The Wedding Buzz

Choosing your wedding photographer is about SO much more than just pretty pictures! 📸💍 This week on *Wedding Buzz*, I'm joined by Andrea from Bella Grey Photography & Studio to talk about wedding photography, Disney weddings, why videography is worth considering, and the biggest mistakes couples make when hiring their photography team. We're talking about why finding vendors you genuinely co...

Wedding season is in full swing, and there's been a LOT happening behind the scenes! In this episode of The Wedding Buzz, Sydney is catching you up on life lately, from traveling between South Florida and South Carolina to attending the Miami Event Summit, connecting with incredible wedding professionals, and finding inspiration at Société Privé at The Palm House in Palm Beach. But we're also gett...

Who says dessert has to stay at the dessert table? In this episode of The Wedding Buzz, Sydney sits down with Paul Conder, the entrepreneur behind Low Co Sugar Crew, to talk about bringing a fun, unexpected twist to wedding desserts. Imagine your guests dancing the night away when suddenly fresh cannolis arrive right on the dance floor! No lines, no interruptions, just a sweet surprise that keeps...

You spend thousands of dollars on wedding photography and video, get hundreds—or even thousands—of photos back… and then post a handful online. So what happens to the rest? In this episode of The Wedding Buzz, I’m chatting with Ashley from MyMag about a completely different way to preserve your wedding memories. We talk about turning your wedding photos, stories, speeches, videos, playlists and fa...

Come along for a very real week in my life as a wedding planner and business owner. I spent the week back in South Florida, starting with a trip to Miami for a wedding-industry event, signing the closing paperwork on my house, running a rehearsal and wedding weekend in Fort Lauderdale, working from Panera while recovering from completely losing my voice, and finishing the trip with a venue walkthr...

You spend months — sometimes years — planning the wedding, but what about the trip that comes after it? In this episode of The Wedding Buzz, Sydney sits down with Meghan Burke, founder of MB Travel Co., to talk all things honeymoon planning. Meghan specializes in thoughtfully planned luxury honeymoons and personalized travel experiences, helping couples take everything from hotel research and rese...

Wedding flowers are one of those categories couples know they want to be beautiful… but often have absolutely no idea where to start. In this episode of The Wedding Buzz, Sydney sits down with Elena of Noble & Wild Florals to talk about how wedding florals go far beyond bouquets and centerpieces. From ceremony installations and aisle details to reception styling and statement floral moments, E...

You’ve planned the wedding, booked the vendors, made the decisions… so now you just need someone to show up on the wedding day and make it all happen, right? Well… kind of. In this episode of The Wedding Buzz, Sydney breaks down why true “day-of coordination” doesn’t really exist, what wedding management actually looks like behind the scenes, and why the work that creates a smooth wedding day star...

There is A LOT of wedding advice on TikTok, Instagram, Pinterest and Reddit — and some of it is genuinely helpful. Some of it? Not so much. 😅 In this episode of The Wedding Buzz, I’m reacting to some of the wedding advice I hear all the time and giving you my take as a professional wedding planner: agree, disagree, or… it depends. We’re talking about whether you should hide the fact that you’re p...

You booked the venue, hired the photographer, chose the flowers, figured out the music, found the dress… so why does it still feel like you’re forgetting something?! In this episode of The Wedding Buzz, I’m breaking down all of those tiny wedding-day details that couples don’t always realize they need to think about until someone asks. Who has the marriage license? Who’s steaming the bridesmaid dr...

This week, I’m taking you behind the scenes of a very real—and very random—week in my life. From luxury wedding networking events in Palm Beach and learning more about the wedding publishing world, to closing out an old chapter of my life, visiting family, and spending a weekend on Lake Keowee for my mom’s birthday… a lot happened. And yes, somewhere in the middle of all of that, I decided to jump...

Your wedding entertainment can make or break the energy of your celebration, so this is not the place to settle for “good enough.” In this episode of The Wedding Buzz, Sydney is joined by Logan Michaels, President and CEO of Paradigm Sounds, to talk about what it takes to create an unforgettable wedding experience. Logan shares his journey from musician to business owner and explains what separate...

What really happens during the final two months before a wedding? In this solo episode, Sydney takes you behind the scenes of an out-of-town bride’s wedding-planning trip to South Florida. From comparing two hair and makeup trials to tasting the menu and wedding cake, walking the ballroom, adjusting the floor plan, and reviewing a full floral centerpiece, this trip was packed with important decisi...

In this episode of The Wedding Buzz, Sydney sits down with Jaret Roose of Roose Wedding Films to discuss what couples should know before hiring a wedding videographer. From choosing the right personality fit to understanding current wedding film trends, Jaret shares expert insights on finding a videographer who will capture your story in a way that feels authentic and timeless. If you're wondering...

In this episode of The Wedding Buzz, Sydney sits down with Georgia DeFrancisco of I Said Yes! to Success for a candid conversation about entrepreneurship, burnout, and finding a better way to grow. Georgia shares her journey through the wedding industry, the lessons she's learned along the way, and why building a successful business shouldn't come at the expense of your life, family, or happiness....

In this episode of The Wedding Buzz, Sydney sits down with Todd from Celebrity Entertainment to discuss how entertainment can transform a wedding from memorable to unforgettable. Todd shares expert tips on keeping guests engaged, maximizing your entertainment budget, and choosing the right entertainment for your celebration. Plus, he gives us a behind-the-scenes look at new technology designed to...

In this special 100th episode of The Wedding Buzz, Sydney takes a look back on the journey of starting the podcast in 2023 and everything that has happened over the last three years. What began as a way to talk about weddings, promote a new business, and connect with vendors has grown into a time capsule of business pivots, dream venues, incredible conversations, personal growth, hard days, big wi...

Planning your dream wedding starts with choosing the right venue—but what should you actually be looking for beyond the pretty views and Pinterest-worthy spaces? In this episode of The Wedding Buzz, I'm joined by Natalie Harmon from Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences and Harmon Consulting Group to talk all about luxury weddings, unforgettable guest experiences, and what couples should know before...

When couples picture their wedding day, they often focus on the dress, the flowers, and the décor. But as a wedding planner, I'm paying attention to something completely different. In this episode of The Wedding Buzz, I'm sharing the behind-the-scenes details that can make or break the guest experience—from guest flow and ceremony timing to bar lines, seating charts, room layouts, and those awkwar...

On this episode of The Wedding Buzz Podcast , we’re pulling back the curtain on the MOST stressful moments of every wedding day. From ceremony lineup chaos and missing groomsmen to family photo disasters, room flips, transportation delays, and reception entrance madness… we’re talking about what REALLY happens behind the scenes while guests think everything is magically flowing perfectly. If you’v...

On this episode of The Wedding Buzz Podcast , we’re talking about something just as important as the wedding itself… the marriage. It’s so easy to get caught up in planning the perfect day, but the real work starts after the wedding is over. In this episode, we dive into 5 major conversations every engaged couple should have before getting married — from money and communication to kids, future goa...

On this episode of The Wedding Buzz Podcast , we are diving into one of the most controversial wedding topics ever… kids at weddings. From adorable flower girl moments to screaming toddlers during ceremonies, we’re talking about the REALITY of having children at weddings. We discuss adults-only weddings, family pressure, budget impacts, wedding day chaos, and whether kids actually change the overa...

This week, Sydney and Kaylee are diving into the internet’s favorite wedding debate… is it giving bridezilla, or is it actually valid? From unplugged ceremonies and dress codes to guest drama, late RSVPs, and bridal party expectations, they’re reacting to some of the most controversial wedding opinions and sharing what’s actually reasonable from a planner’s perspective. Some hot takes may surprise...

Everyone sees the beautiful wedding photos… but nobody sees the planner sprinting across the venue with safety pins, fixing a crooked floorplan, chasing down missing groomsmen, holding umbrellas in the rain, or rebuilding timelines in real time. In this solo episode, Sydney from Delightful Planning shares the behind the scenes reality of wedding days and all the chaos couples never even realize is...

This week on The Wedding Buzz, Sydney is joined by Malike from Curate Entertainment for a conversation all about creativity, leadership, entrepreneurship, and finding joy in the wedding industry again. Malike shares how he went from DJing for fun to building one of the most recognizable entertainment companies in the luxury wedding space. The two talk about scaling a business, hiring and leading a...