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April 3, 2023

Episode 22: wedding dos and don’ts with event planner, jessica kuipers

There’s no denying that your wedding day is one of the most memorable and joyous days of your life, and I trusted my big day with Jessica Kuipers, a Santa Barbara-based wedding planner. I think that most brides will agree that wedding planning can be exhausting and overwhelming, so thank goodness for wedding planners (worth every penny in my opinion).


Jessica is an event planner that serves California and world-wide destinations. Her company, Onyx & Redwood, specializes in designing high-end luxury weddings and her work has been featured in Elle Japan, Martha Stewart, and Brides. When it comes to weddings, Jessica believes that luxury doesn’t need to be boring and edgy can still be elegant. Her whole business motto revolves around the simple concept that your wedding is 100% about you and your partner. Jessica’s philosophy is all about the “Permission to be Yourself.”


In today’s episode, we discuss wedding trends, staying creative in the event industry, destination weddings, mistakes brides (or grooms) make, and so much more! Plus we chat about our own weddings – what we cherished, what made it unforgettable, and what we would do differently today.


As always, if you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, share, and leave a star rating and review. Thanks!

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Website: https://onyxandredwood.com/
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If only my hair looked like this every day 🙏 If only my hair looked like this every day 🙏 

Throwing it back to my shoot with @boudoir_with_jess. I already want to do another one lol. If you’re interested, mention my name to save when booking with Jess! 📸 

Have you ever done a boudoir shoot? Are you thinking about booking one? 🤔 

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And I’m probably wearing a big dumb sun hat and And I’m probably wearing a big dumb sun hat and speaking to the rooster in high-pitched English (on a French island). 🐓 

Oh well lol. 🤷‍♀️ What touristy traits do you embrace when you’re traveling? 😜
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Heading into the weekend like… 😎 Should be a Heading into the weekend like… 😎

Should be a beautiful weekend in SB! ☀️ 

Any fun plans? Patrick planned a fun date night for us tonight, and I can’t wait! 🍸

Outfit: @dylanstarboutique 
Photos: @marracreative 
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Gotta love a DIY project! I had some matchbooks sa Gotta love a DIY project! I had some matchbooks saved, and then we were also gifted some vintage ones! For a first-time project, I think they turned out pretty well! 👏🏻 

Collect your matchbooks and get all the craft materials here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebetslife/list/2F6IQ1Q2X7X35?ref_=aipsflist 🛒 

- Mod Podge your matchbooks and matchsticks. You can use a small paint brush or a sponge brush. I found that I had some discoloration on the white/lighter boxes, so maybe do a couple of coats on those to be safe? Or maybe go for darker colors? I did one coat of Mod Podge on everything. I let everything dry out for a day (although, I don’t think you would have to wait this long).

-  Follow the instructions on the box of the epoxy resin. Wear gloves and mix equal parts, stirring together for a few minutes. I mixed in plastic red cups that I later disposed of. Fill the coaster mold cups halfway with the mixture. 

- I waited 1 hour until the mixture was a bit tacky and then I added the matchbooks. The matchsticks/books may move around a bit, and you can always use tweezers to reposition.

- I waited 5 hours and then filled the rest of the molds up to the top with more epoxy resin. Leave molds for 24 hours and then remove. The coasters should pop out easily! 

What do you think of these? Let me know how your coasters turn out too! Share this video with your DIY/crafty friends. 🥰
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New episode of The Bets Life Podcast! 🎙️ Ep New episode of The Bets Life Podcast! 🎙️ 

Episode 59: Pet Peeves and Secret Talents: Q&A Season Four Finale 🎧 

Season four of The Bets Life Podcast is coming to a close, and what better way to wrap things up than with my first listener Q&A? 🗳️

In this special finale episode, I’m answering your questions—everything from how I try to find balance daily to celebrity doppelgangers, skydiving stories, travel mistakes, and where I order my favorite queso. If you’re ready for some surprising stories and interesting facts about me, this episode will be for you! 😁

I’m also reflecting on what it means to move through life in seasons, what a day in my life looks like, and why I structure my creative work the way I do. From random rapid-fire favorites to deeper reflections on mental health and ambition, this episode is a little bit of everything—fun, honest, and full of gratitude. 🥰

Thank you all for tuning in this season and for being part of this community. Cheers to season four, and I look forward to being back with you all for season five! 💓

Love the podcast? Please leave a ⭐️ rating and review! Thank you! 

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