Let's Talk Shit About Weddings

The wildest story we have ever heard. Stick around for the end. Leave us a voicemail with your anonymous story! We’re dying to hear them. If it’s longer than 1:30, send however many you need to! Please subscribe, share, and give us five stars wherever you’re listening! You can follow us on Instagram @aelochicago  This podcast is produced by An Event Less Ordinary and Big Pear Productions . Episode...

This week, we had the pleasure of getting to know Brent Rolland from Fig Media . We had a delightful and insightful conversation about guests yelling and getting folks to move on the dance floor. Leave us a voicemail with your anonymous story! We’re dying to hear them. If it’s longer than 1:30, send however many you need to! Please subscribe, share, and give us five stars wherever you’re listening...

This week is action-packed! We welcomed the My Chef team and have they got STORIES. Sue tells us about a lost baby, the muddiest wedding of all time, and much more. Dominic and Darcy tell us about their own wedding nightmare. You can follow My Chef Catering on Instagram here and inquire about your event here ! Leave us a voicemail with your anonymous story! We’re dying to hear them. If it’s longer...

He's got more takes! DJ Trevor Harris is back for the second part of his interview and we're talking first dances and Chicago in August. You can follow Trevor here and Cage & Aquarium here ! Leave us a voicemail with your anonymous story! We’re dying to hear them. If it’s longer than 1:30, send however many you need to! Please subscribe, share, and give us five stars wherever you’re li...

She's back, and she might be going to h-e-double-hockey-sticks! Fueled by bottle #2, our coordinator Lauren is back with hilarious stories about Halloween, bohemian, and planetarium weddings. Leave us a voicemail with your anonymous story! We’re dying to hear them. If it’s longer than 1:30, send however many you need to! Please subscribe, share, and give us five stars wherever you’re listening...

This week, one of the DJ's from one of our favorite companies is telling us some Mother of the Groom stories, and we discuss that time we thought we were cancelling a wedding. Follow Trevor right here ! Trevor is also the organizer of the Green Wedding Alliance's Wedding Recyclery! If you're in Chicago and getting married, it's an excellent resource. Tickets here! Leave us a voicem...

We are so honored to welcome Dr. Lauren Streicher to the pod this week! She comes on to tell us all about wedding night sex and some wedding stories of her own. You can find her books and podcast here . Lauren Streicher, MD is a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, a certified menopause practitioner of The Menopause Society, and...

This week, we welcome our wonderful Lead Coordinator Zo, who teaches us how to tetris boxes in cars and the drama of coordinating an event on your own. Leave us a voicemail with your anonymous story! We’re dying to hear them. Please subscribe, share, and give us five stars wherever you’re listening! You can follow us on Instagram @aelochicago  This podcast is produced by An Event Less Ordinary and...

This week, our wonderful team member Lauren Donnelly is BACK! And her stories are even crazier this time! Chop down a tree lately? Leave us a voicemail with your anonymous story! We’re dying to hear them. Please subscribe, share, and give us five stars wherever you’re listening! You can follow us on Instagram @aelochicago  This podcast is produced by An Event Less Ordinary and Big Pear Productions...

Annnnd... we're back! Season three is here and we are honored to welcome Alison Grossman of Designed and Detailed Event Management . She tells us some of her favorite nightmares from her years of experience. You can follow her @designedanddetailedweddings . Leave us a voicemail with your anonymous story! We’re dying to hear them. Please subscribe, share, and give us five stars wherever you’re...

On the SEASON FINALE, we welcome Amy's wedding photographer, Colin Lyons, on to discuss sparkler fires and hot tub disasters. You can follow Colin on Instagram and visit him here ! Send us your wedding and event stories! We’re dying to hear them. Please subscribe, share, and give us five stars wherever you’re listening! You can follow us on Instagram @aelochicago  This podcast is produced by A...

This week, we welcome back Ingrid of Ingrid Bonne Photography ! She tells us about another cake snafu and destination wedding disasters. Follow her on Instagram @ingrid_bonne_photography ! Send us your wedding and event stories! We’re dying to hear them. Please subscribe, share, and give us five stars wherever you’re listening! You can follow us on Instagram @aelochicago  This podcast is produced...

This week, our very own Rachel Belk joins us to chat about a true nightmare of a wedding, cool bridesmaid gifts, and things on fire. Send us your wedding and event stories! We’re dying to hear them. Please subscribe, share, and give us five stars wherever you’re listening! You can follow us on Instagram @aelochicago  This podcast is produced by An Event Less Ordinary and Big Pear Productions . Epi...

This week, we welcome on former AELO staff member Ciara Warner. She tells us an amazing story about an Italian wedding gone wrong. Send us your wedding and event stories! We’re dying to hear them. Please subscribe, share, and give us five stars wherever you’re listening! You can follow us on Instagram @aelochicago  This podcast is produced by An Event Less Ordinary and Big Pear Productions . Episo...

This week, we are joined by one of Chicago's favorite photographers who tells the story of a dad who made it weird. Send us your wedding and event stories! We’re dying to hear them. Please subscribe, share, and give us five stars wherever you’re listening! You can follow us on Instagram @aelochicago  This podcast is produced by An Event Less Ordinary and Big Pear Productions . Episodes are mix...

This week, we welcome our Lead Coordinator, Brittany Barnes onto the pod! We absolutely adore her and her stories about lost transportation and Sheryl Crow. Send us your wedding and event stories! We’re dying to hear them. Please subscribe, share, and give us five stars wherever you’re listening! You can follow us on Instagram @aelochicago  This podcast is produced by An Event Less Ordinary and Bi...

This week, we welcome our fabulous Assistant Coordinator Linsey Summers to the pod! She's been with us through thick and thin, including an hour and a half of toasts and 2 degree weather. Send us your wedding and event stories! We’re dying to hear them. Please subscribe, share, and give us five stars wherever you’re listening! You can follow us on Instagram @aelochicago  This podcast is produc...

This week, we are joined by one of our favorite photographer's, Jeremy Lawson! We talk about America's Next Top Bride, throwing cupcakes, and dancing catering managers. Follow Jeremy on Instagram and visit his website here . Send us your wedding and event stories! We’re dying to hear them. Please subscribe, share, and give us five stars wherever you’re listening! You can follow us on Insta...

This week, we're talking about venues that aren't venues, leaving engaged couples alone, and the dreaded sparkler exit. Send us your wedding and event stories! We’re dying to hear them. Please subscribe, share, and give us five stars wherever you’re listening! You can follow us on Instagram @aelochicago  This podcast is produced by An Event Less Ordinary and Big Pear Productions . Episodes...

We are BACK! Welcome to season two of LTSAW! This week, we discuss how you're not actually having a chill wedding, an email snafu, and a kidnapped bride. Send us your wedding and event stories! We’re dying to hear them. Please subscribe, share, and give us five stars wherever you’re listening! You can follow us on Instagram @aelochicago  This podcast is produced by An Event Less Ordinary and B...

Coming later this summer, we're back for season two! Send us your wedding and event stories! We’re dying to hear them. Please subscribe, share, and give us five stars wherever you’re listening! You can follow us on Instagram @aelochicago  This podcast is produced by An Event Less Ordinary and Big Pear Productions . Episodes are mixed and sound-designed by Jesse Nolan.  Special thanks to Jesse...

It's the season finale! This week, we talk through the rest of our entire first season. We were such cute little guys back then. Travel back to 2010, and don't forget to send us your stories! Send us your wedding and event stories! We’re dying to hear them. Please subscribe, share, and give us five stars wherever you’re listening! You can follow us on Instagram @aelochicago  This podcast i...

This week, corporate-speak breaks our brains, the worst best man and the best maid of honor speeches ever, and the slowest elevators in existence. Send us your wedding and event stories! We’re dying to hear them. Please subscribe, share, and give us five stars wherever you’re listening! You can follow us on Instagram @aelochicago  This podcast is produced by An Event Less Ordinary and Big Pear Pro...

This week, our Lead Coordinator Lauren Donnelly joins us to chat about literally putting out fires, a catering mess, and rowdy wedding parties. Send us your wedding and event stories! We’re dying to hear them. Please subscribe, share, and give us five stars wherever you’re listening! You can follow us on Instagram @aelochicago  This podcast is produced by An Event Less Ordinary and Big Pear Produc...

This week, Bruce and Demi have family complications. Also, singing brides and Frank Sinatra at 127 years old. Send us your wedding and event stories! We’re dying to hear them. Please subscribe, share, and give us five stars wherever you’re listening! You can follow us on Instagram @aelochicago  This podcast is produced by An Event Less Ordinary and Big Pear Productions . Episodes are mixed an...