Michelle Martinez

Co-Host of The Big Wedding Planning Podcast

Michelle is a Certified Wedding Consultant with more than 20 years in the Wedding & Events Industry. Michelle's company is Allure Wedding Consulting & Event Planning serving the San Francisco Bay Area, Napa Valley, Boston & Cape Cod.

What are the first 5 thing you do when you get up in the morning?
Kiss my husband
Meditate
Yoga
drink 22 oz of water
drink coffee

What is your favorite movie quote?
"Enough about me, let's talk about you. What do you think of me?"
-Bette Midler's character (C.C. Bloom) in Beaches

What is your favorite joke?
I have a terrible memory. I know I've heard better ones, but the one I remember is. "Where did the General hide his army? In his sleevies"

What is YOUR karaoke song?
Love Shack, by the B52's.

What was your most embarrassing hair style?
My mom decided I should get the "Mary Lou Retton Cut" in the 80's. I think I was in 2nd or 3rd grade. To top it off, whenever my bangs would grow out, she would cut them herself and they would always be very crooked.

What word do you love the sound of?
Savannah. Referring to the city in Georgia. But I only like it when someone from there says it with that accent.

What food reminds you of your birthday?
Ice Cream. I definitely eat ice cream on my birthday.

What food makes you think of Christmas?
Candied Sweet Potatoes with brown sugar and marshmallows. Also reminds me of Thanksgiving. Reminds me of my mom and grandmother.

What movie can you watch over and over again?
Terms of Endearment

What is the best invention during your lifetime?
The Internet

How old where you when you got your first computer?
I was 22. My husband and I financed the first ever iMac. It was blue.

What was your first car?
1979 Convertible VW Bug. I was 16.

What do you have an irrational fear of?
Bees!! I've never been stung. I'm so freaked out by them.

Who taught you to swim?
Uncle Ernie

Who taught you to ride a bike?
My Dad on a pink Huffy.

What music are you embarrassed that you like listening to?
Light Rock, Easy Listening from the 70's & 80's. Not sure why, but sometimes, I'm in the mood to blast that shit in my car and sing loud.

What do you hate the sound of?
The sound of someone cleaning under their finger nails with a paper napkin. Eeeek!!

What was the last Concert you went to?
Kanye West and it was awesome.

If you could see any deceased musician perform who would you choose?
Michael Jackson. I was/am a HUGE fan and I never got to see him live.

Michelle Martinez has hosted 158 Episodes.