The Cookie Table | A Wedding and Relationship Podc 5ncj

It's time to finally pull back the curtain to my newest endeavor. No this is not the end of Joyful Events by Jade, but the start of something entirely new to Pittsburgh that my heart speaks strongly to. Where did the inspiration come from? Take a listen, and if you're a fellow parent-entrepreneur, know that you are not alone. The Cookie Table Family on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thecookietablepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow along with my business endeavors @j⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠oyfuleventsbyjade⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠brieandbaskets⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , AND NOW - @joyfulcommons

Just like in any industry, your eyes begin to open a little wider as the years go on and the deeper in you get. Sometimes it just takes one big circumstance to happen to you for your eyes to widen even more. For me, it was a failed vendor event. This episode I tell the story of what exactly happened, and despite the frustrations and disappointment, why I feel it actually all happened for a reason. The Cookie Table Family on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thecookietablepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow along with my business endeavors @j⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠oyfuleventsbyjade⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠brieandbaskets⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

I popped the Prosecco with Heather Davis of Heather Davis Inc. and CEO of Day Of Pittsburgh on this week's episode, and I am honored to be the platform she chose to walk us through her story. From her days as a nomad, to settling in Pittsburgh, non-profit life, launching a wedding planning company solely based on day-of coordination, her first attempt at her coaching business with her "power suit" persona, all lead her to this new era that she's currently entering. My direct questions regarding her past persona were met with honest, vulnerable answers, and the vibes were vibin - a great conversation (& announcement) that you don't want to miss. If this episode spoke to you about where you want to go next with your business, follow Heather and be sure to stay tuned for her brand new podcast : Work Out Loud. www.heatherdavisinc.com @⁠heatherdavisinc The Cookie Table Family on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thecookietablepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow along with my business endeavors @j⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠oyfuleventsbyjade⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠brieandbaskets⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Grandview Bakery⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for filling this episode's cookie table!

I am beyond grateful to have my wonderful husband, Jason, me on this week's episode of The Cookie Table. This cutie patootie even baked his own cookies! Over a crisp Spoonwood Brewing Cold City Drip Coffee Blonde Ale, we dove deep into what life is like juggling a toddler, our separate businesses, aspirations, and time for each other. My most vulnerable episode yet - I'm just thankful you're here and you're listening. Follow along to Jason's exterior remodeling escapades: @newlookpgh www.newlookexteriors.pro The Cookie Table Family on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thecookietablepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow along with my business endeavors @j⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠oyfuleventsbyjade⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠brieandbaskets⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Fresh off a stellar rebrand, I am honored to have my favorite sister duo & fellow planning colleagues, Wanderlust Weddings & Events, me around The Cookie Table for some heavy planner talk! Ali & Sam have always resonated with me on a personal level because we have a lot of the same principals when it comes to this industry. So of course, we dive deep into: Growing a planning team to be able to have a full time employ Charging extra for rehearsal coordination or to set up a cookie table Random DMs from vendors asking to be placed on a "referral list" The annual hotel "can I invite you to see the space?" emails and one of the more controversial conversations between planners - can percentage based pricing cross the line with potentially overcharging? www.wanderlustweddingsandevents.com @wanderlustweddingsandevents The Cookie Table Family on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thecookietablepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow along with my business endeavors @j⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠oyfuleventsbyjade⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠brieandbaskets⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you ⁠Oakmont Bakery⁠ for filling this week's cookie table!

Are you feeling stumped with bachelorette party planning? Pittsburgh hasn't had a one stop shop resource for bachelorette parties - until now. The Pittsburgh Bachelorette, created by Brittany Pavlik (also the owner of Candid Content Co) is launching very very soon! With the high expense of weddings as they are, hometown bachelorettes are making a come back, and Brittany is your full service guide on where to go, what activities to plan, and even where you should stay. Listen to this week's episode to learn the official launch date, the Pittsburgh related themes that Brittany has for your bach party, what mistakes not to make when planning a girls weekend, and so much more. Check out The Pittsburgh Bachlorette's first published styled shoot HERE, and be sure to mark your calendars for it's launch! www.thepittsburghbachelorette.com @thepittsburghbachelorette @candidcontentco The Cookie Table Family on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thecookietablepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow along with my business endeavors @j⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠oyfuleventsbyjade⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠brieandbaskets⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you Oakmont Bakery for filling this week's cookie table!

Dallas Michelucci, owner of Renuva Med Spa, s me to talk all things skincare and injectables prior to your wedding day. If you've been considering a treatment but have been scared to try something new before one of the biggest days of your life, Dallas walks us through everything there is to know about having the perfect, natural glow for your wedding day. Dallas debunks the myth behind baby botox, discusses the perfect timeline to achieving your desired look before your big day, why you should be focusing on your full face and not just one area, and even fries me on my own podcast ing makeup remover wipes lmaooo Follow Dallas and her spa at the handles below: www.renuvamedspa.com @dallastheaesthetician @renuvamedspa The Cookie Table Family on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thecookietablepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow along with my business endeavors @j⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠oyfuleventsbyjade⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠brieandbaskets⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Grandview Bakery⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for filling this episode's cookie table!

Nothing better than cookies straight from an authentic Pittsburgh Cookie Table to start off this week's episode! On the cusp of a rebrand, Kaitlyn Caramela of Steel City Florals s me to really dig into why wedding flowers cost so much. Even though we live in Pittsburgh, we still have weddings and events all year round, so how is this possible when we can't grow many flowers in cold weather? Understanding the time that truly goes into cleaning glass rentals, sustainability efforts, worldwide shipping, and more will have you feeling less confused about the flower quotes you're receiving. @steelcityflorals www.steelcityflorals.com The Cookie Table Family on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thecookietablepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow along with my business endeavors @j⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠oyfuleventsbyjade⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠brieandbaskets⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

To kick off this week's episode, we had a listener weigh in and response to a topic from Episode 16 - officiant's moving out of the way for the first kiss. Thank you⁠Unity by Kristine⁠ for your message and insight! ⁠DJ Jess⁠, Intuitive & Energetic Vibe Curator, s The Cookie Table to talk about her uniqueness to thriving on client connection with witchy AF vibes. Jess read me a tarot card that spoke VERY closely to me. She also share with me how she spilled coffee on her DJ deck right as dancing was starting! We also jump into the explosive⁠Pittsburgh DJ Summit⁠ and how her wedding pro got a little heated, leading us into why so many DJs have such a big ego.  Ending this week's episode with a crazy story how a DJ called me to remove a client's negative review!!  ⁠@djjess412⁠ ⁠www.djjess412.com⁠ The Cookie Table Family on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thecookietablepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow along with my business endeavors @j⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠oyfuleventsbyjade⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠brieandbaskets⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Grandview Bakery⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ &⁠ Grist House⁠ for filling this episode's cookie table

Rachel Rowland s the podcast to shine a light on being your (polished) self in this industry as a wedding veteran. With 15 years of running her own photography business, I wanted her POV on a few industry hot topics such as shooting into light, and officiants moving out of the way for the first kiss. I also wanted to follow up with another photographer from my last guest episode on trying to get further clarity on the expectation for vendor galleries. And lastly, photographers deserve a party, too. @rachelrowland The Cookie Table Family on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠thecookietablepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow along with my business endeavors @j⁠⁠⁠⁠oyfuleventsbyjade⁠⁠⁠⁠ & @⁠⁠⁠⁠brieandbaskets⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you⁠⁠⁠⁠ Grandview Bakery⁠⁠⁠⁠ for filling this episode's cookie table!

Our last episode of 2024! Ending it with a final Baking Break to discuss how to hit the reset button during the off-season. VENDORS: How do you plan to show up for your business during the off-season? COUPLES: Don't lose site of planning during the winter months. The Cookie Table Family on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thecookietablepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow along with my business endeavors @j⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠oyfuleventsbyjade⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠brieandbaskets⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

I always find this topic so interesting because there's usually such a strong yes or no response towards it. As a mother AND a wedding vendor - let's put this one on the table. Nearlywed, guest, or wedding vendor this question is for you - kids at weddings - yay or nay? Thank you to all of my amazing guests this week who sent in messages or audio! Mara withM20 Media @kidseatpgh Mia withClicksburgh Retro Rentals &Oh So Frilly Events Victoria withBurgh Brides 2025 Joyful Events by Jade Client,Jamie The Cookie Table Family on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thecookietablepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow along with my business endeavors @j⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠oyfuleventsbyjade⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠brieandbaskets⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Taking this week after the election to not talk politics, but to share a very personal life story with you that the election results inspired me to share. I believe most people vote selfishly for one or two strong reasons. Spread love & kindness and an open ear to everyone and their reasons or personal stories. This one is mine. TRIGGER WARNING: Miscarriage Thank you for ing me for another Baking Break! The Cookie Table Family on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠thecookietablepodcast⁠⁠⁠ and follow along with my business endeavors @j⁠⁠⁠oyfuleventsbyjade⁠⁠⁠ & @⁠⁠⁠brieandbaskets⁠

Michael Wills The Cookie Table to discuss bridging the gap between photographers & planners and how we can work better together. We dive into: Collaborative Instagram Posts Working together on the day-of timeline Toasts during dinner Tagging vendors on Instagram Sharing photo galleries and we also discuss his specific photography style & how he doesn't want your wedding to feel like a full blown photo shoot. ⁠www.michaelwillphotography.com⁠ ⁠@michaelwillpro⁠ The Cookie Table Family on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thecookietablepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow along with my business endeavors @j⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠oyfuleventsbyjade⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠brieandbaskets⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Maria V's Bridal Boutique, located in Oakmont, PA, is a Mid-Curvy bridal boutique focused on personalizing your dress shopping experience.  Owner Maddie Vargo sits down with me to discuss all your pressing questions regarding wedding dress shopping:  - What's the difference between a boutique & a shop?  - How are dresses & designers chosen for your boutique?  - Advice to those looking for their dream dress  - The ideal time on when to begin dress shopping - 2025/2026 dress trends & oh yeah, it’s okay to not cry when you find “THE dress.”  www.mariavsbridalboutique.com @mariavsbridalboutique The Cookie Table Family on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thecookietablepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow along with my business endeavors @j⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠oyfuleventsbyjade⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠brieandbaskets⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grandview Bakery⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for filling this episode's cookie table!

Half Light Eventsspecializes in South Asian Weddings, and Anita is breaking into the Pittsburgh market with fresh, modern designs & innovative ideas. Anita s The Cookie Table to educate us all on what it's like to plan a multi-day wedding celebration and most importantly, why someone planning multiple events needs to not only charge, but deserves, sooo much more. @halflightevents The Cookie Table Family on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thecookietablepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow along with my business endeavors @j⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠oyfuleventsbyjade⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠brieandbaskets⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grandview Bakery⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for filling this episode's cookie table!

The Founder & mastermind behindBurgh Brides, Victoria Deardorff, s me on as we have a wonderful conversation surrounding the Pittsburgh Wedding scene, why vendors should spend their advertising dollars with Burgh Brides over The Knot, and she shares with us her daily challenges surrounding her medical journey. She also addresses a few concerns from her Burgh Brides Vendors. We also discuss: What she looks for in vendors when vetting them for her platform. Her wedding hot takes from someone who sees it all. How the industry has changed since COVID What's next for Burgh Brides and so much more. The Cookie Table Family on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠thecookietablepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow along with my business endeavors @j⁠⁠⁠⁠oyfuleventsbyjade⁠⁠⁠⁠ & @⁠⁠⁠⁠brieandbaskets⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you⁠⁠⁠⁠Grandview Bakery⁠⁠⁠⁠ for filling this episode's cookie table!

Kelly withHey Sugar Social &Just Wed Social followed her gut and ignored all of the haters when she added content creation to her social media management company. We dive into her current rebrand, her tremendous growth, & what went wrong on her own wedding day. Most importantly, we discuss how content creators aren't there to take the job of the photographer or videographer. Do exclusivity clauses from photographers & videographers pose issues for content creators? And can we expect for content creation to stay as raw as it is, or to turn into higher produced reels or TikTok's ? The Cookie Table Family on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠thecookietablepodcast⁠⁠⁠ and follow along with my business endeavors @j⁠⁠⁠oyfuleventsbyjade⁠⁠⁠ & @⁠⁠⁠brieandbaskets⁠⁠⁠ Thank you⁠⁠⁠Grandview Bakery⁠⁠⁠ for filling this episode's cookie table!

Angela of⁠Angela Pro Design⁠ s The Cookie Table to talk all things stationary! We have a great discussion about how being parent actually helps strengthen your skills as a business owner and entrepreneur, how important it is to use a professional stationer for their expertise, the pros and cons of Pinterest, and not wanting to rip through a beautiful envelope liner. We also dive into the sad reality of the USPS and their extensive mailing specifications and UGLY stamps. And also why you shouldn't use Canva for your business logo. Most of all, we are shocked to hear about the anti-trans publications who wouldn't accept Angela's beautiful styled shoot. The Cookie Table Family on Instagram @⁠⁠thecookietablepodcast⁠⁠ and follow along with my business endeavors @j⁠⁠oyfuleventsbyjade⁠⁠ & @⁠⁠brieandbaskets⁠⁠ Thank you⁠⁠Grandview Bakery⁠⁠ for filling this episode's cookie table!

JT s me for some chocolate chip cookies as we dive into how he left his "career" job to takePenderville Wedding Films full time. We dive into several hot button topics of videography including: Red & Green flags couples should look out for when booking a videographer Understanding your videographers deliverables & raw video JT's approach to working with other vendors, especially photographers Understanding the value of videography & why it should be higher prioritized when booking your wedding vendors The Cookie Table Family on Instagram @⁠thecookietablepodcast⁠ and follow along with my business endeavors @j⁠oyfuleventsbyjade⁠ & @⁠brieandbaskets⁠. Follow along to JT and his metal band, Dethlehem,HERE. Thank you⁠Grandview Bakery⁠ for filling this episode's cookie table!