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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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Sugar, Style & Showbiz: A Slice of Ron Ben-Israel
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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Rant, Recap, Repeat: Surviving Wedding Season 2025
This week’s episode is all Caroline, all chaos. She’s recounting a catering disaster so cringe it might give you secondhand stress—while Stohon’s just along…
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International Wedding Recap: Behind the Scenes
Grab a margarita and get ready for the ultimate wedding recap! 🌴💍 In this episode, Dallas and Sara spill all the behind-the-scenes tea from a stunning…
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Palm Beach Planners Unfiltered: Meet Taylor!
In this episode of This Takes the Cake, Jacque sits down with one of Palm Beach’s lead planners, Taylor, to spill all the wedding-day tea. From how she got her…
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Behind the Aisle: Planning Weddings with Aisle Planner
Technology has completely transformed the way weddings are planned—and no one knows this better than Sara Kincaid, President & COO of Aisle Planner. In this…
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Married to the Job: Life with a Wedding Planner Wife
What’s it really like being married to a wedding planner? Jacque and her husband, Damien, spill all the behind-the-scenes details of their not-so-normal life…
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Blooming Success: Behind the Scenes with Heritage Florals
When Sara met Chris from Heritage Florals at a wedding last fall, she knew he was the real deal. Now, we're sitting down with him to chat all things…
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Raised on Weddings: Gianna & Bella Spill the Tea
Ever wondered what it’s like to grow up with a wedding planner as your mom? In this episode, Jacque sits down with her daughters, Gianna and Bella, to share…
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Luxury Bridal Styling with Kate from Something White Styling
Every bride wants to look and feel incredible throughout their wedding journey—but finding the perfect outfits for every event can be overwhelming. That’s…
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Setting the Tone: Choosing the Right Live Music for Your Corporate Event
In this episode, Jacque sits down with Ray from Mike Sipe Entertainment to break down the art of selecting the perfect live music for corporate events. From…
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Celebrating Life's Moments with Kyle from EncourageWell
In this episode, Alex chats with Kyle, co-founder of EncourageWell, a company that helps families and friends create collaborative keepsake books for life’s…
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Tech Meets Tradition: The Power of Media and Technology in Wedding Planning with The Knot Worldwide
The Knot has been helping couples plan their dream weddings for years—but what really goes on behind the scenes of this wedding planning powerhouse? Sara sits…
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Generation Tux & Wedding Planning for the Other Side of the Aisle
When it comes to wedding attire, one question always comes up—should you rent or buy? In this episode, Lauren from our Chicago office sits down with Chris from…
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Mastering the Art of Vows & Speeches with Brian Franklin
Writing vows or a wedding speech? Don’t panic—Brian Franklin, founder of Vows & Speeches and a master speechwriter dubbed “The Humorist” by The New York Times…
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Undercover Bridesmaid: Wedding Shenanigans with Bridesmaid for Hire
Ever wondered what it’s like to be a professional bridesmaid? Jen Glantz, founder of Bridesmaid for Hire, joins Caroline to dive into over 10 years in the…
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From Vows to Boardrooms: Wedding vs. Corporate Event Planning - Episode 83 of This Takes the Cake
In this episode of This Takes the Cake, Stohon and Dallas dive into the world of event planning, comparing the fast-paced, high-stakes world of corporate…
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From Aisle to Afterparty: A Bride Spills All!
What really happens on a wedding day? Jacque sits down with one of our past brides to get the inside scoop—from the planning process to the unexpected moments…
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Shutter Secrets: Spilling the Tea on Scandals Behind the Lens
Ever wonder what really goes on behind the lens at a wedding? In this episode, Jacque sits down with a seasoned wedding photographer who’s seen it all—…
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Behind the Menu: Wedding Catering Secrets with Laura Ashley Catering
In this episode of This Takes the Cake, Jacque sits down with the talented team behind Laura Ashley Catering to explore the art of creating unforgettable…
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A Chaotic Valentines Episode
Love, laughter, and chaos collide in this off-the-rails Valentine’s Day episode! Caroline and Dallas ditch the script to tackle the infamous "wedding planner…
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Capturing Moments That Matter: A Conversation with Photographer Steve Lawson
In this episode of This Takes the Cake, Jacque sits down with renowned wedding photographer Steve Lawson of Michelle Lawson Photography to talk about what it…
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Your Love Story on Replay: Private Wedding Podcasts
Ever wish you could hear your wedding day all over again? In this episode of This Takes the Cake, Sara sits down with Will, the creator of private wedding…
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Dream vs. Reality: Navigating the Balance in Wedding Planning
Planning the perfect wedding can feel like a dream come true, but how do you balance that dream with the realities of budget, time, and unforeseen challenges?…
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Brides & Babies: How Alyssa Balances Wedding Planning with Motherhood
In this episode, we sit down with Alyssa, our Charleston franchise owner, to hear her story of balancing motherhood and wedding planning. Alyssa shares her…
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Behind the Vows: A Conversation with Michael J. Calderin
Join host Jacque as she sits down with the talented Michael J. Calderin, a celebrated wedding officiant based in Palm Beach, Florida. Featured in Brides…
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Dreams Abroad: Planning Weddings in Spain and Greece
Planning a wedding in Spain or Greece? We’re chatting with Hannah from Atlanta and Sarah T from Savannah to reveal the secrets behind creating unforgettable…
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2024 Recap with Our HQ
In this episode, our producer Payton steps in to interview the Myrtle Beach team, giving you a behind-the-scenes look at their action-packed 2024 season. They…
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Florida Girls! An update and chat with our planners!
In this episode, our Florida wedding planners, Jacque from Palm Beach and Caroline from Tampa, reflect on the highs and challenges of the recent wedding…
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Coast to Peaks: Wedding Planning from Palm Beach to Aspen
In this episode of This Takes the Cake Jacque from Palm Beach and Alex from Aspen team up to share their experiences planning weddings in two stunning but very…
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Puppy Love: Wedding Day Dog Nanny
In this episode of This Takes the Cake, Chicago owner Lauren chats with Julianne, the founder of Luxe Dog Nanny, about how she helps couples include their…
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Palm Beach Vibes: Get to know the planners
In this episode of This Takes the Cake, we get to know Jacque and Becca, the powerhouse duo behind our Palm Beach team. Tune in as they share their journey…
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Sparks Fly: The Inside Scoop on Wedding Fireworks
In this This Takes the Cake episode, Dallas owner Michelle sits down with Paige from Pyrotex, a premier fireworks company that has dazzled wedding crowds and…
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Halloween Episode: Wedding Horror Day Stories from Reddit
In this episode of This Takes the Cake, we’re diving deep into Reddit’s treasure trove of wedding horror stories. From out-of-control guests and bridal party…
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Brushstrokes & Big Days: Behind the Scenes with Momental Design
In this episode of This Takes the Cake, Tampa owner Caroline sits down with Kelley and Kristy, the creative masterminds behind Momental Designs, a studio that…
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Picking the Right Planning Package
In this episode of This Takes the Cake, we dive into the different wedding planning packages offered by our company. Whether you're looking for full-service…
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The Wedding App
In this episode of This Takes the Cake, we sit down with the founder of The Wedding App, a game-changing tool designed to streamline wedding planning for…
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Mean Girls & Predicting Their Weddings
In this fun and imaginative episode, our lead planners, Eliza and Stohon, take a fun trip down the aisle as they guess what the weddings would have looked like…
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Hour by Hour: What a Well Planned Wedding Looks Like
In this episode of This Takes the Cake, we're breaking down the dos and don’ts of crafting the perfect wedding timeline. We’ll share essential tips to keep…
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Bringing Music to Miami
In this special episode of This Takes the Cake, our Palm Beach owner Jacque sits down with her good friend, one of the most sought-after DJs in South Florida…
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Sepia Bride & Our Opinion
In this episode of This Takes the Cake, Payton and Dallas dive into the viral TikTok drama surrounding the "Sepia Bride"—a bride who took to social media to…
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Love is Blind | Interview with Brittany Mills
In this episode, we chat with Brittany Mills, a standout from Season 6 of "Love is Blind." Brittany shares her unique journey, discussing the challenges and…
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Picking the Right Venue
This week, Michelle and Sarah spill all the tea on choosing the perfect wedding venue! They'll dive into essential considerations like transportation…
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Glam for Colleen Hoover & Smart Business Moves
We are honored to have Marsi Hubbard from Brite Beauty on the podcast! Our Dallas owner, Michelle, sat down with Marsi (another Dallas local) to talk all about…
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Wish Upon A Wedding
This week our NYC owner Nina sat down with Lacey from Wish Upon A Wedding! Wish Upon a Wedding is a non-profit that grants weddings and vow renewals to couples…
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Olivia Culpo Wedding
Tune in this week as Caroline and Dallas, still the best of friends, dive into the Olivia Culpo wedding drama. Is it giving "pick me energy," or is Olivia…
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Divine Day & World Wide Photography
This week, we had the privilege of interviewing Sandra von Riekhoff from Divine Day Photography! Her unique perspective on the wedding industry, spanning both…
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Meet Nina from NYC & Corporate Events
This one is for our city girls! Join Lauren from Chicago and Nina from NYC as they dive into everything related to corporate events and city life. From…
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One Full Year of Podcasts! Happy Birthday to Us!
ONE FULL YEAR of This Takes The Cake! Thank you to everyone who has listened, joined, or shared this podcast 💖 Here's to many more! This episode we recap our…
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Meet Nashville & Finger Lakes
This episode we have Ashley from Nashville & Bianca from Finger Lakes on the pod! We're talking parties, location specific traditions and more. We hope you…
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Undercover Wedding Agents
Buckle up for this episode! Dallas and Stohon share how we navigate being "undercover" at a venue... and the maybe weren't as stealthy as they thought! An…
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Mother Hustler: Meet Terrica
Small and mighty this episode packs a punch! We are honored to have Terrica share her words of motivation for wedding pros! Whether your in the industry or…
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Wedding Linens Unveiled
We are thrilled to welcome Eleanor Scola from Nuage Designs to this episode of This Takes The Cake! Join us as we delve into the entire process of renting…
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All About Atlanta Hannah
Hannah from Atlanta joins us this week on the podcast and we learn more about her and the Atlanta events scene! Two years of S&B in Atlanta and Hannah and her…
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Wrangling Wedding Guests
JP from Southern Flair Entertainment joins us this week to talk all about crowd control and managing wedding guests! While planners are the lead of the…
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Planning Weddings During Covid
What did planners do when there were no events? Alex from our Vail location joins us to talk about her internship during 2020 with Dallas. From tiktoks to the…
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Seating Shenanigans: Seating Charts & Personal Touches
This week Dallas and Payton are getting really specific with ideas for your seating chart! How to turn something practical into a fun experience for a guest…
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Mother's Day Special!
This week we have our CEO, Sara McCall, and her mom Marsha on the podcast! She tells us a few secrets about Sara and shares her experience working with Sara!…
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Post Wedding Debrief
Have you ever heard of a Wedding Hangover? This week we're recording where all planners are the day after a wedding - in bed! Welcome to our post wedding…
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Wedding Dance Coach
This week we chatted with Owner and Founder of Wedding Dance Coach, Elizabeth Marberry! As a professional dancer she saw the need for wedding dance lessons to…
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Rehearsal Dinners
This week Sara and Caroline discuss all things rehearsal dinner! How to run a smooth rehearsal, who's invited and is it the same as a welcome party? All of…