The Aisle Diaries Podcast

This week on The Aisle Diaries Podcast , it's a good old-fashioned catch-up episode with Sophie and Joella. Wedding season is in full swing, and we're chatting about everything from balancing work and family life during peak season to wedding fairs, bridal trials, industry frustrations, social media trends, and the topics that have had everyone talking this week. In this episode, we disc...

This week on The Aisle Diaries Podcast , Joella continues her deep dive into the world of bridal beauty as she puts wedding makeup artist Sophie firmly in the hot seat. From wedding morning chaos and difficult bridesmaids to makeup longevity, emotional brides, and beauty emergencies, we're uncovering what really happens behind the scenes of a wedding day. In this episode, we discuss: ✨ How o...

This week on The Aisle Diaries Podcast, Sophie is back from her Greek getaway, Joella survives 10 days of toddler chaos, and we're diving headfirst into one of the biggest wedding planning frustrations: hidden costs. From cake-cutting fees and corkage charges to venue extras that seem to appear out of nowhere, we're discussing what should (and shouldn't) cost extra in the wedding in...

In this episode of The Aisle Diaries Podcast, Sophie and Joella dive into the wedding regrets couples shared after their big day, from things they wish they'd spent more money on, to the trends, extras, and expenses they wish they'd skipped altogether. We chat about: ✨ The biggest wedding regrets couples have after saying "I do" 🎥 Why photography, videography, and content cre...

This week on The Aisle Diaries Podcast, we're running on caffeine, adrenaline, and very little sleep after our first-ever LIVE podcast recording at the incredible Swanley Wedding Fair! From battling roller banners in gale force winds and surprise hailstorms to lost microphones, trapped fingers, period disasters, and a 14-hour day on our feet, we're sharing everything that happened behind...

Welcome back to The Aisle Diaries Podcast - the wedding podcast that tells you what really happens behind the chaos and confetti. Hosted by Sophie Brown and Joella from Serafina Weddings, this week’s episode dives into one of the biggest and most stressful parts of wedding planning: your wedding budget. If you’re newly engaged and wondering how much a UK wedding actually costs in 2026, this episod...

🎙️ Welcome back to The Aisle Diaries Podcast with Sophie & Joella - the wedding podcast that tells you what REALLY happens behind the scenes of the wedding industry. From bridal chaos and supplier secrets to wedding planning tips and hilarious real-life moments, nothing is off limits. 💍✨ In this episode, Sophie and Joella break down the PERFECT wedding day timeline for brides-to-be planning...

This week on The Aisle Diaries Podcast , Sophie and Joella are back for part two of all things wedding planning and they’re getting even more honest about what really happens behind the scenes of your big day. Joella breaks down exactly what a wedding planner and on the day coordinator actually does (spoiler: it’s a lot more than just showing up on the day). From managing suppliers, timelines, wea...

🎙️ Welcome back to The Aisle Diaries Podcast with Sophie & Joella - your weekly dose of real wedding chaos, behind-the-scenes bridal drama, supplier secrets, motherhood chat, business life, and the unfiltered reality of working in the wedding industry. 💍 In this catch-up episode, it’s finally just us girls again! After weeks of amazing guests, we’re back for a proper natter covering everythin...

Welcome to The Aisle Diaries Podcast – the go-to wedding podcast where we spill the truth about what really happens behind the scenes of the wedding industry. From the chaos to the candid moments, nothing is off-limits… and it’s never boring. In this episode, Sophie and Joella are joined by Claire from Bouquet and Bells, one of the UK’s leading wedding fair organisers. Claire shares her incredible...

This week, Sophie and Joella sit down with Vanessa from Vanessa Bryson Photography, a wedding photographer with over 15 years of experience and a LOT of stories to tell. From shooting her first wedding at just 16 to navigating imposter syndrome, industry pressures, and the realities of wedding days, Vanessa shares honest insights into what couples should really expect. We cover everything from: Ch...

Welcome back to the Aisle Diaries Podcast – the ultimate wedding podcast for engaged couples who want the real truth behind wedding planning, bridal parties, and everything that happens behind the aisle. In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most talked-about (and sometimes dramatic ) parts of planning your big day – your bridal party . From bridesmaids and groomsmen to family expectations...

Welcome back to the Aisle Diaries Podcast – the go-to wedding podcast for engaged couples who want the real, unfiltered truth behind the big day. From bridal prep to wedding morning chaos, we’re diving deep into what actually happens behind the scenes of your wedding day. In this episode, Sophie shares her incredible journey as a professional bridal makeup artist , from starting with a tiny kit to...

Wedding season is officially HERE and we’re catching up on everything – from first weddings nerves to wild Paris hen do stories (yes… 13 bottles of rosé 🍷). In this episode, we chat about: ✨ What really happens in those final wedding planning meetings ✨ The reality of being a wedding supplier during peak season ✨ Our latest content shoot (and the chaos behind it) ✨ Wedding dress must-do tips...

Welcome back to The Aisle Diaries Podcast - where we uncover what really happens behind the scenes of your wedding day 💍 This week, Sophie and Joella are joined by Becky and Anna from Your Ceremony - the team responsible for legally marrying couples across Cheshire. If you’ve ever wondered: What registrars actually do How to give notice of marriage How to personalise your ceremony Or what happens...

Welcome back to The Aisle Diaries Podcast - the wedding podcast that spills the truth about what really happens behind the scenes of your big day 💍 In this episode, Sophie and Joella are joined by two incredible wedding industry insiders from Capesthorne Hall - Lucy (Senior Events Manager) and Beth (Marketing & Events Coordinator). From planning chaos to career highlights, they reveal what it...

Welcome back to The Aisle Diaries with Joella and Sophie - the podcast that shares the real stories behind the chaos, confetti, and perfectly curated wedding days. In this episode, the girls chat all about wedding fairs in the UK and whether they’re actually worth attending when planning your wedding. From large wedding shows to smaller venue open days , they share their experiences as wedding sup...

Welcome back to The Aisle Diaries with Joella and Sophie - the podcast where brides, grooms, couples, and wedding suppliers hear the honest truth about what really happens behind the chaos, confetti, and perfectly curated wedding days. In this episode, Sophie puts Joella firmly in the hot seat to talk all about life as a professional wedding planner and wedding coordinator. As the owner of Seraphi...

Welcome back to The Aisle Diaries with Joella and Sophie - the wedding podcast that tells the truth about what really happens behind the chaos, confetti, and Instagram-perfect moments. In this episode, Sophie opens up about her destination wedding in Santorini, sharing an honest, no-filter look at what it’s really like to plan a wedding abroad. From choosing the right venue and managing budgets to...

Welcome back to The Aisle Diaries with Joella and Sophie - the wedding podcast that tells you what really happens behind the chaos, confetti, and champagne. In this fun, honest, and opinion-packed episode, the girls dive into a “This or That: Wedding Edition” , covering all the big (and small) decisions couples face while planning their wedding. From outdoor vs indoor ceremonies, destination weddi...

Welcome back to The Aisle Diaries with Joella and Sophie - the wedding podcast where nothing is sugar-coated and no topic is off limits. In this relaxed, chatty catch-up episode, the girls share a behind-the-scenes look at life in the wedding industry, from the realities of wedding season starting early to juggling admin, trials, styled shoots, and back-to-back weddings. Think of this as a cosy co...

Welcome back to another episode of The Aisle Diaries with your hosts Joella and Sophie. This week, the girls are joined by the incredible Matt from P.S Visuals, a highly sought-after wedding videographer and filmmaker who famously captured Sophie’s own wedding day. This episode is a must-listen for brides, grooms, and engaged couples planning their wedding video. Matt shares expert insight into we...

Welcome back to The Aisle Diaries Podcast with your hosts Joella and Sophie! In this episode, the girls dive into everything wedding guest etiquette, breaking down the ultimate do’s and don’ts for wedding guests. From RSVPing on time and understanding wedding invitations, to what not to wear, how not to outshine the bride and groom, and navigating guest behaviour at weddings, nothing is off limits...

Welcome to the very first episode of The Aisle Diaries Podcast. Where wedding planning feels less overwhelming and a lot more like catching up with your besties over a cup of tea (or a cheeky glass of wine). Hosted by Joella and Sophie a wedding planner and bridal makeup artist who’ve truly seen it all. This is your no more Monday blues, grab a cuppa on the sofa kind of wedding podcast. Think tips...

Welcome back to The Aisle Diaries Podcast. Your weekly wedding planning catch-up that feels more like a deep chat over tea than a to do list you didn’t ask for. In episode two, Joella and Sophie tackle the question every newly engaged couple asks (usually while staring at their ring and mildly panicking): “Okay… where do we actually start?” If wedding planning already feels overwhelming, this epis...