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This Takes The Cake
Welcome to "This Takes the Cake" – the podcast where wedding planning meets hilarious disasters! Join us as we share real stories of wedding day mishaps and "shit you cannot make up!" Laugh along with us as we dive into the wildest moments from weddings gone wrong. From emotional family feuds to vendor blunders, we spill the tea on everything that can—and does—go wrong. Tune in for a fun-filled ride and some free advice, and enjoy stories that truly take the cake! New episodes every Thursday!…
Episodes
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A Wedding Weekend in Key West with Trenholm Photo
Four days, multiple events, one very hot Key West wedding weekend. 🌴☀️ Jacque sits down with Austin from Trenholm Photo to talk about how he got started in…
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From Bride to Behind the Scenes: Katie’s Journey to Wedding Assistant
For the final episode of our Cincinnati series, Kelsey sits down with Katie, a former Cincy bride who eventually found herself on the other side of the wedding…
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The Behind-the-Scenes World of Event Rentals | All Occasions Event Rental
Episode 3 of our Cincinnati Series is here! Kelsey sits down with All Occasions Event Rental to talk about the world of event rentals and everything that goes…
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Cincinnati Series: The Realities of Wedding Photography
Episode 2 of our Cincinnati Series takes us behind the lens with Kristina of K Herman Photography! Kelsey and Kristina talk about what really happens behind…
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Cincinnati Series: Floral Design, Local Trends & What’s Taking the Cake
We’re kicking off our Cincinnati series with Tiffany from Nina’s Floral Designs, joined by Kelsey and Cincinnati S&B owner Cindy! Together, they’re getting…
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Behind the Scenes of Wedding MBA: What Every Wedding Pro Needs to Know
What really goes into creating one of the wedding industry’s biggest conferences? Sara sits down with Shannon, Vice President & Conference Director of Wedding…
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Behind the Dress: A Bridal Gown Insider's Guide
Shawna and Caroline from our Tampa team are taking over This Takes the Cake! They're not only teammates—they're roommates, and Shawna brings a unique…
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The Traveling Wedding Planner Life
What is it really like to plan weddings all over the country? Shelli and Bree take us behind the scenes of life as a traveling wedding planner—from constant…
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From Mother of the Bride to Behind the Scenes
What happens when you go from being the mother of the bride to working behind the scenes with S&B? Dawn joins Sara to talk about her experience planning her…
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David Tutera: The Evolution of Weddings
David Tutera is taking the cake! 🎂 Sara sits down with one of the most recognizable names in the wedding industry to talk about his incredible career, getting…
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The Viral Wedding Painter
You may know Presley from her viral videos as a live wedding painter, where her paint-covered dress moment caught the attention of millions (and was even…
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Stitched With Love: Creating Wedding Keepsakes With Victoria of Ethereal Thread Co.
In this episode of This Takes The Cake, Dallas sits down with Victoria, the owner and creative behind Ethereal Thread Co., to talk about the art of creating…
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From Lead Planner to Franchise Owner: Taylor's Journey to Nashville
Taylor's journey has come full circle! In this episode of This Takes The Cake, Taylor joins Palm Beach owner Jacque to share how she went from lead planner to…
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Capturing the Moments That Matter with Nichole Lauren Photography
In this episode of This Takes The Cake, Dallas chats with Greenville wedding photographer Nichole of Nichole Lauren Photography. Known for her timeless…
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Serving Up Unforgettable Celebrations with Larkin’s Catering & Events
From cocktail hour to the last bite of dessert, great catering has the power to elevate an entire wedding experience. This week on This Takes The Cake, Dallas…
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GREENVILLE SERIES: Blooming a Business with Grove Florals
This week on This Takes The Cake, Dallas sits down with Calista and Isabelle, the creative duo behind Grove Florals in Greenville, South Carolina. Known for…
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The Wedding That Survived the Record-Breaking Heat
In this episode, Sara sits down with Lauren and Jeffery to relive their June 30, 2012 wedding during one of the hottest weekends in South Carolina history…
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Derby Disaster: Going Viral
In this episode of This Takes The Cake 🍰, Payton is joined by Faith—longtime assistant turned lead planner in our Myrtle Beach office—to break down the wedding…
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From "I Do" to App Launch
In this episode of This Takes The Cake 🍰, Caroline from Tampa sits down with Michelle, founder of Guestlist, who built her app while planning her own…
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Building FiftyFlowers with Liza Roeser
This week on This Takes The Cake, Sara sits down with Liza Roeser, founder and CEO of FiftyFlowers, to talk about how a Peace Corps assignment in Ecuador…
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SEO That Actually Books: The Wedding Pro’s Guide to Getting Found
In this episode, we sit down with SEO expert Sara Dunn to break down how wedding pros can actually get found online—without the overwhelm. From understanding…
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Orlando Launch Story: Meet Faith
This week on Take the Cake, Dallas sits down with Faith, the powerhouse behind the newly launched Orlando office of Stunning & Brilliant Events. From how she…
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From the Groom: Inside Alex & Annie’s Flagler Museum Wedding
What’s it really like planning a luxury wedding—from the groom’s perspective? 👀 In this episode, Jacque of Stunning & Brilliant Events sits down with Alex to…
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Where to Actually Splurge vs. Where to Fake It
In this episode, Caroline and Alex break down one of the biggest wedding planning questions: where should you actually spend your money, and where can you save…
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Behind the scenes: TV Production VS. Client Events
Ever wondered what it’s like planning an event for TV instead of a wedding or party? 🎬💐 Join Jacque and Chris and Madelyn from Heritage Floral Design as they…
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Inside S&B: Franchising, Team Culture & 15 Years In
Ever wondered what it’s like to work at Stunning & Brilliant Events? 💍✨ They spill the behind-the-scenes of what it’s like to be part of a luxury, nationwide…
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Pop Culture Meets Wedding Style
Pop culture meets wedding magic! 💍✨ Join Payton and Caroline as they dive into all the ways movies, TV shows, celebrity love stories, influencer events, and…
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Love, Weddings & Windy City Life
Lauren, our Chicago owner, and her husband Randy are sharing their real-life wedding story —and yes, they’re original Stunning & Brilliant wedding clients! In…
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Ultimate Guest Experience: with Preston Lee
In this episode, Sara sits down with Preston Lee, founder of The 30% Rule and hospitality expert, to talk all things guest experience. From how they first…
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Ultimate Guest Experience: Respectfully… That’s Not Our Job.
In this episode of our March Guest Experience series, we’re pulling back the curtain on the things we don’t do — and why that actually makes your wedding…
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Ultimate Guest Experience: Wedding Weekends
Wedding weekends are officially having their moment — and honestly, one day just isn’t enough anymore. In this episode, Sara and Madison break down why full…
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Ultimate Guest Experience: Bachelorettes and hotel experiences
Join Alyssa, our Charleston owner, as she sits down at the Moxy Hotel Charleston with Deme from our S&B Charleston team to talk all things room blocks…
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Love Stories: Paula & David Player
Photographer Paula and videographer David join Sara on this episode of our Love Stories series to share how their separate journeys into the wedding industry…
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Love Stories: The Davey Duo
On this Love Stories episode, Madison chats with The Davey Duo — the DJ + photographer husband-and-wife team who met and got married at Wedding MBA. They share…
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Love Story: Balancing Love, Family & Business
As part of our February Love Stories series, we’re sitting down with Alyssa, our Charleston owner, and her husband Ben to talk about love, family, and building…
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Love Stories: Behind the Lens with Kristy & Vic
This episode is part of our Love Stories Series for February, where we’re celebrating love in all its forms — including building a life and business side by…
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All Things New: Elevating Your Wedding Guest Experience with Special Effects
In the final episode of our All Things New series, Jacque chats with Thomas Thorogood, a wedding special effects expert, about the latest innovations that can…
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All things new: New Trends for 2026
What’s next in weddings? We’re talking all things new for 2026. ✨Ashley P from our Charlotte office and Caroline from Tampa are sharing the trends they’re…
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All Things New: Evolving as Planners
Nina and Alex break down how S&B is evolving with the times — staying on trend for our clients, using AI to save major planning hours, and still keeping every…
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All Things New: Planning in New Places
In our first episode of 2026, Sara and Michelle are kicking off the year with all things NEW – starting with destination weddings! Michelle shares her wild…
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2025 Recap - Part 2!
We’re back for round two, and Producer Payton is not letting the office girls off the hook just yet. Part 2 dives even deeper into the moments that defined our…
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2025 Recap Part 1!
We’re kicking off our year-end recap by putting our office girls in the hot seat. Producer Payton is taking us back through the moments of 2025 that truly took…
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How We Survived: When Mom and the Bride Go Head-to-Head
Eliza and Shelli sit down to spill the tea on one of their wildest weddings yet — where the bride and her mom wouldn’t even speak to each other (yep…
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Where Do You Even Start? Wedding Planning Timeline
In this episode, Jacque and Taylor answer the question every newly engaged couple asks: Where do you even start? They break down the wedding planning timeline…
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Reserved Seats in Our Hearts: Honoring Loved Ones on Your Wedding Day
In this heartfelt episode, Palm Beach owner Jacque and Atlanta owner Madison open up about the tender side of wedding planning: celebrating a day of joy while…
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Creepin’ It Real: Halloween Wedding Edition
Dallas and Caroline are back with a Halloween twist! In this episode, they dive into holiday weddings, share terrifyingly funny wedding moments, and spill…
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Weddings, Wanderlust & Viral Moments with Kenzie from Forever After Instantly
From scroll-stopping reels to romantic wedding vibes, content creator Kenzie (@foreverafterinstantly) joins Bianca to talk all things viral, visual, and very…
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When Planners Plan for Planners (and Friends)
Planning a wedding for someone you love—or someone who already knows the industry—is a whole different ballgame. Alyssa and Caroline sit down to share what…
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Charlotte Spotlight: Ashley Joins the Podcast
Ever wonder what it’s like to take over a thriving wedding planning business and make it your own? In this episode, Jacque chats with Ashley P, the fearless…
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Curated & Collected: Designing Weddings with Unearthed Rentals
This week, Jacque sits down with Carla Tavolacci of Unearthed Rentals — one of our go-to creative partners in Palm Beach — to talk all things rental design…
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Where Florals Spark the Magic with Nick of Daniel Events
Jacque chats with luxury floral and décor designer Nick from Daniel Events about all things blooming, bold, and breathtaking. They dive into how design can…
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Rhythm, Remix & Real Weddings with Lux of Xentric Entertainment
Get ready to turn up the volume as Jacque sits down with Lux, founder of Xentric Entertainment, to talk about what really gets the party started at weddings…
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Paint the Moment: Natasha of Tash Paints on Live Wedding Art & Emotional Keepsakes
In this episode, Jacque chats with Natasha of Tash Paints about the magic of live wedding painting. From capturing first dances in real time to turning…
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Our trend predictions and what we see in the industry!
This week, Stolen and Dallas are dishing on the biggest trends we're seeing in weddings right now—from bold color palettes to over-the-top guest experiences…
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Two Weddings and Zero Chill: Shelli & Caroline’s Back-to-Back Breakdown
Shelli and Caroline are fresh off a wedding double-header and have stories. From a mother of the bride who had opinions to an assistant who might just be the…
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Parties, Platforms & the Power of AI: Julie Roth Novack of PartySlate Spills It All
Sara sits down with PartySlate founder Julie Roth Novack to talk all things parties, tech, and content creation. From the platform’s brand-new AI-powered tool…
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From Bride to Business Owner: How One Wedding Sparked a Stunning Career
In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, we sit down with Jacque, the powerhouse behind Stunning & Brilliant Events Palm Beach, and Kelsey—former SBE bride…
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Blooming with Elegance: A Conversation with Rachel Cho
New York City Series: This July, we're taking a bite out of the Big Apple. 🍎🎙️ All month long, our podcast is spotlighting New York City with a special series…
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Capturing Timeless Moments: A Conversation with Brian Marcus
New York City Series: This July, we're taking a bite out of the Big Apple. 🍎🎙️All month long, our podcast is spotlighting New York City with a special series…
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From First Dance to Final Encore: Behind the Music with On The Move Entertainment
New York City Series: This July, we're taking a bite out of the Big Apple. 🍎🎙️ All month long, our podcast is spotlighting New York City with a special series…