The Loverly Wedding Podcast

In this episode, we’re joined by the fabulous Melissa Andre, founder of MADCo and one of the most sought-after wedding planners in the industry. Featured in Forbes, Vogue, and US Weekly for her stunning events, Melissa brings over a decade of experience working with high-profile and celebrity clients. Melissa reveals her exclusive “6 Phases of Planning,” a process that has earned her a prestigious...

In this episode, we’re joined by Rachel Barrett, the Cake Queen of LA. What began as a fun hobby quickly blossomed into a thriving business, as Rachel’s talent and passion for creating both beautiful and tasty cakes made her one of the city’s top bakers. Rachel explores the latest wedding cake trends and shares which ones she’s ready to leave behind. She breaks down what sets her cakes apart—organ...

In this episode, we chat with Caitlyn Chase, luxury brand consultant and influencer, about her unique journey from a Malibu engagement to eloping in Tuscany, and now planning a “non-wedding” (but totally a wedding) celebration. Caitlyn dishes on dodging wedding stress by keeping the focus on what really matters—just you two, not the whole crew! Caitlyn gives us a glimpse into her intimate elopemen...

Join us for a candid conversation with renowned bridal designer and stylist Caroline Crawford Patterson as we delve into the intricacies of love, marriage, and identity in today’s world. In this episode, we explore how to maintain a strong sense of self within a marriage, as well as the unique challenges of getting married young while navigating life in a bustling metropolitan city. We also discus...

This week, we sit down with Alyssa Petinato, the spunky and fierce owner of Alinato Events & Loverly List Winner. She spills the deets on the 'Groomzillas' she's faced and why it's so important to find your planner before your venue. Alinato offers three different planning package levels - and Alyssa shares why it's so important to find a planner that fits where you are on your journey. She sh...

Join us as lifestyle influencer Kelsey Kotzur shares her incredible engagement and wedding planning journey. Discover how a viral TikTok callout launched her career, and hear the heartwarming story of her and her fiancé's (second) engagement. Kelsey discusses finding her dream dress with a little help from nature, planning a destination wedding in Vermont without a planner, and adding personal tou...

This week, we sit down with Nicole Athanasopoulos from Nulink Events, an absolute visionary in the event planning industry. Nicole's a pro at turning ideas into unforgettable experiences, and she's here to share her journey and top tips with us for the best wedding planning. From the latest trends shaping the industry to the craziest behind-the-scenes stories, she shares the secrets behind success...

This week on the podcast, we sat down with consultant turned content creator Catherine Lockhart! In this episode, Catherine’s confidence shines as she shares her story of settling down in Austin and finding love with her fiancé when she least expected it. She discusses her rise to content fame, her Sephora favorites, and the unique experience of planning her own engagement party on the same day as...

This week, we sat down with Emily Prada, an overnight sensation in the wedding photography industry. From growing up as a soccer player, participating in bikini competitions, and now taking the wedding world by storm—she’s a jack of all trades!   In this episode, Emily chats through how she fell in love with wedding photography and how time and practice is the key to success. She shares details on...

This week, join us as we chat with model, event planner, and content creator Makayla Mclovin! Makayla shares her love story and how she knew her now-fiancé was the one—despite not looking for love. She discusses their epic beach engagement, the tell-tale signs, and the wedding planning process. Makayla explains working through details from a distance, why she’s hiring a planner and a wedding conte...

Join us on The Loverly Wedding Podcast as we sit down with Lauren Berlingeri, founder of HigherDOSE. In this episode, Lauren shares her unique path, starting as a model navigating the demanding industry while discovering her passion for health and wellness. Lauren also gives us her best tips for 'biohacking your bridal beauty'. Whether you're interested in wellness, bridal beauty tips, or entrepre...

Join us on The Loverly Wedding Podcast as we sit down with Claire Roche, a seasoned wedding planner, content creator, and bride-to-be. In this episode, Claire shares her experiences navigating the rollercoaster of wedding planning, from the initial highs post engagement to the challenging lows. We dive into wedding costs, the art of managing tough conversations with family, the plethora of opinion...

Join us as we sit down with iconic wedding photographer and The Loverly List winner, Valorie Darling. In this episode, Valorie opens up about her personal journey from behind the lens to center stage as a bride, sharing intimate details, heartfelt moments, and valuable insights gained from both her professional expertise and personal experience as a recent bride. From navigating vendor relationshi...

This week, we sit down with Shannon Detrick, our Director of Social Media & Community at Loverly and a Content Creator. She’s shared her own relationship, wedding, and marriage journey on social media for years, even before leading the charge on Loverly ’s social media channels. Hear the importance of communication in your relationship, her proposal and wedding story, her husband’s experiences...

This week, we sit down with Sami Swanson & Corey Brooks, the TikTok sweethearts turned husband and wife! They recently said “I do” in the hills of Malibu on July 7th, 2023, after 3+ years of joining forces and jumping into lifestyle content creation together. Hear Corey’s history on Big Brother, how they started creating content together, how they found their wedding venue, how involved they e...

This week, we sit down with Jennifer DeCillis, the dynamic TV host, accomplished editor, and bride-to-be - at the time of this recording! She’s the Managing Editor and Publisher of BELLA Magazine and is a former Miss New York. Hear her wedding planning journey - which culminated on November 3rd, 2023 - how the proposal went, the pros and cons of doing a destination wedding, how to navigate vendors...

This week, we sit down with Stacey Moran, Founder and Lead Wedding Content Creator at the bts bride. They capture real, organic, behind-the-scenes iPhone content on your big day so you don’t have to worry about it. Hear why it means so much to have quick, social media-ready content the day after your wedding, the packages she offers, what her own wedding planning process was like, the right number...

This week, we sit down with Jen Glantz, Founder of Bridesmaid for Hire, 3x Bestselling Author, Host of You’re Not Getting Younger, and Creator of The Monday Pick Me Up. Bridesmaid for Hire is the world’s first service where strangers can hire a professional bridesmaid. Hear how she became the first bridesmaid for hire, how she comes up with backstories for weddings, what makes a good bridesmaid, t...

This week, we sit down with Avery Singer & Jolie Lauren Golub, Co-Founders of BachBoss. They put together bespoke travel & event planning for elevated bachelor & bachelorette parties. Hear their 3-tier system for bachelorette parties at any budget, the top destinations for bachelorette parties, what to do about drama between bridesmaids, how to select the perfect date for your bach, an...

This week, we sit down with Carly Silverman and Ilana Dunn, Content Creators and Co-Hosts of Life in Progress. In their podcast, they discuss what everyone goes through but nobody wants to talk about - including breakups, social anxiety, career pivots, and more. Hear what they learned working at top dating apps, why dating is so hard these days, their approach to successful matchmaking, how they e...

This week, we sit down with Tanya Pushkine, The Vow Whisperer. Tanya helps couples write their vows in their own words and coaches them on how to say the words on the big day. Hear how to write the perfect vows for your wedding, what your vows should include, how much to practice, how to get over your fear of public speaking, and her work with Serena Williams, Justin Timberlake, and more. Learn mo...

This week, we sit down with Emily Downing, the Travel ICU RN, Yogi, and recent bride. Emily is a travel nurse who creates content on the side and just got married to Michael Justin , who’s 19 years older than her. Hear how they met, how they handle comments about their age gap, how public they decided to be with their engagement and wedding planning, the perks of a destination wedding, and why it...

This week, we sit down with Katie Austin, the Fitness Coach and Creator of the Katie Austin app. A former Division I lacrosse player at USC, she decided to follow in her mom’s fitness footsteps (Denise Austin), and Katie has grown her workout brand to millions of social media followers, an app, online programs, a viral Snapchat channel, and more. Hear why it’s crucial to love the person you work o...

This week, we sit down with Sharon Sever, Head Designer at Galia Lahav. A BFA Graduate and Fashion Diploma holder from the Paris American Academy, Sharon also apprenticed at Christian Lacroix, Pierre Balmain, CARVEN, Balenciaga, and other leading Parisian fashion houses. Hear the secrets to Galia’s success, how dresses have changed over the decades, the most expensive gown Sharon’s ever designed,...

This week, we sit down with Renée Bauer, the award-winning Divorce Attorney, published Author, and Founder of the family law firm, Bauer Law Group. She speaks around the globe on co-parenting, blended family dynamics, relationships, and the art of reinvention. Hear what your options are for divorce, the background on prenups and postnups, the red flags to look out for in your relationships, what R...