Photographer Paula and videographer David join Sara on this episode of our Love Stories series to share how their separate journeys into the wedding industry eventually became a shared creative career. They talk about what drew them to weddings, how they navigate working side by side as a married photo + video duo, and the challenges and joys of building a business together. Along the way, they get candid about what wedding days are really like behind the scenes, the moments that make it all worth it, and how their partnership has shaped both their work and their relationship. And of course, no episode would be complete without a “this takes the cake” story. Full of heart, humor, and insider perspective, this episode is a must-listen for couples, creatives, and anyone who loves a behind-the-scenes look at wedding life.

On this Love Stories episode, Madison chats with The Davey Duo — the DJ + photographer husband-and-wife team who met and got married at Wedding MBA. They share how a vendor conference turned into a wedding venue, what it’s like working weddings as a couple, and the moments that make it all worth it. If you love unique meet-cutes and insider wedding stories, don’t skip this one.

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As part of our February Love Stories series, we’re sitting down with Alyssa, our Charleston owner, and her husband Ben to talk about love, family, and building businesses side-by-side. They’re sharing how they met in college while Alyssa was launching her wedding planning career, how Ben ended up owning our sister mobile bar company Leon or Lime CHS, and what life looks like now with their one-year-old son, Liam. From supporting each other through busy seasons to navigating parenthood and entrepreneurship at the same time, Alyssa and Ben open up about what works, what’s messy, and their unforgettable “this takes the cake” moment—giving us a sweet, funny, and real look at love in the wedding world.

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This episode is part of our Love Stories Series for February, where we’re celebrating love in all its forms — including building a life and business side by side. 💍📸 Host Jacque (Palm Beach) sits down with Kristy & Vic, a husband-and-wife wedding photography duo known for capturing joyful, timeless love stories while being the ultimate calm-meets-hype team on wedding days. From working together as creatives and spouses to collaborating with planners across markets (including our Charlotte owner Ashley!), they’re sharing real-life lessons, behind-the-scenes moments, and stories that truly take the cake.

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In the final episode of our All Things New series, Jacque chats with Thomas Thorogood, a wedding special effects expert, about the latest innovations that can make your wedding unforgettable. From CO2 blasts to confetti and other modern “take the cake” moments, Thomas shares how couples can incorporate new trends to wow their guests and create Instagram-worthy experiences.

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What’s next in weddings? We’re talking all things new for 2026. ✨Ashley P from our Charlotte office and Caroline from Tampa are sharing the trends they’re seeing emerge—from fresh design details to shifts in how couples are planning and celebrating. If you love being ahead of the curve (or just want to know what’s about to be everywhere), this episode is for you.

Caroline Green & Ashley Pirigyi

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Nina and Alex break down how S&B is evolving with the times — staying on trend for our clients, using AI to save major planning hours, and still keeping every detail personal and intentional. From onboarding calls to new systems shaping how we work, this is your roadmap to planning smarter in 2026 without losing the magic.

Nina Lerman & Alex Bradshaw

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In our first episode of 2026, Sara and Michelle are kicking off the year with all things NEW – starting with destination weddings! Michelle shares her wild Cabo wedding experience, from tricky weather and airport adventures to an unforgettable “this takes the cake” fire moment. Hear how she navigated planning a wedding somewhere she’d never been, the surprises along the way, and tips for planners taking on destination events. Whether you’re dreaming of your own getaway wedding or just love a behind-the-scenes story, this episode is full of laughs, lessons, and a little bit of chaos!

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We’re back for round two, and Producer Payton is not letting the office girls off the hook just yet. Part 2 dives even deeper into the moments that defined our year—the surprises, the shenanigans, and the stories that somehow didn’t make it into Part 1. If you thought the first half was good… buckle up. Part 2 brings the drama, the laughter, and the chaos we live for.

We’re kicking off our year-end recap by putting our office girls in the hot seat. Producer Payton is taking us back through the moments of 2025 that truly took the cake— the wins, the chaos, the “did that really happen?” and everything in between. Grab a snack, settle in, and get ready for the stories we absolutely had to share first. Part 1 starts now.