Austin Bridal Secrets
Where Local Stars of The Bridal Industry Shine and Share Their Secrets with You
Welcome
Hello and welcome to Austin Bridal Secrets. This podcast helps brides find vendors they would like to work with by getting to know them. You can subscribe via iTunes. The Stars of Austin Bridal Secrets benefit by reaching more brides, promoting their business, and also connecting to the other Stars. I am the owner of Music4Life DJ's and I have been involved in Austin radio since 1984. Let me know how I can help you. You can e-mail me at "info" at this domain name.
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Austin Bridal Secrets Summer Mixer at Vintner's Cellar
Join the Stars of Austin Bridal Secrets for our 2009 Summer Mixer. Brides and fellow wedding vendors are welcome. We just wanna have fun and keep the good vibes flowing! Hope to see you there.
Coming Up on Austin Bridal Secrets
Coming up soon on Austin Bridal Secrets:
On July 7th, Julie Hewitt will be our guest. She offers wine for bachelorette parties and weddings through WineShopAtHomeAustin.com.
Lindsay Hardage from Nature's Point
If you know somebody who you think should be on the show, send an email to "info" at this domain name for more information.
RJ
On July 7th, Julie Hewitt will be our guest. She offers wine for bachelorette parties and weddings through WineShopAtHomeAustin.com.
Lindsay Hardage from Nature's Point
If you know somebody who you think should be on the show, send an email to "info" at this domain name for more information.
RJ
Melissa Galitz - MelissaGalitz.com
Melissa Galitz does custom designed wedding invitations, wine labels, "save the dates," monograms, gobos, programs, and websites. You can see her work at MelissaGalitz.com.
Played: 100 | Download | Duration: 00:17:18
Nisa Nicole - NisaNicole.com
Nisa Nicole does makeup for all occasions. She will come to wherever you are to make you look amazing. You can visit her website, NisaNicole.com for examples of makeovers she has done.
Played: 70 | Download | Duration: 00:20:54
Herb Taylor - Mercury Hall
Herb Taylor is the Ambassador of Mercury Hall. He would love to show you around their place and provide you with a great wedding day experience in South Austin.
Played: 117 | Download | Duration: 00:18:16
April Neubold - PetalWorks
April Neubold recently returned to Texas to continue serving brides with her love for flowers and event design with Petal Works.
Played: 90 | Download | Duration: 00:24:26
Stephanie Todd - LemonDropStudios.com
Stephanie Todd of Lemon Drop Studios brings more than 20 years of video experience to the weddings she shoots. She has worked for almost of the major networks and would love to help you tell the story of your wedding with video.
Played: 110 | Download | Duration: 00:18:11
Winfield Inn - TheWinfieldInn.com
I got to speak with Robyn & April of The Winfield Inn. It is one of my favorite places to play. The place is historical, beautiful, and the food is mostly organic.
Played: 144 | Download | Duration: 00:22:21
Todd Darby - SayCheeseForFun.com
Todd Darby of Say Cheese has a fun photobooth and is available to make your wedding a very memorable event.
Played: 114 | Download | Duration: 00:20:50
Denise Silverman - AustinSoiree.com
Denise Silverman is a Certified Wedding Consultant and has been planning weddings since 2002. She specializes in bringing all the details of your vision to life with Soirée Event Production.
Played: 101 | Download | Duration: 00:25:26
Amy Mader - ThePlatinumWedding.com
Played: 192 | Download | Duration: 00:28:21
Sarah Miller - CaplanMiller.com
Played: 132 | Download | Duration: 00:23:42
Robert "Evil" Evilsizer - Evil's Good Time Sounds
Robert "Evil" Evilsizer is a true veteran announcer. Since 1964 "Evil" has been in the entertainment business. From the early days of his "Surf Band" in Southern California through his work with Armed Forces Radio and Television (AFRTS) while serving in the U.S. Air Force to his work with the Lance Armstrong Foundation and Willie Nelson's Farm Aid. He announces races all around the central Texas area for Evil's Good Time Sounds. He is available to DJ at your wedding and specializes in the oldies.
Played: 115 | Download | Duration: 00:19:03
John Malone - DanceForALifetime.com
John Malone & Ragen Chastain of Dance For A Lifetime have been dancing for over 15 years and are available to help you put your first dance together
Played: 110 | Download | Duration: 00:00:00
Edward Pierce - GingeredUpWeddings.com
Edward Pierce specializes in Wedding, Portrait, and Family Photography out of Austin, Texas. His business is Gingered Up Weddings.
Played: 103 | Download | Duration: 00:00:00
Marco Gutierrez - YourMomentPhoto.com
Cinematography is what separates photographer Marco Gutierrez from
other photographers. He's worked on everything from music videos with
Ashlee Simpson and Ryan Cabrera to IMAX. Add 16 years of photographic
experience a personality that's ready to serve your vision with a team
of hand picked photographers and you've got a winning combination.
Played: 100 | Download | Duration: 00:28:11
Wendy Michelle Sanders - WendyMichelleSanders.com
Wendy Michelle Sanders brings a unique background to wedding makeup and hair. When she is not on a film set or in a photography studio, she is working on the many aspects of her business and meeting with brides. She also does bridal henna and non-traditional approaches to wedding glamour.
Played: 120 | Download | Duration: 00:16:23
Sonja Bliss - EverythingToEverybody.com
Sonja Bliss is a woman who can get things done for you. From picking up dresses to setting up your honeymoon suite. Any type of errands that you need done to make your big day easier. She is Everything To Everybody.
Played: 108 | Download | Duration: 00:29:00
Nancy Hoffmann-Allison & Michelle Bromley - AllisonsEvents.com
I spoke with Nancy and Michelle about all the ways that they can help you put your day together, while saving you money and reducing the stress of your big day.
Played: 121 | Download | Duration: 00:23:01
Carey Simmons - PrintGlobe.com
Played: 110 | Download | Duration: 00:18:42
Dana Minney - DanaLynnMedia.com
Played: 195 | Download | Duration: 00:28:52
Bryan Azar - ILIOSLighting.com
Played: 105 | Download | Duration: 00:29:28
Mary Charron - VintnersCellarofAustin.com
Played: 115 | Download | Duration: 00:22:20
Cindy Lo - RedVelvetEvents.com
Cindy Lo is a planner who does corporate and wedding events. She started Red Velvet Events in 2002 and has a team dedicated to serving her clients.
Played: 138 | Download | Duration: 00:25:32
Peter Merry - The Best Wedding Reception Ever
Peter Merry is a "Wedding Entertainment Director" who has written a great book so you can have The Best Wedding Reception Ever.
Played: 116 | Download | Duration: 00:27:34
Linda Carter - CarterCreations.net
Linda Carter can create the exact dress that you want. Whether it is an original design that you dream up, or a picture of one of those brand-name dresses in a bridal magazine. She has more than 20 years of experience with her company Carter Creations.
Played: 123 | Download | Duration: 00:26:35
Anna Zatopek - AnnaZatopek.com
Anna Zatopek uses her camera to tell the story and capture your wedding as it happens. Her specialty is Fine art wedding and portrait photography.
Played: 130 | Download | Duration: 00:17:15
Su-Min - MakeoverAngel.com
Su-Min is Austin's Makeover Angel. Her background as an artist influences her work as a makeup artist. For Su-Min, "every bride is a masterpiece!"
Played: 96 | Download | Duration: 00:29:04
Photo by Pics In The Mix.
Shawn Childress - Shawn Childress.com
Shawn Childress is a photographer specializing in weddings. He loves to deliver photos using the classic look of medium format film.
Played: 100 | Download | Duration: 00:17:38
Nancy Owen - Alegras.com
Nancy Owen of Alegra's has helped Austin couples select just the right look for their wedding invitations and bridal accessories since 1987. They have wall-to-wall accessories of wedding memory books, baskets, candles,bibles, ring pillows, veils, tiaras, flowergirl dresses, server sets, toasting glasses, invitations and more. She listens to you and artfully creates a look that reflects your personal sense of style. Be sure to check out her daughter's "Caitlin Cartoons" that are available on many items from hospitality bags to t-shirts. Their family-run store is located at 8108 Mesa Drive, Suite B-100 and they also have two other websites: Favors You Keep and Our Militairy Wedding.
Played: 99 | Download | Duration: 00:29:49
Linda Lucas - DreamImagesAustin.com
Played: 134 | Download | Duration: 00:20:35
Rochelle Rae - RaeCosmetics.com
Played: 115 | Download | Duration: 00:15:26
Fran Pedron - PedronShop4U.com
Fran Pedron is available for consultations to help you meet your needs for attendants, parents, out of town guests, or anyone, with whom you want to share your memorable experience. She will work your wedding colors into something special with a Texas flair. Experience the luxury without the effort and let her shop for you.
Played: 102 | Download | Duration: 00:19:07
Donna Starnes - ArtOfExoticdancing.com
DonnaStarnes, Nia Black Belt teacher and the owner of NiaSpace, has beenteaching the Nia Technique for the past 11 years. Through Nia she hasrekindled her joy of movement, as well as found another dynamic outletfor her creative side. Her background also includes modern dance, improv theater,contact improvisation, contemplative dance. Donna also is now guiding The Art of Exotic Dancing for Everyday Women. She is available to guide bachelorette parties/celebrations, and workshops.
Played: 104 | Download | Duration: 00:15:25
UPDATE:
For a limited time we are offering a 2 for 1 special - 50% off the regular class cost of $99. So if you know of any women interested in this pass this along to them and help me spread the word. They could even register for classes in the new year as long as they sign up by the end of December. It's a great gift idea too 
The code to take advantage of this offer is... twoforonedonna
The Austin schedule of classes is here. This offer is good anywhere.
http:://www.niaspace.com/aoed
The code to take advantage of this offer is... twoforonedonna
The Austin schedule of classes is here. This offer is good anywhere.
http:://www.niaspace.com/aoed
Adam Dartez - AustinCleaners.net
Andrew Perkel - BelvederesAustin.com
Andrew Perkel runs Belvedere's Men's Day Spa at 10th & Congress. They can do haircuts, coloring, shaves, manicures, pedicures, waxing, massage, facials, shoe shines and more.
Played: 114 | Download | Duration: 00:27:20
Kathleen Stegall - AustinUptownDance.com
Kathleen Stegall is a dance instructor who can help you with your first dance and all the dances thereafter. She teaches with Austin Uptown Dance and competes internationally with her husband.
Played: 109 | Download | Duration: 00:22:59
Harper Ferguson - BellaFloraCreative.com
Played: 112 | Download | Duration: 00:17:59
Cheryl Goldberg - ABeautifulSmileNow.com
Played: 114 | Download | Duration: 00:13:35
Jeff Lofton - JeffLofton.com
Austin-based jazz trumpeter, Jeff Lofton and his jazz quartet, bring a classic, romantic soundtrack to your reception or ceremony.
Played: 125 | Download | Duration: 00:23:49
Kathyrn Dagar-Albarado - DagarsCatering.com
Kathryn's family has been in the catering business since 1952. They can put anything together that you want from their Dagar's Catering facilities on Kramer Lane. They have an open house every third Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:30.
Played: 101 | Download | Duration: 00:18:59
Sarah Temple - MySpace.com/SarahTempleSongs
I interviewed Austin-based singer Sarah Temple on my radio program. She is available to sing during your ceremony and cocktails at your reception.
Played: 110 | Download | Duration: 00:26:32
Jesse Bloom - EcstaticCuisine.com
Jesse Bloom runs Ecstatic Cuisine and creates custom menus for you. He is one of Austin's "green" catering chefs and incorporates lots of local and organic food into his menus.
Played: 117 | Download | Duration: 00:19:08
Connie Holmes Larson - TheWeddingOfficiant.com
Connie Holmes Larson is a non-denominational wedding officiant who is available to help you put your ceremony together.
Played: 126 | Download | Duration: 00:14:24
Amanda Woosley - AustinHarpAmanda.com
Amanda Woosley is available to play harp for your ceremony and cocktails.
Played: 146 | Download | Duration: 00:22:06
Norma and Anthony Beissner - AngelSpringsEvents.com
Norma and Anthony Beissner have a beautiful wedding venue in Leander, Angel Springs Event Center.
Played: 248 | Download | Duration: 00:35:25
Jeni Hoover - JeniHoover.com
Jeni Hoover has worked with big names in L.A. like Victoria's Secret and Cosmospolitan and is now in Austin to help you look your best on your big day.
Played: 202 | Download | Duration: 00:17:51
Mark Grossman - AustinMusicWorks.com
I spoke with Mark Grossman about the Austin bands he manages with Austin Music Works.
Played: 122 | Download | Duration: 00:25:08
India Taylor - IndiaTaylor.com
India Taylor is available to play in your ceremony and can also help you write a custom song that tells the story of your relationship
Played: 129 | Download | Duration: 00:28:12