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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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International Events & Planning with Celebrities
This week we sat down with Brian Worley and got a glimpse into his life of planning around the world and with some of the biggest names! He's planned American…
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Wedding Fashion Expert
Leave it to the experts! This week we sat down with Nayri, also know as the Wedding Fashion Expert! She's a master of all things bridal fashion and is…
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All About Money
This week Dallas and Allison talk realistically about making an investment and budget for wedding day! The importance of being realistic about what you can…
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Vendor Communication
This week we're talking all things vendors and the communication it takes to get everything planned! From auto emails to texting clients - Dallas and Caroline…
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Wedding Day Superstitions
What wedding day luck do you believe in? From a penny in your shoe to rain on your wedding day, Ashley and Bianca dive in to wedding day superstitions! Ashley…
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Weddings with a side of Crazy
As wedding planners, there's not much that really surprises us. However, this episode we're sharing jaw dropping moments even we couldn't believe! Caroline…
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Invites and Designing Your Day
We are excited to have Jordan Krentis from A Good Day talking all things paper goods for your wedding day! Your invites are the first impression and set the…
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The Perfect Shot
This week were sitting down with one of the best, Pasha Belman! He and his wife are a photography duo that have built an incredible reputation for themselves…
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History of Love
This week we're feeling giggly over the history of love! We dive into the history of Valentines Day and wedding traditions. You may not like the meaning of…
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Beach vs City Weddings
Lauren from Chicago and Jacque from Palm Beach are back and talking about the different challenges they face of planning in the city and at the beach! They…
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Intern to Boss Babe
This episode you'll learn all about how our Charleston owner, Alyssa Etheredge, started as an intern and worked her way to owning her own business and being…
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Bride POV
This week we sat down with one of our previous bride's, Angie! She shares what it was like to be the bride and work with a planner. From the most important…
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Wedding Etiquette
We're giving you all the rules of weddings with our Dallas owner Michelle! What not to wear, tipping, registry, cash bars, plus ones - all the tools you need…
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Queen of Bridal Beauty
When it comes to bridal beauty, we of course had to talk with Jen Trotter who has been doing makeup for the past 30 years! She's the queen of bridal beauty for…
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Preferred Vendors - Don't Hire Your Friends
Why do planners have preferred vendor lists? Why can I only use certain vendors at venues? We answer all these questions and more! Building relationships…
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S&B Stalkers - Our Biggest Fans!
We don't even knowhow to sum this one up... Some weird experiences all in one episode. Here's what not to do if you get hired! Sara McCall & Karen Long Follow…
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3D Layouts
This weeks episode we're talking withe CEO and founder of Merri, a 3d wedding layout platform! How in the world does this work?? Randi tells us how she started…
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Pour Decisions
This episode we're chatting it up with our sister company Lemon or Lime Bar! We get all the info from the Director of Operations, Amanda, on what goes into…
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Wedding Insurance
Did you know you can get insurance for your wedding? Now you know! This week we're talking to David Berke with eWed about all the reasons you should have…
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Hot or Not: What's on trend?
Meet Lauren from our Chicago office! This week, Sara and Lauren talk about this years wedding trends, whats here to stay and what's go to go! Photo booths…
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Client to Bestie
One of of favorite clients on the pod! We are so excited to have Michael, a past groom on the podcast with his planner Caroline. They dive into the planning…
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What Happens in Vegas
Hey hey from Vegas! This episode we're giving you a peek into our time at the Wedding MBA. Sara is speaking and we here to work hard and play hard! Alyssa…
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The Social Impact
We love our clients, but lines get blurry when you want to be besties on social media. We also spill the tea on why you'll want some social media coverage at…
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Groomzillas & Monster In Laws
Maybe the scariest of all, GROOMZILLA & PARENTS. Surprisingly they're some of the worst on wedding day! We're sharing all of our spooky wedding stories! Jacque…
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Believe It or Not - S&B Edition
We're playing games this episode. Sharing some stories that take the cake, and maybe some that aren't true... a fun little episode rounding up some wild…
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Behind the Bustle
We're sharing more behind the scenes of wedding planning - it isn't all fun and games! Get some insight in the physical demands, sacrifices, and the endless…
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Til Death Do Us Part (Literally)
During your ceremony, sometimes unplanned things happen outside of your control... like a boat driving by blaring Baby Got Back . This is why your officiant is…
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Magazine Worthy Weddings
Wondering how to get published in a bridal magazine? We got the inside scoop from Southern Bride's Sherra Meyers! She shared with our very own Sarah Turpin…
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The Wedding Weekend from Hell
The worst wedding in all of our CEOs 13 years of experience. You don't want to miss this one! Sara McCall & Shelli Thomas Follow us on all the things!…
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It's giving... red flag
There's just times when we know a bride or groom is going to be trouble. With many years under our belt, here's some red flags to look out for when accepting…
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Coyotes, Planners & Brides, Oh My!
What's the difference between a wedding coordinator and a venue coordinator? We're here to tell you! Caroline and her bestie Anna sit down and share venue…
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Clients Tell ALL
Sometimes clients get a little too comfortable with us... CLIENTS TELL ALL. This week we are reading some of our clients questionnaires where we learn more…
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Rent Your Vision!
All you need to know about renting items for your wedding, and why a planner can help you along the way! It's more complicated than you think! Sara McCall +…
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DJ Got Us Falling in Love
This week we're talking with one of our besties in the wedding industry, Ryan from Global Truth Entertainment! Ryan and Sara share how they met, crazy wedding…
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Weather & Destination Weddings
We're no stranger to rainy weddings, but hurricanes take it to a whole new level! This week Sarah from Savannah and Jacque from Palm Beach are telling us all…
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Planner Becomes the Bride
What's it like when you're the wedding planner AND the bride?! This week Hannah and Alyssa share their experience planning their own wedding as full time…
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What's In and Putting Fires Out
It's time to go through that Pinterest board you made in 2013... here's whats in and whats out for weddings 2023. We've got the inside scoop on the newest…
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Wedding Planner Icks
We didn't hold back, here's some of our pet peeves as event planners! Things we just can't stand from decor to timelines. It's everything your planner wants…
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