In Episode 4 of Everybody Raved!, hosts Scott Hall and Austin Syms kick things off by breaking down Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s $50-million, “rent-all-of-Venice” wedding. A rapid-fire “Wedding Traditions—Keep, Retire, or Modernize?” segment follows, where Austin defends the bouquet toss and Scott buries the garter toss. Planner-designer Alexis Doktor joins to bust the “day-of coordinator” myth, explain why event-management packages save sanity, and share how she and a caterer rebuilt a four-tier cake minutes before showtime. She also spotlights high-impact splurges like dramatic draping and custom lighting. Floral designer Andrew Stinson closes with a quick tip on weaving heirloom greenery into bouquets—underscoring the episode’s theme that seasoned vendors make problems invisible.

Guests:

Alexis Doktor, Alexis Doktor Designs

Website: www.alexisdoktor.com

Instagram: @alexisdoktordesigns

Andrew Stinson, WAS Design Works

Instagram: @wasdesignworks

Episode Highlights & Timestamps:

00:04:30 – Bezos-Sánchez Venice wedding breakdown: $50 M budget, A-list guest pile-up

00:14:15 – “Wedding Traditions—Keep, Retire, or Modernize?” lightning round

00:22:00 – Guest arrival: Alexis Doktor joins the conversation

00:24:00 – Day-of coordinator vs. event-management: clearing up the myth

00:34:30 – Budget-worthy splurges: bold draping and custom lighting

00:45:40 – Rebuilding a collapsed four-tier cake on-site: why pros matter

00:55:10 – Vendor-picking hacks: vibe over follower count

01:04:00 – Floral tip with Andrew Stinson: adding personal history to your flower arrangements

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In this episode of Everybody Raved!, hosts Scott Hall and Austin Syms talk about the complexities of tipping your wedding vendors — who to tip, how much, and when it really matters. They’re later joined by seasoned wedding photographers Joshua and Aaron Moore of Joshua Aaron Photography to talk about working as a married photo duo, red flags for hiring photographers, and why full galleries matter more than Instagram highlights.

Then, florist Andrew Stinson of WAS Design Works returns with a “fast, hard florist tip,” and Ratio Restaurant's resident bartender Nathan Vaughan joins Scott for a quick segment on mocktails, sharing ideas and inspiration for creative, non-alcoholic bar offerings.

Guests:

• Joshua & Aaron, Joshua Aaron Photography

Website: www.joshuaaaronphotography.com

Instagram: @joshuaaaronphoto

• Andrew Stinson, WAS Design Works

Instagram: @wasdesignworks

• Nathan Vaughan

instagram: @vaughannv

Episode Highlights:

00:00:00 – Spring weddings

00:05:45 – Tipping Tips

00:22:00 – When to include gratuity in your budget and how much to tip each vendor

00:32:00 – The power of thank-you notes and five-star reviews

00:38:00 – Joshua & Aaron of Joshua Aaron Photography join the show

00:48:45 – Tips for choosing the right photographer and budgeting wisely

00:49:17 – Floral Segment with Andrew Stinson: Color palettes and seasonal availability

00:50:36 – Mocktails with Nathan Vaughan: Non-alcoholic wedding bar trends

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