It's Just a Wedding Podcast

🔥 THE MOST EXPLOSIVE EPISODE YET. Today on It’s Just a Wedding, we sit down with Ryan Layman, owner of Ohio DJ Pros, for an unfiltered, uncensored, and unbelievably entertaining conversation about the wedding + DJ industry in Cleveland. From long-running feuds to spicy opinions he’s never said on mic before… Ryan holds nothing back. Plus, we dive into fan-favorite segments: 🎧 No Tux Given – wher...

Get ready — this episode is WILD. We’re sitting down with Ryan Layman, owner of Ohio DJ Pros, military veteran, Cleveland Browns game-day entertainer, and the guy who literally opened for Morgan Wallen. Ryan breaks down wedding horror stories, DJ red flags, team culture, scaling a business, and the spicy industry hot takes everyone is afraid to say out loud. From packed dance floors to controversi...

Weddings are magical… until they’re not. In this episode of It’s Just a Wedding Podcast, we’re exposing the real stories the wedding industry doesn’t want you to hear — from 45-minute dad toasts to shady vendors, surprise fees, and wild horror stories that will make you rethink what’s “normal.” We also play Wedding Price Is Right: Higher or Lower? to see if couples really know what things cost… an...

Episode 24: Morgan Walker of Dilly Dilly Donuts 🍩🔥 This week on It’s Just A Wedding Podcast, firefighter, paramedic, and donut master Morgan Walker joins us to share how he and his wife Amanda turned passion into pastry with Dilly Dilly Donuts — the handcrafted, food-truck phenomenon taking Northeast Ohio by storm. From firehouse life to frosting flavors, we talk family, hustle, and how donuts a...

🎙️ It’s Just A Wedding Podcast x Bridechilla — featuring Leah Haslage! This week, we’re joined by Leah Haslage — the Cleveland-based media powerhouse and host of the legendary Bridechilla Podcast. Leah’s a producer at Evergreen Podcasts, a storyteller, and the creative mind breathing new life into one of the most iconic wedding brands on the planet. 💍 Bridechilla isn’t just a show — it’s a mindse...

Think the wedding floral world is all peonies and positivity? Think again 🌹 In this week’s episode, we’re spilling the tea on the pettiest, petal-iest drama in the industry — from copycat florists and Pinterest plagiarists to ghosting brides and vendor breakups. We’re joined by Melinda Borsuch, owner of Precious Petals in Cleveland, Ohio — one of the city’s top wedding floral studios known for st...

This week on It’s Just a Wedding, we’re diving deep into the culture, energy, and truth behind White Weddings vs. Black Weddings — the real differences, the wild stories, and why both bring something unique to the celebration game. Scott sits down with DJ Lokey (Daron Henderson) — owner of Lokey Entertainment, one of Cleveland’s most respected wedding entertainment companies serving the Black comm...

This week, we sit down with Jeremy Rich, former owner of Selective Sound Entertainment and now part of Rock The House, to explore how weddings are evolving from simple DJ sets to full-scale immersive experiences. Jeremy shares his journey growing Selective Sound, the 2011 acquisition by Rock The House, and what it takes to create unforgettable, high-end wedding productions — from LED walls to chan...

Wedding season is a marathon, not a sprint—and by the back half, most of us vendors are dragging ourselves across the finish line fueled by caffeine, sarcasm, and sheer willpower. In this episode of It’s Just a Wedding Podcast, we throw professionalism out the window and let it rip: the things that grind our gears, the requests that make us roll our eyes, and the behind-the-scenes chaos couples ne...

💍✨ On this episode of It’s Just a Wedding Podcast, we sit down with Meredith Masaveg, owner of Rain Wedding Planning and Event Management, to talk all things wedding planning, event coordination, and how to actually enjoy your big day stress-free. Meredith shares her journey of starting Rain back in 2007, her philosophy on handling the details so couples can be fully present, and insider tips fo...

Why does a ‘wedding cake’ cost triple the price of a ‘birthday cake’? Why do venues slap couples with ‘mandatory service fees’ they didn’t know existed? And why are brides and grooms often upsold on things they never asked for? Today, we’re pulling back the curtain on the wedding industry’s dirty little secrets 🔗 Stay Connected With Us. 🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬....

Cleveland Wedding Venues | #weddingpodcast #clevelandweddings #weddingplanningtips This week on It’s Just a Wedding Podcast, we sit down with Khadar Sousou, co-owner of Soaring Hospitality Group, the team behind some of the most iconic Cleveland wedding venues - including The Aviator Event Center & Pub, Via Roma, Encore Event Center, and Mapleside Farms. If you’ve been to a wedding in Northeas...

What do rooftop vows, a hidden speakeasy vault, and a ballroom dripping in crystal chandeliers all have in common? They’re all part of the magic at The Metropolitan at the 9, one of Cleveland’s swankiest wedding destinations. This week on It’s Just a Wedding Podcast, we sit down with Kennedy, Senior Sales Manager at The 9, to uncover what makes this venue a dream for couples. From insider tips on...

🎙️ This week on It’s Just a Wedding Podcast , we sit down with the incredible team at Laser Focused Xpressions —the masterminds behind the Hat Factory Xpress mobile customization bar. From creating one-of-a-kind wedding favors that your guests will actually want to keep, to pulling off same-day personalization with their LaserStitch™ technology, they’re changing the game when it comes to wedding e...

From magazine covers to NHRA racetracks, Krista Zivcic has seen it all — and photographed it. Named to Drag Illustrated’s 30 Under 30, Krista’s bold, creative, and emotionally-charged style captures everything from quiet, intimate moments to full-throttle celebrations. In this no-holds-barred episode, we dive deep into the do’s, don’ts, and dirty little secrets of wedding photography — from Pinter...

If you think all wedding vendors are the same… think again. In this episode of It’s Just A Wedding Podcast, we’re pulling back the curtain on what it really means to be a big, respected multi-op in the wedding industry — and why most single operators can’t touch what we do. We’re talking: What a multi-op actually is (spoiler: it’s more than just “a lot of people”) Why couples who book with us get...

In this unforgettable episode, we’re joined by the women running the show at Today’s Bride — Abby Crowder, Marketing Director , and Jen Jusy, Show Manager — two of the most influential voices shaping the wedding industry in Northeast Ohio. 💼✨ We talk all things bridal shows, how to get the most out of your wedding planning experience, common pitfalls couples face, what trends are actually worth...

🔥 NEW EPISODE DROP! 🔥 Welcome to It’s Just a Wedding – The Podcast 🎙️ This week, we’re diving DEEP into the world of wedding entertainment with the one and only DJ Rev Dev — a Miami-native, single-op powerhouse who’s rocked over 700 weddings since 2009! 💪💃 🎧 EPISODE THEME: High-End Multi-Ops vs. Luxury Single-Ops What’s better for today’s couple? Which model wins on quality, scalability, and...

In this powerhouse episode of It’s Just a Wedding, we sit down with the one and only Cassie Horrell — Director of Events at the Heinz History Center, mobile bar queen of Clink 92, and founder of her brand-new planning biz, Forever & More by WeddingProCass. 💍🍸 From her days as a professional dancer to her viral TikToks with millions of likes, Cassie shares the real talk behind the wedding gla...

What happens when the party’s at its peak—and a guest flatlines in the middle of the dance floor? 😳 This week’s wedding horror story is as real as it gets: a full-blown cardiac arrest during the reception. With the music cut and chaos unfolding, one heroic guest (a nurse!) sprang into action, performed CPR, called for an AED… and saved a life before paramedics even arrived. ❤️‍🔥 Then we flip the...

You’ve heard wedding horror stories… but this one takes the (wedding) cake. 🍰🥶 What happens when family tension explodes in the middle of the reception? Like—literally. This week, we break down the wildest wedding story we’ve ever heard: The bride’s brother knocking out their dad on the dance floor. 😱 Yes, it’s real. Yes, it was caught on camera. And YES, we’re spilling all the juicy details....

In this episode of It’s Just a Wedding Podcast, we dive headfirst into the great debate: Candid vs. Posed Photography — which one tells the better wedding story? 📷✨ Then we break down the confusing world of copyrights, print release rights, and commercial use so you don’t get burned when printing Grandma’s favorite photo or using that epic sparkler exit on your business page. 🔥 We’re also bring...

Get ready for an episode that pulls zero punches. We kick things off with a nightmare scenario—your wedding card box, packed with cash and gift cards, stolen in plain sight. 😳 But the real heat comes next... We’re pulling back the curtain on the so-called “Best Of” and “Couples’ Choice” awards from The Knot, WeddingWire, and WeddingPro. Are these badges of honor actually just marketing fluff hand...

On Episode 4 of It’s Just A Wedding, we start with a wedding day horror story you won’t forget… The DJ’s mic cuts out right as he invites guests to the patio for cocktail hour—except all anyone hears is “C@#%.” 😳🎤🍸 Then we tackle two hot topics: 👶 Should kids be allowed at weddings—yay or nay? 💸 And when it comes to wedding decisions, does the person footing the bill really call the shots? Ne...

🎙️ Episode 3 - Surf, Turf, and a Side of Chicken?! 🍗😱 | It’s Just A Wedding Podcast This week on It’s Just A Wedding , we dive into a true wedding horror story you won’t believe… Imagine ordering surf & turf for your guests and getting served chicken marsala instead. Yeah, it happened. And we're unpacking every juicy (or dry?) detail. 😬 But that's not all—this episode brings the heat 🔥 wit...