Pam and Brooke wrap their chat with Carly Blitzerhoof by diving into some listeners submitted confessionals! Topics include: stressing out about coordinating transportation for out of town guests, how to finalize who to invite to a destination wedding, and the upside of secretly eloping before walking down the aisle. If you like transportation or trilogies, this episode is for you!   -- BRIDAL BREAK: Bourbon Gingerbread Hot Cocoa: A boozy chocolatey warm beverage, created by the...

Our conversation with Carly Blitzerhoof continues! Pam and Brooke hear all about how a wild fire caused a lot of stress in Carly's plans for her new 2020 wedding date. Then the gals dive into all the entertaining and exciting details from Carly's big wedding weeekend, including an open mic night, hungover yoga and an unexpected rainstorm. If you like half buzzed downward dogs or wild weather events, this episode is for you! -- WEDDING INFO: Here's the Green Wedding Shoes article...

Pam and Brooke chat with Covid-era bride Carly Bitzerhoof, and there were so many twists and turns to her story that we had to break it up into THREE parts! This episode features Carly's (not so great) turn as a flower girl, how she met her now-husband Elliot, falling in love with their wedding venue - a summer-camp style Colorado ranch. If you like horse barns or epic sagas, this episode is for you!   -- BRIDAL BREAKS: Sugar Cookie Cocktail: A sweet holiday drink (suggested by...

In this Thanksgiving week mini episode, Pam and Brooke talk turkey, holiday cocktails and what they're thankful for. Don't worry - they also talk about weddings! Including a public wedding proposal that blew up on the internet. And they read a follow up from the bride who was stressed about her father getting too drunk before his speech. If you like satisfying confessional conclusions or holiday poultry, this episode is for you! -- SHOW NOTES: Pam originally heard about the KFC...

The last time Cheryl Webster (formerly Cheryl Massingill) was on our podcast, she was a single gal. And now she's back to tell Brooke and Pam all about meeting her husband, her proposal and their Christmas-themed wedding! They also dive into listeners submitted confessionals about a secret elopement, choosing a wedding date that may come with sad memories, and navigating how to include a sister with a handicap. If you like returning guests or holiday weddings, this episode is for...

Beth Reidmiller (formerly Beth Morrell) is back to tell Pam and Brooke all about her 2019 wedding! Stories include her wonderful bachelorette party...which became unexpectedly dangerous, and how Beth learned that she has to speak up for herself...or end up with wedding decor that she hates. Later they dive into confessionals about a bridal alterations specialist who's clients dress went off the rails, a bride trying to make the most of her groom's much smaller family, and another bride who...

Pam and Brooke's evening with Laura Salvati continues! The gals dive into listeners submitted confessionals, including a hilarious story about homemade wedding cake toppers and one stressed out bride trying to navigate how to pick her maid of honor without pissing everyone off. They also discuss the hot topic of weddings on holiday weekends! If you like Christmas weddings or dessert decorations gone wrong, this episode is for you! -- SHOW NOTES: Here's a link to find online Al-Anon...

Pam and Brooke chat with Laura Salvati, who shares what it was like to get engaged and married in 2020. She walks the gals through planning everything very early in the year, and then being forced to adapt as the world and her wedding changed drastically.   From a super scaled down invite list, to a social distant, masked ceremony, Laura shares the ups and downs of being able to keep her wedding date intact while updating most of the other details to keep everyone attending safe.   Laura...

Lauren Lillie returns to tell Pam and Brooke all about her 2019 wedding! She discusses getting rejected from bars while in her wedding gown, security around her mini donuts, and the triggering effect of the question "So you're all set then?"  Then the gals dive into listeners submitted confessionals about Covid-era bachelorette party stresses, Boomers who hate on hairy armpits and more! If you're into not shaving or pastry policing, this episode is for you! -- GUEST INFO: You can...

Pam and Brooke's night with wedding planner Amanda Walker continues!  They dive into confessionals about a family photo shoot gone wrong, a pushy dad trying to bulldoze his way down the aisle, and a honeymoon gift that may not exist anymore. If you like confusing vacation planning or overwhelming fathers, this episode is for you! -- GUEST INFO: You can learn more about Amanda's wedding and event planning at the Salt & Sparrow website. Follow Salt & Sparrow on Instagram:...

Wedding planner, Amanda Walker, is back! She joins Brooke and Pam to discuss what 2020 looked like as a wedding pro, and what brides and grooms should expect in planning for their big day in 2021 or 2022. Topics include: flower trends, the upside of smaller weddings and brides struggling to fit into dresses they bought in 2019. If you like delayed event planning or post-pandemic wardrobe issues, this episode is for you!  -- SHOW NOTES: Amanda Walker has been in the following...

Pam and Brooke continue to go through their backlog of confessionals, including a bride who's trying to figure out who will walk her down the aisle and an update from another bride trying to sneak her corgi puppy into her wedding. They also discuss a fun couple who only wore their wedding gown and suit for their entire honeymoon! If you like carry-on only luggage or party crashing puppies, this episode is for you! -- SHOW NOTES: Here's the TMZ article we read about the couple who...

Brooke and Pam are back again to dig into more confessionals! They tackle topics about mothers who aren't easy to please and exes who are keeping secrets. They also discuss some creative ways for couples who've had to reschedule their weddings to celebrate their original wedding dates. If you like grumpy mothers or Covid-era wedding delays, this episode is for you! -- SHOW NOTES: The article we read was "5 Ways To Celebrate Your Original Wedding Date" from Southern...

Brooke and Pam are finally diving into their pile of confessionals. They help listeners with their questions about temperamental fathers, inexperienced bridesmaids and an unexpected custom dress. They also give some sneaky advice about how to have a mostly childless ceremony...that may be breaking labor laws.    If you like mystery gowns or shady child labor practices, this episode is for you!   -- BRIDAL BREAKS: Tequila Mockingbird: A spicy watermelon cocktail from Liquor.com....

Pam and Brooke are FINALLY back with an update on what they've been doing since February 2019. They also share some fun Bridal Breaks! If you like reuniting with old friends, this episode is for you!   -- BRIDAL BREAKS: Wedding Cake Martini: A frothy white drink as sweet as it's name, created by Indulgy.com. (Suggested by Pam)   Lupin: Two seasons of this adventurous French caper are available on Netflix. (Suggested by Brooke)   Family Karma: Sweet and funny reality TV show...

Brooke and Pam are back with an update about the show and some confessionals! They also somehow get on the subjects of Marie Kondo and furry jackets. If you like adventurous outerwear or tidying up, this episode is for you!   -- SHOW NOTES: The episode Brooke laid on the floor and talked about the Royal Wedding is Episode 59: The Royal Wedding Recap (with Brittany Welsh) The episode where a listener wrote in to tell us about her cousin sleeping with a Green Bay Packer is Episode 93: Lost...

Pam and Brooke have started an annual tradition: Freaking out about Vogue's annual article about wedding trends! This year Pam and Brooke defend monograms, plexiglass, and flower crowns (again!) after Vogue Magazine declares them all tacky! They also figure out what the hell Wedding Cake Projection Mapping is. (Spoiler: they love it!) If you like annual traditions or podcasters yelling at magazines, this episode is for you!   -- SHOW NOTES: If you want to read the article along with us, it's...

Christopher Shelley, professional officiant and author of The Best Ceremony Ever, joins the gals to talk about weddings! He tells us all about his wedding (which involved dartboards!), why he became an officiant, and how he has helped over 300 couples create ceremonies that are personal and not boring! We also tackled some listeners' submitted confessionals. Topics include: trying to please a bride with expensive taste, a groom too shy for a videographer, and sneaky ways to include your puppy...

After talking about the Wedding Trends of 2019 in last week's episode, Amanda sticks around to help the gals answer some listeners' submitted confessionals.   Topics include: budgets, makeup, strippers, shoes...and the Green Bay Packers? If you like financial advice or midwestern NFL teams, this episode is for you!    -- SHOW NOTES: Amanda Walker first appeared on our podcast in Episode 64: Diary Of A Wedding Planner. Brooke did some research, and she thinks the cousin from Confessional #2...

Wedding planner, Amanda Walker, joins the gals to talk about all of the new wedding trends of 2019! She teaches us all about on what's in, what's out, and how virtual reality is changing wedding planning! And somehow we also end up taking about the song Baby Shark?!! We chatted so much about trends that we pushed the confessionals until the next episode. If you like wedding trends or songs that get stuck in your head all day, this episode is for you!   -- SHOW NOTES: Amanda Walker first...

Happy New Year! And congrats to all you newly engaged brides and grooms! Brooke and Pam are celebrating the beginning of 2019 with a mini episode! Enjoy!   -- BRIDAL BREAK: Red Wine Hot Cocoa: A chocolatey yummy drink from Vinepair.com (Suggested by Pam) Kennections: Weekly trivia game created by famous Jeopardy contestant Ken Jennings. (Suggested by Brooke)   -- WEDDING CONFESSIONALS LINKS: www.weddingconfessionals.com Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest   -- Have a story to tell us? Need...

It's Christmas Day! Our gift to you is this Mini Episode.  Merry Christmas! --   BRIDAL BREAK: It's A Grinch Drink: A festive cocktail from shugarysweets.com (Suggested by Pam)   It’s Britney Bitch: A fun and informative podcast about the life and work of Britney Spears, hosted by fans/journalists T Kyle & Bradley Stern. (Suggested by Brooke)     -- WEDDING CONFESSIONALS LINKS: www.weddingconfessionals.com Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest   -- Have a story to tell us? Need some advice...

Nancy Jordan, dancer and art department coordinator for film and TV, joins Brooke and Pam to talk about weddings! She tells the gals all about meeting her husband while studying at Juilliard, proposing on a Macy's escalator, and planning her own wedding...though she had never been to one before! Topics also include observant hecklers, wedding receptions in underground clubs, and white suits from the 70s! We also answer listeners' confessionals about choosing the right Maid of Honor, asking...

Brooke's neighbor Nancy stops by to tell the gals all about her wedding. Details include: a long distance romance that caused her to upgrade her cell phone's data plan, finding a dress that doesn't make her feel like a cupcake, and an interesting pronunciation of the word "chuppah." We also dive into listeners' submitted confessionals about holding RSVP-related grudges, the rules for late gifting wedding presents, and how to include step-parents into a ceremony without it feeling weird or...

Our fun night with Julia Holberg continues! We tackle listeners' Confessionals about a copycat bride, a loudly opinionated mother-in-law and a bridesmaid with a big secret! If you like mouthy moms or confidential information, this episode is for you! -- GUEST INFO: Check out Julia’s dress making journey on Instagram: @juliamakesadress    -- SHOW NOTES: Julia first told us all about her DIY wedding projects in Episode 48: Handcrafted, Homemade & Heartfelt     -- BRIDAL BREAK: Melted...