{"podcast":{"title":"Wealthyist","slug":"wealthyist-7108446","podcast_index_feed_id":7108446,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/wealthyist","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/9fzlYgQSKs2GTe84t3M6JP01XMEUpR9pXCxWgyUN6CY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83MWRm/YWQ1NmRjOWIwNmNm/MjExZmE3MjViNTU0/Njk5NC5qcGc.jpg","author":"Annex Wealth Management","episode_count":72,"summary":"Wealthyist, the podcast that discusses the lifestyles, choices, and strategies of the wealthy. Each week, the Annex Private Client team talks to experts in a variety of areas to discuss trends and paths visited by people who have built or are in the process of building significant wealth.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-27T22:18:55.167980+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wealthyist-7108446"},"episode":{"title":"Wealthyist E64 | Luxury Isn't a Price Tag: Redefining the 'Biggest Day' with Wedding Pros Ashley Kuehnel & Koryn Bennett","slug":"wealthyist-e64-luxury-isn-t-a-price-tag-redefining-the-biggest-day-with-wedding-pros-ashley-kuehnel-koryn-bennett","published_at":"2026-05-15T17:09:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wealthyist-7108446/wealthyist-e64-luxury-isn-t-a-price-tag-redefining-the-biggest-day-with-wedding-pros-ashley-kuehnel-koryn-bennett","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wealthyist-7108446","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/8f2978e9","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/8f2978e9/178e999e.mp3","summary":"In this episode, host Austin Grandinetti sits down with Ashley Kuehnel of Midwestern Bride and Koryn Bennett of Ivy Lane Photo Company . The conversation dives into the evolving world of luxury and premium weddings, particularly in the Midwest. Key highlights include: What \"luxury\" really means : It varies wildly by couple—some prioritize an intimate experience with 10 guests and heavy investment in florals or photography, while others focus on hosting a large crowd. True luxury often boils down to how the day feels : seamless, stress-free, personal, and emotionally supportive. It's less about a fixed dollar amount and more about priorities, vendor treatment, attention to detail (like fetching Birkenstocks for a bride's sore feet), and peace of mind. The role of key vendors : Ashley explains her consultative, relationship-driven approach at Midwestern Bride. With nearly 15 years in the industry (drawing from hospitality, floral, dress shops, and catering), she acts as a \"quarterback,\" curating vendors, aligning budgets and timelines, and handling the behind-the-scenes logistics so couples can actually enjoy their day. Koryn shares how her photography emphasizes collaboration, extended shoots, backup security for images (including long-term hard drive storage), and treating couples as individuals rather than assembly-line clients. Both stress the value of experienced vendors who understand the full ecosystem—preventing disasters like no-shows or lost photos that cheaper or less reliable options can cause. Budgets and realities : Full-planning clients with Ashley often land at six figures or more (one standout reached over $500K for a multi-day, highly intentional event on private property with custom tents, flooring, multiple floral teams, and army-truck loads of flower…","meta_description":"In this episode, host Austin Grandinetti sits down with Ashley Kuehnel of Midwestern Bride and Koryn Bennett of Ivy Lane Photo Company . The conversation…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2894,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/wealthyist-7108446/episodes/wealthyist-e64-luxury-isn-t-a-price-tag-redefining-the-biggest-day-with-wedding-pros-ashley-kuehnel-koryn-bennett/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wealthyist-7108446/wealthyist-e64-luxury-isn-t-a-price-tag-redefining-the-biggest-day-with-wedding-pros-ashley-kuehnel-koryn-bennett.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}