Behind The Veil

The girls are back with another Wedding Trends episode to kick off the weekend. In this episode they review 10 trends predicted by Green Wedding Shoes. PINK is truly having a moment this year (thank you Barbie movie), the terracotta burnt orange wedding theme search on Pinterest has grown over 695% this year (ew, why?!?), to Moissanite Rings which are a great alternative to diamonds to retro-inspired wedding cakes (we guess for the GenZers), lol And, did you know there are lab grown diamonds?! They can be grown in just a few weeks..mindblown. See, you’ll always learn something new from this pod!

Check out the full article by Green Wedding Shoes here.

Robin + Kelsey dive into the Wedding Trends VOGUE predicts for 2023 what will be in and out! Think colorful designer wallpaper, extravagant wedding weekends, giant wedding cakes and LOT’S of ESPRESSO MARTINIS! Wedding hashtags are yesterday’s news…it’s all about stories, not posts! Out with the personalized canvas totes filled with water bottles and hangover kits.

Check out the full article by VOGUE here.

Robin + Kelsey share their secret sauce for always staying calm, cool and collected as Wedding Planners. They’re faced with some of the most stressful challenges as they manage so many layers of the wedding day - vendors, venue, guests, couple and the family all while staying calm and professional.  As planners you have to be a chameleon to adapt to who you are dealing or speaking with - so many personalities and styles to manage! You must keep that bird’s eye view to keep the day organized and on-time!

Wedding Planners used to be on the list for the most stressful jobs. Robin + Kelsey are ready to campaign to bring it back to the most stressful job list. They share some disaster stories that would give someone an extreme anxiety attack, but as planners you have to stay calm, cool and collected to help and mitigate stressful situations!

Keeping calm under pressure even if the couple or guests are freaking out is super key! We’re going to always do our best to fix or mitigate the stressful situation. Helpful tip for a wedding guest…don’t be reactive and don’t get involved, haha! In closing Robin shares a unique new wedding venue for couples on a budget that smells like pizza and cheese! Tune in to hear where - “Where a Mouse Can Make You a Spouse”.

Wedding Industry events are back in swing! Robin + Kelsey recap their busy week of attending multiple wedding industry events and how these events have made a big shift since the pandemic era.  They also dive into 5 Topics to Discuss When You Are Just Getting Started To Plan Your Wedding. Robin + Kelsey give their two cents and expertise on these topics and how to make the planning process a more enjoyable experience!

They want to hear your experiences too, so text or leave them a voicemail at 949.432.6407 to be featured on the next episode! Follow along on instagram @behindtheveiloc

Get ready for one of our best guest episodes with a longtime friend and photographer of 25+ years, Jim Kennedy! Make sure to take a shot everytime we say the word “pony” during the first 5 minutes! Haha

Jim photographed 15 weddings his first year of business which quickly grew to 98 weddings by his fourth year. Jim was one of the first in Orange County to grow his photography business to a team of associate photographers, which we learn was controversial back in the day.

Jim shares some WILD stories from groomsmen with guns, to a Hawaii destination wedding with moms of the couple physically fighting and calling off their kid’s weddings the night before. Top this off with a passed out groom who only attended an hour of his own wedding LOL - wow this episode is packed full of great stories!

Follow Jim to see his beautiful work @jimkennedyphotographers @jkp_jim and his wife, Heather’s beauty company @dolledupoc. Jim and Heather also have their own non - profit to assist with animal rescue, @rhonatotherescue.

A real look at Behind The Scenes of Behind The Veil!  Full disclaimer Robin + Kelsey were not drunk while recording this episode. They’re getting real raw sharing some of their pre-recording convos and opinions in the studio, including Robin spilling the tea on a really embarrassing experience.  And big shoutout to our editor, Todd! Send in YOUR Smash or Pass Questions for Robin + Kelsey to answer! 

They want to hear your experiences too, so text or leave them a voicemail at 949.432.6407 to be featured on the next episode!

Cassie, a true COVID bride, got married during the peak of the pandemic!  She shares the good, the bad and the ugly of the challenges she faced - like being forced to cancel her band 2 weeks before the wedding, since no dancing was allowed!  She’s a very special guest as Cassie is a past bride of Kelsey’s and maintained a super positive attitude and made the best of the planning challenges.

The gals dive into all of the COVID restrictions and roadblocks that the pandemic caused for the Wedding Industry. You may have seen Cassie on her best friend Christina Hall’s TV show on HGTV Flip Or Flop and Christina On The Coast where her wedding was televised.  We loved learning more about her passion for creating vision boards, manifestation and writing in her gratitude journal.  She’s a mom to sweet Juliette and a baby boy on the way! Follow @cassieschienle to see what she’s up to!

Robin + Kelsey just begin to scratch the surface on all things bachelor and bachelorette parties. Hear about where these crazy parties originated from, what the most popular destinations are and what kind of themes have gained popularity over the years. Statistics show that Las Vegas takes the cake on these wild weekends! A whopping 36% of people in Vegas at any given time are celebrating a bride or groom to be! Curious where Robin + Kelsey might head for their bachelorette weekend? Listen in and let us know what location you are heading or want to go!

They want to hear YOUR crazy Bachelorette or Bachelor stories…call in and leave an anonymous voicemail - 949.432.6407

In this episode learn how so many fabulous wedding industry professionals fall into the Wedding Industry and launch a flourishing career, their friend Brian is no exception! Keep listening to hear how his bride had a “The Hangover” moment on her wedding day - you won’t even believe who was involved! Follow Brian’s Adventures at @brianleahydestinations

Robin and Kelsey welcome another Smash or Pass! Cake in the face? Bring it on this year! Brooke teaches Robin and Kelsey what “cheugy” is and we learn more about what other trends have gone by the wayside.

They want to hear your experiences too, so text or leave them a voicemail at 949.432.6407 to be featured on the next episode!