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In this episode, we’re diving into all things pre-wedding beauty with aesthetic expert Cameron Moskos from Cameo Facial Aesthetics. If you’re planning your wedding (or helping clients prepare), this conversation breaks down exactly when to start treatments, who they’re right for, and how to build a realistic beauty timeline—especially if you’re new to aesthetics.

We also talk about the importance of skincare consistency, daily SPF, and Cameron’s go-to product recommendations for glowing, camera-ready skin on the big day.

Whether you're 12 months out or just getting started, this episode is packed with practical guidance to help you feel confident, natural, and radiant.

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In this episode, we’re sharing some of our biggest wedding hot takes from years of working in the wedding industry. Some of these might be controversial, but they’re all based on real experiences and things we see couples stress over during the planning process.

We talk about the trends we love, traditions that might be worth rethinking, and a few wedding planning opinions that might ruffle some feathers.

Whether you're newly engaged or deep in the planning process, this episode is a reminder that your wedding should reflect what matters most to you — not outdated expectations or internet opinions.

In this episode we discuss:

• The pros and cons of destination weddings
 • Combined bachelor and bachelorette parties
 • Requiring bridesmaids to pay for hair and makeup
 • Skipping bridesmaids and simply getting ready together
 • Why your wedding shouldn’t double as a family reunion
 • Why B-lists can create unnecessary stress
 • Whether champagne toasts are worth the cost
 • Wedding party etiquette during the ceremony (including letting them sit!)
 • Brides walking down the aisle alone vs. honoring family traditions
 • Why a cash bar can negatively impact guest experience
 • Why the groom should absolutely be part of the planning process
 • The benefits of couples taking a private moment to eat during the reception
 • Brides sharing and crediting their vendors on social media
 • Why people outside the industry should stop telling couples what weddings “should” cost

At the end of the day, wedding planning should feel exciting, intentional, and personal — not dictated by outdated rules or outside pressure.

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Wedding ceremonies may look simple, but there’s a lot that happens behind the scenes. In this episode, we’re joined by Casey from Custom Vows by Casey, a professional wedding officiant who has seen it all.

From emotional aisle moments to chaotic ceremony mishaps, Casey shares real stories from weddings she’s officiated and gives couples insider advice on how to create a meaningful and smooth ceremony.

We also talk about the biggest ceremony mistakes couples make, unique traditions couples are incorporating today, and what you should know before booking your officiant.

If you're planning a wedding, this episode will help you understand how to make the most important part of your day feel personal, memorable, and stress-free.

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00:00 – Meet Casey, Wedding Officiant
01:15 – From Accounting to Weddings
02:30 – Moving to Charleston During COVID
03:40 – Importance of Wedding Ceremonies
04:40 – Starting Vendor Networking Events
05:50 – Launching Styled Shoot Showcases
07:10 – Managing Large Vendor Teams
08:20 – Why Vendor Networking Matters
09:30 – Referrals in Wedding Industry
10:45 – Social Media vs Networking
12:00 – Content Creators at Weddings
13:20 – Hiring Professional Officiants
15:00 – Wedding Ceremony Timing Tips
29:15 – Craziest Wedding Day Stories
30:40 – Charleston Heat & Outdoor Ceremonies
31:30 – Charleston Bugs & Wedding Challenges
32:10 – Ceremony Length Sweet Spot
33:10 – Guest Arrival Timing Mistakes
35:30 – Emotional Father Daughter Moments
37:40 – Unique Wedding Ceremony Traditions
39:10 – Ring Warming Ceremony Explained
40:50 – When to Book Officiant
42:10 – Most Weddings in One Day
43:45 – Charleston Marriage License Process 

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Planning a wedding? This episode is a must listen.

We kick things off talking about New Year’s intentions, vision boards, and long-term growth, then shift into the parts of wedding planning no one sees on Instagram.

From plus-ones who turn into unexpected wedding participants, to family members who believe they own venues, dates, and entire wedding months, we break down the real-life situations planners and couples are constantly navigating behind the scenes.

In this episode, we cover:

• Guest behavior that pushes boundaries (and tests everyone’s patience)
• Family dynamics that complicate timelines, layouts, and decisions
• Dress codes, accommodations, and expectations gone wrong
• And why some things should never be left to AI

If you’re newly engaged, curious about the wedding industry, or considering wedding planning as a career, this episode offers an honest look at what the job actually requires... beyond aesthetics and timelines.

00:00 - Do New Year’s resolutions actually work?
01:05 - Why vision boards feel less toxic
02:33 - Proof that manifestation actually works
03:38 - What we want for the podcast in 2026
04:28 - Being intentional with weddings & clients
05:13 - “Year of the Horse” energy explained
06:49 - Surprise second flower girl walks the aisle
08:36 - When a plus-one turns into a plus-two
09:58 - She tried to stay in the couple’s Airbnb
10:54 - And then she stole a wedding card
14:06 - Guests expecting the couple to pay
15:01 - Sister-in-law claims a wedding venue
21:32 - You don’t own an entire wedding month
28:31 - Guests & bridesmaids crossing the dress code
30:26 - Officiant uses ChatGPT (and gets the name wrong) 

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 Planning a wedding sounds fun… until you realize it can take 450+ hours to do it right.

In this episode, we’re joined by Camila of Spellbound Events, a Charleston-based wedding planner with over a decade of experience designing and executing weddings across the country. From West Coast beginnings to Lowcountry celebrations, Camilla breaks down what wedding planners actually do, why hiring one early can save you time, money, and stress + the biggest mistakes a couple can make before they even book a venue.

We also talk about Camilla’s newest venture, Ritual Bridal, a vintage and pre-owned bridal dress experience focused on couture, one-of-a-kind gowns and an intimate, boutique-style try-on process. She shares why vintage bridal is having a major moment and how Ritual Bridal gives brides a more personal, meaningful way to find “the dress.” 

Let's dive into 2026 wedding trends, honest talk about planner pricing, destination weddings in Charleston, and why something always goes wrong (even when you never hear about it). If you’re newly engaged, planning a destination wedding, or wondering if a planner is really worth it... this episode is a must-listen.

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00:00:00 - Happy New Year & welcome
 00:00:08 - Introducing Camilla (Spellbound Events)
 00:00:29 - How Camilla got into weddings
 00:01:11 - Winery weddings & early career
 00:01:43 - West Coast vs. East Coast weddings
 00:02:17 - Coastal climate differences
 00:03:00 - Is a wedding planner worth it?
 00:03:16 - The 450-hour planning reality
 00:04:48 - Hosting vs. enjoying your wedding
 00:05:40 - What planners really do on wedding days
 00:06:13 - Why local planner knowledge matters
 00:07:35 - Facebook wedding advice pitfalls
 00:08:25 - Why consult calls matter
 00:08:49 - The two vendors personality matters most
 00:10:15 - Wedding planner pricing explained
 00:12:22 - Budget transparency for couples
 00:13:29 - Advice for newly engaged couples
 00:14:15 - Budget mistakes couples make
 00:14:39 - Why planners should be hired first
 00:15:16 - Charleston weather & destination risks
 00:16:05 - Hidden venue costs
 00:17:13 - How planners save couples money
 00:17:51 - Rapid Fire
 00:24:41 - Final thoughts

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Wedding planning is stressful enough... then you add daylight savings, family drama, etiquette confusion, and unsolicited opinions.

In this episode, we’re answering real listener-submitted hotline questions and giving our unfiltered take on wedding etiquette, timelines, and boundaries. We kick things off by breaking down why fall and winter wedding timelines matter more than you think, how daylight savings can ruin your photos, and why the sun is the one thing you can’t negotiate with.

Then we dive into your questions, including:

• Is an engagement ring a Christmas gift or do you still need to buy presents?
• Can (or should) your future mother-in-law give a speech at the reception?
• Did you break etiquette by not sending save-the-dates to everyone?
• Family meltdowns, wedding-weekend boundaries, and when to put your foot down
• Venues wasting couples’ time during booking
• Mother-in-law tension, dress shopping pressure, and when to let it go
• The very real post-wedding blues nobody talks about

If you’re planning a wedding, dealing with family opinions, or just want validation that you’re not crazy… this one’s for you.

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This week, we are joined by the one and only Garrett Heatherington to help us flip the script and bringing you a groom's POV on wedding day. From planning roles to wedding day emotions, he shares what was fun, what was stressful, and the moments that hit him the hardest.

We talk involvement, expectations, communication, and yes… the “happy wife, happy life” mindset that shows up more than most couples admit - even when choosing suits!

Whether you’re a bride trying to decode your fiancé or a groom who needs to feel seen, this episode gives an honest, funny, and raw look at the wedding day from his side of the aisle.

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We brought in venue owner Sasha Gregory of 108 West Main and Complete Weddings and Events Charleston to help us untangle some of the wildest wedding-day challenges we’ve seen. Together, we walk through the moments that venues catch before anyone notices, the situations that make a wedding fall apart, and the small details that matter more than couples realize. Sasha’s perspective brings a whole new layer to the vendor conversation. A view that is real, refreshing, and hilarious in some moments.

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00:00:09 – Intro & welcome

 00:05:40 – Vendor challenges shared

 00:08:12 – Favorite bride moments

 00:11:09 – Planning mistakes laughed

 00:13:55 – DIY wedding tips

 00:17:21 – Guest experience notes

 00:20:30 – Venue walkthrough stories

 00:23:46 – Photography insights shared

 00:26:11 – Videography tips given

 00:29:08 – Social media planning

 00:31:02 – Content capture challenges

 00:32:18 – Timeline creation advice
 

00:33:21 – Feeding media team

 00:34:04 – Catering challenges arise

 00:35:16 – Planner coordinates meals

 00:36:46 – Unprofessional caterer story

 00:38:56 – Communicate vendor responsibilities

 00:44:13 – Photographer timeline issues

 00:45:57 – DJs bring equipment

00:49:55 – Florist pickup schedules

 00:51:35 – Wedding safety caution

 00:54:22 – Groom overconsumption incident

 00:58:11 – Favorite wedding songs 

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Wedding season has us blessed and exhausted! We’re answering your questions about avoiding burnout, sharing the trends we’re loving, and pulling jaw-dropping stories from Reddit: last-minute guest additions, political-themed ceremonies,  “extra plate” invoices, videographers parked in the aisle, and the most chaotic date-change email you’ve ever heard.

If you’re planning right now, this pep talk’s for you: remember the "why", protect your energy, and lean on pros who save you time (and money). Got a spicier story? Call the hotline - you could be featured on the next episode!

 00:00 - Wedding season fatigue
 00:57 - Listener Q&A kickoff
 01:07 - Avoiding burnout basics
 02:24 - Details fuel energy
 04:44 - Trend: chrome accents
 05:03 - Greens with purples
 06:00 - Black-and-white weddings
 07:13 - Underrated planner work
 08:40 - Content creator grind
 10:07 - Reddit chaos begins
 11:04 - Seating chart PSA
 13:08 - Adult meal drama
 16:32 - Videographer aisle block
 18:00 - Date change mayhem
 24:04 - Babysitting invite shock 

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What even is a wedding content creator—and how do they fit into your vendor team? Charleston's O.G. wedding content creator, Kate Conway, (Conway Everlasting) joins us to unpack how this role has evolved, what separates professionals from “a friend with an iPhone,” and how fast-turnaround BTS actually gets done. We talk creative burnout, respectful collaboration with photographers and videographers, what’s in our gear bags (FOUR IPHONES?!), and the trends we love (and loathe).

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 0:00 — Intro
 0:46 — Meet Kate Conway
 1:21 — What Is Content Creation?
 3:01 — Best-Friend capture
 4:04 — Authentic > Posed
 5:02 — Two Sides Covered
 6:00 — Not Just Reels
 6:48 — Instant Dropbox
 7:58 — Ceremony In Full
 10:08 — Curating Clips
 12:12 — 72-Hour Edits
 13:21 — Vendor Self-Care
 15:07 — Song Choice Chaos
 16:32 — Collaborative Picks
 18:06 — Shared IG Album
 22:00 — Launching The Biz
 23:54 — Networking Wins
 25:38 — Booking
 26:22 — What’s In My Bag?
 28:45 — Lighting Reality
 30:10 — Photography & Videography
 32:36 — Double Phone Trick
 34:47 — Drone & Mics
 37:12 — Industry Disruptor
 40:13 — No Templates!
 49:19 — Read The Couple
 1:12:43 — Socials, Links, & Hotline 

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