The Aisle: A Wedding Planning Podcast

Hiring your wedding vendors is one of the biggest decisions you'll make during the planning process…but how do you know you're choosing the right team? In this episode of The Aisle , we share our best wedding planning tips for hiring vendors like a professional planner. From defining your wedding style and setting a realistic budget to evaluating professionalism, experience, referrals, a...

What really happens behind the scenes of a luxury wedding? In this episode of The Aisle , Trista, Aaliyah, and Ella share the highs, lows, and unexpected challenges from one of the busiest stretches in BTS Event Management history. Over the course of three weeks, the team produced weddings in Northern California, Trenton, Georgia, and Cabo San Lucas while navigating flight delays, weather scares,...

How do you balance motherhood, relationships, and entrepreneurship when it feels like all three need you at the same time? In this episode of The Aisle , I'm sharing an honest look at what life really looks like behind the scenes. Not from someone who has it all figured out, but from someone who is constantly trying to find her footing, recalibrate, and do the best she can. As a business owne...

In this episode of The Aisle , Trista and Aaliyah are going to dive into one of the biggest reasons brides feel overwhelmed during wedding planning: they don’t truly know themselves yet. With endless inspiration online, outside opinions, family pressure, and trends constantly changing, many brides begin planning without knowing what they actually like, what matters most to them, or what kind of ex...

In this episode of The Aisle , Trista is joined by her daughter Mia and they get into generational differences when It comes to wedding traditions and discuss why keeping these wedding traditions alive matters now more than ever. From cultural and religious symbolism to meaningful moments like vows, speeches, first dances, and family blessings, we’re talking about how modern weddings are starting...

In this episode of The Aisle , we’re pulling back the curtain on New York Bridal Fashion Week and recapping this past Spring session, with the owner of Destiny’s Bride, a luxury bridal boutique based in Scottsdale. We’re talking about the biggest 2027 bridal trends, what styles are fading, how bridal buyers decide what gowns make it into their stores, and the risks involved in staying ahead of tre...

In this episode of The Aisle , we’re breaking down what really makes a wedding go viral and trust me, it’s almost never accidental. From standout bridal fashion and curated guest experiences to intentional details and unforgettable moments, viral weddings are thoughtfully designed, boldly executed, and deeply authentic to the couple. As a luxury wedding planner that has been blessed with many stan...

In this episode of The Aisle , I’m getting real about something no one talks about enough in entrepreneurship… how hard it is not to take business personally. As a luxury wedding planner and business owner, I’ve spent years building BTS Event Management and pouring everything into my team, my clients, and my vision. Nothing about this journey is easy and when you care deeply about what you’re buil...

Wedding planning is exciting, emotional, and sometimes stressful. But one of the biggest things that can make or break the experience isn’t the budget, the venue, or the timeline, it’s your attitude. In this episode of The Aisle , we’re talking about something that doesn’t get discussed enough: how overreacting, throwing tantrums, or demanding perfection during wedding planning often creates unnec...

Wedding planning is one of the most exciting seasons of your life, but it can also come with emotional moments and unexpected conflict along the way. In this episode of The Aisle , we’re talking about how to navigate the most common areas of tension that can arise during wedding planning, from guest list debates and wedding party dynamics to navigating parents’ expectations and communicating with...

Just got engaged and already feeling overwhelmed by questions about wedding planning, timelines, and your future? This episode is your reset!  In this episode of The Aisle, Trista and Kelly break down what you should really do after getting engaged.  We're not talking about booking a venue or starting a Pinterest board. We are sharing newly engaged advice that actually matters, from how to ce...

On this episode of The Aisle , Trista and Aaliyah are spilling the tea on the wild, emotional, behind-the-scenes moments that happen on wedding days and how they’re handled before the bride ever knows. We’re breaking down: • What always goes wrong (and why it’s normal) • The emotional rollercoaster no one talks about • Family drama + timeline myths • The real reason hiring a planner protects your...

Creating a wedding budget doesn’t have to feel overwhelming or restrictive. In this episode of  The Aisle , Trista breaks down how to create a wedding budget that actually works. From starting with your all-in number and understanding per-guest costs to realistic budget percentages and common planning mistakes, this episode walks you through where wedding money really goes and how to spend it inte...

Getting engaged is exciting, but it also comes with a big shift that no one really talks about. Going from girlfriend to fiancé to wife takes real work. It changes how you think, what you focus on, how you spend your time, and even how you see yourself. In this episode of The Aisle , Trista talks through what this transition actually looks like, from learning long term thinking and partnership to...

Breaking into the wedding industry isn’t glamorous and it definitely doesn’t happen overnight. In this episode of The Aisle , Trista is joined by Sierra from the BTS team to share their real journeys into the event industry, from getting a start to feeling like an outsider to building credibility, confidence, and long-term trust. This conversation is for anyone who’s new, discouraged, or wondering...

How much do weddings actually cost and why does pricing feel so different right now in the wedding industry? In this episode of The Aisle , Trista and BTS team member Kelly break down real wedding numbers, per-guest costs, where the money really goes, and why couples are rethinking how they spend. If you want clarity, context, and a smarter way to budget without losing the magic, this episode is f...

The best parties aren’t about having the biggest budget, they’re about intention and guest experience. In this episode of The Aisle , Trista and Aaliyah break down how to make your party feel perfect like the pros, whether you’re planning a birthday party, brand launch, influencer event, engagement party, anniversary, vow renewal, holiday celebration, or corporate event. From how guests are greete...

Some of the hardest lessons in business have nothing to do with strategy and everything to do with people. In this episode of The Aisle , Trista kicks off the year with an honest, no-fluff conversation about the business realities most people learn the hard way: the difference between vendors who genuinely like you and vendors who like what you can do for them. This isn’t about becoming bitter, it...

2025 was a year of uncertainty… and intentionality and it showed up everywhere: in weddings, in relationships, and in real life. In this Year in Review episode of The Aisle , Trista and CJ break down the biggest shifts they saw in weddings this year, from budget pivots and smaller guest attendance to the growing impact of social media and design shifts like draping becoming the new floral focus. B...

In this episode of The Aisle , Trista sits down with Claire Wolford, Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader, podcast host, Pilates instructor, and influencer, to talk about love, faith, and life in the spotlight. Claire shares how she met her fiancé, Colton, an MLB player, and opens up about their relationship, engagement, and proposal story. She also discusses how her faith guides her relationship, supports...

In this episode of The Aisle , Trista chats with BTS bride Hayley , who is planning a destination wedding in Scottsdale while living in Florida. Hayley shares her love story, how she met her fiancé, the moment she knew he was “the one”, the details of her proposal and her journey during wedding planning.   She also talks about navigating wedding planning from afar, what’s exciting her most about t...

In this episode of The Aisle , Trista sits down with Bailey and Jacob, the husband-and-wife team behind After the Tone , the viral audio guest book transforming weddings and event experiences across the country. They share the personal story of how a single vintage rotary phone at their own wedding in 2019 sparked the idea for what is now the nation’s leading audio guest book company that has been...

In this episode we dig a LOT deeper, Trista sits down with her life partner, CJ, for an honest conversation about one of the biggest decisions anyone makes: choosing the right person to build a life with. Together, they dig into the questions couples often skip, the ones that matter far more than chemistry, fun, or excitement. Trista and CJ share their real experiences navigating values, communica...

For the most part, bridesmaids make the wedding planning journey more fun, but what happens when they don’t?  Let’s be honest, the bridesmaid drama can be real and sometimes things can get complicated.  In this episode, Trista, Sierra, and Aaliyah get real about the most common challenges brides face with their bridal party. They cover money conversations, timeline struggles, dress disagreements,...

This week, we’re diving deep into one of the most important decisions in wedding planning: finding the perfect venue. In this episode, we discuss the real issues you should be focused on when searching for your venue, along with some crucial questions that need to be asked in order to make sure your venue is just right for you.  We also have a special guest joining us, representatives from The Cam...