Love Stories Radio

In this episode Rachel interviews Leslie Voorhees Means, Co-Founder & CEO at Anomalie, a company that uses a combination of technology and personal stylists to help soonlyweds design their own custom wedding gowns. Leslie shares what she and her team learned during the pandemic (spoiler: wedding dresses are recession proof but maybe not pandemic proof) as well as the trends they’re seeing toda...

In this episode Rachel interviews Shannon Delany-Ron, Chief Marketing Officer at James Allen. Shannon has smart tips for dropping hints about your dream engagement ring and shares the most popular ring styles and trends. Plus, we learn how to design a custom engagement ring from scratch on jamesallen.com and we have an exclusive code just for our listeners: Get 30% off your purchase on jamesallen....

This episode features Sepi Balini, a makeup artist, content creator, and bride-to-be. Sepi has SO MUCH great advice as both someone going through the planning process and as a makeup artist working in the industry. We love Sepi’s perspective on compromising with your significant other and how to utilize your best friends and bridal party to help you stay stress free and in the moment at your weddi...

This episode features Allison Odhner, the founder and lead planner of Bach to Basic, which is an all-inclusive bach party planning company. Allison started Bach to Basic after her frustrations planning a bach party when she got married in 2016. She decided to take the pain out of planning so you can fully enjoy your time in destinations all over North America. Plus, Allison has some genius advice...

This episode features Lori Conley, General Merchandise Manager at BHLDN / Anthropologie Weddings, which is a thoughtfully curated wedding shop for all things bridal and occasion. Brought to you by Anthropologie.    Lori has more than 10 years experience in the wedding industry and has such thoughtful and smart advice to share with all of you. As we come out of the pandemic, BHLDN is seeing that co...

In this episode of Love Stories Radio Rachel interviews Maggie Lord, VP and Head of Strategic Partnerships at David’s Bridal and former founder & CEO of Rustic Wedding Chic (acq. by David's Bridal). As you probably know, David’s Bridal is an international destination for weddings, proms, quinceañeras and more, but did you realize that one in three brides in the U.S. purchases her dress from Da...

Got a florals question? This week we sat down with Laken Swan of Something Borrowed Blooms! We discussed questions, like: How can you save up to 70% on your wedding flowers?  What are more sustainable options when choosing which flowers to purchase?  What are some other floral options for your day? And more! >> Follow @sbblooms on Instagram and visit  somethingborrowedblooms.com  to learn mo...

Got an engagement ring question? This week we sat down with Lauren Curtin of Lauren Addison Jewelry!  We discussed questions, like: What are the most popular engagement ring styles? What should couples NOT do when picking out an engagement ring? How can you find your perfect engagement ring? And more! >> Follow @laurenaddisonjewelry on Instagram and visit laurenaddison.com to learn more. &gt...