Behind The Veil

Behind The Veil

By Robin Ballard & Kelsey ConnellyBusinessEntrepreneurship
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Behind The Veil episodes

  • Pre-Wedding Plastic Surgery with Dr. Mowlds
    Dr. Mowlds is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in private practice in Newport Beach, CA. His surgical practice focuses on aesthetic plastic surgery of the face, breast and body. 
    Dr. Mowlds dives into how mothers of the bride and groom will seek plastic surgery before their children’s weddings here in Orange County - the society pressure is real here. There are many motivations behind clients wanting plastic surgery including the emotional triggers a wedding can bring and Dr. Mowlds’ is to help guide them through their expectations.
    We learn a little more about Dr. Mowlds personally and a couple interesting stories of weddings he’s attended himself! He may have also attended Hayley Paige’s (also known as Cheval) first wedding where a unicorn and color fog was present.
    Dr. Mowlds has some some tips to share for brides! Start 5-6 months out from your wedding day if you're looking into non-surgical procedures like botox and fillers so you have time to do a trial run to ensure you like what you’ll look like, and if not, you have time to let it dissipate before you say “I do!” Anything surgical, start a year out so you have a cushion for planning, consideration, surgery and full recovery! Generally speaking of course!
    Dr. Mowlds says it best…“It’s a long run for a short slide”...if you're interested in booking a consultation with Dr. Mowlds click here (https://donaldmowldsmd.com) and make sure to follow him on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/dsmowldsmd/) 
    Dr. Mowlds received his undergraduate degree from Brown University and his medical degree from the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine. Following this, he received a Masters in Business Administration degree from the Paul Merage School of Business. He completed six years of training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery with the Department of Plastic Surgery at the University of California, Irvine. 
    Have a funny or wild wedding story to share? 
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    1 hr
  • The Definition of Adventure: Shannon of Hoo Films
    Shannon is the Owner of Hoo Films and an adventure travel cinematographer.  Over the past 15 years, filmmaking has taken her around the globe, visiting 5 continents and over 40 countries.  There is no experience too wild for Shannon, who is the definition of adventure.  Trekking with gorillas, swimming with jaguars, and jumping in the Amazon River are just a few of the incredible feats conquered by our good friend Shannon.  Besides these incredible travel experiences around the world, she’s been hired by an extravagant list of celebrities and professional athletes, including Reese Witherspoon, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and many USA Olympians.
    Robin, Kelsey + Shannon have traveled to the island of Roatan off of Honduras for the best girl’s trip ever. They swam with a jaguar, played with monkeys at The French Little Keys, and drank a few too many “monkey lalas” all day long at the beach!  Tune in to hear more about Shannon’s almost near death experience in Honduras.
    Have a funny or wild wedding story to share? 
    Text us or leave a voicemail 949.432.6407
    Need wedding advice or have a question for Robin + Kelsey?
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    https://www.instagram.com/behindtheveiloc/
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    https://www.tiktok.com/@behindtheveiloc
    53 min
  • Smash or Pass
    The girls are back for another fav episode with our producer, Brooke for Smash or Pass! It’s heating up in the studio as summer has arrived in Newport Beach. From fruit incorporated into centerpieces to food trucks, to wedding favors, to same day engagements that turn into weddings…WOW!
    Have a funny or wild wedding story to share? 
    Text us or leave a voicemail 949.432.6407
    Need wedding advice or have a question for Robin + Kelsey?
    Follow Us on Instagram: 
    https://www.instagram.com/behindtheveiloc/
    Follow Us on TikTok:
    https://www.tiktok.com/@behindtheveiloc
    38 min
  • The Age Old Phrase of “Something Old, Something New…
    Join Robin + Kelsey as they discuss the age old phrase “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a silver sixpence in her shoe”! A fun episode with a little history and a little fun! The girls chat about where this phrase originated, why brides still adhere to this and some ideas, both the good and the bad on what to do for all four items! Surprise, a sixpence is not easy to come by and not an American tradition!
    34 min
  • Modernizing The Wedding Industry with Provenance
    75% of Americans are more afraid of public speaking than death! 
    Provenance is a modern forward thinking platform that’s here to shake up the wedding industry… they offer ceremony and vow writing services as well as toast building! Our favorite service is their vow builder so their team can review both the bride and groom’s vows to ensure they are equally sentimental, funny, romantic, same length, etc.  We’ve all attended a wedding where one persons vows like totally sucks and is beyond awkward because the vows were literally written 30 minutes ago on a cocktail napkin. 
    Attention couples: the best gift you can give your Best Man and Maid of Honor is this service to write their special toasts which can either make or break an entire wedding weekend! Allow Provenance’s team to review and approve such an important and possibly embarrassing moment of your big day!
    Can you believe it that even professional officiants, priests and rabbis have all said the wrong names for couples or butchered the pronunciation of their last names for their new and exciting intro as husband and wife!
    Learn more here.
    44 min
  • Camille Vasquez: Attorney to Johnny Depp
    Today we welcome to the show, Camille Vasquez, the beautiful Attorney who represented Johnny Depp in his character defamation case against Amber Heard which made headlines internationally. Camille’s closing argument has gained virality over the internet and globe, complimenting her unrelenting courtroom demeanor and her balanced kind hearted interactions with her clients, friends and family alike. Camille is a good friend of Kelsey’s and has graciously come on today to chat with us about wedding officiating, wedding dress styles and more!  Camille is an inspiration and true role model to girls and women across the globe - it’s an honor to have had her in our studio!
    We dive into fashion and pop culture hot topics and get Camille’s take on it all! Camille also shares more about the UK and her connections there.
    Learn more about Camille here.
    46 min
  • Jana Williams: World Renowned Photographer
    Small Town Girl from Alabama, Jana Williams will charm you with her cute Southern accent and bubbly personality! Don’t be surprised by her phenomenal portfolio and resume of work the last two decades since she made the big move to LA. Jana started her photography career shooting Ford Models and is now one of the most prominent wedding photographers in the world!
    But, it’s not all love and romance working in the wedding industry as many may assume.  We’re so grateful for Jana opening up and sharing very personal stories like the loss of her mother, getting divorced and mental health. She openly shares how hard it is for us vendors in the wedding industry when we’re going through hardships of our own, and how we have to stop and put on a happy face for our client’s weddings!
    Jana is not lacking in the stories department!  Listen in while she shares some WILD wedding anecdotes, from International experiences in Qatar, to diva Beverly Hills Weddings. In addition, what it’s been like working with celebrity clients, to a couple breaking up during their wedding ceremony! Wow! 
    Follow along to see Jana’s inspiring work on Instagram @janawilliamsphotos_
    www.jana-williams.com
    56 min
  • Archive Rentals: Spilling All the Rental Secrets
    Today’s special guests are from Archive Rentals in San Clemente, CA - Rochelle Jaleh has been the owner since 2016 and turned the stagnant company into a thriving company with over 70% growth in just the first year!  Lauren Kilar has been with Archive since 2017, she is Lead Designer and brings so much with her fabulous eye to design. Go view their beautiful and unique inventory on instagram @archiverentals and check them out on TikTok @archiverentaldesign
    Rochelle + Lauren share the inside scoop on how a specialty rental company runs, as well as the ever changing design trends! They pull back the veil on the top damaged rental incidents which are usually: cigarette burns in rugs, candle wax damage on tables, high heel dents from dancing on brand new bar tops and ruined white upholstered furniture. Listen in to hear all the rental nightmare stories and how their amazing teams  rise above it and get shit done for their clients!
    Lauren introduces us to GRAND MILLENNIAL (which we’re obsessed with) - it’s definitely not granny chic! Go check it out on instagram @grandmillennialist
    www.archiverentals.com
    42 min
  • Smash or Pass: Hot Topics
    The ladies are back for another favorite episode of SMASH OR PASS! Buckle up buttercup these answers are about to get real! Check out their Instagram Stories so you can vote on whether you’d smash or pass!
    Email your Smash or Pass Questions for Robin + Kelsey to answer [email protected]
    28 min
  • Warner Brothers Executive: Kris Lythgoe
    Robin, Kelsey + Brooke have a very special guest, Kris Lythgoe, Executive at Warner Brothers.  He is an English–American television and theater writer/producer known for creating and producing reality television shows such as “Who Are You?” and “So You Think You Can Dance”.  
    Kris shares intimate details on his very unique THEMED wedding you won’t want to miss. As well as attending his friend and Actor, Neil Patrick Harris’ wedding in Italy! Tune in to hear his adorable British accent and the girls annoyingly mimicking it all episode long.  You won’t want to miss the conversation this episode covers: the Royal Family, Amy Winehouse, Spice Girls, Kelly Clarkson, and Simon Cowell. You may recognize his famous father, Nigel Lythgoe who joined with Simon Fuller to produce a hit show you may have heard of called, American Idol (no big deal!).
    53 min

About Behind The Veil

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Behind The Veil is the newest wedding podcast! Your hosts and Wedding Planners Robin + Kelsey come to you from Orange County, California with a combined 25 years of planning experience with over 400+ weddings produced. They’re here to spill the tea each week on all things wedding to give you the lowdown on what really happens “behind the veil”. They will entertain you, inform you and most importantly make you laugh! Buckle up buttercup it’s about time wedding secrets are revealed!