This Takes The Cake

We're welcoming Stohon back to This Takes The Cake for some exciting news: she's officially the new owner of Stunning & Brilliant Events New Jersey! Then, we're joined by fellow Myrtle Beach lead planner Eliza to recap the October 10 weekend, one of our busiest of the year, including one of our biggest weddings led by Eliza. From all-day rain to major last-minute pivots, we're...

Four days, multiple events, one very hot Key West wedding weekend. 🌴☀️ Jacque sits down with Austin from Trenholm Photo to talk about how he got started in photography, his approach behind the camera, and what goes into capturing a wedding weekend with nonstop events, heat, and plenty of moving parts. Then, we’re reliving the Key West weekend we got to work alongside him on, from the chaos to the...

For the final episode of our Cincinnati series, Kelsey sits down with Katie, a former Cincy bride who eventually found herself on the other side of the wedding day—as a wedding assistant. They talk about her own wedding, what it was like to go from being the one getting married to helping make someone else’s wedding day happen, and how being a bride changed the way she approaches weddings now. It’...

Episode 3 of our Cincinnati Series is here! Kelsey sits down with All Occasions Event Rental to talk about the world of event rentals and everything that goes on behind the scenes to bring a wedding or event to life. From the pieces that can completely transform a space to the trends they're seeing, unexpected event-day moments, and the rental details couples often overlook—we're getting i...

Episode 2 of our Cincinnati Series takes us behind the lens with Kristina of K Herman Photography! Kelsey and Kristina talk about what really happens behind the scenes on a wedding day, what couples should know when choosing their photographer, how planners and photographers work together, and the wedding trends she's loving—and ready to leave behind. Plus, Kristina shares some of the most mem...

We’re kicking off our Cincinnati series with Tiffany from Nina’s Floral Designs, joined by Kelsey and Cincinnati S&B owner Cindy! Together, they’re getting into the Cincinnati wedding scene, what couples are asking for right now, the floral designs and details making an impact, and what makes the local wedding industry so unique. From trends to favorite wedding-day moments, we’re getting the C...

What really goes into creating one of the wedding industry’s biggest conferences? Sara sits down with Shannon, Vice President & Conference Director of Wedding MBA, to talk about the history of the conference, what makes it such a valuable experience for wedding professionals, and what attendees can take away from being in the room. Shannon also gives us a behind-the-scenes look at recruiting s...

Shawna and Caroline from our Tampa team are taking over This Takes the Cake! They're not only teammates—they're roommates, and Shawna brings a unique perspective to the conversation as a bridal gown designer. We're talking about what it's really like to shop for a wedding dress, what brides should know before saying yes to the dress, common mistakes, and what goes on behind the sce...

What is it really like to plan weddings all over the country? Shelli and Bree take us behind the scenes of life as a traveling wedding planner—from constant travel and destination events to packing up the office and making a new city feel like home. As part of our Savannah home base, Bree shares what it's like to make travel planning a full-time career, while they both talk about the realities...

What happens when you go from being the mother of the bride to working behind the scenes with S&B? Dawn joins Sara to talk about her experience planning her daughter’s wedding with Stunning & Brilliant Events, what wedding day was really like from the MOB perspective, the moment that took the cake, and what she’s looking forward to now that she’s getting to experience an S&B event from...

David Tutera is taking the cake! 🎂 Sara sits down with one of the most recognizable names in the wedding industry to talk about his incredible career, getting his start in events, and what it was like planning and designing weddings for television. David takes us behind the scenes of My Fair Wedding, shares how he’s watched the wedding industry transform over the years, what he thinks of today’s...

You may know Presley from her viral videos as a live wedding painter, where her paint-covered dress moment caught the attention of millions (and was even featured in People), but there’s so much more to her story. In this episode of This Takes the Cake, Presley shares how she got started creating live artwork for couples, what it’s like capturing a wedding day in real time, and how she turned a vi...

In this episode of This Takes The Cake, Dallas sits down with Victoria, the owner and creative behind Ethereal Thread Co., to talk about the art of creating meaningful wedding details that last far beyond the big day. Victoria shares the story behind her handmade embroidered wedding banners, her creative process, and how she transforms each couple’s unique love story into a one-of-a-kind heirloom...

Taylor's journey has come full circle! In this episode of This Takes The Cake, Taylor joins Palm Beach owner Jacque to share how she went from lead planner to the new owner of our Nashville franchise. They talk about taking the leap into ownership, the lessons learned along the way, and what's next for Stunning & Brilliant Events in Nashville. Follow us on all the things! ⁠https://www....

In this episode of This Takes The Cake, Dallas chats with Greenville wedding photographer Nichole of Nichole Lauren Photography. Known for her timeless, light-filled imagery and authentic storytelling, Nichole shares her journey from aspiring photographer to successful business owner. Together, they discuss wedding photography trends, building trust with couples, navigating wedding-day challenges,...

From cocktail hour to the last bite of dessert, great catering has the power to elevate an entire wedding experience. This week on This Takes The Cake, Dallas sits down with Chloe from Larkin’s Catering & Events to talk about what goes into creating memorable celebrations through exceptional food and hospitality. She shares insights on wedding menu trends, catering logistics, guest experience,...

This week on This Takes The Cake, Dallas sits down with Calista and Isabelle, the creative duo behind Grove Florals in Greenville, South Carolina. Known for their romantic, artistic floral installations, they share how they built their business, developed their signature style, and transformed weddings into immersive experiences. From floral trends and budgeting tips to entrepreneurship and creati...

In this episode, Sara sits down with Lauren and Jeffery to relive their June 30, 2012 wedding during one of the hottest weekends in South Carolina history. From sweating through khaki suits and editing sweat out of wedding photos to guests hiding in their cars for air conditioning, they share the hilarious reality of a record-breaking heat wave wedding. The conversation also goes beyond the big da...

In this episode of This Takes The Cake 🍰, Payton is joined by Faith—longtime assistant turned lead planner in our Myrtle Beach office—to break down the wedding video that unexpectedly went viral about Derby Day. What started as a fun, real behind-the-scenes moment quickly spiraled in the comments, proving just how wild the internet can get. They’re diving into what actually happened, how quickly...

In this episode of This Takes The Cake 🍰, Caroline from Tampa sits down with Michelle, founder of Guestlist, who built her app while planning her own destination wedding in Argentina. From how she met her husband to what it was really like planning an entire wedding weekend from afar, Michelle shares the behind-the-scenes of creating an unforgettable guest experience—and launching a business at t...

This week on This Takes The Cake, Sara sits down with Liza Roeser, founder and CEO of FiftyFlowers, to talk about how a Peace Corps assignment in Ecuador unexpectedly led her into the floral industry — and eventually to building one of the most recognizable flower companies in weddings. From shipping flowers farm-direct before online ordering was even normal, to helping thousands of couples create...

In this episode, we sit down with SEO expert Sara Dunn to break down how wedding pros can actually get found online—without the overwhelm. From understanding what SEO really is (in normal human terms) to fixing the most common mistakes vendors make, Sara shares actionable strategies that go beyond just “posting pretty blogs.” We dive into strategic blogging, showing up in local searches, and how A...

This week on Take the Cake, Dallas sits down with Faith, the powerhouse behind the newly launched Orlando office of Stunning & Brilliant Events. From how she first got her start with S&B to what it really looks like to open and lead a brand-new market, Faith shares the highs, the challenges, and the behind-the-scenes moments you don’t see on wedding day. It’s a candid conversation about gr...

What’s it really like planning a luxury wedding—from the groom’s perspective? 👀 In this episode, Jacque of Stunning & Brilliant Events sits down with Alex to break down every moment of his and Annie’s stunning Flagler Museum wedding, from how they found S&B to the behind-the-scenes decisions, unexpected challenges, and those “this takes the cake” memories. We’re talking groom POV (yes, th...

In this episode, Caroline and Alex break down one of the biggest wedding planning questions: where should you actually spend your money, and where can you save without anyone noticing? From the vendors that truly impact your wedding day—like photography, entertainment, and planning—to the details couples often overspend on, like favors, signage, and trendy décor, they share honest advice and real...