Behind The Veil
A an award winning podcast that goes Behind The Veil that provides insight into the world of weddings and events. From Mental Health and Wedding Planning to Vendor Meals - A Right or a Privilege, to singers on tour, and even a few famous people. There is nothing we won't tackle! Bringing in the worlds best vendors to provide true, honest, and real advice. The shows are always live, and always unedited.... so you never know what someone is going to let slip out! Host: Keith Willard - Owner of Keith Willard Events. Keith has over two decades of event planning including Director of Catering and Events for The Ritz-Carlton, The One Hotel, and Hyatt Regency. He is known for his no nonsense take of the event world. Knowledge is power and we can all make better choices when we have the facts. Co-Host: Marci Guttenberg - Owner of An Affair To Remember By Marci - Marci is also a long time veteran of the event world but ensures that we follow the proper etiquette!Co-Host: Brooke Logan Stoner- Brooke is the wild card of our trio. You never know what she is going to say. She keeps it honest and keeps it real!Winner of The Telly Award - Best Unscripted Online Series. Winner of the NACE One Award - Innovator of The Year
Episodes
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 Enga...
Behind the Veil: luxury lifestyle concierge
The most valuable asset we posses is time. When planning a wedding, a honeymoon, or any escape, having a someone to take care of every detail could be immeasurable!
Our Guest: Shauna Norton - Founder of Dolce Vita (The Sweet Life)
Known for her attention to detail, she stands as the owner of a thriving Lifestyle Concierge service. With a proven track record in project man...
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 downrigh...
Being a wedding planner - The good the bad and the not so pretty
When you tell someone that you are an event and wedding planner, most think they know what you do. In reality, there is so much more to, and the job is different for every client.
Our Guest: Marina Luri-Clark
Marina Luri-Clark is the owner and creative director at Marina Luri Events, an event planning & design company with offices in New York, Connecticut, and Italy...
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 (a...
The value of a wedding planner for DIY couples
Planning a wedding is no easy task, even for the best DIY couples. But if you are really Doing It Yourself, do you really need a wedding planner too? And for planners - How do you show the value of hiring a planner to a couple?
Our guest today: Cassie LaMere
Blending a lifelong passion for exceptional event curation with a keen eye for detail, Cassie LaMere ...
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 ...
Season is back with a vengeance! So are the long hours that come with it. From working with existing clients, to onboarding new clients, to finding clients at all... It can all become overwhelming.
Our guest today: Carissa Kruse / Carissa Cruse Weddings
Carissa is a wedding industry maven and a marketing and conversion strategist. She works with overworked wedding professionals to increase their profitability a...
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 so...
AV is needed at every single wedding. For most, they will reach out to a DJ or entertainment company when needing to book a sound system or music. What should you know before you start reaching out? A little knowledge can save you big money!
Our Guest today: Damon Russell
Damon has been in the wedding industry since 2003 and likes to think that he is a pioneer. In 2007, wireless LED technology did not exist so he Macgyvered” LEDs t...
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 ...
Finding the right photographer is a daunting process. Especially since they are going to be in your personal space on your wedding day. What should you be asking, and how do you know if they are telling the truth?
Our guest: Bonnie Sindelar
Bonnie lives in Nebraska and is the founder of two companies: Genesis Photography and Happily Ever Photo. She founded Genesis Photography 9 years ago, and while she's shot almost every por...
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 ex...
In the event industry, planners are always looking for what is new, now and next. Except when it comes to technology. For many, the tried and true way is better than trying to figure out how to work with new programs and software.
Our guest today is Nora Shiels - the creator and co-owner of Rock Paper Coin. RPC is an online software system designed specifically for planners to help organize their proposals, invoices,...
As a wedding planner, sometimes it is really difficult to put in writing what we actually do. From finding the venue, to hiring the vendors, and event a nod to being a physcologist, a good wedding planner can make it feel effortless...but a bad wedding planner can make it feel like a nightmare.
So what make a good wedding planner, and what questions should you be asking to ensure you are working with a true pro?
Our guest this wee...
Everyone has heard the term Master Of Ceremonies. Visions of a Bob Barker on Price is Right may come to mind. But what is a Masters of Ceremonies? And as more and more weddings start redefining their own rules, do they really need one?
Our Guest: Artem Lomaz
Artem Lomaz: Wedding & Event MC. Artem Lomaz: Artem Lomaz has been continuously redefining the role of the wedding and event Master of Ceremonies. Whether accompanying a D...
Having a conversation about budgets can be hugely stressful, especially when talking about budgets for a wedding. So how do you do that while keeping the joy in planning?
Our Guest today is Rachel Durci
Rachel Durci is a Financial Wellness Coach and the Founder of Effortless Budgeting. She is passionate about supporting individuals and couples on reaching their financial goals through coaching, education and encouragement. Her missi...
Planning a Destination wedding?
With Americans traveling overseas at record levels, so to are the weddings. Our guest today has planned events all over the world and will give you insight into what it takes.
Our Guest: Susan Southerland
As president of Just Events! Group, Inc., Susan Southerland leads one of the most highly regarded teams in the event industry today. After graduating from the University of Florida in 1992 and start...
Event Pros, and even couples, dream about getting their wedding published. Either online or in-print. Prestige, PR, Marketing, SEO’s - Being published covers them all. But how?
Our guest today is Meghan Ely, considered by many to be the guru of PR for the wedding and event business.
OFD Consulting owner, Meghan Ely, combines in-the-trenches event experience with a love of wedding PR to empower her clients to take their businesses ...
For most couples getting married, the basics of hosting a wedding are pretty straight forward. Venue, Catering, Florals, Music, Photography.
But then there are the rentals to think about. What do people sit on, eat on, and drink with. Then there are the linen, up lights, and furniture...
So what should you expect when looking at rentals? How much? What is your responsibility? Should you even do it?
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