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• What’s the difference between a florist and a floral designer
• How designers pivot when weather changes wedding day plans
• How a floral design studio approaches weddings differently than a flower shop
• Why timeless wedding flowers matter more than following trends
• How sculptural floral installations transform ceremony and reception spaces

In this episode of Wedding Day Podcast, host Sonja Babich, CEO of Iron Diamond Media, and co-host Alexis Sanabria, Publisher of Oregon Wedding Day, Washington Wedding Day and California Wedding Day, sit down with Summer Robbins, owner and creative director of Bend-based floral design studio Summer Robbins Flowers. Recorded in Lake Oswego, Oregon, the conversation explores the artistic and intuitive approach behind her sculptural wedding florals.

Summer shares how her background in fashion design and the experience of designing her own wedding in 2015 led her into the floral industry. She explains the distinction between a traditional florist and an event-focused floral design studio, emphasizing a design-first mindset rooted in collaboration, seasonality and personal connection. Rather than replicating Pinterest trends, she studies each couple’s broader aesthetic world to create florals that feel timeless and uniquely theirs.

Together, the group discusses editorial installations, working directly with couples, managing unpredictable Pacific Northwest weather and how creative pivots often produce the most memorable results. The episode closes on the emotional significance of delivering the bridal bouquet—an intimate moment that transforms anticipation into presence and makes the wedding day feel real.

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• Consultation questions that reveal event personality and priorities
• The difference between hiring a DJ vs. an MC
• How DJs collaborate with planners and vendors for smoother timelines
• Why connection often matters more than price when booking entertainment
• What couples should ask before hiring a wedding DJ
• What role an MC plays in guiding reception flow

In this episode of Wedding Day Podcast, host Sonja Babich, CEO of Iron Diamond Media, and co-host Alexis Sanabria, Publisher of Washington Wedding Day, sit down with Joshua Fields, owner of Washington-based entertainment company Music by J. Fields. Recorded in downtown Seattle, the conversation explores how music, emceeing and crowd awareness shape the atmosphere of a wedding celebration.

Joshua reflects on his nearly two decades in the industry, sharing how his background in videography and digital music experimentation informed his approach to designing reception experiences. Describing himself as the “architect of the dance floor,” he explains how understanding a couple’s story, reading guest dynamics and collaborating with vendors help build meaningful moments throughout the event.

Together, the group discusses how couples influence guest participation, why authenticity and communication matter in entertainment leadership and how DJs guide timelines while adapting to the unexpected. From consultation insights to booking considerations, the episode offers a thoughtful perspective on choosing entertainment that aligns with both vision and experience goals.

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and Iron Diamond Media irondiamondmedia.com

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🎧Listen to learn:

• What editors and publishers evaluate when choosing weddings to publish
• How regional identity shapes storytelling and trends in the Pacific Northwest
• Why authenticity and visual quality matter in real wedding submissions
• How publications balance aspirational inspiration with practical planning guidance
• What goes into producing a regional wedding magazine issue
• How vendor partnerships and collaboration influence editorial content

In this episode of Wedding Day Podcast, host Sonja Babich, CEO of Iron Diamond Media, sits down with Alexis Sanabria, Publisher of Oregon Wedding Day and Washington Wedding Day, and Lauren Mang, Editor-in-Chief of Oregon Wedding Day and Washington Wedding Day. Framed as a relaxed “coffee corner” conversation, the discussion offers listeners a behind-the-scenes look at how editorial and publishing leadership collaborate to shape the stories, trends and resources delivered to couples and wedding professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest.

The conversation explores Lauren's transition into editorial leadership alongside Alexis's perspective on regional publishing strategy, highlighting the importance of local presence and community immersion when serving wedding markets. Together, they reflect on recent exploration across Southern Oregon, the creative opportunities presented by the region’s diverse landscapes and how embedded market knowledge informs relationship building, storytelling and content direction across print and digital platforms.

Alexis and Lauren also examine what distinguishes the Oregon wedding market from others served by Iron Diamond Media’s portfolio of brands, from its eclectic aesthetic and environmental diversity to its emphasis on authenticity and intentional design. They discuss how editorial teams balance aspirational inspiration with practical planning insights, outline the criteria used when selecting real weddings for publication and share how vendor partnerships and accurate submissions contribute to shaping each issue while elevating professionals within the community.

The episode concludes with reflections on the broader impact of wedding publishing, including fostering industry connections, spotlighting emerging talent and strengthening regional collaboration. Together, the conversation reinforces how wedding media functions not only as inspiration for couples but as an active force in supporting creativity, education and growth across the wedding industry.

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Produced by Dan Riggs Films & Summit Hill Studios summithillstudios.com
and Iron Diamond Media irondiamondmedia.com