Offering brides-to-be practical advice, stories, support and community straight from two wedding industry veterans, this time from the POV of the hair and makeup team! We're honest, hilarious, and unapologetically authentic, and we're serving' up the goods every single week, we're Bride or Die.
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Catch up with us on 11 months on the podcast! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FIND US ON TIKTOK!By Meaghan Whalen & Whitney Danno
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Old School Vs New School: Hairstylist Edition
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Join us this week for a discussion! This week we deep dive the difference in marketing your business throughout the generations-you literally can learn so much from each other. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FIND US ON TIKTOK!By Meaghan Whalen & Whitney Danno
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On the Road Again: Travel Tips for MUAs & Storytime
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On the Road Again: Travel Tips for Hair and MUAs, resources and story times! Stick and poke tattoos and killer florals Morgan Liptak White: Capture Color Videography David & Lety AKC for kit condensing! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FIND US ON TIKTOK!By Meaghan Whalen & Whitney Danno
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This is a fantastic episode for vendors and brides alike when it comes to "the morning of a wedding day" timeline. Tips and tricks for planners, brides, and other hair and makeup artists for keeping the communication strong and the vendor team running like a clock for our clients best experience. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FIND US ON TIKTOK!…
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Well its been a week work-wise, there was an eclipse, and our energy and capacity allowed us to get together, chitchat about last week, and offer our mental health check in. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FIND US ON TIKTOK!By Meaghan Whalen & Whitney Danno
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Styled shoots are changing and highly criticized. Join Whit and Meaghan for an hour of pros, cons, horror stories, words of wisdoms, and long list of dos and donts. This one is for everyone. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FIND US ON TIKTOK!By Meaghan Whalen & Whitney Danno
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Join the ladies for an interesting look into clean beauty, labels, and what's new for kit prep in 2024. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FIND US ON TIKTOK!By Meaghan Whalen & Whitney Danno
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TW: Political Discourse Buckle your seatbelts. This week the girls share an honest perspective from small business in the current economic and political climate, discourse in the wedding industry, and impacts on income and marketing strategies. From TikTok bans, to exit doors flying off mid-flight, we unpack the news of the day and how we're dealin…
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This is the 'find out' portion of last week's episode. Gather round for Horror Stories from the Bridesmaid perspective. Enjoy:) FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FIND US ON TIKTOK!By Meaghan Whalen & Whitney Danno
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33. Boundaries, Bridesmaids Burnout and BS
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To tell the truth, we just hung out bitching this week. But there are really useful nuggets here for recovering people pleasers, on how to set boundaries, and discuss expectations openly and honestly. We chat on a great piece by Glamour mag about Bridesmaids and how no one wants to do that 'job' at the expense of their mental health, bank account a…
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Lots of grief on this one. A life update from the girls, somber thoughts of calling off your wedding and finding 8 minute friends. Be sure to leave a review wherever you listen- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FIND US ON TIKTOK!By Meaghan Whalen & Whitney Danno
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Let them eat...cookies? The girls dive in to a beauty industry bonus gone viral, hot takes on where beauty retail is today, and what keeps them inspired when this ridiculous sh*t keeps happening. More wedding content next week! Be sure to give us a rating wherever you consume your podcasts:) FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FIND US ON TIKTOK!…
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This one is for our salon baddies. Whether you work behind the chair in a commission salon, rent a chair or a suite...you don't want to miss this. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FIND US ON TIKTOK!By Meaghan Whalen & Whitney Danno
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Some old stories, some sound advice, either way, this is a good listen for anyone in the market for picking a venue, from the POV of the veteran hair and makeup team. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FIND US ON TIKTOK!By Meaghan Whalen & Whitney Danno
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This week, the girls weigh in on content that has us asking...wtf are we doing here folks?! From wedding vendors to hairstylists, cringe-worthy content is up for discussion and debate. We'd love your opinion and you can dive into the chat over on IG! TW: mental health, substance abuse FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FIND US ON TIKTOK!…
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This topic made its way to our desk from a beloved listener, and we thought, we should make a whole show out of this. This one is for everyone, client and vendor. In this episode, we navigate client satisfaction, negative feedback, client experience, and expectation, why you should stop worrying so much about one bad review as a vendor and more! FO…
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Buckle in. We're back from hiatus, more chaotic than ever, and excited to be back with you all! This week we cover, ins and outs for the new year, viral makeup launches, listener polls, what it's like for us in the current landscape, how we're dealing and more. It's random, but if you love us, you'll love this. ALSO HAPPY BIRTHDAY MEAGHAN! FOLLOW U…
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The last episode of 2023 was a listener request; "What's the deal with Teams?" Join us for some helpful insight on when teams are perfect for a wedding, what to ask before you book one, and how to navigate working on one as a freelancer. Hot topics on Reddit and are also on deck, for something more lighthearted this time-Happy Birthday Whitney, and…
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24. Intimate Waxing Services: A Guide for Everyone
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Join the girls, and special guest Erika, a licensed esthetician, lash tech, and intimate body waxer for all the tea on how to prep for your service, what to look for in a service provider and much much more. A must listen. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FIND US ON TIKTOK!By Meaghan Whalen & Whitney Danno
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23. Don't Forget, A Master List & More
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Join us for the biggest, fattest list of things you'll forget for your wedding, a reintroduction to the hosts of the show, (so y'all know who you're takin' advice from) and how embarrassing our Spotify Wrapped was. 30:11 The Big Fat List Starts FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FIND US ON TIKTOK!By Meaghan Whalen & Whitney Danno
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22. Broken Hearts in the Right Place: Mental Health Check In (TW)
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Mental health is always a top priority around here, so this is a heavy one, but helpful and inspiring, we hope. TW: SA, substance abuse, $uicide Join us for a really real check in about the healing journey we’re on, what we do to help keep us uplifting others. If you can’t listen now, we hope you come back to it later. DMs are open. We’re here if y…
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A GEM. Engagement season is here, and your girls are serving up advice on how to support a new engagement in your circle, what can help if that's you, wedding vendor outlook for 2024, and celebs that got engaged this year-ICYMI. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FIND US ON TIKTOK!By Meaghan Whalen & Whitney Danno
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Whether you are holiday shopping for beauty products, or booking in salon services, we have advice for you. Plus a horror story or two:) FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FIND US ON TIKTOK!By Meaghan Whalen & Whitney Danno
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Haunted wedding venues, macabre wedding traditions and personal wedding day ghost stories told by your two faves. Tune in. Tick or Treat and be safe out there. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FIND US ON TIKTOK!By Meaghan Whalen & Whitney Danno
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18. How to Navigate Inspo Photos and Irradiated Coffee
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Finding inspo photos that help translate your desired look into finished product can be really daunting and really frustrating. The girls break down where to go find better options and how to curate and navigate the wide world of inspiration so you can articulate to your artists what your desired look is IN DETAIL on your big day or preview appoint…
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17. I Need My Space: Guide for Getting Ready Spaces
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We guarantee you, these are not things you thought of for your prep space for the day of. You are all planned out, the wedding itself is the centerpiece of all your planning. Our advice, keep that same planning energy when it comes to the place you'll spend your entire day in until it's time to get dressed. The vendor team that has been in thousand…
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Confused about the pre wedding routine for your best hair? This is your episode. When to highlight, tone, glaze, trim, cut, layer, smooth and why. Come for the pre wedding hair schedule, stay for unhinged stories from the road. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FIND US ON TIKTOK!By Meaghan Whalen & Whitney Danno
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15. Sick of Seeing It: Bridal Makeup Edition
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Whats in and out. Let's get into it! This one might surprise you. Pro Tip: stick around after the episode for bloopers. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FIND US ON TIKTOK!By Meaghan Whalen & Whitney Danno
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Spooky season is officially upon us, and our girls are here to share NOTHING but wedding horror stories! Learn how to avoid horror stories at the makeup counter, and so much more. ~All the stories mentioned in the podcast are for entertainment purposes only~ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FIND US ON TIKTOK!By Meaghan Whalen & Whitney Danno
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This is one you won't want to miss. Nothing but advice on how to handle the drama, and keep it to a dull roar. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FIND US ON TIKTOK!By Meaghan Whalen & Whitney Danno
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12. A Viral Moment: with Natalie Nicole Photo
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Join Whitney and Meaghan as they welcome special guest Natalie Keeton, a Texas based luxury wedding photographer known for her genuine brand of truth telling about business and ethics. Links to Natalie's work are below. Follow her insta for all the tea. Natalie Nicole Photo Natalie's Instagram FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FIND US ON TIKTOK!…
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This one is a week off for us, so join in for life updates, vendor wedding scandal, mercury retrograde, product launches, and of course, we're taking questions! Please check out The Vendor Table Podcast! They are the inspo this week. @thevendortablepod FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FIND US ON TIKTOK!By Meaghan Whalen & Whitney Danno
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Join us as we discuss things to consider whether eloping in the PNW and beyond, or going traditional. We are Leave No Trace aware vendors, and you should know who that means. Click HERE to learn more. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FIND US ON TIKTOK!By Meaghan Whalen & Whitney Danno
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Join us as we discuss all things behind the scenes for hair and makeup pricing. Not sure what to expect? Want to know why we charge what we do? This ones for you Babe! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FIND US ON TIKTOK!By Meaghan Whalen & Whitney Danno
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Bridesmaids, whether you are one, or are choosing them, join us for some practical advice for keeping your wedding day as drama free as possible! SHOW NOTES: Urban Glow Meat & Makeup FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FIND US ON TIKTOK!By Meaghan Whalen & Whitney Danno
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TW: So this week we have a content warning for you about suicide and loss. Take care of yourselves and skip the listen if you need. Take care of yourselves. If you or anyone one you know needs help https://988lifeline.org/ All fun and games until we check in on mental health. This week Whit and Meag talk about all things mental health, how to handl…
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This is a great one babes, because over here, we value the relationships you have with your vendors. We've outlined some amazing ways you can connect, create with, and offer up gratitude to your hair and makeup team. With this info, you'll create a solid connection with the first vendor you see on your wedding day, and ensure the product and experi…
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5. Wedding Day Survival Guide-Things to Avoid,Timelines and Tea
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This is a must listen for a Bride and her "I Do Crew" before the big day! Let's talk, what to avoid, timelines and tea! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FIND US ON TIKTOK!By Meaghan Whalen & Whitney Danno
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For best results: Listen to this podcast episode before you go to your preview appointment! The girls break down all the must-know-info for making sure your preview appointment is a raging success; and it's guaranteed to include advice you've never heard. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FIND US ON TIKTOK!By Meaghan Whalen & Whitney Danno
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3. Trials & Tribulations or Preview the Magic
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Whit and Meaghan break down the difference between bridal hair and makeup trials, and previews, which vendors do what service, and what’s best for Brides of all types, elopement, micro, mini or traditional wedding. You do not want to miss this! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FIND US ON TIKTOK!By Meaghan Whalen & Whitney Danno
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Offering Brides-to-Be practical advice, stories, support and community from a unique POV as a pair of veteran wedding hair and makeup artists that have seen it all! We serve up our unapologetically and radically honest pod for you every single week, bride or die. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FIND US ON TIKTOK!…
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2. Brides-Find Your Perfect Beauty Vendor
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Your girls share some SERIOUSLY good ways to find and connect with the perfect hair and makeup vendors for what you need on your special day. Tune in for tips and tricks on where to find your best hair and makeup match! Check out Meaghan's elopement in Switzerland here. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FIND US ON TIKTOK!…
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