Pittsburgh Let's Talk Weddings, Community & Marketing! | EP. 116

Описание: Pittsburgh Brides: The Point Podcast (LIVE) — with Dawn Takacs, Cara (Caristia Events), and Taylor Meyer (Myers Precision Planning)

In this live Burgh broadcast, we share a powerful pay-it-forward story that could only happen in the 412. After seeing Miranda & Tyler’s hospital wedding, a bride—facing her dad’s serious health battle—reached out. What happened next? Yinz rallied. Vendors from across Allegheny and beyond teamed up to build a fairy-tale wedding in just 21 days at the gorgeous Glen Eden Barn with owner David English. That’s neighbors-helping-neighbors, Pittsburgh-style.

We also break down our new Business Membership for pros on the Pittsburgh Brides platform: why we’re launching it, how we vet local (75-mile radius) couples and vendors, and the tools we’re adding—verified listings, AI matching, venue tours, podcast spotlights, Marketing Mondays, and more—to keep this community safe, local, inclusive, and thriving from the Point to the Parkway.

If you’re a Pittsburgh couple, this is your go-to for real talk, real help, and real local vendors who care. If you’re a wedding pro, learn how to plug into a network that actually turns conversations into bookings—no spam, just steel-strong connections n’at.

Guests

Dawn Takacs — Founder, Pittsburgh Brides

Cara — Principal Planner, Caristia Events

Taylor Meyer — Owner, Myers Precision Planning

Shout-outs: David English (Glen Eden Barn), Lisa Myers, Alina Reggio, Steve Gallio, and our vendor “dream team”

Resources & Contacts

Website & Verified Listings: PittsburghBrides.com

Business Membership (Enroll): Link

Media/Podcast Requests & Vendor Inquiries: [email protected]

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Chapters / Timestamps

00:00 Intro: Why we went live & today’s goals
00:31 Meet the hosts: Dawn, Cara (Caristia Events), Taylor (Myers Precision Planning)
02:56 A bride’s message & the Miranda/Tyler ripple effect
04:36 The 21-day wedding: rallying vendors & venue partner Glen Eden
06:52 Theme & design: Renaissance vibes, hunter green/white/gold
09:09 Community power: how Pittsburgh Brides mobilizes fast
11:27 Pros helping pros: real stories of covering events in a pinch
13:43 Inclusivity: support for every style, vision, and budget
15:56 What’s new on PittsburghBrides.com (AI matching, verified listings)
18:17 Business Membership: who it’s for (vendors), brides stay free
20:42 Why vetting matters: keeping the group local & legit
22:56 How we verify: profiles, dates, emails, and safety checks
25:09 Why the dialogue here converts (not spam—real answers)
27:29 Growth stats & engagement season outlook
29:48 When things go wrong: advocacy, fixes, and protecting couples
32:10 Why brides come here first for solutions
34:35 Welcoming new talent + mentorship wins
36:57 The “why now” behind Business Membership pricing
39:11 Marketing that works: podcasts, venue tours, feature posts
41:28 Costs, workflow, and the human team behind the scenes
43:44 Proof it works: bookings from Marketing Mondays & listings
46:06 Safer, less noise: narrowing the field for couples
48:14 Preventing scams & bad actors
49:22 If the host freezes… the mission continues 😄
51:20 How to engage: DM brides, be visible, add value
53:41 Enrollment timeline & keeping conversations manageable
56:00 Public group = broader reach (24k+ views example)
58:19 Enroll now vs later: why early is smoother
1:00:41 Passing on enrollment & coming back later
1:02:54 Giving back: crisis weddings & community legacy
1:05:08 Subscriptions: pause, cancel, or upgrade anytime
1:07:25 What’s next: new site features & special events
1:09:43 Final thanks & how to get in touch

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