Ambience - The Wedding Podcast

In todays episode of Ambience, the wedding podcast Tim and Matt are back after a little break for reasons we dive into. We chat all things film and it's popularity in the wedding industry with the unique qualities it brings to our art. We also share our film gear and the types of film we use. Takeaways Film photography has become increasingly popular in the wedding industry due to its unique and nostalgic qualities. Both Timothy and Matt incorporate film into their work and have seen a growing demand for it from their clients. They discuss their favorite film cameras and the types of film they use, highlighting the importance of finding the right equipment and film stock for their style. The conversation also touches on their recent rebranding efforts and the exciting things happening in their businesses. Listeners are encouraged to submit questions or topics they would like to hear discussed in future episodes.

In this episode of Ambience - The Wedding Podcast, Tim and Matt discuss the importance of wedding planning, organization, and decision-making. They emphasise the significance of having a clear vision, the right attitude, and confidence in your choices. Having a clear vision and confidence in your choices makes everything smoother and more enjoyable. From picking the perfect playlist to choosing vendors who get your vibe, every detail contributes to the big picture of your special day. It's all about knowing what's most important to you and being flexible with the rest. So, have you started thinking about what your non-negotiables are for your wedding day? Sponsors: Vidflow - Use “MAKEITEPIC20” to receive 20% off! Studio Ninja - Use “MAKEITEPIC50” to receive 50% off your first year

In this episode of Ambience - The Wedding Podcast, we have literally the best wedding humans and filmmakers in the world - Bottlebrush films. We chat all things wedding filmmaking, burnout, client experience, community and the creative process. Also touching on the importance of continuous learning, the impact of client experience, and the inspiration behind their work. We couldn't be more happier to chat to these legends in the industry. Sponsors: Vidflow - Use “MAKEITEPIC20” to receive 20% off! Studio Ninja - Use “MAKEITEPIC50” to receive 50% off your first year

In this week's episode of Ambience - The Wedding Podcast, Tim and Matt discuss the tools and apps we use to make our life easier, our clients happier and improve our overall client experience and workflow efficiency. Sponsors: Vidflow - Use “MAKEITEPIC20” to receive 20% off! Studio Ninja - Use “MAKEITEPIC50” to receive 50% off your first year

In this week's episode of Ambience - The Wedding Podcast Tim and Matt are living the island life and are live from Great Keppel Island in Queensland. The boys are there for a destination wedding and today is all about unfamiliar locations and the industry assumption why you should only choose vendors that have been to your venue or location before. We try to put that myth on its head and discuss why it's actually sometimes even better to allow creativity to shine from your vendor team. Sponsors: Vidflow - Use “MAKEITEPIC20” to receive 20% off! The Whole Bride - Use "EPIC15" to receive 15% off! Studio Ninja - Use “MAKEITEPIC50” to receive 50% off your first year

In this week's episode of Ambience - The Wedding Podcast, Tim and Matt chat about the booking process for wedding vendors. They talk about how couples typically find vendors, the importance of clear communication and pricing transparency, and the process of securing a vendor for their wedding. Ensuring a smooth booking process is crucial for elevating the client's overall experience. It is a key factor in building strong, lasting relationships with clients.

In this week's episode of Ambience - The Wedding Podcast Tim and Matt chat about prep for weddings. They discuss the importance of prep & how it can really shape your day. They also chat about parts of prep that can sometimes be overlooked or forgotten when planning your day. Sometimes it's the little things that we can do that will really improve the preparation aspect of the day.

In this episode, Timothy and Matt discuss what makes a wedding featured in bridal magazines and directories. They emphasize that being featured is not the goal when planning a wedding, but rather a byproduct of the hard work and unique elements that make a wedding special. They highlight the importance of vendors, including photographers, florists, stylists, and planners, in creating a featured wedding. They also discuss the role of the venue and the overall aesthetic and personal touches that contribute to a wedding being featured. The hosts stress the subjective nature of the submission process and the importance of showcasing the entire day, from preparation to reception, in the submission. They conclude by reminding couples that being featured is not the ultimate measure of a successful wedding, but rather the joy and memories created on the day.

In this episode, Tim and Matt discuss the whether the wedding industry is entering into a new era of weddings. Characterised by high personalisation and styling that's aligned to each couple, we give our opinion on the topic. Also touching on the influence of social media on wedding planning and offer tips on how couples can effectively communicate their vision to vendors.

Matt and Tim discuss the rebranding of their podcast from Make It Epic Wedding to Ambience the Wedding Podcast. We discuss why we felt a disconnection with the old branding and wanted to align the podcast with their personal brands. We explain the meaning behind the new name, Ambience, and how it represents creating an atmosphere and experience for any wedding. We are so excited for the new direction & the upcoming new episode! Follow Ambience - The Wedding Podcast to keep up to date with new episodes, real wedding chats, and plenty of hot tips for you creatives! Ambience - The Wedding Podcast Instagram - www.instagram.com/makeitepic.weddingpodcast Matt Ashton Photography Instagram - Instagram (@mattashton_photo) Above Below Visuals Instagram - Instagram (@abovebelow.visuals)

In this episode of the podcast, we chat with two of the biggest legends and inspirations in the industry, Lucy and Eddie Blake. A photographer and videographer who each run their own successful business and have their own podcast as well - link below. We hit of some hot topics about memorable advice, working with different vendors, choosing the right vendors, storytelling on a wedding day and changing perceptions of the wedding industry and how to manage wedding planning overwhelm. Not one to miss! Ripple Weddings: https://rippleweddings.com/ Lucie Blake Photography: https://luciestudio.com.au/ Unveiled: https://www.instagram.com/unveiledthepodcast__/ Sponsors: Vidflow - Use “MAKEITEPIC20” to receive 20% off! The Whole Bride - Use "EPIC15" to receive 15% off! Studio Ninja - Use “MAKEITEPIC50” to receive 50% off your first year and free access to the Studio Ninja Zero to Pro Setup course! Follow The Make it Epic Wedding Podcast to keep up to date with new episodes, real wedding chats and plenty of hot tips for you creatives! Make It Epic Website: www.makeitepic.com.au Make It Epic Instagram - www.instagram.com/makeitepic.weddingpodcast Matt Ashton Photography Instagram - Instagram (@mattashton_photo) Above Below Visuals Instagram - Instagram (@abovebelow.visuals) Make it Epic Vendor Chats Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/990667428776632/

On today's episode of the Make It Epic Wedding Podcast, Tim and Matt talk about their favourite summer weddings and what made them stand out. They highlight the importance of epic garden ceremonies and receptions, the trend of early dance floors to speeches, and various aspects of wedding planning. This includes the importance of personalisation and individuality in weddings and encourages couples to make choices based on their preferences rather than following trends. Get ready and grab a note for a lot of golden nuggets! Sponsors: Vidflow - Use “MAKEITEPIC20” to receive 20% off! The Whole Bride - Use "EPIC15" to receive 15% off! Studio Ninja - Use “MAKEITEPIC50” to receive 50% off your first year and free access to the Studio Ninja Zero to Pro Setup course! Follow The Make it Epic Wedding Podcast to keep up to date with new episodes, real wedding chats and plenty of hot tips for you creatives! Make It Epic Website: www.makeitepic.com.au Make It Epic Instagram - www.instagram.com/makeitepic.weddingpodcast Matt Ashton Photography Instagram - Instagram (@mattashton_photo) Above Below Visuals Instagram - Instagram (@abovebelow.visuals) Make it Epic Vendor Chats Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/990667428776632/

This week on the Make it Epic Wedding Podcast Tim & Matt are doing something a little bit different. We had the oppounity to talk at The Love A Fair Wedding Expo in Bowral and decided to record our chat. Little Heads up, really sorry for the bad audio, the photographer in the duo forgot to turn on the mic. We chat through 3 ways to gain clarity on how to plan your perfect wedding. We believe that these 3 points will help you reduce decision fatigue and paint a pathway that help you make decisions about your wedding that are uniquely you. Sponsors: Vidflow - Use “MAKEITEPIC20” to receive 20% off! The Whole Bride - Use "EPIC15" to receive 15% off! Studio Ninja - Use “MAKEITEPIC50” to receive 50% off your first year and free access to the Studio Ninja Zero to Pro Setup course! Follow The Make it Epic Wedding Podcast to keep up to date with new episodes, real wedding chats and plenty of hot tips for you creatives! Make It Epic Website: www.makeitepic.com.au Make It Epic Instagram - www.instagram.com/makeitepic.weddingpodcast Matt Ashton Photography Instagram - Instagram (@mattashton_photo) Above Below Visuals Instagram - Instagram (@abovebelow.visuals) Make it Epic Vendor Chats Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/990667428776632/

On today's episode of the Make It Epic Wedding Podcast, Tim and Matt chat are back for our third season, can you believe that? We briefly catch up before diving into our opinions on whats IN and what's OUT for 2024 and the year ahead. Sponsors: Vidflow - Use “MAKEITEPIC20” to receive 20% off! The Whole Bride - Use "EPIC15" to receive 15% off! Studio Ninja - Use “MAKEITEPIC50” to receive 50% off your first year and free access to the Studio Ninja Zero to Pro Setup course! Follow The Make it Epic Wedding Podcast to keep up to date with new episodes, real wedding chats and plenty of hot tips for you creatives! Make It Epic Website: www.makeitepic.com.au Make It Epic Instagram - www.instagram.com/makeitepic.weddingpodcast Matt Ashton Photography Instagram - Instagram (@mattashton_photo) Above Below Visuals Instagram - Instagram (@abovebelow.visuals) Make it Epic Vendor Chats Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/990667428776632/

On today's episode of the Make it Epic Wedding Podcast, We made it to episode 60! Tim and Matt chat about 2023 and the year that was huge for us. The projects we worked on, our learnings and what we have planned for 2024 for the Make it Epic Podcast and our own businesses. We also dive into some of the trends we think are coming in hot for 2024! Sponsors: Vidflow - Use “MAKEITEPIC20” to receive 20% off! The Whole Bride - Use "EPIC15" to receive 15% off! Studio Ninja - Use “MAKEITEPIC50” to receive 50% off your first year and free access to the Studio Ninja Zero to Pro Setup course! Follow The Make it Epic Wedding Podcast to keep up to date with new episodes, real wedding chats and plenty of hot tips for you creatives! Get your FREE vow templates here! Make it epic Website: www.makeitepic.com.au Make it Epic Instagram - www.instagram.com/makeitepic.weddingpodcast Matt Ashton Photography Instagram - Instagram (@mattashton_photo) Above Below Visuals Instagram - Instagram (@abovebelow.visuals) Make it Epic Vendor Chats Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/990667428776632/

In this episode of the Make it epic Wedding podcast, we have some HUGE news to share! We’ve collaborated with two of our very good friends who also happen to be some of the best celebrants in Australia (in our humble opinion) to bring you THE GUIDE TO CRAFTING THE MOST EPIC VOWS! This 60 something page monster is your go-to for how to write vows that are personal, unique and more importantly, you. As a little sneaky give away we’re actually giving you access to the vow templates, completely FREE so you can get started on your vow writing journey! Get your FREE vow templates here! Sponsors: Vidflow - Use “MAKEITEPIC20” to receive 20% off! The Whole Bride - Use "EPIC15" to receive 15% off! Off The Hook - Use “MIE50” to receive $50 off! Studio Ninja - Use “MAKEITEPIC50” to receive 50% off your first year and free access to the Studio Ninja Zero to Pro Setup course!‌ Follow The Make it Epic Wedding Podcast to keep up to date with new episodes, real wedding chats and plenty of hot tips for you creatives! Make it epic Website: www.makeitepic.com.au Make it Epic Instagram - www.instagram.com/makeitepic.weddingpodcast Matt Ashton Photography Instagram - Instagram (@mattashton_photo) Above Below Visuals Instagram - Instagram (@abovebelow.visuals) Make it Epic Vendor Chats Facebook group - Make It Epic Wedding Podcast - Vendor Chats | Facebook Georgia Fletcher Celebrant - https://georgiafletchercelebrant.com/ Married By Adam - https://www.marriedbyadam.com/

In this episode of the Make It Epic Wedding podcast, Matt is flying solo on this one chatting with Kaity & Jess who are running the Love Affair. An expo that brings a different type of experience and …. If you’re planning your wedding and still stuck on who to choose for your vendors, this one is for you! Check out more info for the Love A Fair here https://linktr.ee/loveafair Sponsors: Vidflow - Use “MAKEITEPIC20” to receive 20% off! The Whole Bride - Use "EPIC15" to receive 15% off! Off The Hook - Use “MIE50” to receive $50 off!| Studio Ninja - Use “MAKEITEPIC50” to receive 50% off your first year and free access to the Studio Ninja Zero to Pro Setup course!‌ Follow The Make it Epic Wedding Podcast to keep up to date with new episodes, real wedding chats and plenty of hot tips for you creatives! Make It Epic Website: www.makeitepic.com.au Make It Epic Instagram - www.instagram.com/makeitepic.weddingpodcast Matt Ashton Photography Instagram - Instagram (@mattashton_photo) Above Below Visuals Instagram - Instagram (@abovebelow.visuals) Make it Epic Vendor Chats Facebook group - Make It Epic Wedding Podcast - Vendor Chats | Facebook

On today's episode of the Make it Epic Wedding Podcast, we talk about Budgets! We know that the cost of living, Interest Rates & the Inflation in the country has been skyrocketing. We also know that you are trying to plan your dream wedding in these times! We aren’t budgeting pro’s but we do know a thing or two about making sure that your wedding is EPIC no matter how much you do or don’t spend. Today we give you a few tips on making sure that the budget doesn’t affect how epic your wedding is. Sponsors: Vidflow - Use “MAKEITEPIC20” to receive 20% off! The Whole Bride - Use "EPIC15" to receive 15% off! Off The Hook - Use “MIE50” to receive $50 off! Studio Ninja - Use “MAKEITEPIC50” to receive 50% off your first year and free access to the Studio Ninja Zero to Pro Setup course!‌ Follow The Make it Epic Wedding Podcast to keep up to date with new episodes, real wedding chats and plenty of hot tips for you creatives! Make It Epic Website: www.makeitepic.com.au Make It Epic Instagram - www.instagram.com/makeitepic.weddingpodcast Matt Ashton Photography Instagram - Instagram (@mattashton_photo) Above Below Visuals Instagram - Instagram (@abovebelow.visuals) Make It Epic Vendor Chats Facebook group - Make It Epic Wedding Podcast - Vendor Chats | Facebook

On today's episode of the Make It Epic Wedding Podcast, we chat about a few reasons as to why things going “wrong” at a wedding. How to handle them & how to stop them from going wrong before they do! Sponsors: Vidflow - Use “MAKEITEPIC20” to receive 20% off! The Whole Bride - Use "EPIC15" to receive 15% off! Off The Hook - Use “MIE50” to receive $50 off! Studio Ninja - Use “MAKEITEPIC50” to receive 50% off your first year and free access to the Studio Ninja Zero to Pro Setup course! Follow The Make it Epic Wedding Podcast to keep up to date with new episodes, real wedding chats and plenty of hot tips for you creatives! Make It Epic Website: www.makeitepic.com.au Make It Epic Instagram - www.instagram.com/makeitepic.weddingpodcast Matt Ashton Photography Instagram - Instagram (@mattashton_photo) Above Below Visuals Instagram - Instagram (@abovebelow.visuals) Make it Epic Vendor Chats Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/990667428776632/