"The Queen of Strings" with Tania Susi | Roses & Thorns Ep. 6

"The Queen of Strings" with Tania Susi | Roses & Thorns Ep. 6

In this episode of Roses & Thorns, Jake and Juan sit down with violinist and wedding performer Tania Susi. 🔥🥀 Known throughout the Capital Region for her unforgettable wedding performances, Tania shares how she transformed a traditional background in classical music into a unique solo entertainment experience that blends live violin, modern music, audience interaction, and a whole lot of creativity. From teaching students and preserving generations of musical tradition to performing alongside DJs and creating unforgettable wedding moments, Tania opens up about the challenges, risks, and rewards of building a business around her passion. 🌹 We discuss: • How Tania became a solo wedding violinist • The evolution from string quartet to electric violin performer • Teaching music across generations • Taking creative risks during the pandemic • Wedding day challenges and learning experiences • The balance between perfection and entertainment • Why music plays such a powerful role in weddings Watch the full episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/vcaMpx4Csos [https://youtu.be/vcaMpx4Csos] 🎻 Whether you're a musician, entrepreneur, wedding professional, or someone chasing a creative dream, this episode is packed with insight, humor, and inspiration. 🎙️ New episodes of Roses & Thorns drop every other week — subscribe so you don't miss the next conversation. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more 💍 Planning your wedding? Reach out to us at https://rosewickweddings.com

The Music Man with Mike Garrasi | Roses & Thorns Ep. 5

In Episode 5 of Roses & Thorns, Juan sits down with Mike Garrasi from Music Man Entertainment to talk all things weddings, DJs, and what actually makes a reception unforgettable. From packed dance floors and awkward song requests to reception timelines, vendor teamwork, and behind-the-scenes wedding chaos, Mike shares stories and insight from years in the wedding industry. Whether you're planning a wedding, work in the industry, or just enjoy hearing the reality behind wedding days, this episode is for you. 🎧 Topics include: • Wedding reception flow • Keeping the dance floor alive • DJ & videographer teamwork • Wedding planning mistakes • Music requests & crowd reading 🌹🥀 New episodes of Roses & Thorns drop every other Monday. Watch the full video episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kOhw62C9aK0 [https://youtu.be/kOhw62C9aK0] 💍 Planning your wedding? Reach out to us at https://rosewickweddings.com [https://rosewickweddings.com/] Follow along on Instagram: @rosewickweddings

Fears & Failures | Roses & Thorns Ep. 4

Every wedding professional has horror stories, fears going into a wedding day, and moments they wish they could redo. In this episode of Roses & Thorns, we're talking about the mistakes, close calls, and failures that shaped us—and the fears that still exist even after years in the industry. From timeline disasters and weather panic to gear failures and difficult moments with couples, we're sharing the side of weddings people don't usually hear about. In this episode: – Wedding day fears that never fully go away – Mistakes we've made and what we learned from them – The pressure behind the scenes of weddings – Why failures can actually make you better at your job – Stories that still haunt us a little Whether you're planning a wedding or working in the industry, this episode is an honest look at what happens when things don't go perfectly. 🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HbeVQcKCLU8 [https://youtu.be/HbeVQcKCLU8] 💍 Planning your wedding? Reach out to us at https://rosewickweddings.com [https://rosewickweddings.com] Follow along on Instagram: @rosewickweddings

Bridal Shows & Backgrounds | Roses & Thorns Ep. 3

Bridal shows, first bookings, and how it all actually starts. In this episode of Roses & Thorns, we're pulling back the curtain on bridal shows—what they're really like, whether they're worth it, and how they've shaped our businesses over the years. We're also getting a bit more personal and sharing how we each got started in the wedding industry—from early gigs and unexpected opportunities to the moments that made us realize this could actually be a career. If you're newly engaged, thinking about attending a bridal show, or just curious how vendors get their start, this one gives you a real look behind the scenes. In this episode – What bridal shows are actually like (from the vendor side) – Are bridal shows worth attending as a couple? – How we got our start in weddings 🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tYwAmo7b_lo [https://youtu.be/tYwAmo7b_lo] 💍 Planning your wedding? Reach out to us at https://rosewickweddings.com [https://rosewickweddings.com] Follow along on Instagram: @rosewickweddings

Wedding Timelines & Tangents | Roses & Thorns Ep. 2

Weddings always look seamless–but there's a lot that happens behind the scenes. In Episode 2 of Roses & Thorns, we're getting into the moments couples don't always see, the real-time decisions vendors have to make, and what it actually takes to keep a wedding day running smoothly. This podcast is all about having some fun, sharing real stories, and giving you an inside look at the wedding world–so you can go into your day feeling confident (and maybe learn a thing or two along the way) In this episode:– What really happens behind the scenes on a wedding day – How vendors handle unexpected situations – The little things that can make a big difference 🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3T0FWjdrNRQ [https://youtu.be/3T0FWjdrNRQ] 💍 Planning your wedding? Reach out to us at https://rosewickweddings.com/ [https://rosewickweddings.com/] Follow along on Instagram: https://instagram.com/rosewickweddings [https://instagram.com/rosewickweddings]