Everything wedding planning from a wedding photographer's perspective. If you want secrets for planning your own wedding, this is the podcast for you.
Hitched and Happy: A Wedding Planning Podcast w/ Jessie Rae
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Podcast Overview
Everything wedding planning from a wedding photographer's perspective. If you want secrets for planning your own wedding, this is the podcast for you.
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4/18/2024
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Recent Episodes
March 17, 2026
Most Brides Get Their Wedding Timeline Wrong—Here’s How to Fix It (with real wedding examples)
<p>Design your own wedding day timeline with confidence 🕒✨</p><p><br></p><p>If wedding timelines feel overwhelming, confusing, or like they were made for someone else’s wedding… this episode is for you.</p><p><br></p><p>In this solo episode of Hitched & Happy, I’m walking you through **exactly how I design wedding day timelines** as a professional wedding photographer who has seen it *all*—from calm, seamless days to timelines that completely fall apart.</p><p><br></p><p>We’re talking:</p><p><br></p><p>- How to decide if a first look is right for you </p><p>- Why your ceremony time matters more than you think</p><p>- How to work backwards to build a timeline that actually works</p><p>- Real, example-driven timelines from weddings I have captured (not Pinterest fluff)</p><p>- How to make your day feel calm, intentional, and efficient—no matter what kind of wedding you’re planning</p><p><br></p><p>And because I don’t gatekeep, you can download my **FREE Wedding Day Timeline Guide**, which includes:</p><p><br></p><p>* Multiple real sample timelines</p><p>* A breakdown of the three-step process we talked about in this podcast </p><p>* A timeline cheat sheet so you don't underestimate the amount of time things take </p><p><br></p><p>👇 Download it here:</p><p>https://jessieraefilms.com/timeline-guide</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you’re planning a mountain wedding, a traditional church ceremony, a big celebration, or a small elopement—this episode will help you design a day that feels supported, not rushed.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow along on Instagram for more wedding planning advice:</p><p>📸 @Jessieraefilms</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters:</p><p>00:00 - Intro</p><p>02:10 - Why you need a timeline</p><p>03:50 - Ask yourself these questions</p><p>06:50 - My three step method to designing a perfect timeline</p><p>13:25 - Timeline Walkthrough #1 (First Look)</p><p>20:30 - Timeline Walkthrough #2 (No First Look)</p><p>26:40 - Summary & Final Tips</p><p><br></p><p>#weddingplanning #weddingphotographer</p>
August 26, 2025
How to Elope in Banff National Park in 10 Steps
<p>Planning an elopement in Banff National Park? 🌲 In this episode, I’m joined by expert Banff elopement photographer Solana Crowe to walk you through the 10 essential steps to make your elopement not only magical but also 100% legal.Whether you’re dreaming of saying “I do” on a mountain peak or beside a turquoise lake, this guide will help you navigate the paperwork, permits, and planning so you can focus on the fun parts of your special day.✨Follow Solana on Instagram: @solanacrowecreationsCheck out her Website: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1l5WkRaZy1hcVBna1hCMDJ0eGZWVW10YkEwUXxBQ3Jtc0tuRnVFTEdPLU9BUHRtbDMzZnprSXdQeDlIYmtiWl9YTDJxdHpqLVdHSGVWV0RoY3FOTWNlS2ZWY0I5amptamVUNERIUDdTd01KWkxUR09VTVNGYXFmMVM3bjd4aUhYNjRrRTVjQnA5a0o4UDgxSFpUYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.solanacrowecreations.com%2F&v=qPdHno7bnY4" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.solanacrowecreations.com</a>Stay Connected:Instagram: @jessieraefilms Website: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDl6X3Fad1JQTFhhZEFfMGE1X0JxYXB5eW5sZ3xBQ3Jtc0treWxXU0pELUNIbzVpdmRreS1UZmFwQ1k5RzI3aXhERjhJZEpYRWQ0SEJFd25hbDZfbHNoc3MzNkhRRHZpMm5nMXFod09jSU1vR1pOckRLWDRWbGJHMDc0RVhMSHRCTGtPQmVsNmloLThmb2daajQyOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jessieraefilms.com%2F&v=qPdHno7bnY4" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.jessieraefilms.com</a></p>
May 16, 2025
12 Questions That Actually Matter When Hiring a Wedding Photographer
<p>Skip the surface-level stuff—this episode dives into the real questions you should be asking your wedding photographer. I team up with Joel from canadianweddingphotographers.com to break down 12 unexpected, tell-all questions that reveal if a photographer is truly the right fit for your day. No tech talk—just honest insights that go beyond the portfolio.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Canadian Wedding Photographers on Instagram: @c<a href="https://www.instagram.com/canadianweddingphotographers/">anadianweddingphotographers</a>Check out their website: www.candianweddingphotographers.com</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Black & Gold Photography on Instagram: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/blackandgoldphotography/">blackandgoldphotography</a>Check out their website: <a href="https://www.blackandgoldphotography.com/">www.blackandgoldphotography.com</a>Follow me on Instagram: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jessieraefilms/">jessieraefilms </a>Website: jessieraefilms.com</p><p><br></p><p>The 12 Questions to Ask your Wedding Photographer Blog Post: https://canadianweddingphotographers.com/blog/real-questions-ask-your-wedding-photographer</p>
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