Behind the Aisle

There's something about seeing another human spotlit in some capacity that looks like you, thinks like you, talks like you, and overall just seems similar to you. Engaged couples are no different when they scroll through Instagram's Explore page, swipe up on their For You Page, and pin on their wedding Pinterest boards. They are looking for wedding aesthetics, budgets, and people, that they can re...

As wedding vendors, we all feel the pressure and, for some of us, the want to be relatable and authentic to our couples. However that seeking relatability and perception of being authentic can quickly turn into over sharing. Where’s the line? What’s too much? Is there such thing as too little? We’re diving deep into where the boundary should and shouldn’t be. ------- Instagram: @behindtheaislepodc...

They’re the people you look up to when you first break into the industry. You buy their courses, attend conferences when they’re keynote speakers, and register for the retreats they host. You like all their posts, comment and DM them. You join their facebook groups and ask for advice. Overtime, you find yourself idolizing them; wanting to become just like them; take all the business advice from th...

What's that saying? It's not a sprint, it's a marathon. We feel like that can be used in all sorts of scenarios in life. Building and working in your wedding business is no different. Only the sad part is busy has become this badge of honor for us wedding vendors. But when does it become unhealthy? or when should be putting your nose to the grinder? We're talking hustle culture, fr...

Though not a real medical diagnosis, it is something alllll of us have gone through and many of STILL do: imposter syndrome. It's hard to make a name for yourself and to build something from the top. Throw in the mental load and fear of not being good enough with a side of comparing yourself to others and you've got yourself overthinking whether you were cut out for what you started in the...

They're well intentioned and super fun, right? Yeah, only when models actually show up, the florals are what they were supposed to be, and the venue is unlocked when you arrive. In all reality, styled shoots are a great way to add to your portfolio or get that creative idea out of your brain and into reality. But what seems to be missing amongst us vendors is the etiquette that comes along wit...

You've battled the elements, wrangled wedding party members, sent the bride down the aisle, snuck an hors d'oeuvre, and wiped a tear witnessing the first dance. You throw yourself into a chiavari chair in a closet of the venue, sigh a big whole sign of exhaustion, eyes widen as you see in the distance a server with a tray of white plates. She approaches, you hold your breath as she brings...

Filmed and recorded during our hiatus and before we moved into our new home, we chatted about the roadblocks and issues we run into due to our industry being unregulated. From randos becoming business owners and calling themselves "professionals", how to educate couples to vet others properly, lack of sanitation, to should we be background checking these fools?! Weigh in on the comments...

We're baacckkkkk! Did you miss us? Cause we missed you! Season Two of Behind the Aisle is officially here and we're pumped to bring you guys more conversations about the ick within the wedding industry and your favorite: What the Fuck Wednesdays! What better way to kick off the new season with some stories you wrote in! ------- Instagram: @behindtheaislepodcast Email:  behindtheaislepodcas...

Put your expertise where your follower count is?! Yeah... we don't think so either. On this episode we are chatting all things about the dreaded follower count - what it used to mean back in the day vs. what it means now. Sara even spills the tea on herself about her personal experience with giving money to the highest bidder. Do the numbers really equate to what we all think it does? -------...

Y'all wanna know what is oversaturated and low-key annoying? Our industry’s education sector. Now, there are some good ones out there, but it seems that the low ROI inducing, heart string pulling, non-tangible ones get all the glory. We’re talking education and conferences within the industry. The good, the bad, the ugly ones. We share lessons from our own experiences as well as give some tips...

You submitted the tea and now we're spillin' it! We're talkin' your grievances and putting our two cents in. Got a case of FOMO?! Want to be featured in our next WTF Wednesday Episode?! Submit your story via our website! Instagram: @behindtheaislepodcast Email:  behindtheaislepodcast@gmail.com Website:  www.behindtheaislepodcast.com Submit your anonymous WTF Wednesday stories on th...

It's happened to all of us. You make plans, they cancel. You sign up for a masterclass, it gets canceled. You secure models for your styled shoot, they no show. Your RSVP for an event, canceled. Ugh, the frustration is real, valid, and annoying. There seems to be a lack of accountability and professionalism in various avenues of our industry. Why is it?! We're talking the lack of it, how t...

At the beginning of a new year, we find ourselves expressing our likes and dislikes of various trends, ideas, and conceptions we find appreaing amongst our couples weddings. We are breaking down our own personal ins and outs in all the sassy nature y'all know and love! ------- THE VENDOR LIST - A Speed Networking Event for the Northern Virginia Wedding Industry The Vendor List is a unique wedd...

You submitted the tea and now we're spillin' it! We're talkin' your grievances and putting our two cents in. Got a case of FOMO?! Want to be featured in our next WTF Wednesday Episode?! Submit your story via our website! ------- THE VENDOR LIST - A Speed Networking Event for the Northern Virginia Wedding Industry The Vendor List is a unique wedding industry networking event that co...

Shaking hands, kissing babies, making friends. Isn't that what the off season is for?! Just kidding... but not really. Being an entrepreneur is lonely. Anyone who has started their own business quickly finds this out. In this episode we talk about the importance of relationship, how to build relationships, and how to maintain those relationships. ------- Instagram: @behindtheaislepodcast Email...

Happy Thanksgiving! ------- Too little or too much? Is there such a thing when it comes to being transparent with your business? In this episode, we're talking about the various levels of transparency when owning a wedding related business; what you should and not should not be sharing, the standards of pricing, and some of the messed up shit we've already seen. ------- Instagram: @behindt...

A not so new concept in the wedding world. Used to get the creative juices flowing, content for a newbie's portfolio, or for some, a way to make some money - Styled Shoots are a hot topic in our industry. But we all have felt the implications of them when it comes to deviated purposes, wrongful expectations from our clients, and so much. This episode opens the conversation of what Styled Shoot...

You submitted the tea and now we're spillin' it! We're talkin' your grievances and putting our two cents in. Got a case of FOMO?! Want to be featured in our next WTF Wednesday Episode?! Submit your story via our website! ------- Instagram: @behindtheaislepodcast Email:  ⁠behindtheaislepodcast@gmail.com⁠ Website:  ⁠www.behindtheaislepodcast.com⁠ Submit your anonymous WTF Wednesday s...

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! ------- It's part of our culture, our society, our world. Hierarchies are a natural norm human beings are aware of. Our industry is no different. There's an unspoken hierarchy amongst us wedding vendors. Some of it blatantly understandable, yet there is some mystery to it, too. During this episode, we try to break it down and define it. What do you think? Is there such thi...

One of the most discussed topics and advocacies we are hearing about in this day and age - Boundaries; setting them, enforcing them, being mindful of them, etc. From work/life balance talks, to mental health wellness awareness, and so much in between, within our industry boundaries are just as important as the next. In this episode we talk about the importance of boundaries, how to set them, how t...

You submitted the tea and now we're spillin' it! We're talkin' your grievances and putting our two cents in. Got a case of FOMO?! Want to be featured in our next WTF Wednesday Episode?! Submit your story via our website! ------- Instagram: @behindtheaislepodcast Email:  behindtheaislepodcast@gmail.com Website:  www.behindtheaislepodcast.com Submit your anonymous WTF Wednesday stori...

The vows are exchanged, the cake is eaten, the music has faded and now all couples are left with are the memories. Wedding vendors have such a huge impact on the wedding day including the memories their couples will take with them after everything has been said and done. In this t w o hour episode we welcome Taylor Kohls of Whole Heart Studios who joins us in sharing her thoughts and opinions abou...

We all want to see our name in lights, but at what cost?! In this episode, we talk about the pros and cons of having weddings published in print and online. From out of pocket behaviors, mindset shifts, pretentious attitudes, to seeking validation, getting published may be a goal for many but we ask the question, at what lengths will people go? ------- Instagram: @behindtheaislepodcast Email:  beh...

You submitted the tea and now we're spillin' it! We're talkin' your grievances and putting our two cents in. Got a case of FOMO?! Want to be featured in our next WTF Wednesday Episode?! Submit your story via our website! ------- Instagram: @behindtheaislepodcast Email:  behindtheaislepodcast@gmail.com Website:  www.behindtheaislepodcast.com Submit your anonymous WTF Wednesday stori...