Behind The Veil

This special Episode I am a guest on the AMAZING BrideChilla podcast. If you haven't listened to it, you should. Check out all of their podcasts at http://thebridechilla.com Join Leah and luxury event planner ⁠Keith Willard⁠ for a deep dive into the craft of unforgettable wedding planning. From organizing childhood penny drives to collaborating with industry icons like Colin Cowie and David Tutera, Keith shares how his journey shaped his signature, high-touch ap...

Dawn Diehl has been a part of this historic South Florida tradition for over thirty years and now captains this vessel. We will speak with her about what it takes to put on this massive production that is seen every year by over a million people and impacts the local economy by a whooping fifty million dollars. We will also dive into her own cruise and what else is rocking the boat and making waves! Dawn Diehl - Event Director, Winterfest Inc. Dawn is happily married to George and...

The Knot Worldwide 2025 Wedding Trends Watch Report. This weeks guest: Tom Chelednik - Associate Director of Vendor Engagement of North America. This years report is wide ranging with data captured from thousands of couples about what they are looking at, where they are looking at, who they are looking, and why they are looking. It's a plethora of knowledge that will help vendors and couples figure out what is going to be the next hottest thing. About our guest: Tom is the Ass...

Behind The Veil - Founder and CEO of Honeyfund Sara margulis Our guest this week: Sara Margulis, Co-founder and CEO Honeyfund.com, Inc. Honeyfund is the Go-To website for couples wanting to provide a whole array of gifting options. How she got started and the trends she is seeing will be just be one of many things we will talk about! Sara is an enthusiastic champion of love and travel. As co-founder and CEO of the popular honeymoon registry Honeyfund, she is focused on a singular mission: h...

This week we dive into what it takes to get published on The Knot, and we hear directly from the source! Esther Lee is the Deputy Editor for The Knot Online and In Print. Whether you are a couple or a vendor, getting your wedding published is like winning first prize in the wedding world. The most visable location is The Knot. Known worldwide as the go to source for all things weddings, having an article or photos that include your event adds credence to vendors reputation....

Behind The Veil: The Knot Real Weddings Study and Budgeting The Knot and Wedding Wire are the main sources that couples use for finding and booking vendors. it is also where many of them go to get their information. Find out where they get their numbers and more! Our guest: Tom Chelednik, North America Director of Vendor Engagement, The Knot Worldwide Tom Chelednik, North America Director of Vendor Engagement, The Knot Worldwide Tom Chelednik has over 25 years of experience in...

Ever want to know what really goes on behind the scenes on "Say Yes To The Dress"? Or wish you could ask a burning question to one of the stars about your wedding dress? This coming Tuesday is your chance! This week we welcome the amazing Monte Durham - one of the stars from TV's Say Yes To The Dress Atlanta. Finding the right dress has never been easy for most brides. The idea of going shopping for a dress downright scares some brides. But now, throw in issues with fa...

Bringing Flair & Excitement to Your Wedding From Down Under Every couple always seems to look for something to make their wedding standout. Sometimes this can include going back to basics, such as having an MC guide your night. Meet Nathan Cassar, Australia's Premier Award-Winning MC - specializing in truly unforgettable events that always leave a lasting impression. Based in Sydney, Nathan Cassar MC has for over 10 years (and counting) proudly done what he is most passionate about ...

Behind The Veil: Your Trending in 2024! Weddings are usually the first place where the latest trend is going to make its appearance. Our guest today is a source for truly what is trending and what you should be prepping for! Our guest - Nicole Ettenhofer About Nicole Ettenhofer Nicole Ettenhofer is the VP of Growth & Strategy for George Street Photo & Video, a national wedding photo and video company based in Chicago, IL with experience serving thousands of customers and offerin...

Writing, and then speaking, wedding vows can be a stressful experience. What happens if you can't figure out how you feel, or fear speaking in front of an audience. It is already a high stress day, and now add this to the whole experience. Our guest today is Tanya Pushkine Tanya Pushkine was born and raised in Brussels, Belgium to an American-born musical conductor and German/Belgian painter. Upon moving to the USA, she was soon accepted to The Juilliard School’s Drama Division. I...

This week we speak to the founder of Heritage Park Hospitality Group. The company behind the management of some of the most sought after locations in the Florida Keys. Doug Barrow is the founder of Heritage Park Hospitality Group, a full service boutique management and investment group with a vision for the future of hotel stays and travel. He has always shared an eye for detail and a passion for the hospitality industry, bringing creativity and innovative ways of thinking to the small ...

When planning a wedding, couples and vendors, do not typically want to dive into legalities. But in this day and age, it is more important than ever to protect yourself, as the couple and as the vendor. Our guest today is both a successful planner and a lawyer! Leah Weinberg is well known throughout the industry as a true event professional, but recently Leah has decided to go back to her roots in law practice. Taking her vast experience in the wedding planning world and com...