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Megan and Wendy review the second movie from "The Wedding Veil" event! Starring Autumn Reeser and Hallmark Channel newcomer Paolo Bernardini, "The Wedding Veil Unveiled" follows Emma to Italy as she researches the origins of the magical veil. Will Emma find love in Italy, too?

What did you think of The Wedding Veil Unveiled? Email us at [email protected] to share your thoughts on Emma and Paolo's love story.

Girls Gone Hallmark is a bonus podcast episode where Megan and Wendy recap and review Hallmark Channel original movies. This week, listen in as they share their thoughts on The Wedding Veil Unveiled starring "The OC" alum Autumn Reeser.

Catch up on our review of "The Wedding Veil."

Andrew Walker Month on Patreon

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Join us for Andrew Walker month on Patreon. We'll be reviewing Hallmark Channel original movie The Perfect Catch from 2017, starring Andrew Walker as professional baseball stud Chase Taynor and Nikki DeLoach as hometown girl Jessica.

Check HallmarkChannel.com or Frndly for the next airing of The Perfect Catch.

We'll also be reviewing an episode from CSI:NY featuring Andrew Walker. Season 5, Episode 4 is called Sex, Lies and Silicone and originally aired in 2008. We're dying to find out if Andrew is the victim, the perpetrator, or a background actor in this episode.

CSI:NY is available to stream on HULU.

News and Notes About The Wedding Veil Unveiled

* The Wedding Veil Unveiled was filmed on location in Italy, including Venice, Burano, and Bulgaria.* “He loves to correct my Italian,” Reeser said about co-star Paolo Bernardini.* All three “The Wedding Veil” installments were filmed over just 15 days each.* The Wedding Veil Unveiled is Paolo Bernardini’s first Hallmark movie.

Lacey Chabert Queen of Hallmark?

Is it possible that Lacey Chabert is the actual queen of Hallmark Channel movies? According to ShowBuzzDaily, Lacey's movies are breaking Hallmark records.

* The Wedding Veil which premiered on January 8, 2022, was the most watched cable television program of the night outside of sports programming. * The Wedding Veil Unveiled which premiered on February 12, 2022, was again the most watched cable television show outside of sports programming.* While Lacey had little screen time in The Wedding Veil 2, she serves as Executive Producer for the trilogy.

Lacey's Christmas movies over the last two years have far out performed Candace Cameron Bure's movies. So tell us, why aren't we giving Lacey Chabert the due she deserves?

Sometimes life comes at you fast, and that was the case this past week. We decided self-care was the order of the day, which means you get an encore episode! Enjoy relistening, or discovering for the first time, this epic episode from last summer. We run down the highs and lows of our summer travel and share our travel must haves. Pour one out for Megan's neck fan, y'all.

Summer vacation, all we ever wanted. Summer travel must-haves, we got 'em.

Summer Travel Must Haves

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Sometimes you just need to objectify a few celebrities, you know? Listen in as Megan and Wendy share their favorite hot old dudes. But first, we talk about a few mild complaints, the home office upgrade Megan is currently coveting, our thoughts on the "celebrities gracing the screen on Big Brother this season, and a ridiculous abbreviation that doesn't even bother to make sense.

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Megan's List of Hot Old Dudes

George Clooney - age 60Jeff Goldblum - age 69Ted Danson - age 74Jeffrey Dean Morgan - age 55Denzel Washington - age 67Honorable Mention: Daniel Dae Kim- age 53

Wendy's List of Hot Old Dudes

Jon Bon Jovi - age 59Howard Stern - age 68Lenny Kravitz - age 57Richard Gere - age 72Keanu Reeves - age 57Honorable Mentions: Eric Clapton, Dennis Quaid, Tom Selleck, Liam Neeson, Kevin Costner, Harrison Ford

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Listen in as Megan and Wendy review the Hallmark Channel original movie "Butlers in Love" starring Stacey Farber, Corey Cott, and Maxwell Caufield. This movie premiered during the New Year New Movies line up on January 29, 2022.

Tell us: Do you want to be Royalty or be a Butler for a Royal family? Email the show at [email protected].

Megan and Wendy recap and review Hallmark Channel movies in a bonus podcast episode called Girls Gone Hallmark. This week, listen in as they review "Butlers in Love" which premiered on January 29, 2022.

February is Andrew Walker Month on Patreon

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For February, it's Andrew Walker month! This includes a review of "The Perfect Catch" starring Andrew Walker and Nikki Deloach. You don't want to miss the fangirling.

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What is Butlers in Love About?

Here is the official synopsis from Hallmark Channel: In a prestigious butler academy, passionate Emma and rebellious Henry train to become royal butlers where the competition is fierce and sparks fly. Starring Stacey Farber, Corey Cott and Maxwell Caulfield.

News and Notes for Butlers in Love

* "Butlers in Love" was filmed in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. * Filming took place during November 8th to November 26, 2021.* Maxwell Caulfield who plays Mr. Willoughby is probably best known for playing Michael in Grease 2 (1982). * Henry is portrаyed by Corey Cott who is best known for playing Jack Kelly on Broadway in Newsies.* (Editors note: the information shared during the podcast about Corey Cott taking over the role of Henry was incorrect. Cott actually took over the Jack Kelly in Newsies role for Jordan).* Stаcey Fаrber plays Emma, she's best known for Degrаssi: The Next Generаtion and UnREAL.

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* The International Butler Academy is considered the only professional butler school in the world.* It's a 10-week training program with 800 curriculum hours and costs approximately $16,000 USD which includes housing, uniform, etc.* Curriculum includes the life of a butler, the modern butler, staff management, house management, table management, laundry management, communication, pet management, etiquette and protocol, cooking and misc (which includes flower arranging, character building, cahuffering etiquette and security).* The average Butler salary is $63,479 as of January 27, 2022, but the salary range typically falls between $55,052 and $73,748 according to salary.com.

* "Reproduction" from Grease 2

What Did We Rate Butlers in Love?

Megan: 3 stars

Wendy: 2 stars

What Did You Think of New Year New Movies?

Now that New Year New Movies has wrapped, what was your favorite movie of the bunch? Catch up with our reviews of all four new original movies.

The assignment for Pop Culture Club January: Megan would watch season one of Bravo TV's "Vanderpump Rules" and Wendy would read "The Flatshare" by Beth O'Leary. You'll hear their brief recap and review of each, plus a pop culture roundup of everything they are currently watching, reading, and listening to. Also, Wendy has a mild breakdown over high fives and Megan gives a resolution check in.

Did you watch or read either selection from Pop Culture Club January? Email us your reviews at [email protected]. Be sure to include the title of what you watched or read so we know what you're referring to.

Pop Culture Club is a monthly series available on Long Story Short: The Podcast where Megan and Wendy recap and review an assigned television series or movie and book. For January, Megan watched season one of Vanderpump Rules and Wendy read The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary.

Pop Culture Club February Assignment

Play along with Megan and Wendy! For Pop Culture Club February:

Megan will watch the 2010 movie "The Town" starring Ben Affleck, Blake Lively, Jon Hamm and Jeremy Renner. Available to stream on Netflix and HBOMax.Wendy will read "The Idea of You: A Novel" by Robinne Lee.

Mentioned in this Episode

Recap of last week's pod episode where Megan cries and Wendy feels like a horrible friendHigh 5 Challenge failureListen to episode 54 where Wendy introduces what the High Five Challenge isBuy the Mel Robbins bookBrain Games #1 bookWordleMicro anxieties Understanding what a micro-anxiety is, episode 42The broken drawer first appeared on the podcast in episode 54Megan's killing the flossing game with this floss and not this floss.Red Aspen nailsPeyton Manning's review of Emily in Paris on Saturday Night LiveLast Chance U | NetflixTATCHA Kissu Hydrating Lip Treatment 2/$50 at QVC

Pop Culture Round Up of Everything We're Into Right Now

What Megan and Wendy are watchingPivoting starring Eliza Coupe, Ginnifer Goodwin, and Maggie Q | FOXSchmigadoon starring Keegan-Michael Key, Cecily Strong, and Dove Cameron | Apple TVCheer, season 2 | NetflixThe Fallout starring Jenna Ortega, Maddie Ziegler, and Niles Fitch | HBOMaxNext Level Chef with Gordon Ramsey, Richard Blais, and Nyesha Arrington | FOXOzark starring Jason Bateman and Laura Linney | NetflixSomeone please email us your thoughts on Wendy Byrd. TV's biggest villain right now?Euphoria starring Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi, and Hunter Schafer | HBOPam and Tommy | February 2 on HULU

What Megan and Wendy are reading"The Four Winds" by Kristin Hannah"The Love Hypothesis" by Ali Hazelwood"Midlife Bites: Anyone Else Falling Apart, Or Is It Just Me?" by Jen Mann

What Megan and Wendy are Listening toAmerica's Girls Podcast - Texas Monthly hosted by Sarah HepolaCalm Down with Erin and Carissa hosted by Erin Andrews and Carissa Thompson

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Megan and Wendy review Hallmark's newest movie called "Don't Forget I Love You." Listen as they share news and notes about the movie, what they liked, what they wished for, and a tweet that made Wendy regret what she said about Emilie Ullerup.

Do you think Taylor's mom had any confidence in what she would be like when she turned 30? Email the show at [email protected].

Megan and Wendy review Hallmark Channel original movies each week, including this one called "Don't Forget I Love You" starring  Emilie Ullerup and Clayton James.

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News and Notes about "Don't Forget I Love You"

* This Hallmark original movie was filmed in Canada, including in the Squamish, British Columbia region and in Vancouver.* The working title of this film was "Time Capsule Romance" and then "Romancing the Birthday Girl" before settling on "Don't Forget I Love You."* The Capilano Suspension Bridge located in Vancouver was used on the last day of filming.* Filmed in 2020, this movie was released in Hungary in April 2021 before debuting on the Hallmark Channel in the United States on January 22, 2022.

What is this Hallmark Movie About?

From HallmarkChannel.com: On her birthday, Taylor opens a time capsule left by her deceased mother, which contains a list of challenges forcing her out of her comfort zone and opening her up to the possibility of love.

What Has Emilie Ullerup Been In?

Emilie Ullerup has most recently been seen in "Brazen" which is a 2022 movie streaming on Netflix starring Alyssa Milano and Sam Page (Richard from "The Bold Type" and the 2021 Hallmark movie "One Summer"). Ullerup plays Kathleen and Desiree.

As far as Hallmark movies and series, in recent years Ullerup has starred in "Chesapeake Shores," "Love & Glamping," "Winter Castle," and "Christmas Bells are Ringing."

How Bad Was the Green Screen in this Movie?

10/10 Do Not Recommend

Taylor @EmilieUllerup and Josh’s @claytonJChitty road trip looked like fun! Hopefully these two will get their happily ever after soon. #DontForgetILoveYou #NewYearNewMovies pic.twitter.com/rOZarO1aAc— Hallmark Channel (@hallmarkchannel) January 23, 2022

Let's Not Talk About Emilie's Hair

Wendy feels awful for mentioning Emilie's grown out hair color during the podcast especially after Megan read this tweet.

What Did Megan & Wendy Rate This Movie?

Megan: 3 stars

Wendy: 3.75 stars

Want More Megan & Wendy?

You know how a cry sneaks up on you sometimes? You've never heard Megan and Wendy like this before. Listen in as they talk adult ADHD symptoms and the hell that was 2020. Plus, goodbye Amazon. How to quit - or scale back - your Amazon shopping addiction.

We ask a lot of questions in today's episode and would love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected].

Do you want to break your Amazon addiction? Choose just one of the categories suggested in today's podcast episode and try something different.

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Megan and Wendy recap and review "The Perfect Pairing" starring Nazneen Contractor and Brennan Elliott. This Hallmark Channel original movie premiered on Saturday, January 15, 2022 as part of the New Year New Movies lineup.

Do you think Hallmark Channel purposed bumped this movie originally slated for January 1st because it was a snore fest? Email us at [email protected].

Megan and Wendy host Girls Gone Hallmark, a bonus podcast episode from Long Story Short. Listen in as they review Hallmark Channel original movies, including "The Perfect Pairing" starring Nazneen Contractor and Brennan Elliott.

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What is The Perfect Pairing About

From Hallmark.com: Influential and anonymous food and wine critic Christina slips on ice and falls while visiting a winery — and no one knows who she is. Single father Michael and his family take her in to help her jog her memory. Starring Nazneen Contractor and Brennan Elliott.

News and Notes

* Peller Estates Winery And Restaurant was the backdrop to "The Perfect Pairing" serving as the Hollingbrook Vineyard and Winery.* The movie was filmed in March 2021.

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* The original title of this movie was "Love and Ice Wine."* Julie Sherman Wolfe has a writing credit for "The Perfect Pairing."* Listen to our interview with Julie about her experience with "Taking a Shot at Love" (2021)* Our reviews of other JSW movies that appeared on the Hallmark Channel:* A Dickens of a Holiday* Right in Front of Me* Taking a Shot at Love* Daddy or just good ol' Dad - How do you feel about Brennan Elliott? If he's been in something where he gives off as much as he does in photos like these, please let us know.* Apparently fans of Brennan Elliott are called Brennies.

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Megan and Wendy dive into a few organizing strategies for messy people in today's new episode. Megan is a self-proclaimed messy person (better today than she was in college!) and is sharing tons of tips and encouragement on how to be less messy. Plus, Valentine's Day candy, what's new on Netflix and phrases no longer allowed in 2022.

Where do you fall on the messy spectrum? Email us your stories or tips on staying mess-free to [email protected].

Megan would describe herself as "messy" and though she still struggles a bit, she is sharing organization strategies which have helped her be less messier.

Pop Culture Club

Did you hear our announcement of the brand new Long Story Short Pop Culture Club? Each month we'll each review one book and one television show or movie based on the each other's recommendations.

For January:

The Flatshare by Beth O'LearyVanderpump Rules, season 1, episodes 1-8 (available on Hulu and Peacock)

Jump in by reading the book or watching the show. We'll give our respective reviews on the February 1st podcast episode. We'd love to hear yours - email us at [email protected].

Mentioned in this Episode:

Episode 55: We talked about 2022 trends including the return of brown.Writer-inner Aleks approves of Sherwin-Williams Accessible Beige as she used it in her own home.Queer Eye on NetflixSeason 6, episode 1: Showdown at the Broken Spoke (grab some tissues!!)Queer Eye makes over the first woman in season 2 of rebooted series (via NY Post)10 Best Bobby Queer Eye Memes

Season 2 of Cheer on Netflix premiered on January 12, 2022Everything about the Cheer cast Michaels (looks like it's JUST MICHAELS)Huge discounts on remaining Christmas inventoryAshland Pom Pom Garland (similar)Valentine's Day candy overload already, plus Did Ya Know?Valentine's Air HeadsHaribo Valentine's Be Mine MixTrader Joe's Xs and Os Gummies100th Anniversary Edition Haribo Goldbears in pineapple (spotted at Dollar Tree)They gummy bear and poop urban legend is actually about sugar-free gummy bears. Haribo sugar-free gummy bears can have a laxative effect.See You in Hell Sugar-Free Haribo Gummy Bears review on AmazonBanished phrases for 2022 according to CNN

Organizing Strategies for Messy People

Storage solutions from Brightroom exclusively at TargetThe Home Edit storage and organization solutions from WalmartWhy people keep their Apple iphone boxesCollection of Rachel Ray's 30 Minute Meals recipes (1,766 of them)Rachel Ray Garbage Bowl from Kohl's$40 a Day - Rachel Ray travel showSeason 1, Episode 13 Rachel visited Laguna Beach, CAEpisode 29: When to Let it Go, decluttering and purging informationTips on where to get rid of your stuff

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Megan and Wendy review Hallmark Channel's "The Wedding Veil" starring Lacey Chabert and Kevin McGarry. It premiered on January 8, 2022 and also guest stars Autumn Reeser and Alison Sweeney. Was this movie reminiscence of "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" or are we just longing for a great girlfriend movie?

What did you think of "The Wedding Veil" and will you watch the next two movies in the triology? Email us at [email protected]

Megan and Wendy review The Wedding Veil which premiered on the Hallmark Channel on Jan. 8, 2022 as part of New Year New Movies.

Other Related Hallmark Reviews

* We are Lacey Chabert fans! Listen to our reviews of some of her best (and not so best) movies.* The Christmas Waltz* Christmas at Castle Hart* Sweet Carolina

News and Notes

* Heavy reported that all three movies were filmed in Victoria, Canada and other parts of British Columbia.* Filming of the first movie was done in April and finished in May.* Autum Reeser wrote on her Instagram that she signed on for the films two days before the world was forced to shut down due to the pandemic. It was originally to be filmed in April 2020.

Autumn Reeser plays Emma and her character's story will be told during The Wedding Veil Unveiled which premieres on Saturday, February 12, 2022.

* The movie is somehow, someway loosely based on the novel "There Goes the Bride" by Lori Wilde. Buy the book here.* Wilde's book is part of a 4-part "Wedding Veil Wishes" series. The first book was originally called "There Goes the Bride" but the title was changed at some point to "Long Tall Texan" and its plot doesn't read anything like Hallmark Channel's "The Wedding Veil."* The screenplay was written by Sandra Berg and Judith Berg. Both writers have a robust Hallmark resume.

More News About The Wedding Veil

* Terry Ingram directed and has an even longer history with Hallmark Channel, including "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" and "Winter in Vail" (which we will review exclusively on Patreon in January during our month of Tyler Hynes movies).* Lacey Chabert served as one of the film's executive producers.* Chabert told Good Housekeeping in April 2021 that working with Autumn Reeser and Alison Sweeney was a "dream come true."* Hallmark leaned hard into this story about female friendships asking "what better way to celebrate female friendships than to bring together three beloved actors from our network."* Actor Kevin McGarry who plays Peter was born in Kincardine, Ontario, Canada. Not Boston.* McGarry is currently dating his When Calls the Heart co-star Kayla Wallace.