Texas Wedding Podcast

Heather of EPOCH Co. | Texas Wedding Podcast

Heather is the founder and lead planner of EPOCH Co. (think Tupac, not epic - though she'd argue the weddings are both), a hospitality-led event planning and design company based in College Station, Texas. With roots in the DFW market and a portfolio that stretches from Texas ranches, to the mountains of New Mexico, to all over the world Heather has built a reputation for planning events that feel nothing like what you'd expect, and everything like who you actually are. In this episode, Heather shares the wild story of how she became a planner: a Sunday brunch wedding north of DFW, a no-show planner, a storm rolling in, soaking wet ceremony chairs, and a mad dash to Fort Worth to find tent walls. That day — zip-tying walls, hunting ship anchors from a grandfather's garage, and chucking towels at a planner who said "I wasn't paid to do this" — is the day EPOCH was born. From there, Kevin and Heather get into what it actually means to plan off-script: weddings that open with sound ceremonies, ayahuasca retreats in New Mexico, couples getting married standing in a spring-fed creek, and a festival wedding so elaborate it required clearing copperhead-infested land, flying in a Guatemalan priest, and learning what naturally composting toilets are. They also walk through a standout corporate event in Austin — an international crowd from South and Central America, chocolate guitar desserts guests smashed with tiny mallets, LED cowboy hats, a New Orleans-style second line, and breakfast tacos at midnight — that beat out simultaneous events in Dubai and Milan. But the heart of the conversation is Heather's design philosophy: she doesn't start with wedding inspiration. She starts with people. Her "story to space" method asks couples to pin images of things that pull at their heartstrings — not weddings, life — and builds the entire event design from there. Because the point of a beautiful event, she says, is human connection. A giant centerpiece that blocks the person across the table isn't design. It's a conversation killer. Heather also opens up about growing up in Houston, her mom's serious illness in seventh grade, losing everything and moving her family into her grandparents' home, and how those years of watching what actually matters shaped everything about how she plans today. About the Guest: Heather is the founder and lead planner of EPOCH Co., a wedding planning and event design company based in College Station, Texas, serving the DFW Metroplex, Austin, Houston, and beyond. EPOCH specializes in hospitality-led, off-script events for couples and corporate clients who want their celebration to feel like them — not like everyone else's wedding. Shoutouts from this episode: Leslie Rodriguez Photography | Ruet Photo | Shannon Rose Events | Katie Hubbard, My Wedding Wardrobe

Planning the dream Texas wedding from the other side of the world - Monica Millington - Bride Interview // Texas Wedding Podcast

Our first client interview with the incredible Monica Millington, and she doesn't hold back. Listen in for best client insights, the most insane Hallmark love story, and incredible advice for all other brides & grooms. Monica's IG: instagram.com/monicamillington West of Sloane: instagram.com/westofsloane westofsloane.com [http://westofsloane.com/] Sette: Instagram.com/settethelabel settethelabel.com [http://settethelabel.com/] Elizabeth Grace Couture: instagram.com/elizabethgracecouture elizabethgracecouture.com

Diamond Affairs - Mary Wright Shah // Texas Wedding Podcast

Mary Wright Shah is the founder and owner of Diamond Affairs. She is a renowned wedding planner with over 25 years of experience, known for her leadership in the Texas wedding industry. In this episode, she shares her journey of building lasting relationships with clients and vendors, emphasizing the importance of intentionality and refinement in creating luxury wedding experiences. Mary also discusses her passion for education and how she continues to innovate and inspire others in the industry. Deep Dive Vendor Tags: Planning @DiamondAffairs_ Floral Design and production @grodesigns Lounge Rentals @dekordraperyrentals Tabletop Rentals @poshcouturerentals Chair Rental @percheventdecor lighting @jacobandco Curated Entertainment for Ceremony, Dinner and Dance Party @elanartist #projectMband Catering and Service @nickandsams @sam4chef Curated Wine @graileysfinewines @simonsaysvino Photography @carterrose Videography @lussofilms Stationery @cecinewyork Calligraphy @heatherbloem Make up @thisisscottbarnes Wedding Gown @oscardelarentabridal

Kevin Cochran - 718 Creative // What's been on my mind recently

Taking a short break from the normal episodes this week to share what's been on my mind the past few months.

Kristin Hazelwood - Hazelwood Paper Co // Texas Wedding Podcast

Kristin Hazelwood of Hazelwood Paper Co brings us into her world as a sought after wedding stationer and teaches us that the real work in stationery design is in the ideas and planning, not just making the items. Podcast links: Texasweddingpodcast.com instagram.com/texasweddingpodcast Kristin's links: https://www.hazelwoodpaperco.com/ https://www.instagram.com/hazelwoodpaperco/ Kevin's links: 718creative.com https://www.instagram.com/718.creative/