This Takes The Cake

This week Dallas and Payton are getting really specific with ideas for your seating chart! How to turn something practical into a fun experience for a guest and how your seating chart can double as your wedding favors. Listen for other trends we're seeing online and trends that are on our wish list! Dallas Vickers & Payton Elmore Follow us on all the things! ⁠https://www.stunningandbrillia...

This week we have our CEO, Sara McCall, and her mom Marsha on the podcast! She tells us a few secrets about Sara and shares her experience working with Sara! Thanks Marsha for coming on this special Mother's Day Episode! Sara and Marsha McCall Follow us on all the things! ⁠https://www.stunningandbrilliantevents.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/stunningandbrilliantevents/⁠ https://www.instagram...

Have you ever heard of a Wedding Hangover? This week we're recording where all planners are the day after a wedding - in bed! Welcome to our post wedding debrief! Sarah Turpin & Michelle Peska Follow us on all the things! ⁠https://www.stunningandbrilliantevents.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/stunningandbrilliantevents/⁠ https://www.instagram.com/thistakesthecakepodcast/ ⁠https://www.tikt...

This week we chatted with Owner and Founder of Wedding Dance Coach, Elizabeth Marberry! As a professional dancer she saw the need for wedding dance lessons to help couples, bridal parties, or even parents loosen up on the dance floor and have fun! Listen to hear how she does it all! Sara McCall & Elizabeth Marberry Follow us on all the things! ⁠https://www.stunningandbrilliantevents.com/⁠ ⁠htt...

This week Sara and Caroline discuss all things rehearsal dinner! How to run a smooth rehearsal, who's invited and is it the same as a welcome party? All of these questions answered and more! And of course some crazy stories that take the cake! Caroline Green & Sara McCall Follow us on all the things! ⁠https://www.stunningandbrilliantevents.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/stunningandbrilli...

This week we sat down with Brian Worley and got a glimpse into his life of planning around the world and with some of the biggest names! He's planned American Idol parties, red carpet and media tents for the Emmy’s, the Teen Choice Awards VIP tent and red carpet, and Grammy After Parties. Trust us - this is a good one! Dallas Vickers & Brian Worley Follow us on all the things! ⁠https://www...

Leave it to the experts! This week we sat down with Nayri, also know as the Wedding Fashion Expert! She's a master of all things bridal fashion and is basically living out everyone's "Say yes to the dress" dreams! Listen to learn allll of the bridal stylist tea! Dallas Vickers & Nayri Kalayjian Follow Nayri! https://weddingfashionexpert.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/weddingf...

This week Dallas and Allison talk realistically about making an investment and budget for wedding day! The importance of being realistic about what you can spend is vital to how your wedding planner will work for you! Dallas Vickers & Allison Deaton Follow us on all the things! ⁠https://www.stunningandbrilliantevents.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/stunningandbrilliantevents/⁠ ⁠https://www.ti...

This week we're talking all things vendors and the communication it takes to get everything planned! From auto emails to texting clients - Dallas and Caroline don't hold back! Dallas Vickers & Caroline Green Follow us on all the things! ⁠https://www.stunningandbrilliantevents.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/stunningandbrilliantevents/⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@sandbevents⁠ ⁠https://ww...

What wedding day luck do you believe in? From a penny in your shoe to rain on your wedding day, Ashley and Bianca dive in to wedding day superstitions! Ashley Huff & Bianca Finucane Follow us on all the things! ⁠https://www.stunningandbrilliantevents.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/stunningandbrilliantevents/⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@sandbevents⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@stunningandbrillian...

As wedding planners, there's not much that really surprises us. However, this episode we're sharing jaw dropping moments even we couldn't believe! Caroline Green & Sarah Stohon Follow us on all the things! ⁠https://www.stunningandbrilliantevents.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/stunningandbrilliantevents/⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@sandbevents⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@stunningandb...

We are excited to have Jordan Krentis from A Good Day talking all things paper goods for your wedding day! Your invites are the first impression and set the tone for the entire design of an event! Sara McCall & Jordan Krentis Follow us on all the things! ⁠https://www.stunningandbrilliantevents.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/stunningandbrilliantevents/⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@sandbevents⁠ ⁠...

This week were sitting down with one of the best, Pasha Belman! He and his wife are a photography duo that have built an incredible reputation for themselves. To our fellow vendors, listen to learn how Pasha worked his way to the top! Sara McCall & Pasha Belman Follow us on all the things! ⁠https://www.stunningandbrilliantevents.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/stunningandbrilliantevents/⁠ ⁠https:...

This week we're feeling giggly over the history of love! We dive into the history of Valentines Day and wedding traditions. You may not like the meaning of some of these traditions so here's your warning! Caroline Green & Dallas Vickers Follow us on all the things! ⁠https://www.stunningandbrilliantevents.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/stunningandbrilliantevents/⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok....

Lauren from Chicago and Jacque from Palm Beach are back and talking about the different challenges they face of planning in the city and at the beach! They touch on being a full time business owner and a mom! We wish we could tell you this was all business, but with these two together you never know what they're going to say! Jacque Basile and Lauren Bowles Follow us on all the things! ⁠https:...

This episode you'll learn all about how our Charleston owner, Alyssa Etheredge, started as an intern and worked her way to owning her own business and being one of Charleston's most well known planners. Talk about #goals Sara McCall & Alyssa Etheredge Follow us on all the things! ⁠https://www.stunningandbrilliantevents.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/stunningandbrilliantevents/⁠ ⁠http...

This week we sat down with one of our previous bride's, Angie! She shares what it was like to be the bride and work with a planner. From the most important details to creating a reception in a never before used space! We also share some behind the scenes from wedding day that Angie didn't know!  Sara McCall & Angie Knight Follow us on all the things! ⁠https://www.stunningandbrilliantev...

We're giving you all the rules of weddings with our Dallas owner Michelle! What not to wear, tipping, registry, cash bars, plus ones - all the tools you need to be the perfect wedding guest! Sara McCall & Michelle Peska Follow us on all the things! ⁠https://www.stunningandbrilliantevents.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/stunningandbrilliantevents/⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@sandbevents⁠ ⁠https://ww...

When it comes to bridal beauty, we of course had to talk with Jen Trotter who has been doing makeup for the past 30 years! She's the queen of bridal beauty for a reason. From being on Love is Blind to some surprising malfunctions during hair and makeup - you just have to listen to this! Sara McCall & Jen Trotter Follow us on all the things! ⁠https://www.stunningandbrilliantevents.com/⁠ ⁠ht...

Why do planners have preferred vendor lists? Why can I only use certain vendors at venues? We answer all these questions and more! Building relationships within the industry and why you shouldn't hire your friends! Sara McCall (Myrtle Beach) & Ashley Huff (Nashville) Follow us on all the things! ⁠https://www.stunningandbrilliantevents.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/stunningandbrilliantev...

We don't even knowhow to sum this one up... Some weird experiences all in one episode. Here's what not to do if you get hired! Sara McCall & Karen Long Follow us on all the things! ⁠https://www.stunningandbrilliantevents.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/stunningandbrilliantevents/⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@sandbevents⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@stunningandbrilliantevents

This weeks episode we're talking withe CEO and founder of Merri, a 3d wedding layout platform! How in the world does this work?? Randi tells us how she started Merri and ways planners and brides can use it to create the wedding of their dreams! Sara McCall & Randi Bushell Follow us on all the things! ⁠https://www.stunningandbrilliantevents.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/stunningandbrilli...

This episode we're chatting it up with our sister company Lemon or Lime Bar! We get all the info from the Director of Operations, Amanda, on what goes into running a bar at a wedding - plus some drunk guest stories that take the cake! Sara McCall & Amanda Harrell Follow us on all the things! ⁠https://www.stunningandbrilliantevents.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/stunningandbrilliantevents...

Did you know you can get insurance for your wedding? Now you know! This week we're talking to David Berke with eWed about all the reasons you should have insurance to cover your big day! Sara McCall & David Berke Follow us on all the things! ⁠https://www.stunningandbrilliantevents.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/stunningandbrilliantevents/⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@sandbevents⁠ ⁠https://w...

Meet Lauren from our Chicago office! This week, Sara and Lauren talk about this years wedding trends, whats here to stay and what's go to go! Photo booths, favors, cake and more! Sara McCall & Lauren Bowles Follow us on all the things! ⁠https://www.stunningandbrilliantevents.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/stunningandbrilliantevents/⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@sandbevents⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com...