What can more than 500 weddings teach you about planning your own?

In this episode of The Wedding Insider, we’re on location at Burdoc Farms with owners Sara and Jackie, along with special guest Mikayla Patterson, founder of AllVeil.com.

Mikayla shares why she created AllVeil and how the platform helps couples discover trusted local wedding vendors. We also discuss practical wedding-planning advice, common mistakes couples can avoid, and lessons learned from years of working behind the scenes at weddings—including Sara’s experience with more than 500 celebrations at Burdoc Farms.

Whether you’re newly engaged, actively planning your wedding, or part of the wedding industry, this conversation is packed with valuable insight from people who help bring wedding days to life.

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Choosing a wedding vendor isn’t just about pricing, portfolios, or five-star reviews. The best vendors bring something you can’t always see on social media—emotional intelligence.
In this episode, Jon and Crystal discuss why emotional intelligence is one of the most valuable qualities a wedding professional can have. From keeping couples calm under pressure to working seamlessly with other vendors, they explore the traits that make a wedding day feel effortless.
You’ll learn:
●How to recognize the signs of a great wedding vendor.
●Why emotional intelligence matters more than perfect execution.
●The green flags every couple should look for during consultations.
●How the best vendor teams work together to create an unforgettable wedding experience.
Whether you’re newly engaged or finalizing your wedding team, this episode will help you look beyond the highlight reels and choose professionals who will support you every step of the way.
Because the right vendor doesn’t just provide a service—they create peace of mind.

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.