The Big Wedding Planning Podcast
Society & Culture:Relationships
This united and strong couple, reflect on their wedding journey, highlighting the significance of their union in the context of same-sex and interracial marriage only being legal in the U.S. since 2015 and 1967, respectively.
Emphasizing their commitment to what was important to them, they share how they navigated the complexities of family dynamics while maintaining clear boundaries. Their positive outlook and resilience shone through as they tackled wedding day snags with professionalism and grace. Melissa speaks passionately about how their queer love is both radical and revolutionary, underlining the historic and personal importance of their marriage.
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Topics We Covered
About Our Guests
Karissa Sullivan is an Assistant Principal at Ramapo High School with two Masters degrees and currently pursuing her doctorate in educational leadership from Columbia University. She's been in the education field since her early career, starting as a teacher before earning her advanced degrees
Melissa Sullivan is a proud Brooklynite with over two decades of experience championing youth development, racial justice, LGBTQ+ advocacy, social justice and nonprofit leadership. Currently she’s the Executive Director at PFLAG NYC, where she’s all about making NYC more LGBTQ+ friendly. When she's not changing the world, you'll find her assisting start-up nonprofits, volunteering, reading a lot, and embarking on the journey of expanding her family with her wife and two adorable pups in Nyack, NY. She’s a proud sister, adoptive mom of an adult daughter, Godmom to four super cool kids, and an aunt.
Links We Referenced
Ceremony Script: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pJxFCq3Tqe2PSraGjdv69oZs_YOAX-DQHq1k73GWFpo/edit?usp=sharing
Wedding Coordination and Florals: @luxuryeventcollective
Photography/videography/photobooth/lighting: @stateoftheartvisuals and @societyofthearts
DJ: @djcoolee
Hair and Makeup: @thekeylookllc
@humblehands314
Wedding Cake: @bakerman1727
Rehearsal Dinner Event Space and Bartending: @xhousenyack
Rehearsal Dinner catering: @cravinjamaicancuisine
Wedding Officiant: Reverend Tabatha Holley @revfemmeblaqity
Dog day care: @papawsdoghouse
Wedding Dress: @bridesbyyoung
Wedding Suit: @bindleandkeep
NY Times Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/11/style/melissa-dandrea-karissa-sullivan-we
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Hosted and produced by Michelle Martinez
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#377 What to Budget for Photo & Video: A Deep Dive into Wedding Media Costs
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#374 You Ask, We Answer - 69
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