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September 18, 2025 She Couldn’t Use Her Own Name: World-Renowned Bridal Designer Hayley Paige on Taking Back Her Career and Her Future
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In this triumphant, emotional, and inspiring episode, host Jove Meyer sits down with world-renowned bridal designer Hayley Paige to talk about her extraordinary comeback story. After a five-year legal battle that took away her name, her career, and even her right to design wedding dresses, Hayley is finally free—and she’s back, designing again on her own terms.
From testifying at the U.S. Senate alongside Elizabeth Warren to creating an entirely new sizing system that redefines how brides experience fittings, Hayley shares everything: the fight to reclaim her identity, the lessons she learned about contracts and courage, the launch of her new collection, and what’s next for her own wedding.
Episode Highlights:
- The five-year legal saga that took her name and how she got it back
- Testifying at the U.S. Senate in a true Elle Woods moment
- Reinventing bridal sizing with flowers instead of numbers
- Launching her first new collection since the legal battle
- Updates on her engagement and wedding planning
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45 min
September 04, 2025 She Booked Her Venue Before She Was Even Engaged?! Should All Brides-to-Be Be Doing This?
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This week, Jove chats with the incomparable Liv Schreiber—entrepreneur, event visionary, and newlywed with a wedding story you’ll never forget. From matchmaking strangers on NYC sidewalks to creating Camp Social, Liv knows how to bring people together, and she brought that same energy to planning her own wedding.
She opens up about meeting her husband Kyle in the most rom-com-worthy way, booking her dream venue before the proposal, navigating emotional family moments, and the surprising rule that worked to cut down her guest list.
Episode Highlights:
- How a random elevator ride turned into forever love
- Why booking your venue before you’re engaged might actually be genius
- Tips for cutting your guest list (without the guilt)
- The wedding day surprise that left everyone in tears (in the best way)
- Liv’s “bride-chilla” approach to planning under pressure
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1 hr 7 min
August 21, 2025 Broadway & Reality-TV Star Tommy Bracco Reveals Why He Was Proclaimed a “Groomzilla”
In this larger-than-life episode, host Jove Meyer sits down with Broadway performer, reality TV alum, and unapologetic “groomzilla” Tommy Bracco to talk all things love, family, and his epic New York wedding to husband Joey. From Staten Island roots to starring in Newsies on Broadway, Tommy shares his journey as an open book—along with the unexpected twists that shaped both his career and his love story.
Tommy opens up about growing up thinking he’d never come out, meeting Joey on Hinge during the pandemic, and knowing on their very first date that he’d found “the one.” Then, he takes us behind the scenes of planning (and documenting) a 300-person big Italian wedding, complete with viral TikToks calling out outdated traditions, DIY décor made from 80 tomato cans, a reality TV–style confessional booth, and the most over-the-top surprise performance by his best friend.
Episode Highlights:
- Why calling out outdated wedding traditions online made him go viral
- A reality-tv style confessional booth at his wedding
- Why he knew he’d marry Joey within minutes of their first date
- Private vows that became his favorite wedding-day memory
- A father-son choreographed dance (performed through a torn muscle!)
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1 hr 14 min
August 07, 2025 Taylor Hastings from Love Is Blind Reveals the Part of Her Storyline Netflix Didn’t Show
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In this deeply personal and joy-filled episode of Weddings-ish with Jove, host Jove Meyer sits down with Love Is Blind Season 8 breakout star and registered nurse, Taylor Hastings, to talk about her once-in-a-lifetime romance with now-husband Daniel.
From getting recruited via Instagram DMs to being proposed to within 20 seconds of meeting in the pods, Taylor shares all the behind-the-scenes moments, real emotions, and the realities of falling in love—blindly and boldly.
From the emotional hurdles of navigating a secret relationship for a year to planning not one, but two weddings (one on Netflix, one IRL), Taylor opens up about everything: vulnerability on camera, facing internet trolls, and the surprising moment she thought she might have known Daniel before the show.
This is a story of modern love, intentional connection, and trusting your gut… even when it leads to a secret code word at the altar.
Episode Highlights:
- Going from nurse to reality TV star—unexpectedly
- Getting engaged in 20 seconds—yes, really
- The part of her story line that didn't make it in the show
- What she actually got to choose for her Netflix wedding
- Keeping a secret relationship off social media for a year
- Their secret code word at the altar…
- How they planned (and danced through) their second, dream wedding
Whether you’re a Love Is Blind superfan, planning your own big day, or just love a great modern fairytale—this episode is as heartwarming as it gets.
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1 hr 5 min
July 25, 2025 One of the World’s Top Wedding Planners Plans His Own Wedding (It’s as Iconic as You’d Expect)
In this extra-special episode of Weddings-ish, host Jove Meyer steps into the guest seat alongside his husband, Kyle Torrence, with beloved podcaster Emma Gray as guest host. After years of creating unforgettable weddings for others, Jove finally got to plan his own—and it was a colorful, emotional, and joy-filled masterpiece. From the chrome-themed wedding that never was, to custom couture, rainbow-hued stained glass, and a disco jungle dance floor, Jove and Kyle share the behind-the-scenes of every intentional (and sometimes chaotic) choice they made for their deeply personal wedding at The Bowery Hotel.
Episode Highlights:
• A “gay chapel” ceremony inspired by stained glass and the summer solstice
• The wedding theme Kyle immediately vetoed (with zero hesitation)
• The secret Jove kept throughout planning—Kyle finds out live on the pod
• Tearjerking toasts from their brothers and so much chosen family love
• Jove’s surprise outfit change mid-reception
• Why they’re already planning the 10-year anniversary celebration
Whether you’re a groom, bride, or just love a good love story, this episode is packed with inspiration, laughter, and heartfelt reminders of what weddings are really about.
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Podcasts, or Love Stories TV’s YouTube channel.
Have a question for Jove? Send a voice memo or email to [email protected].
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1 hr 18 min
July 10, 2025 Why Jason & Khasan Chose Pop Icon Pink to Fully Surprise Them by Writing and Officiating Their Wedding Ceremony
In this vibrant episode, Jove sits down with newlyweds Jason and Khasan to share their decade-long love story and a wedding that was anything but ordinary. From meeting at NYC Pride to planning a multi-day wedding celebration in Tamarindo, Mexico, complete with a tennis tournament, recovery beach club, and Pink officiating in her signature heartfelt style, this episode is a joyful masterclass in doing your big day your way.
Episode Highlights:
• Starting their wedding weekend with a tennis match before the welcome party
• Planning with spreadsheets, TikTok-inspired post-it boards, and a color-coded seating chart that put the life of the party right where they needed to be
• A decade of memories and a surprise proposal on a catamaran that led to the best yes
• Pink’s beautifully tailored ceremony with clever vows, Speedo pranks, and a reading by grandma that brought everyone to tears
• A dinner table wave that just happened and why they loved keeping parts of the ceremony a complete surprise
Whether you are newly engaged, deep into planning, or just here for amazing wedding stories, this episode is full of laughter, sweetness, and inspiration.
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1 hr 7 min
June 26, 2025 Gossip Girl Royalty Jessica Szohr on Love, Motherhood, and a Wedding Like No Other
In this heartfelt and hilarious episode, Jove sits down with actor and newlywed Jessica Szohr to dish on her journey from Gossip Girl icon to Coachella meet-cute queen, to blending a beautiful modern family. With candid stories, unexpected twists, and so much joy, this episode is a love letter to love in all its messy, magical forms.
Episode Highlights:
• Meeting her husband at Coachella days after a breakup—and the serendipitous tent that changed her life
• Falling for a hockey player with a missing tooth and a daughter—and navigating instant family dynamics
• Becoming besties with his ex-wife (and realtor!) and embracing a co-parenting dream
• Naming her daughter Bowie after a pandemic camping trip and a rock n’ roll van
• The surprise proposal—complete with zit cream and a bedtime routine
• Planning a four-day wedding celebration in Flagstaff, Arizona, featuring custom Galia Lahav gowns and flower girls galore
• A packed wedding party, wild dance floor, and a heartfelt veil tribute to her grandpa
Whether you're a Gossip Girl fan, navigating love after heartbreak, or dreaming of your own blended family fairytale—this episode will leave you smiling.
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Podcasts, or Love Stories TV’s YouTube channel.
This episode is brought to you by Pearl Planner: wedding planning powered by AI, fueled by love. Be one of the first to get started with our exclusive beta at pearl.davidsbridal.com!
Have a question for Jove? Send a voice memo or email to [email protected].
Follow us on Instagram at @jovemeyer and @lovestoriestv for all the latest updates and inspiration!
1 hr 18 min
June 12, 2025 Peloton's Jess King Reveals All: Tattoo Proposals, Zoom Weddings & How She Found Real Love
In this soul-stirring episode, host Jove Meyer welcomes the radiant and multifaceted Jess King—Peloton powerhouse, life coach, performer, and all-around force of nature. Jess opens up about her deeply personal journey from a whirlwind of past relationships (including a tattoo proposal!) to building an intentional, joy-filled partnership with her now-wife, singer and performer Sophia Urista.
Episode Highlights:
• How Jess met the love of her life at NYC’s most provocative cabaret
• Her very unconventional (and totally magical) engagement and wedding journey
• The importance of values, emotional safety, and rewriting relationship rules
• Saying no to tradition and yes to an intimate, spontaneous rooftop wedding
• The story behind Sophia’s epic love song—and the surprise Zoom wedding that became everything
• Why Jess’s upcoming memoir will be part life manual, part stand-up show
This episode is packed with laughter, truth bombs, and raw, beautiful reflections on love, identity, and forging your own path. If you’ve ever questioned what “having it all” really means, Jess’s story is here to inspire and uplift you.
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1 hr 7 min
May 29, 2025 From TV Villain to Bridal Icon: Roxanne Kaiser Spills the Real Tea on The Ultimatum
In this bold and hilarious episode, host Jove Meyer sits down with entrepreneur, reality TV personality, and The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On star Roxanne Kaiser! Known for her unapologetic honesty and work-first mindset, Roxanne opens up about her unexpected journey from TV villain to wedding icon—yes, she did have a wedding at a chateau, and yes, it was fabulous. Wondering are Roxanne and Antonio from The Ultimatum still together? We’ve got the scoop.
Episode Highlights:
• The real story behind Roxanne’s casting on The Ultimatum and why she proudly owns her “villain edit”
• How she went from not caring about marriage to planning a moody, Madonna-inspired wedding
• The behind-the-scenes tea on hiring (and firing) a wedding planner
• Reconnecting with Antonio after years of on-again, off-again love—and finally getting engaged on national TV
• The backlash, the hate DMs, and how she stayed grounded through it all
• Why her vows were the most emotional part of the day (and no, she didn’t use ChatGPT!)
Whether you loved her, judged her, or didn’t see it coming—this episode is an intimate, funny, and refreshingly real look at love, ambition, and doing things your way.
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If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Podcasts, or Love Stories TV’s YouTube channel.
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1 hr 15 min
May 15, 2025 "I Married a Gay Man”: Jacob & Samantha’s Unconventional Love Story
In this beautifully candid and soul-stirring episode, host Jove Meyer sits down with married couple Samantha Wynn Greenstone and Jacob Hoff—two performers whose love story defies labels and redefines what it means to find your person. From theater auditions and deep friendship to a viral wedding and a forthcoming documentary, their journey is as unexpected as it is inspiring.
Episode Highlights:
• Meeting during a Fiddler on the Roof audition—and instantly feeling the spark
• Falling in love as a straight woman and a gay man—and navigating the emotions, questions, and truth of that reality
• The transformative proposal at the Beverly Hills Hotel—complete with a surprise Santa
• How social media helped them share their love story and connect with others in mixed-orientation relationships
• A behind-the-scenes peek at their wedding documentary and the dream team that captured their day
• Walking down the aisle to Diane Warwick, a Phantom mask entrance, and all the joyful chaos only theater kids can bring to a wedding
• Radical honesty, queer joy, chosen love, and the power of breaking the mold—told with warmth, humor, and unapologetic realness
Whether you're curious about unconventional love stories, questioning what love really means, or just here for the drama and Diane Warwick—this episode is for you.
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1 hr 11 min

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