Shine)

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’re so excited to welcome Meredith Shine (AKA Big Dith) to the show! Meredith is not only a dear friend of ours, but also an incredibly...

#122: The Vendor Table x The Unfiltered Bride Crossover Podcast (Part I)

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We were so excited to sit down with our British wedding planner counterparts, Georgie & Beth of The Unfiltered Bride Podcast! We chat all about th...

#121: The Evolution of the Wedding Day Content Creator (with Yvie Lambert)

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Over the last two years, Wedding Day Content Creators have busted down the doors of the wedding industry. But are they here to stay, or is this just a...

#120: Marketing Secrets Wedding Vendors Need to Hear (with Rachel Traxler)

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we welcomed Marketing Expert & Wedding Photographer Rachel Traxler for a virtual episode. Rachel is a true powerhouse when it comes to ...

#119: What is making couples choose one Wedding Vendor over another?

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder why couples choose one vendor over another? We dug into a viral TikTok that had some surprisingly insightful answers. Plus, we break down ...

#118: When Wedding Vendors have to FIRE their clients

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever had to fire a client? We took to IG and asked our listeners if they’ve ever had to pull the trigger on letting go of a client or poten...

#117: The Most Unhinged Wedding Stories from TikTok

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We went on TikTok to ask the question "What was the most unhinged thing you have seen at a wedding" and boy oh boy did it deliver. —Check ...

#116: Listener Questions About Weddings - Part VI

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re back with more of your listener-submitted questions! This episode dives into everything from “Do vendors actually want to sit with guests?”...

#115: Listener Questions about Weddings - Part V

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a long time since we devoted an entire episode to your questions! We chat about a variety of topics from the best cocktail hour food, to...

#114: "Can we stop doing Wedding Toasts during Dinner?"

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We had a lot to catch up on in this episode — from reminiscing about Sepia Gate, to chatting about old wedding trends, to calling out wedding photo ...

#113: Tornado Proposals, Jeff Bezos Got Married & more Wedding TikTok Drama

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It has been a month since we last recorded together and so much has happened. From people proposing in front of Tornados, to Moms ruining an extravaga...

#112: A Raw & Unfiltered Conversation about Wedding Photography (with Josh Huggett)

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we did a virtual sit down with one of the worlds most controversial wedding photographers... our friend Josh Huggett. Josh is an Australian ...

#111: Is Wedding Content Creation Getting Out of Control?

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of chatter has been happening around wedding content creation. Are vendors prioritizing it over the needs of their couples? Should content creat...

#110: The Importance of Inclusivity in the Wedding Industry (with Shelby Phillips)

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode we sit down with Shelby Phillips, a queer New York based wedding photographer. We chat all about a very important topic in to...

#109: Never stop evolving as a Wedding Photographer (with Vanessa Joy)

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we had the honor of sitting down with the iconic Vanessa Joy! In this candid, unfiltered conversation, we cover everything from the evoluti...

#108: "Did ChatGPT give the perfect email reply to GenZ Brides?"

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are back with a variety of topics to talk about on this week's episode—from ChatGPT giving the absolute perfect reply to Gen Z brides, to ven...

#107: Scaling your Wedding Business to New Heights (with Ashley Ebert)

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we sit down with business mastermind Ashley Ebert of The Abundance Group. In this episode, Ashley shares her expert insights on how wedding ven...

#106: Anonymous Wedding Vendor Admissions

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We asked wedding vendors to spill their secrets anonymously—and let’s just say, they did not hold back. 😅From wedding day disasters to client c...

#105: SEO Secrets Wedding Pros should be using in 2025! (with Sara Dunn)

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Sara Dunn (@saradoesseo) joins us for an incredible conversation all about SEO, websites, and the marketing tactics every wedding vendor ne...

#104: Workshop Retreat Drama, Vendor Negotiations, and the Ethics of Styled Shoots

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been a month since we last recorded together, and wow — there’s a lot to catch up on. In this episode, we’re diving into all the tea: fro...

#103: Confidence, Vulnerability, and Going Viral (with Lauren Ashley)

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of suicide, which may be distressing for some listeners. Please take care of your mental well-being...

#102: Do certain Wedding Photography styles look "more expensive" than others?

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve had a lot of interesting topics come up in our Facebook group over the past few weeks. We talk about whether vendors should wear all black to ...

#101: How Personality Can Transform Your Wedding Business (with Carlo Amato)

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You might have seen the "Sassy Wedding Planner" videos pop up on social media. Well we were so excited to welcome Carlo Amato on the show! We chat wit...

BONUS: Pulling back the veil on The Knot (with Jennifer Davidson)

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this bonus episode, we sit down for an interview with one of The Knot Whistleblowers, Jennifer Davidson. She shares her experience working at The K...

#100: Our 100th Episode! Filled with Chaos, Thrills & Hilarious Moments

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One Hundred Freaking Episodes! This has been such a journey! We thought we would end this thing after 5 episodes, but here we are, and we can't thank ...

#99: An Open Conversation with Zola (with Kate Furst)

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There has been a lot of frustration from vendors in the wedding industry as of late, with many having little trust in these larger wedding platforms. ...

#98: Would you sign a Bridesmaid Contract?

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Well would you? A Bridesmaid took to TikTok to talk about an absurd contract that her friend sent her. Would you actually sign it, or would you tell t...

#97: "Don't forget to take a photo of the bride!"

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is the barn aesthetic officially over? Is Millennial Gray turning into Millennial Green? And is Pinterest desk inspo actually real? We dive into these...

#96: From Bridal Suites to Red Carpets: Beauty Secrets From a Pro Makeup Artist (with Darian Marie)

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From teary-eyed brides to last-minute touch-ups, the beauty side of the wedding industry is full of surprises! In this episode, we’re sitting down w...

#95: Real Talk, Real Stories: You ask us anything

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Almost 100 episodes in and we truly never had an episode where you could ask us anything. From wedding related questions such as "whats your bigg...

#94: Should you "Irish Exit" a Wedding as a guest?

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We chat about a variety of topics on this week's episode—from Irish exiting a wedding as a guest to how influencers mistakenly think lavish-looking ...

#93: Is the Wedding Industry in Serious Trouble?

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The wedding industry is always full of surprises, but lately, do things feel a little...uncertain? Are couples cutting down guest lists? Is the econom...

#92: Fake Leads, False Promises & Shady Business. Are Big Wedding Websites Misleading Vendors?

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We dive deep into the hidden world of major wedding websites and the questionable tactics they use to attract vendors. From fake leads to misleading p...

#91: The TikTok Drama that took over the Wedding Industry

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

2025 started off with some juicy TikTok drama. There was a bride who decided she didn't love her makeup, so she washed it off and caused quite an ...

#90: 2025 Wedding Trends, Content Creators & Celebrity Influence (with Adriana Brauckmann)

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Adriana from The Pre Nup is back! We sit down with our friends to chat about so many amazing topics. From the influence of celebrity weddings, to cont...

#89: Wedding "Hot Takes" Part VI

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're back for some more "Hot Takes"! Because we always have so many, we had to split this into another part. We breakdown everything from "are weddin...

#88: Automating & Organizing your Wedding Business (with Akua Konadu)

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As small business owners, our time is often limited. To be successful, it's essential to stay organized. We were thrilled to have Akua Konadu from Hon...

#87: Setting goals for the 2025 Wedding Season (and how to achieve them)

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are in the "slow season" as wedding vendors and it's the best time to layout your goals for the year. We chat all about our goals are, what we are ...

#86: Advice from Couples to Wedding Vendors

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year, fam! We hope your 2025 is off to an amazing start! Have you ever received a piece of advice from a client that completely reshaped you...

#85: Wedding "Hot Takes" Part V

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What better way to end 2024 with some good old fashioned Wedding "Hot Takes". You guys wrote us in some seriously good takes in this one. We covered e...

#84: "Open seating at a Wedding does not work!"

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With the holiday approaching, we decided to release this episode a day early so we can keep you company on some last minute shopping! We break down a ...

#83: 2024 Wedding Season Recap: From Trends to Trash

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Only a few weeks of 2024 and what a season it was. So much happened this year and we talk all about some things that made an impact over the last 12 m...

#82: Creating Impactful Content as a Wedding Photographer (with Cassidy Lynne)

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are so pumped for this collab! We were so excited to sit down with Cassidy Lynne, a prominent wedding photographer, educator and influencer and hos...

#81: Are we in the "bride-influencer" era?

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’re back in the studio! So much has happened since our last recording, and we’re diving right into the hottest topics. From the sudden rise of b...

BONUS: The very best of The Vendor Table (our favorite moments)

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's Thanksgiving week here in the states and we are so thankful for all of you. We are on break this week for the holiday, but figured we would drop ...

#80: Navigating the Legal Landscape of the Wedding Industry (with Paige Griffith)

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We were so excited to welcome Paige Griffith aka "The Legal Paige" onto the show! Paige opens up about her journey from law school to building a thriv...

#79: Stepping back into Bridal Fashion (with Hayley Paige)

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

FAN GIRL SCREAM! If you were to ask us what one of our "dream big" goals were when we launched the podcast, it was to sit down and interview this incr...

#78: Cake smashes just aren't a good look

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our first remote episode! While we will be back in the studio to record the majority of our episodes, we wanted to test out our remote setu...

#77: Wedding Horror Stories (Halloween Edition)

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mikey SunsetZ & Diva Lauren are in the studio this week for a special edition of "Wedding Day Horror Stories". Our listeners wrote us in some abso...

#76: The beautifully chaotic world of Wedding Florals (with Jaclyn Rutigliano)

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a while since we had a guest sit down at The Vendor Table! We were joined by Jaclyn Rutigliano, a third-generation floral designer from @hom...

#75: Aisle Leaners, Makeup Artist Drama & A bride drugged her wedding guests?

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My goodness a lot has gone down since we last recorded. There was some crazy drama on TikTok with a makeup artist who didn't take a hint when asked to...

#74: Vendor Blacklists, Wedding Video Trends & Can a pretty landscape hide a photographer's flaws?

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We all know you have a wedding vendor/venue blacklist. Aka a person or place you refuse to work with! We dive in the hidden truth about vendor blackli...

#73: Aging out as a Wedding Vendor & "Wedding Anxiety"

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you still wake up nervous on a wedding day? Are you stressing about missing a moment, or worried you forgot something? Yeah, us too. We get real on...

#72: Wedding Floral Budgets, Vendor Tags & Should you have to hold a certificate to be a Wedding Vendor?

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So many good questions were addressed on this weeks episode. Everything from, Are Wedding Floral budgets out of control? To... does the order of vendo...

#71: A wedding guest deleted the photographer's photos?!?

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What would you do if you got home and found out that someone deleted the family photos off of your camera? Well that is just what happened to one phot...

#70: What is the best part about being a Wedding Vendor?

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You guys know we love to keep it real over here. But whats your favorite part about being a wedding vendor? We get into a real honest conversation abo...

#69: Cheaters, Streakers and Crazy Wedding Stories (from our listeners)

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is jam packed with some of the most insane wedding stories we have heard... and they come from you! From a florist who tried to get out o...

#68: Hot & Spicy Topics about the Wedding Industry

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever had a take an arrow for a client? Are vendors really talking trash about their clients DURING THEIR WEDDING? Do you really need a contra...

#67: What is a Wedding truly about?

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Busy season is starting to heat up and so are the topics you have been sending in. This one is jam packed with topics such as "who should control...

#66: Second Shooting as a Wedding Photographer

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most requested topics we have received over the last year! Second shooting a Wedding offers photographers the ability to grow and learn on ...

#65: Google Gate, being nice to DJ's and are messy/late night flat lays awesome?

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mike is back from Ireland, Lauren's hungover and we have so much to talk about. We touch on so many topics... from the infamous google gate situat...

#64: Wedding Horror Stories from Reddit - Part II

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After scavenging the depths of trashland (aka Reddit), we have found some new horror stories for your listening pleasure. Everything from guests steal...

#63: Is GenZ Changing the Wedding Industry?

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Smaller Weddings, No Wedding Parties, Hating Golden Hour and their hatred towards ankle socks. GenZ is truly turning the wedding industry on its head....

#62: "Sepia Gate": RAW Photos, Buyers Remorse and the saga that swept the Wedding Industry

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lauren & Mike are back to chat all about "Sepia Gate". The story that was on everyone's minds these last few weeks. After our exclus...

BONUS: The "Sepia Gate" Exclusive Interview

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There was some serious drama that swept the wedding industry last week. If you haven't heard of the "Sepia Gate" saga, we suggest you ho...

#61: Listener Questions about Weddings - Part IV

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lauren & Mike are back with some more listener questions! We had some good ones this week that touch on so many great topics. Everything from &quo...

#60: Listener Questions about Weddings - Part III

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lauren & Mike are back with an all new Listener Questions Episode! We cover everything from "Should vendors sit with guests" to "is...

#59: So who owns the Wedding Photos?

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lauren & Mike are back with an open format episode. We stirred the pot a few weeks back about ownership rights of the wedding photos, and we are b...

#58: Wedding "Add Ons" that can make your day even better

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lauren & Mike sit down to chat all about those out of the box Wedding Add On's that you see all over TikTok. Are these next level trends, or j...

#57: Wedding Scams to watch out for!

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lauren & Mike are back with a super heated episode. It's all about Wedding Scams! From Photographers faking galleries with completely fake/AI ...

#56: AI in the Wedding Industry in 2024

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lauren & Mike are back to talk about the topic that seems to be on everyones minds... AI. It just won't go away and seems to be in every corne...

#55: Trying to keep focus through the chaos of the Wedding Season

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lauren & Mike are back in full swing. Wedding Season is underway and we are officially in the thick of it. We chat all about how we are "tryi...

#54: Social Media and how its evolving the Wedding Industry

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lauren & Mike chat all about the impact social media makes on the wedding industry. What drives that unpredictable algorithm? They ask the questio...

#53: Wedding "Hot Takes" Part IV

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lauren & Mike are back with some fresh "Hot Takes". There was just too many to fit in Episode III that we had to come back for more. Thi...

#52: Wedding "Hot Takes" Part III

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lauren & Mike are back with a fan favorite. "Hot Takes" are here and boy was it a doozy. We had over 200 submissions from our Instagram ...