Mixed Conversations

Episode 15: Mixed Conversations Episode 015: Planners Are ALWAYS Right, Signature Cocktails, Perception is EVERYTHING...

On this episode we sit down with Louis Avanti, professional wedding planner and owner of AMG Events and Visuals. Louis is one of the premeir planners in the tri-state area of New York, Connecticut and New Jersey. He talks about all of his experiences, tips and tricks.  ‼️ For More Wedding Hacks, Tips & Advice, be sure to subscribe for weekly podcasts. ‼️  Listen to this podcast on the go:Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mixed-conversations/id1775738344 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3FwB7HS0IMfDmgoQU435qc?si=H1Md-ULcTIKGH5V-evB7rw iHeart Radio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1010-mixed-conversations-230508751/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/02636836-9ced-4d9f-bbc9-ac50ade6c81f/mixed-conversations Be sure to subscribe to our weekly podcast and follow us on all social media platforms:Instagram:Jon Divine:   / officialjondivine  Aldo Ryan:  /aldoryanPatrick Soldi:   / patrick_soldi  Alive Events:   / aliveeventsent   Check us out on our other social platforms! Instagram:    / aliveeventsent   Tik Tok:    / aliveeventsent   Facebook:    / aliveeventsdjs   00:00:00 - Start00:00:58 - Intro00:08:01 - Why is it important to have high end events?00:10:56 - How Planner’s View Events…00:13:49 - Timing Out An Event - Who Makes The Decisions?00:14:40 - Louis’ Major Hack!00:17:06 - How To Always Be Ahead Of Everything At A Wedding..00:20:00 - A Big Pet Peeve…00:21:57 - How A PROPER wedding should be …00:26:04 - Is Having More Things BETTER?!00:28:06 - Cocktail, Ceremony, Reception - IN THAT ORDER00:31:18 - What If I Enjoy Planning My Wedding?00:38:10 - Is It Ever Too Late To Hire A Planner?00:43:36 - What EXACTLY is Event Planning?00:53:26 - The Difference between a 35k & 350k Wedding00:59:11 - Perception is EVERYTHING01:05:45 - What Comes First - DJ or Photo?01:11:07 - Unreasonable Timelines - Do They Exist?01:18:58 - Examples of Unrealistic timelines01:22:56 - Here’s a trick for food tasting01:29:06 - Fire Questions

Episode 14: Mixed Conversations Episode 014: Wedding Anxiety! Human Helicopters & Photobooth DISASTERS

‼️ For More Wedding Hacks, Tips & Advice, be sure to subscribe for weekly podcasts. ‼️  Listen to this podcast on the go:Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mixed-conversations/id1775738344 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3FwB7HS0IMfDmgoQU435qc?si=H1Md-ULcTIKGH5V-evB7rw iHeart Radio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1010-mixed-conversations-230508751/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/02636836-9ced-4d9f-bbc9-ac50ade6c81f/mixed-conversations Be sure to subscribe to our weekly podcast and follow us on all social media platforms:Instagram:Jon Divine:   / officialjondivine  Aldo Ryan:  /aldoryanPatrick Soldi:   / patrick_soldi  Alive Events:   / aliveeventsent   Check us out on our other social platforms! Instagram:    / aliveeventsent   Tik Tok:    / aliveeventsent   Facebook:    / aliveeventsdjs   Chapters: 00:00:00 - Start00:00:55 - Intros00:02:10 - Experience With The Venue00:06:08 - Venue Hunting00:08:24 - How They Found Out About US00:10:58 - How Did Your Wedding Vision Change?00:13:19 - Being The First In The Friend Group To Get Married00:15:41 - Did They Go Past Their Budget?00:18:56 - How Did They Save $$$00:22:46 - Planning a Wedding While Both Working Full Time00:28:09 - How Much Delegation Did You Give?00:37:29 - The Groom….almost died….00:40:21 - How was your media/photos?00:45:25 - Was There Any Non-Negotiables?00:49:08 - Photobooth DISASTER00:55:29 - What are you telling your friends?00:57:57 - To Ice Luge, or Not To Ice Luge?01:03:31 - How They Ended The Wedding01:06:11 - Paying Vendors BEFORE The Wedding01:11:35 - How Much Should You Trust Social Media Decisions?01:16:39 - Final Thoughts01:19:40 - Outros

Episode 13: Mixed Conversations Episode 013: Bridal Shows SUCK, TikTok vs Reality, & Wedding Budget Hacks

In this video, Patrick & Jon sit down with Meghan & Jonathan Rogers. They got married on December 22, 2024 at Renault Winery in Egg Harbor, NJ and had a KILLER wedding reception. Jonathan and Meghan talk about the real turths to wedding planning, including: Why Bridal Shows Suck How TikTok & Pintrest aren't always reality Discussing Wedding Budgeting & Hacks Personalized Options That Made a HUGE difference and so much more... Bridal Shows SUCK, TikTok vs Reality, & Wedding Budget Hacks Listen to this podcast on the go: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3FwB7HS... iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1010-m... Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/026... Be sure to subscribe to our weekly podcast and follow us on all social media platforms: Instagram: Jon Divine:   / officialjondivine  Aldo Ryan:  /aldoryan Patrick Soldi:   / patrick_soldi  Alive Events:   / aliveeventsent  Check us out on our other social platforms! Instagram:  / aliveeventsent  Tik Tok:  / aliveeventsent  Facebook:  / aliveeventsdjs

Episode 12: Mixed Conversations Episode 012 | Christine Figliuolo CBC Events

In this episode, we sit down with expert event planner Christine Figliuolo. With years of experience planning weddings across the New York Tri-State area, Christine knows what it takes to create unforgettable events. She shares insider tips on: The latest wedding trends What brides really expect How to stay on budget And why hiring a planner can save you time, stress—and money If you’re planning a wedding (or even thinking about it), don’t miss this. Christine’s advice could change everything. Be sure to follow Christine on all social platforms: @CbcEvents  Be sure to subscribe to our weekly podcast and follow us on all social media platforms: Instagram: Jon Divine:   / officialjondivine   Aldo Ryan:  /aldoryan Patrick Soldi:   / patrick_soldi   Alive Events:   / aliveeventsent   Check us out on our other social platforms!  Instagram:   / aliveeventsent   Tik Tok:   / aliveeventsent   Facebook:   / aliveeventsdjs   Chapters: 00:00:00 - Intro Gear List: Microphones : EV RE20 Dynamic Broadcast Mic https://a.co/d/bWC2UoJ Sony A7iii: https://a.co/d/9TLtxzW Sony ZV-E10: https://a.co/d/bJWr6LO GoPro Hero 10: https://a.co/d/j32JqNS

Episode 11: Mixed Conversations Episode 011 | Jolee Events

DJs Vs Event Planners, Nightmare Stories & Vision Boards On this episode we brought in Valiere & Lily from Jolee Events. They are event planners servicing the tri-state area of NY & New Jersey. Joined by Aldo Ryan, Patrick Soldi goes over a ton of topics, including DJs Vs Event Planners, Nightmare Stories & Vision Boards. Be sure to check out the chapters for better navigation! Follow them on Instagram: @jolee.events @valeriechabb  Be sure to subscribe to our weekly podcast and follow us on all social media platforms: Instagram: Jon Divine:   / officialjondivine   Aldo Ryan:  /aldoryan Patrick Soldi:   / patrick_soldi   Alive Events:   / aliveeventsent   Check us out on our other social platforms!  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/AliveEventsEnt/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aliveeventsent Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AliveEventsDJs Chapters: 00:00:00 - Start 00:00:48 - Intros For Lily & Valerie - Jolee Events 00:04:53 - Handling Family Dynamics As An Event Planner 00:08:34 - What Do Event Planners Even Do? 00:14:34 - Making Difficult Decisions As A Planner 00:17:49 - Why You NEED An Event Planner 00:20:40 - How Do Event Planners Get Paid 00:23:38 - What is JOLEE’s WHY? 00:24:27 - The BAD SIde of Event Planning (Nightmare Stories) 00:30:46 - The Empanthetic Side of Event Planning vs Business 00:34:56 - The Benefit of ONE Person To Call 00:39:26 - You’re Paying For THE SYSTEM… 00:43:15 - Ideal Flow For A Timeline 00:47:11 - DJs Working with Event Planners 00:49:53 - Working With Vendors That CLIENT Booked 01:02:00 - Maintaining Vendor Relationships 01:05:38 - What Trends Are You Seeing? 01:13:29 - Importance of making it different without it difficult 01:20:00 - Outro Gear List: Microphones : EV RE20 Dynamic Broadcast Mic https://a.co/d/bWC2UoJ Sony A7iii: https://a.co/d/9TLtxzW Sony ZV-E10: https://a.co/d/bJWr6LO GoPro Hero 10: https://a.co/d/j32JqNS