This week on the Wedding Insider Podcast, we’re coming to you from the beautiful 1857 Hotel in Paducah—a venue that blends historic charm with modern wedding-day energy.

But this episode gets personal.

As we celebrate 13 years of marriage, we’re taking you behind the scenes of our own wedding day—sharing the moments we still love… and the ones that make us cringe a little now.

From decisions we’d make again in a heartbeat to things we’d absolutely do differently, this episode is packed with real, honest insight couples don’t usually hear.

If you’re planning a wedding, this is your chance to learn from experience—not perfection.

Because the truth is… your wedding day isn’t about getting everything perfect.

It’s about creating a day that actually feels right.

In this quick episode of Wedding Insider, we sit down with Holly Swift, owner of The Oaks District, to get an exclusive first look at one of Kentucky’s newest wedding venues.

Holly shares the vision behind The Oaks District, what makes the space unique, and what couples can expect when planning their big day there. If you’re currently searching for the perfect venue or want to stay ahead of what’s new in the local wedding scene, this is one you don’t want to miss.

In our very first episode of Wedding Insider, we share the story behind how our wedding company was built — from early challenges and late nights to the vision that shaped what we do today. We talk about why leadership matters on a wedding day, what we saw missing in the industry, and how those experiences pushed us to create something better.

This episode sets the foundation for everything to come — honest conversations, real behind-the-scenes insight, and the lessons we’ve learned from years of leading wedding days from the inside.