Think going last for hair and makeup keeps things fresher for longer? Wedding makeup artist Christy Monti says think again. In this episode, she breaks down why the middle of your timeline is actually the sweet spot, why buffer time is a non-negotiable, and the skin prep mistakes that can throw off your whole look. Plus, her honest take on airbrush makeup and the one piece of advice she gives every couple, makeup related or not.

Bar costs are one of the biggest surprises in wedding budgets, often running $8,000 to $15,000 or more. Jen and Molly from Maebell's Bartending Service join Shoot the Vows to explain how mobile bartending works, what the dry hire model actually means, and what every couple needs to know before booking anyone to pour drinks at their wedding.

Meet The Manor House, a historic 1823 estate in Pierpont, New York, where 30,000+ square feet of gardens and an open, air-conditioned ballroom offer couples a true alternative to the barn wedding trend.

Live music does something to a wedding room that a DJ simply cannot replicate. Kylie Brown, a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist based in Ithaca, NY, breaks down why live performance sets the emotional tone for the entire day, what it realistically costs, and the one pricing tip that surprises almost every couple she works with.