Unveiling Paradise: Your Go-To Destination Wedding Podcast

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  You Asked, We Answered (Season 6) 20.02.2026 28min

  It's the last episode of season 6, and we're answering questions from our listeners. Tune in to hear answers to your most asked questions! Support the show Find Us on Instagram: Unveiling Paradise @unveilingparadise Joe @josephesser Tessa @fredandkateevents Email us [email protected] Web unveilingparadise.com
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  Going Beyond Basic: Fun Food Trends to Customize Your Wedding Day 01.01.2026 32min

  Welcome to the first episode of 2026! Joining us today is Karlene Perez from Kalele Eats. Tune in to hear all the fun, unique and tasty touches you can add to your wedding day. Support the show Find Us on Instagram: Unveiling Paradise @unveilingparadise Joe @josephesser Tessa @fredandkateevents Email us [email protected] Web unveilingparadise.com
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  Ask This, Not That: 5 Effective Questions to Ask Your Wedding Vendors 16.12.2025 35min

  Asking the right questions will get you so much further when you're connecting with wedding vendors, but what exactly are the right questions to ask? Tune in to this week's episode to hear Joe and Tessa's take on what are the better questions to ask your wedding vendors for clear communication. Support the show Find Us on Instagram: Unveiling Paradise @unveilingparadise Joe @josephesser Tessa @fredandkateevents Email us [email protected] Web unveilingparadise.com
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  12 Quick Tips with 12 Oahu Wedding Pros 02.10.2025 20min

  Joe and I were recently on a panel at an Oahu Wedding Association event, surrounded by a ton of wedding pros. We thought - why not interview as many as we could and ask them one quick question - "What is the one tip you'd like to share with couples getting married on Oahu?" Tune in to hear answers from these amazing wedding vendors: Jillian, Marriott ComplexIniki, Leialoha SocialZabrina, The Gay AgendaAndrew, Redefined WeddingsKayla, The Social KaySteph, Esselle WeddingsChantel, J'Adore...
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  5 Wedding Floral Trends and Styles with Debbie Hemingway 06.09.2025 41min

  Tune in to hear luxury florist, Debbie Hemingway, talk about 5 wedding floral trends we're seeing everywhere. From hanging florals, to a blooming aisle - what styles are you planning to have on your wedding day? Support the show Find Us on Instagram: Unveiling Paradise @unveilingparadise Joe @josephesser Tessa @fredandkateevents Email us [email protected] Web unveilingparadise.com
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  Real Wedding Perspective: Katiana and Kyle 20.08.2025 33min

  Support the show Find Us on Instagram: Unveiling Paradise @unveilingparadise Joe @josephesser Tessa @fredandkateevents Email us [email protected] Web unveilingparadise.com
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  10 Must Know Wedding Tips with Fred+Kate's Maya Kawano 06.08.2025 33min

  Support the show Find Us on Instagram: Unveiling Paradise @unveilingparadise Joe @josephesser Tessa @fredandkateevents Email us [email protected] Web unveilingparadise.com
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  The 30:5 Rule - Your Wedding Day Timing 23.07.2025 33min

  FACT: Your wedding day is a twilight zone of time that seems to run so quickly, and also stand still both at the exact same time. Hear me out! Things that take you mere minutes on a normal day will take much longer on your wedding day. For example: Using the bathroom (in a wedding dress) will take so much longer than when you're in your Lulu leggings. In fact, everything takes longer on your wedding day - from getting dressed, to taking "quick" photos of your details, family, dog, etc, to hav...
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  Feeling the Beat ft. Musician Jenn Wright 10.07.2025 35min

  Live music is such a wedding vibe, but how do you find the right fit? We chat with entertainer, musician and booking agent Jenn Wright from Gate Ki all about the ins and outs of musicians for your wedding day. Tune in to hear Jenn's insight now! Gate Ki - https://www.livemusicverse.com/ Support the show Find Us on Instagram: Unveiling Paradise @unveilingparadise Joe @josephesser Tessa @fredandkateevents Email us [email protected] Web unveilingparadise.com
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  Wedding Trends: Keep or Ditch 25.06.2025 32min

  It's time for another episode of "Keep or Ditch", and this time, we're talking about popular wedding trends. From first looks with your bridesmaids, dad, brother and more - is this too much? How about teeny tiny wedding cakes - Are you ok?? In this episode, we share our thoughts about some of the most popular wedding trends happening today. Tune in and hear what we have to say. Support the show Find Us on Instagram: Unveiling Paradise @unveilingparadise Joe @josephesser Tessa @fredandkateeven...
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  Wedding Fashion Styling with Jules Bly 11.06.2025 48min

  What is wedding fashion styling? It's all the small details that you put into your wedding day attire, and so much more. From steaming your dress (and don't forget your attendants, mothers, and grooms tuxes), to making sure the bustle is secure, to last minute alterations - wedding fashion styling is an often forgotten, but so very important element of your wedding day. On today's episode, we have Jules Bly, an expert in wedding fashion. She started in the industry designing wedding gow...
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  The Financial Reality of Modern Day Weddings 28.05.2025 31min

  WE'RE BACK! Join us as we start season 6 with an important topic - analyzing the escalating costs of weddings, and discussing how couples are navigating these financial challenges. The financial reality of modern day weddings is MUST DISCUSS TOPIC before you start planning your wedding. Support the show Find Us on Instagram: Unveiling Paradise @unveilingparadise Joe @josephesser Tessa @fredandkateevents Email us [email protected] Web unveilingparadise.com
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  BONUS: Finding Your Perfect Vendors with Alan Berg, CSP 12.09.2024 45min

  Surprise! We have a bonus episode to share with everyone. Joe and I had the amazing opportunity to interview Wedding Business Solutions owner, Global Speaker, Podcaster and so much more - Alan Berg. While he primarily speaks to vendors, we convinced him to share his tips and secrets with our listeners. Stay tuned for his insights on social proof, why it's important to read reviews (not just look at their overall score), and why a budget isn't often a realistic budget. https://al...
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  Season 5: You Asked, We Answered 17.07.2024 30min

  It's the end of Season 5, and we're back with our popular Q+A series. Tune in to hear our thoughts about your most pressing questions! Local, Made in Hawaii Favors Honolulu Cookie Company Big Island Candies Diamond Bakery Choco Le'a Maui Fruit Jewels Noms Hawaiian Sun Drinks and Snacks What's the difference between a wedding planner, wedding coordinator and a catering manager? Tune in to this episode: Catering Managers vs Wedding Planners with Amanda Douglas Should you do a first look o...
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  Unpacking Your Wedding Day Emergency Kit 11.07.2024 29min

  Support the show Find Us on Instagram: Unveiling Paradise @unveilingparadise Joe @josephesser Tessa @fredandkateevents Email us [email protected] Web unveilingparadise.com
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  Tips For An Eco-Friendly Wedding 04.07.2024 24min

  Weddings, while gorgeous and memorable, can be an environmental challenge. Tune in to this week's episode to hear our top 10 easy ways to create a more eco-friendly wedding. Support the show Find Us on Instagram: Unveiling Paradise @unveilingparadise Joe @josephesser Tessa @fredandkateevents Email us [email protected] Web unveilingparadise.com
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  Hawaii Flavors with Fine Time Shave Ice 21.06.2024 28min

  Getting married in Hawaii is such an amazing and gorgeous experience, so how do you make it even better? Today we have Jana Park, owner of Fine Time Shave Ice, sharing her tips and advice on how to make your wedding unique to Hawaii. From specialty foods, to dances and customs, tune in to hear it all. Support the show Find Us on Instagram: Unveiling Paradise @unveilingparadise Joe @josephesser Tessa @fredandkateevents Email us [email protected] Web unveilingparadi...
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  10 Tips When Planning an Outdoor Wedding 13.06.2024 30min

  "It's a great idea... An outdoor wedding saves so much money", everyone says. Hold on... does it actually save you money? Is it really a great idea? Sure, it's not going to be your typical ballroom wedding but what actually goes into planning an outdoor wedding? From needing additional vendors like caterers and bartenders, to renting everything from generators down to forks, an outdoor wedding is often a lot more work (and very often a lot more money). Tune in to this week's episode to hear ...
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  Your Pre-Wedding Relationship with Pastor Mark Turansky 06.06.2024 24min

  If you take a step back from your wedding day, and really look at what the wedding is all about - it's a marriage between two people who love each other. In this episode, we have Pastor Mark Turansky talking to us about how to communicate with each other - from increasing your emotional intelligence, to learning your "fear dance", to understanding "Heart Talk" - Pastor Mark is going to help you navigate the stressors that couples have before, during and after their wedding day. Tune in for hi...
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  Real Wedding Perspective: Arlynne and Edward 30.05.2024 40min

  We flipped the script this week and invited one of our couples to come onto our podcast 2 day before their wedding!! Why? Because the weather was going sideways, stress was at an all time high, and we wanted to throw more at them ... JUST KIDDING! The weather was not looking good, and since we had multiple conversations about their wedding plan, we thought it would be fun to bring them on to chat about the weather and other wedding day concerns. And bonus, we even did a mid...