This Takes The Cake

In this episode of This Takes the Cake, Payton and Dallas dive into the viral TikTok drama surrounding the "Sepia Bride"—a bride who took to social media to publicly critique her wedding photographer's work. With emotions running high and opinions flying, we explore both sides of the story: the bride's expectations versus the photographer's artistic vision. Listen to take a s...

In this episode, we chat with Brittany Mills, a standout from Season 6 of "Love is Blind." Brittany shares her unique journey, discussing the challenges and joys of forming connections without seeing each other. Tune in for a fun and heartfelt conversation about love, vulnerability, and finding true connection in the spotlight! Sara McCall & Brittany Mills Follow us on all the things...

This week, Michelle and Sarah spill all the tea on choosing the perfect wedding venue! They'll dive into essential considerations like transportation, policies, noise ordinances, and other factors you might not have thought about. They also share major dos and don'ts when selecting your venue, ensuring you avoid common pitfalls and make the best choice for your special day! Michelle Peska...

We are honored to have Marsi Hubbard from Brite Beauty on the podcast! Our Dallas owner, Michelle, sat down with Marsi (another Dallas local) to talk all about how she built her brand. Listen for some incredible business advice from Marsi! Michelle Peska & Marsi Hubbard Follow us on all the things! ⁠https://www.stunningandbrilliantevents.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/stunningandbrillianteve...

This week our NYC owner Nina sat down with Lacey from Wish Upon A Wedding! Wish Upon a Wedding is a non-profit that grants weddings and vow renewals to couples facing terminal illness or life altering health circumstances. Learn more about what they do and hear about Nina's incredible experience with them! Nina Lerman & Lacey Wicksall Follow us on all the things! ⁠https://www.stunningandbr...

Tune in this week as Caroline and Dallas, still the best of friends, dive into the Olivia Culpo wedding drama. Is it giving "pick me energy," or is Olivia simply living her best life? Join us as we explore both sides of the debate on Olivia's Vogue-featured wedding! Caroline Green & Dallas Vickers Read the vogue article here ! Follow us on all the things! ⁠https://www.stunningand...

This week, we had the privilege of interviewing Sandra von Riekhoff from Divine Day Photography! Her unique perspective on the wedding industry, spanning both client and vendor experiences, is truly compelling. From the picturesque Amalfi Coast to bustling Los Angeles, her portfolio speaks volumes! Sarah Turpin & Sandra von Riekhoff Follow us on all the things! ⁠https://www.stunningandbrillian...

This one is for our city girls! Join Lauren from Chicago and Nina from NYC as they dive into everything related to corporate events and city life. From tackling urban challenges to mastering corporate branding and dealing with demanding brides, they discuss the ups and downs of it all. Tune in to hear their insights and experiences! Lauren Bowles & Nina Lerman Follow us on all the things! ⁠htt...

ONE FULL YEAR of This Takes The Cake! Thank you to everyone who has listened, joined, or shared this podcast 💖 Here's to many more! This episode we recap our year and touch on a few of the most jaw dropping stories! Sara McCall & Dallas Vickers Follow us on all the things! ⁠https://www.stunningandbrilliantevents.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/stunningandbrilliantevents/⁠ https://www.ins...

This episode we have Ashley from Nashville & Bianca from Finger Lakes on the pod! We're talking parties, location specific traditions and more. We hope you love it! Ashley Huff & Bianca Finucane Follow us on all the things! ⁠https://www.stunningandbrilliantevents.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/stunningandbrilliantevents/⁠ https://www.instagram.com/thistakesthecakepodcast/ ⁠https://ww...

Buckle up for this episode! Dallas and Stohon share how we navigate being "undercover" at a venue... and the maybe weren't as stealthy as they thought! An episode full of drama, suspense, and chicken bones?! It's a good one! Dallas Vickers & Sarah Stohon Follow us on all the things! ⁠https://www.stunningandbrilliantevents.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/stunningandbrilliante...

Small and mighty this episode packs a punch! We are honored to have Terrica share her words of motivation for wedding pros! Whether your in the industry or just need a motivational pick me up, this episode is for you! Listen to learn from Terrica and how she became a wedding PRO! Alyssa Etheredge & Terrica Follow us on all the things! ⁠https://www.stunningandbrilliantevents.com/⁠ ⁠https://www....

We are thrilled to welcome Eleanor Scola from Nuage Designs to this episode of This Takes The Cake! Join us as we delve into the entire process of renting linens and mastering the art of creating the perfect tablescape. And, of course, we've included some stories that truly take the cake! Lauren Bowles & Eleanor Scola Follow us on all the things! ⁠https://www.stunningandbrilliantevents.com...

Hannah from Atlanta joins us this week on the podcast and we learn more about her and the Atlanta events scene! Two years of S&B in Atlanta and Hannah and her team are killing it! Dallas Vickers & Hannah Maas Follow us on all the things! ⁠https://www.stunningandbrilliantevents.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/stunningandbrilliantevents/⁠ https://www.instagram.com/thistakesthecakepodcast/ ⁠...

JP from Southern Flair Entertainment joins us this week to talk all about crowd control and managing wedding guests! While planners are the lead of the timeline for the day, we couldn't do it with DJs and Bands so keep the night going! Listen to hear some cringy toast stories and how JP got it start in the wedding industry! Caroline Green & JP Kinney Check out Southern Flair Entertainment!...

What did planners do when there were no events? Alex from our Vail location joins us to talk about her internship during 2020 with Dallas. From tiktoks to the creation of the S&B bible, Alex and Dallas unlock some memories from their internship days! Alex Bradshaw & Dallas Vickers Follow us on all the things! ⁠https://www.stunningandbrilliantevents.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/stunning...

This week Dallas and Payton are getting really specific with ideas for your seating chart! How to turn something practical into a fun experience for a guest and how your seating chart can double as your wedding favors. Listen for other trends we're seeing online and trends that are on our wish list! Dallas Vickers & Payton Elmore Follow us on all the things! ⁠https://www.stunningandbrillia...

This week we have our CEO, Sara McCall, and her mom Marsha on the podcast! She tells us a few secrets about Sara and shares her experience working with Sara! Thanks Marsha for coming on this special Mother's Day Episode! Sara and Marsha McCall Follow us on all the things! ⁠https://www.stunningandbrilliantevents.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/stunningandbrilliantevents/⁠ https://www.instagram...

Have you ever heard of a Wedding Hangover? This week we're recording where all planners are the day after a wedding - in bed! Welcome to our post wedding debrief! Sarah Turpin & Michelle Peska Follow us on all the things! ⁠https://www.stunningandbrilliantevents.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/stunningandbrilliantevents/⁠ https://www.instagram.com/thistakesthecakepodcast/ ⁠https://www.tikt...

This week we chatted with Owner and Founder of Wedding Dance Coach, Elizabeth Marberry! As a professional dancer she saw the need for wedding dance lessons to help couples, bridal parties, or even parents loosen up on the dance floor and have fun! Listen to hear how she does it all! Sara McCall & Elizabeth Marberry Follow us on all the things! ⁠https://www.stunningandbrilliantevents.com/⁠ ⁠htt...

This week Sara and Caroline discuss all things rehearsal dinner! How to run a smooth rehearsal, who's invited and is it the same as a welcome party? All of these questions answered and more! And of course some crazy stories that take the cake! Caroline Green & Sara McCall Follow us on all the things! ⁠https://www.stunningandbrilliantevents.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/stunningandbrilli...

This week we sat down with Brian Worley and got a glimpse into his life of planning around the world and with some of the biggest names! He's planned American Idol parties, red carpet and media tents for the Emmy’s, the Teen Choice Awards VIP tent and red carpet, and Grammy After Parties. Trust us - this is a good one! Dallas Vickers & Brian Worley Follow us on all the things! ⁠https://www...

Leave it to the experts! This week we sat down with Nayri, also know as the Wedding Fashion Expert! She's a master of all things bridal fashion and is basically living out everyone's "Say yes to the dress" dreams! Listen to learn allll of the bridal stylist tea! Dallas Vickers & Nayri Kalayjian Follow Nayri! https://weddingfashionexpert.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/weddingf...

This week Dallas and Allison talk realistically about making an investment and budget for wedding day! The importance of being realistic about what you can spend is vital to how your wedding planner will work for you! Dallas Vickers & Allison Deaton Follow us on all the things! ⁠https://www.stunningandbrilliantevents.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/stunningandbrilliantevents/⁠ ⁠https://www.ti...

This week we're talking all things vendors and the communication it takes to get everything planned! From auto emails to texting clients - Dallas and Caroline don't hold back! Dallas Vickers & Caroline Green Follow us on all the things! ⁠https://www.stunningandbrilliantevents.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/stunningandbrilliantevents/⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@sandbevents⁠ ⁠https://ww...