Behind The Veil

CREATING THE PERFECT VOWS It is one of the most critical moments of the wedding day...saying your vows. But most of us could be better writers, so why not hire someone? Brian Franklin After long, winning careers in political consulting, Brian Franklin and his wife Nicole wanted something more fun. Brian was a writer and communications/marketing consultant for over 25 years. Most of Brian's wo...

This week we welcome Cindi George, Catering Sales Manager for the Kimpton Surfcomber in South Beach.  We go into all the pieces and parts that you should be aware of before starting your search for the perfect wedding venue. The Behind The Veil Podcast Version is available after 5:00pm EST on most major podcast players including iTunes, iHeart Radio, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Google Podcasts. For...

LGBTQ+ Weddings is the newest and fastest growing sector of weddings.  Wedding venues and wedding vendors are changing their marketing collateral to be inclusive, but it's not always obvious what the term inclusive actually means.  It can literally come down to chaning a word or phrase on your website, in your contract, or even what you say. This week we do a deep dive into what inclusive rea...

Behind The Veil: Along Comes Merri! Technology is moving fast! The days of scratching out a floorplan on paper is a thing of the past! Merri is the next level of 3D design platforms that leave nothing to the imagination. Our guest this week: Randi Bushell Randi Bushell is the Founder & CEO of Merri, a 3D visualization platform for the events industry–bringing venues, planners, and vendors onto...

Pearl By David's Bridal - Could This Be The New Knot? For years, The Knot and Wedding Wire have dominated the world of connecting couples with vendors. Now David's Bridal has entered the arena and this could be a game changer! Ashley Hawks  Ashley is a Minneapolis-based entrepreneur. She grew up in a Bridal Shop, literally. Her mother owned a boutique called Mary Kay’s Bridal & she s...

Finding the perfect wedding dress can be a daunting process.  Knowing what questions to ask, and having an idea of the process, will go a long way in helping you say yes to the dress! This week our guest is Jan Patterson - the owner of Boca Raton Bridal  With more than 17 years of experience in the bridal industry, owner Jan Patterson has a passion for her clients that is unparalleled. Boca Raton...

Movies go hand in hand with entertainment and events.  But what is it really like behind the scenes at movie openings and film sets?  Our guest this week will give you a once in a lifetime insight into all of it! This Weeks guest: Steve Guttenberg In 1976, Steve Guttenberg was on a plane to Hollywood. His mother and father gave him $300 for a two week trip to try his hand at film acting. He was 17...

Suzanne's photographs have been published internationally in magazines and media platforms such as Netflix, The Ellen Degeneres Show, Disney, Harper’s Bazaar, Brides Magazine and more. By the age of 14, Suzanne started photographing weddings with her own team learning the value of leadership & teamwork.  As a teenager still in high school, her dad spoke to the school principal who allowed...

When looking for the perfect ring, most of us walk into the jewlrey store knowing very little!  Today's guest grew up around diamonds and is here to ensure that you know the answers to all the right questions! Deep Metha is the 3rd generation diamond expert with USA Jewlery.  He provides an insight into what you need to know to make the right decision for your lifestyled and budget! About Dee...

This week our guest is Girish Bali - a high end videographer and podcaster from New York.   For the last 20 + years. He has been doing Cloud Computing in the telecommunication industry to earn a living and lead a comfortable life. Along the way, there have been a lot of lessons learned as well as exposure to the world of entertainment, be hosting a radio show on the popular Indian Radio station, b...

Behind The Veil - Choosing Your Wedding Colors using Crayola Crayons? One of the first questions you will be asked when planning your wedding will be "What are your colors?" This can be a daunting question, especially if this isn’t' your area of expertise. How does one go about choosing their colors? This week we go back to our childhood and use a box of Crayola Crayons to find that...

Behind The Veil: Making Sure They Are Before Saying I Do! When planning a wedding, we get caught up in all of the pomp and circumstances.  Sometimes couples forget the reason for all of it.  Are you sure that this is the right person for you? This weeks guests: Bethany Barton Bethany is an LA-based author, freelance writer, and relationship expert. She is the author and founder of the book, brand,...

Behind The Veil - Cheers to The Holidays with Bottega Prosecco You probably have seen Bottega's signature gold bottles, but goes into making that perfect glass of bubbly?   This week we welcome back a guest that became one of our most watched shows at 20k+ views on YouTube alone, Carolyn Mariani.   Carolyn is the Head of Business Development for Bottega S.p. A.  Y After enjoying more than 20...

Behind The Veil - Holiday Etiquette The holidays are fast approaching and there is a plethora of opportunities to step in it, so to speak.  Thanksgiving alone has a million landmines to avoid.  This is followed closely by the December holidays that finally come to end New Year’s Eve.  This time presents a lot of opportunities for family to push buttons, that they took years to install, and they wi...

Behind The Veil - The Basics of Planning a Holiday Party This week we turn the cameras on ourselves! As hosts and co-hosts of the show, we often forget that we each bring our accomplished areas of expertise. Host Keith Willard - Keith Willard is the owner of Keith Willard Events, a Broward-based event planning company is working “from concept to completion” for social, business, and non-profit occ...

This week our guest is mentalist Wayne Hoffman who gives us insight into what it was like to be on the Ellen Degenaris show and the real process to getting on America's Got Talent.  He then blows our minds by reading our minds!   A Multi award-winning performer, Wayne Hoffman is recognized as one of the top mentalists in the world. He currently tours the world with his stage show “Mind Candy”...

Behind The Veil: How Catering Sucked The Life Right Out Of Me! This week we speak to Sudi (Rick) Karatas - the author of "How Catering Sucked The Life Right Out Of Me!" where we talk about the best and worst things that have happened at past events.  Many of us say we should write a book because no one would ever believe the crazy stuff that happens - and Sudi Karatas actually did. With...

This weeks episode couldn't be more timely.  With a hurricane bearing down on Florida, there are countless couples trying to figure out if their venue will still be around after... Our panel this week discusses the options available when planning a wedding in South Florida in the fall and that our normal weather poses more of an ongoing worry than hurricanes in general. ______________________...

It's bound to happen.  Your weddding planner or event professionals are only human.  And like you, there are going to be times that the unthinkable happens. This week we welcome back a Behind The Veil favorite - CeCe Todd!  Never one to hold back,  CeCe has a plethera of experiences to pull from and give advice to couples that find themselves in this situation! Self-proclaimed queen of pink,...

This week we welcome Bron Hansboro - The Flower Guy! Award - Winning Floral and event designer Bron Hansboro has devoted his career to navigating clients through the creative process and transforming their visions into exquisite events since 2014.  "The Flower Guy" Bron is an evolving event designer who reimagines and inspires experiences through bespoke design.  He deeply values the &qu...

We all know it's stressful planning a wedding!  How do we balance what we think our guests want, with internal family politics, while trying to be the perfect bride.  It's enough to drive someone crazy!! Our guest this week is a clinical social worker - Dr. Tania Tania Paredes Do you need the couples counseling needed when applying for a marriage license?  Dr. Paredes is certified!  Ther...

Behind The Veil - The Business of Hangovers Nate and Kelsey Ann know a thing or two about parties.  This wonder duo have one foot firmly set in the world of Hollywod where networking and parties just part of the job. They are writers, producers,  and filmmakers.  They are currently promoting one of their short films, The Den, a psychological thriller– inspired by actual events– is about an ambitio...

Behind The Veil - The Art Of A Perfect Toast. It's one of the few hallmarks that is seen at almast every single wedding.  The Toast.  It may be given by the Best Man or Maid of Honor.  Or maybe it's the older brother, the dad, or the mom.  But one thing is for certain, we are never really sure if it's going to be cringe worthy or bring a tear of joy to the eye.. So how do you make s...

Behind The Veil - Off Site Catering, The Secret Is In The Sauce! During Covid, back yard weddings became a big thing but catering for a hundred people in a home is very different than a venue or hotel.  What you need to know before saying I DO to hosting an at home event. This weeks Guest: Laura Ashley Todd - owner of Laura Ashley Catering. Laura Ashley Catering is a fully licensed and insured gou...

Behind The Veil - It's Lonely At The Top Being your own boss can sound amazing!  And in many instances, it is.  But for many entrepreneurs, the journey can be a lonely one.  It can be hard to explain the stress and anxiety that comes from the job, especially to a spouse that works a nine to five job with a steady paycheck and health benefits.  This week we talk about what it's really lik...