Best Sarah Grooms Podcasts (2024)

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#32: Vetting Wedding Vendors with Your Values in Mind – How to Hire Ethical, Affirming Wedding Pros With Dee Wild of Custom Celebrations By Dee 56:00

3h ago56:00

56:00

In this inspiring episode, we welcome the delightful Dee Wild of Custom Celebrations By Dee - a marriage celebrant radiating joy, warmth and inclusivity from every pore. Based in Melbourne's northern suburbs, Dee has been officiating weddings for about five years now after realising she needed a career that allowed her to truly be herself. Fuelled …

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#31: The Essential Marquee Wedding Guide With Julia Vardy of Mewburn Park 1:16:14

2M ago1:16:14

1:16:14

Marquee weddings offer a charming blend of natural landscapes and customisable celebration spaces. Today, we're exploring what you need to know about planning a seamless marquee wedding day as we chat with Julia Vardy from the picturesque Mewburn Park. Nestled 2.5 hours from Melbourne, Mewburn Park marries historical buildings with beautiful countr…

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#30: The Lowdown on Wedding Planners With Sarah Johnston of Girl Friday Weddings 44:21

3M ago44:21

44:21

A wedding day where everything falls magically into place - that's the power of a great wedding planner. In this month's episode of The Feel Good Wedding podcast, Sarah Johnston from Girl Friday Weddings pulls back the curtain on hiring a pro for your big day. With over 15 years of experience, Girl Friday Weddings opened its doors in 2009. This awa…

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Get to know showjumper and actress Lilly Aspell! 35:56

3M ago35:56

35:56

Travelling the world, starring in movies, and representing your country in show jumping sounds like a dream, for Lilly Aspell, it’s real life. However, it doesn’t come without a lot of hard work, commitment and determination. Lilly lets us in on her world and we can’t wait to share it with you! Famously known for her role as a young Diana (Gal Gado…

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#29: What You Need To Know About Posing & Wedding Photography With Dani of Dani Bartlett Photography 45:29

4M ago45:29

45:29

Often, there’s a dilemma when it comes to wedding photos. We all want to have beautiful pictures that contain even just a speck of the emotion of the day—but so many of us feel awkward in front of the camera. Fortunately, this isn’t an impossible problem. This month's guest, Dani Bartlett exemplifies our point that no one is truly “unphotogenic.” A…

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Producing Young Horses with Bradley Champagne and Sam Woods 46:44

6M ago46:44

46:44

Sam Woods and Bradley Champagne are two very exciting up-and-coming riders who live and breathe eventing, including being the “right-hand-man” to two of the world’s leading event riders, Boyd Martin and Shane Rose! Listen in for an insight into what a day working at the two of world’s top event stables entails and hear some sage words of advice abo…

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#28: Beyond Petals: Making The Most Of Your Wedding Florals & Styling With Steph Jordan of Nunu Designs 59:39

6M ago59:39

59:39

A wedding’s style isn’t just about aesthetics. Floral and event designer Steph Jordan makes sure that every design detail and flower arrangement reflects the couple accurately. Steph is the Owner and Director of Nunu Designs, award-winning wedding florists passionate about making your event even better than how you imagined. In this chat we discuss…

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#27: Behind The Scenes: The Mental Bandwidth Of Wedding Planning 1:08:20

7M ago1:08:20

1:08:20

People marvel at weddings, but it’s the preparation and hard work that makes it happen in the first place! For this week’s episode, the Polka Dot Wedding team chats about the mental load of wedding planning. The pressure to plan typically falls on the bride, but Ms Polka (Dot), Ms Rose (Mary), and Ms Peacock (Julia) give tips on how to share the wo…

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#26: How To Build The Ultimate Wedding Playlist With Lucas Evans Of Orlando Combo 43:23

8M ago43:23

43:23

Music enhances whatever emotion we feel in the moment. That’s why it’s so important to curate your wedding playlist. To help us get started, musician Lucas Evans reveals his favourite songs to play at weddings that really sets the mood. Lucas is the drummer and band leader of Orlando Combo, one of Melbourne’s finest jazz bands. The band regularly p…

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Catch up chat with Amanda and Bex 44:25

9M ago44:25

44:25

Bex and Amanda come together to catch up on what has been going on in their lives and what they have planned for the coming months. IN THIS EPISODE: A firm believer in trusting the process, Bex explains how she approaches her own injuries and the importance of making the most of a bad situation. Amanda talks about handling young horses and how rega…

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#25: How To Personalise Your Wedding Ceremony With Josh Withers Of Josh Withers Wedding Celebrant 1:06:59

9M ago1:06:59

1:06:59

“The way you get married is how you’re going to be married.” Those wise words came from Josh Withers, wedding celebrant extraordinaire and our guest on Episode #25 of The Feel Good Wedding Podcast. The ceremony kicks off married life, and according to Josh, you want it to be as intentional as possible. Apart from being a wedding celebrant, Josh is …

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#24: Dressing Your Wedding Party Without The Stress With Tessa Hartnett of Bridesmaids Only 31:57

10M ago31:57

31:57

Dressing your wedding party can be tricky, but it doesn’t have to be if you talk about the important stuff early on. Here with us today is Tessa Hartnett of Bridesmaids Only,, giving us tips on how to coordinate outfits without the stress! Tessa is the owner of Bridesmaids Only, your one-stop shop for wedding party attire. With over 10,000 designs,…

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The Secrets to Show Jumping Course Design 1:02:03

11M ago1:02:03

1:02:03

Paul Connor is a British Show Jumping Level 5 Course Designer, FEI Level 3 Course Designer and British Horse Society Level 5 coach. Having designed in Hong Kong and Portugal, and for many international UK events including the Nations Cup at Hickstead, HOYS and the Land Rover Horse Trials, Paul shares his wealth of knowledge about course designing f…

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70. The Juniper Tree 18:47

12M ago18:47

18:47

The Juniper Tree by The Brothers Grimm Project GutenbergBy Good Nightmare

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Overcoming Challenges with FEI Dressage Rider and Paralympian Amelia Antje White 1:02:50

1y ago1:02:50

1:02:50

This episode’s guest Amelia Antje White takes us through her equestrian journey and how she has learnt to make the most out of every situation! FEI dressage rider, Paralympian and corporate lawyer, Amelia is the epitome of a high achiever and is an inspiration to many. Her mindset and ability to overcome challenges is incredible and her success in …

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#23: Choosing Your Wedding Location: One Venue Or Two? With Zonzo's Rod Micallef 56:46

1y ago56:46

56:46

Weddings are usually multi-venue affairs, but there are definitely perks to having the ceremony and reception all in one place. With a venue like Zonzo Estate, which houses a farm, restaurant, and winery, you’ll want for nothing more. Rod Micallef, the director of Zonzo Estate, is here to talk about their humble beginnings as a restaurant and how t…

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Feeding supplements made easy with Horslyx 31:36

1y ago31:36

31:36

Joanna Hockly-Andrews from Horslyx tells us all about Horslyx’s game-changing range of forage balancers which come in the form of a lick! Many horse owners will know the struggle of a fussy horse that manages to filter out supplements or just refuses to eat their food all together, resulting in stress for horse and owner! Horslyx’s range of product…

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#22: Behind The Scenes: Why Should A Wedding Blog Care About Inclusivity? 52:47

1y ago52:47

52:47

Stories are at the heart of what we do at Polka Dot Wedding. And we’ve got room for all kinds of them! As a blog and an online membership for vendors in our directory, we want everyone to feel represented and included in the weddings we feature. Today in a very special episode, two of the Polka Dot Wedding team sit down to chat about why we’re so p…

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#21: A Tale Of Two Weddings With Racquela Hill 57:01

1y ago57:01

57:01

What’s better than one wedding? TWO weddings, of course! Polka Dot You Bride Racquela Hill talks about her own nupitals and how she made the best of them despite all the things that didn’t go as planned! In this chat we discuss: How Racquela and Michael met Racquela & Michael’s intimate first wedding Their second wedding at Kantara House Choosing w…

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#20: Invitation Inspiration: Making Sense Of Wedding Stationery With Natalie Reidy of A Tactile Perception 40:32

1y ago40:32

40:32

You know what they say, "First impressions last." This is why wedding stationery should never be overlooked. Invitations provide a glimpse of what your special day will be like. On a practical level, they also contain important information for your guests. To help us make sense of wedding stationery, Natalie Reidy of A Tactile Perception shares her…

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Laura Thyer of Derriere chats with us about their products that could save your behind! 25:09

1y ago25:09

25:09

Say goodbye to visible panty lines, camel toe, chafing and swamp crotch with Derriere Equestrian's functional range of stylish underwear designed for men and women! Are you sick of searching for the perfect undergarments that are comfortable, practical, and durable enough to put up with the demands of an Equestrian’s bottom and don’t look like you …

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#19: Eco-Friendly Wedding Flowers: Your How To Guide With Kris McKee Of Kris McKee Floral Design 45:43

1y ago45:43

45:43

Like most industries, there is a growing trend from florists, wedding planners, and couples looking to make their weddings more sustainable. The big question is, where do you start? According to Kris McKee of Kris McKee Floral Design, to go down the sustainable route, you need to make ethical choices in the flowers and construction techniques you u…

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#18: The Need To Knows Of Wedding Photography With Leo Farrell Of Leo Farrell Photography 40:18

1y ago40:18

40:18

Aside from the favours, the only things you can really take home from a wedding are the memories and photos. Choosing the right photographer is crucial so that your special day is remembered the way you want it to. As an expert himself, Leo Farrell of Leo Farrell Photography knows that a photographer’s skills, style, and personality can make or bre…

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#17: Planning An Intentional Wedding With Kat Wray Of Red Eclectic 41:53

1+ y ago41:53

41:53

“Why are you having a wedding?” might be an unusual question to ask engaged couples, but Kat Wray believes this is the starting point for intentional wedding planning. Kat is an elopement and small wedding photographer at Red Eclectic. She is also the editor of Less Stuff - More Meaning, an eco-ethical wedding blog. Kat is passionate about mindful …

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Rugging, Grooming and so much more with Leader Equine’s Sarah Jane Colhoun 1:08:25

1+ y ago1:08:25

1:08:25

Hailing from Donegal in the far North-West of Ireland, Sarah Jane has travelled and worked extensively in the horse industry. From yearling preps in Germany, racehorses in South Africa, equestrian retail and point-to-point racehorses in Ireland, including gaining her amateur jockey licence, there aren't many things Sarah Jane hasn't done! Now heavi…

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Preparing for Equine Emergencies with Dr Lizzie McCready 36:35

1+ y ago36:35

36:35

Dr Lizzie McCready is an equine veterinarian and founder of Empowering Equine Education, an online platform specialising in providing horse owners and equine professionals advice and education on Equine Emergency Response. Through her years of experience working in the UK and Australia in equine practice and as an ambulatory vet, Dr Lizzie has lear…

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#16 Talking Business: The Juggle Of Businesses, Passion & Life With Zee Scott 46:29

1+ y ago46:29

46:29

Running a wedding business is a handful, but Zee Scott runs three AND makes it look like a cakewalk! Zee’s love for sweets and performing led her to become a baker, MC, and marriage celebrant. Admittedly, she doesn’t get to sleep much¾not because of work, but because she can’t contain her excitement for life! In this chat we discuss: What it’s like…

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#15 The Engagement Ring Guide With Jasmine Fraser 30:48

1+ y ago30:48

30:48

Engagement season is upon us! In honour of that, we’ve put together this engagement ring guide with Melbourne jeweller Jasmine Fraser . She’s been in the biz for 16 years, carefully handcrafting custom jewellery for special occasions. Her grandfather owned a jewellery store, so Jasmine’s love for gems and trinkets started at an early age. In fact, …

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Preparing your young show jumper with Mark Edwards 36:23

1+ y ago36:23

36:23

Not many can say that they have won at the prestigious Horse of the Year show on a horse that they have bred, trained, and ridden. For almost 30 years the Edwards family have bred and produced high-performance horses from their family farm in Wales. Mark takes us through how his recent success and string of top show jumpers is a result of many year…

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Back at it after a busy few months 25:08

1+ y ago25:08

25:08

After a short hiatus from recording due to a busy few months travelling and competing, the girls catch up to talk all things horses and everything in between! From Amanda’s incredible trip to the FEI World Equestrian Championships to Bex’s exciting new addition to her team, you won’t want to miss this episode! It has been a little while between pod…

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#14 Nailing Your Wedding Entertainment With Serge Olivieri Of DJ:Plus! Entertainment 1:01:04

1+ y ago1:01:04

1:01:04

The dancefloor is not the only place where the music matters. Award-winning DJ and MC, Serge Olivieri of DJ:Plus! Entertainment, would definitely agree. Although Serge found himself servicing weddings by accident, he has grown so fond of them that couples make up the bulk of his clientele. He’s been doing this for over 40 years now, and seeing such…

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#13 A Colourful & Handmade Wedding With Amy Franks 1:06:23

1+ y ago1:06:23

1:06:23

When it comes to DIY weddings, we aim for a celebration where we get to decorate the space based on who we are. Years on from her big day and with plenty of golden advice to share, Amy Frank joins today’s episode to dive into her DIY wedding and how she and Malen transformed an old warehouse into a beautifully colourful and handmade day that was de…

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#12 Wedding Catering 101 With Lauren Davie Of The Farm Cafe 48:05

1+ y ago48:05

48:05

Catering is one of those subtle things that can make or break your wedding. It’s a given that the food and drinks should be amazing; but when it’s not, it can leave a negative impression. This is why we have Lauren Davie with us today, to help us steer clear of catering disasters. Lauren is the sales and marketing manager at The Farm Café, the excl…

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#11 A Moody Candlelit Wedding At Old Melbourne Gaol With Molly & Malcolm 44:30

1+ y ago44:30

44:30

Weddings are a celebration of love. It only seems fair that couples get to decide how it’s done! For Molly and Malcolm, they had a “no compromises” kind of mindset when it came to wedding planning. From the ceremony, venue, music, down to the attire, Molly and Malcolm’s wedding was 100% their own. In this chat, they shared all the intimate details …

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#10 Your Guide To A Country Wedding With Wedding Photographer Kirsten Cunningham 42:43

1+ y ago42:43

42:43

There's a misconception that country weddings are more difficult to plan due to the lack of vendors and venues. in celebration of The Country Issue, country wedding photographer Kirsten Cunningham is here with us today to dispel this myth! Kirsten (she/her) is a full-time wedding photographer based in Orange, New South Wales. She's had five years o…

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#9 Talking Business: Creating Healthy Relationships With Your Clients, Yourself & Your Work With Wedding Photographer Joel Mailo 25:01

1+ y ago25:01

25:01

The pandemic has not been kind to the wedding industry. Businesses were hit hard. Dorothy (she/her) sat down with Joel Mailo (he/him) of Sydney photography studio Ava Me Photography, to talk about his career as a wedding photographer, his reflections during the pandemic, and his secret to building good rapport with clients. Joel is a seasoned weddi…

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#8 A Romantic Blush Farm Wedding With Sian & Gavin Clark 47:31

1+ y ago47:31

47:31

We all know how planning a wedding can be such a stressful affair. But when the bride is in a wheelchair, that's a whole different level of stress - from choosing and fitting the gown, to finding a wheelchair-accessible wedding venue with adapted restrooms, to needing an expansive dance floor for the wheelchair dance. Throw in the pandemic, and the…

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#7 How To Reflect Your Own Personal Style In Your Wedding Attire With Robin McGowan of InStitchu 29:38

2y ago29:38

29:38

Wedding gowns tend to be the centrepiece outfit but at Polka Dot Wedding, we think suits also deserve the spotlight! Suits shouldn’t be an afterthought, and they never are at InStitchu. Today, Mary (she/her) is joined by Robin McGowan (he/him) who is one of the co-founders of InStitchu. Robin started InStitchu with James Wakefield in 2012. At that …

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#6 Talking Business: Building Back Emotionally, Mentally & Leaderfully After COVID With Ami Summers of Craft Coaching & Development 38:17

2y ago38:17

38:17

We’re back talking business! Today’s episode features a discussion with Ami Summers (she/her) and Dorothy (she/her) about an important topic that’s not talked about enough with wedding vendors: burnout. Ami is the director and lead coach at Craft Coaching & Development. Her practice is focused on helping individuals adopt a purpose-led business mod…

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#5 A Colourful & Joyous Hindu Wedding With Ava Chand 53:35

2y ago53:35

53:35

In our next ‘Inspired Weddings’ episode of The Feel Good Wedding Podcast, Dorothy (she/her) is joined by Ava Chand (she/her), to share the behind the scenes of planning her and Ash’s four day Hindu wedding extravaganza. Ava is a lawyer who works in financial services and probably the epitome of a corporate millennial, she shares that ‘millennial wo…

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69. M'Naghton: Persecutory Delusions 11:36

2y ago11:36

11:36

The case that originated the M'Naghten rule for limiting insanity defenses in criminal cases. Twitter / Instagram / Facebook Patreon

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Up-and-coming Australian event rider Shenae Lowings prepares to go international! 39:23

2y ago39:23

39:23

We are joined by successful Western Australian 4* event rider Shenae Lowings, who is hot off her CCI4*-L win at Melbourne International 3DE and with her sights set on an international campaign. Follow the journey of this up-and-coming Australian event rider as she works her way to the top! In this episode of The Equestrian Experience Podcast, we sp…

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#4 How To Write Your Own Wedding Run Sheet with Vanessa Bragg 32:32

2y ago32:32

32:32

You know we love all the fun, shiny parts of wedding planning but we also admire what it takes to bring a wedding together and often that is the not-so-fun & shiny parts. In this case, the power and importance of an accurate wedding run sheet! As part of this podcast we want to bring you helpful conversations from our vendors that will help demysti…

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#3 Talking Business: Being Authentically Yourself with Celebrant Robyn Pattison 38:11

2y ago38:11

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TALKING BUSINESS As well as sharing wonderful weddings we also want to drop in a few chats about the business of weddings, so for our third episode Dorothy (she/her) is joined by Celebrant Robyn Pattison to talk business Robyn is a Celebrant, MC, Wedding Pixie and all-round sparkle-spreader. She’s been in the industry for about 13 years (eek) and s…

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#2 Tiktok Creator Peta Marine On The Science & Art Of Your Wedding Scent 56:45

2y ago56:45

56:45

For our second episode of The Feel Good Wedding Podcast by Polka Dot Wedding, Dorothy has handed over the hosting reigns to Mary aka Ms Rose (she/her) for a fun conversation chatting about the art & science of scents with marine scientist and science communicator, Peta Morton aka Peta Marine on Tiktok (she/her). Peta also has a huge passion for per…

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#1 An Intimate Wedding Atop The Sydney Harbour Bridge With Will Burton 22:24

2y ago22:24

22:24

In our very first episode of The Feel Good Wedding Podcast by Polka Dot Wedding, Dorothy (she/her) is joined by Will Burton (he/him), to share the story of his & John’s unique Sydney wedding. Will is 27, originally from the UK. He’s been in Australia for three years and works in marketing. Will and John fell in love with Australia while travelling …

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Making your mind your greatest asset with Tara Punter 58:04

2y ago58:04

58:04

We speak with Tara Punter, the driving force behind international public relations, marketing and coaching company, Tara Punter Coaching. Tara uses her passion for mindset and marketing to enhance the lives of her clients, regardless of their goals. In this episode, Tara reveals that the secret to changing your life and achieving your dreams is alr…

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Help! Is my horse lame? 55:28

2y ago55:28

55:28

Dublin-born veterinarian, Christine Demery, has called Australia home for the past 11 years. She’s an integral part of the Crown Equine Veterinary Services team, as well as host Amanda Ross’ personal vet! Christine’s special interest in orthopedic surgery has led to her wealth of experience in investigating, and treating, lameness in horses. Christ…

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