Once upon a Venue

🔥 3 Events. 1 Weekend. We Survived! 😳 🎙️ Welcome to another episode of Spilling the Tea Behind the Fairytale!  Three days. Back-to-back-to-back events! Two beautiful weddings and an unforgettable Quinceañera. 💍👑 From a white & gold wedding and an Enchanted Forest/Alice in Wonderland transformation to a princess-worthy Quinceañera, we experienced love, chaos, happy tears, dancing, and A LOT...

🎙️ New episode of Spilling the Tea Behind the Fairytale! 👑✨ This week, we’re talking about Michael’s first cold plunge 🥶, the ultimate Dad of the Year who planned his daughter’s Sweet 16 down to the clipboard, and the hilarious mix-up where Amanda thought she was responding to a hater… only to find out it was actually the MOM! 😂 We’re passionate about our clients and will always go to bat for...

🎙️ New episode of Spilling the Tea Behind the Fairytale! 👑✨ This week, we’re talking about wedding place-card disasters, whether guests should be allowed in after the ceremony starts, our wedding video going VIRAL on TikTok, the reality of 14-hour event days (aka the dreaded event hangover 😴), and of course… some fun Would You Rather questions! 😂 What would YOU do? Let us know in the comments!...

🚨 THE WEDDING DRAMA WAS REAL! 🚨 A mariachi band canceled a wedding after showing up with 4 cars and demanding parking, even though the contract only included 1 parking spot! 😳 We also talk about a question every host should ask: Are catering companies really giving you the full experience, or are they just bringing the food? 🍽️✨ What about the tables, linens, and presentation? And we wrap it u...

🎙️ ONCE UPON A VENUE! New Episode 54! 🏰 This episode is full of behind-the-scenes wedding and event chaos! 😂 From coordinators leaving early and DJs using a PHONE against the microphone for a grand entrance, to dream reviews and our NEW packages, we’re spilling the tea on what really happens behind the fairytale. We also talk about why communication is EVERYTHING when planning an event and finis...

💍 WE GOT MARRIED! ❤️ After 9½ years of being best friends, fiancés, business partners, and building a life together… we finally said I DO! 🥹✨ But of course, our wedding day wouldn’t be complete without a little chaos… 😂 We somehow went from “We’re getting married!” to “Are we about to get arrested at City Hall?!” 🚨🤣 In this episode of Once Upon a Venue, we’re taking you behind the scenes of...

💍 WE'RE FINALLY MARRIED!! 🎉 By the time this episode is live, we're officially husband and wife! Thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey, we're so excited to celebrate this new chapter with you. In this episode of Spilling the Tea Behind the Fairytale , we're diving into some of the hottest topics in the event world and trust us, this one gets interesting. 👀 H...

✨ In this episode of Once Upon A Venue...  A guest objects to a wedding... and later becomes an alleged stalker with a child involved. We got Photo Booth etiquette and what every couple and vendor should know. The Photo Booth company forgot the props... but we stepped in and somehow created something even better! When another vendor couldn't find a solution, we did. Sometimes it's all a...

In this episode of the Once Upon a Venue Podcast, we're sharing one of the most emotional chapters of our lives. 💔 As we prepare for our upcoming wedding, we're also saying goodbye to our beloved puppy, Khloe, who has been part of our family for 14 years. We open up about grief, love, life as venue owners, and the reality of balancing personal challenges while running a business. Thank...

🎙️ Once Upon a Venue Podcast | DJ Drama, Wedding Planning & Venue Secrets In this episode, we share one of the craziest vendor experiences we've had at The Glass Slipper Palace, discuss why professionalism matters in the event industry, and dive into the realities of planning our own upcoming wedding. We also talk about Chloe's health scare, event-day challenges, DJ etiquette, venue...

4 events. 1 weekend. Very little sleep. In this episode of Once Upon a Venue, we're taking you behind the scenes of one of our busiest weekends yet: 2 Sweet 16s, 1 Quinceañera, and our very first Bat Mitzvah. From navigating exhaustion while trying to stay composed, to putting out vendor fires, managing unexpected challenges, and even dealing with a few overly enthusiastic dads, this weekend...

Prom send-offs have officially gone WILD. 🚗✨ From Lambos and party buses to private jets and full-on productions, prom night isn’t what it used to be… In this episode of Once Upon a Venue Podcast, we share what it was like hosting their very first FULL PROM at the venue, plus emotional prom send-offs, quinceañeras, and the behind-the-scenes reality of teen events. From epic prom send-off, to why...

In this episode of “Once Upon a Venue,” we talk about helping families navigate the emotions and stress that come with planning their daughter’s first big Quinceañera. From creating timelines and adapting to each client’s unique needs, to giving unforgettable venue tours and going above and beyond to make sure our clients never feel alone in the process. We also share our amazing experience at the...

In this episode of Once Upon A Venue, we’re celebrating Amanda’s 40th Birthday 🎉 and diving into some real conversations you don’t want to miss. We break down the Chicago AI photography fraud scandal and what it means for clients and vendors in today’s industry. We also talk about the importance of vendor etiquette, why being respectful, professional, and just a good person can open doors (and ev...

In this episode of Once Upon A Venue, we clear the air on a common misconception like what really happens when clients say they “haven’t heard from us.”  Then we dive into our Royal Dilemma of the Day with some tough event choices you won’t want to miss.  And finally… The BIG question everyone’s asking, where did the chandelier break in our viral drone video, and are we finally revealing it? 👀✨...

In this episode of Once Upon A Venue, we break down the #1 thing every party needs and it’s not what you think! From why chambelanes are a must for quinceañeras, to tips for couples getting married soon, we also dive into why communication is key in any relationship.  Plus! We tackle the royal dilemma of going over budget vs. compromising, and how we make sure our clients feel supported and stress...

In this episode of Once Upon A Venue, we dive into what it really takes to open another location and the biggest lesson we’ve learned along the way, delegation.  From choosing between a bouquet toss vs. garter toss, to following the millionaire mindset and leadership style inspired by the In-N-Out CEO, we’re sharing the real behind-the-scenes of growing a venue business.  Plus, we talk about bring...

Episode 41! Big updates… we might be getting ELOPED 💍😳 In this episode, we’re getting real about our wedding journey, from Amanda saying YES to the dress 👰 to Michael finally finding his tux (with a little help from the brothers 😄). But here’s the twist… we’re actually considering eloping first and celebrating later, something we’ve seen with 90% of our own clients. We also dive into: Second-h...

Episode 40: No Sick Days When You Own an Event Venue 🤧 Running on fumes but still making events happen, this is the real behind-the-scenes of venue life when you’re sick and the show must go on. From remedies that keep us going, to today’s Royal Dilemma, to some real talk about clients getting funded and then disappearing… 👀 Plus, our Review of the Week from Elvira & Daniel’s beautiful weddi...

Episode 39 The Upgrades, Drama & a Horse Entrance?! Big things are happening at the venue 👀✨ We’re revealing our new ceiling mural, announcing new packages (with FREE valet options coming soon), and sharing how a Valentine’s Day 5-star restaurant experience somehow turned into a “minus 5 stars” situation 😅 And then… a quinceañera makes her grand entrance on a horse 🐎 and chandelier crystal...

In Episode 38 of Once Upon a Venue, we’re sharing the real behind-the-scenes of venue life, from a wild Sweet 16 with inflatable frogs 🐸 to photographer etiquette fails that had us speechless. Plus, we debate wedding budget dilemmas (food vs. fashion, fresh vs. faux flowers), talk about why modern venues aren’t “old warehouse” spaces anymore, and read a 1,000/10 client review that made our week....

We SOLD the GOLD piano… and it made us reflect on everything. 💛 In this Valentine’s special, Michael & Amanda share how we met, the rockstar dreams we left behind, how we built The Glass Slipper Palace , and the wild event drama you don’t see behind the scenes from quinceañera ankle injuries to baile sorpresa chaos and unforgettable tacos 🌮 Four years engaged. One business. A whole journey....

Are you having your Quinceanera's the old way… or leveling up with the times? 👀 In this episode, we talk about how Quinceañeras and celebrations have evolved, why old-school venues are like pagers and landlines (and we’re the iPhones), and how going above and beyond is what truly sets vendors apart. Plus: Our photographers stepping up big time, today’s Royal Dilemma, and why simply being a g...

Before you book any venue, watch this first! 👑 In Episode 35 of Once Upon A Venue, we break down the 10 most important questions every couple should ask before signing a venue contract from pricing and guest count to accessibility, vendors, parking, and cancellation policies. Plus, our Royal Dilemma of the Day brings the laughs: 💍 Forget the rings or forget the vows? 🎤 Mic on in the bathroom or...

In Episode 34 of Once Upon A Venue, we talk about what work-life balance truly looks like as full-time venue owners, why taking time for ourselves is just as important as taking care of our clients, and how growth sometimes means learning to pause. We recap our unforgettable New Year’s Eve wedding, how smoothly the night flowed, and even share how we used lottería to excuse tables for dinner, a si...