Our conversation with Kennedy Bingham continues! We dive into confessionals about secret elopements, overwhelming mother-in-laws and bridal wardrobe failures! GUEST INFO: You can find Kennedy on… TikTok: @gowneyedgirl Instagram: @gowneyedgirl More info here: https://linktr.ee/gowneyedgirl BRIDAL BREAK: Tanqueray: A book by Brandon Staton, featured on the Humans of New York Instagram account. Where The Crawdads Sing: Novel about an… Continue reading Episode 135: Helicopter Parents & Memorable First Dances (with Kennedy Bingham – Part 2)
Pam and Brooke are joined by bridal gown expert and influencer Kennedy Bingham – aka: @gowneyedgirl! The gals chat about Kennedy’s history with weddings, how she got into bridal styling, and when that pivoted into becoming @gowneyedgirl. They also talked about Kennedy’s recent Vegas wedding! If you like Las Vegas or wedding gowns, this episode… Continue reading Episode 134: Coconut Drinks & Vegas Weddings (with Kennedy Bingham – Part 1)
Pam and Brooke chat about THE celebrity wedding of the year and then read one very long confessional about a not so great Step-Mother. CONTEST INFO: We are now looking to have a listener come on the podcast as a guest! If you have some crazy wedding stories you wanna tell, and think you’d give… Continue reading Episode 133: Celebrity Weddings & Step Mothers
Our convo with Ruchi Sabat continues. And now we’re diving into confessionals! Topics include coordinating with your wedding coordinator, stress managing time lines and making petty seating charts. If you like scheduling phone calls or putting your frenemy at the table in the back, this episode is for you! Head on over to your favorite… Continue reading Episode 132: Petty Seating Charts & Coordinating with Coordinators (with Ruchi Sabat – Part 3)
Our convo with Ruchi Sabat continues! We learn all about her transition from bride to wedding planner. Ruchi also shares great info about trends and ways to save for anyone planning a Southeast Asian wedding in the US. She also gives advice on how to attend one without embarrassing yourself. If you like advice from… Continue reading Episode 131: From Bride to Wedding Planner (with Ruchi Sabat – Part 2)
Pam and Brooke are joined by wedding planner and recent bride, Ruchi Sabat, who tells them all about the ups and down of being a Covid-era bride trying to plan a her Indian American style wedding. Topics include: having a very clever proposal, taking an international trip to go on a wedding shopping extravaganza, and… Continue reading Episode 130: Custom Cat Clothes & Disney Bouquets (with Ruchi Sabat – Part 1)
Our chat with Italian wedding planner Jill Romanelli continues by diving into some listener submitted confessionals! Topics include: German wedding traditions gone wild, strong opinions about omitting the wedding party, and an unexpected (and unwanted) plus one! If you like culture clashes or eliminating bridesmaids, this episode is for you! Head on over to your favorite… Continue reading Episode 129: Omitted Bridal Parties & Unexpected Plus Ones (with Jill Romanelli – Part 2)
Pam and Brooke chat with Jill Romanelli, a destination wedding planner who specializes in weddings in Italy. Jill shares with the gals how she ended up living in Italy, how she fell into event planning, and gives some great advice about how to plan your wedding in Italy. Jill also shares some crazy wedding stories… Continue reading Episode 128: Wedding Planning In Italy (with Jill Romanelli – Part 1)
We’re back with more confessional follow ups! Head on over to your favorite podcast provider to hear more! All of our episodes are available on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Podbean, Stitcher Radio, and more! BOOK GIVEAWAY: Click here to leave us a new 5-Star review on Apple Podcast, and you will have a chance to win a copy of the… Continue reading Episode 127: More Confessional Follow Ups!
Pam is back in studio and ready to talk weddings with Brooke. They dive into some Confessional Follow Ups! If you like overcoming viruses or continued stories, this episode is for you! Head on over to your favorite podcast provider to hear more! All of our episodes are available on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Podbean, Stitcher Radio, and more!… Continue reading Episode 126: Confessional Follow Ups!
Pam and Brooke chat about an INSANE wedding story currently in the news. And then they answer a listener’s confessional about wedding photos on Instagram. If you like current events or social media, this episode is for you! Head on over to your favorite podcast provider to hear more! All of our episodes are available on Apple… Continue reading Episode 125: Unexpected Edibles & Instagram-Worthy Photos
Pam and Brooke’s chat with Chris Madrigal continues with confessionals! Topics include: a bride figuring out how to incorporate games into her reception, a niece messing with the RSVP list, and a Maid of Honor who can’t take no for an answer. If you like lawn games or overstepping boundaries, this episode is for you!… Continue reading Episode 124: Squid Games & Uninvited Grandmas (with Chris Madrigal – Part 2)
Chris Madrigal, host of the Town Tailgate Podcast, joins Pam and Brooke to talk about the endless stream of weddings he’s been to in the last few years. Highlights include parading down New Orleans streets, having a very public wardrobe malfunction, and surviving a wedding weekend that had an overwhelming stench! Chris also helps figure… Continue reading Episode 123: Sports Updates & Dance Floor Anthems (with Chris Madrigal – Part 1)
Brooke and Pam’s convo with Julio Luis Zaldivar continues! They dive into listeners’ submitted confessionals and give out some solid advice! Topics include: choosing a church while trying to avoid family conflict, figuring out how much and which wedding vendors to tip, and how to motivate a fiancé to help more with wedding planning. If you… Continue reading Episode 122: Tipping Tips & Choosing Churches (with Julio Luis Zaldivar – Part 2)
After hearing AnnaDee’s amazing love story in Episode 115, Brooke and Pam HAD to have her husband Julio on the podcast! And he doesn’t disappoint! Julio tells the gals all about his college crush on AnnaDee, what it was like when they almost kissed in their 20s, and how it all ended with a wedding… Continue reading Episode 121: College Crushes & California Castles (with Julio Luis Zaldivar – Part 1)
Our chat with etiquette expert, Mariah Grumet continues with listeners’ submitted confessionals! Topics include pushy groomsmen with expensive taste, wedding dates that unexpectedly fall on holidays, and over the top mothers. Thankfully, Mariah is here to help Pam and Brooke find the most polite way to handle all of these situations. If you like overzealous… Continue reading Episode 120: Glitter Bombs & Groomsmanzillas (with Mariah Grumet – Part 2)
Etiquette expert Mariah Grumet joins Pam and Brooke to share her personal history with weddings, which includes an unexpected natural disaster! Mariah also gives great advice on how to avoid etiquette mistakes while wedding planning. She helps with navigating how to properly send out invitations, deal with bridal parties and communicate to vendors. And at… Continue reading Episode 119: Wedding Etiquette Tips (with Mariah Grumet – Part 1)
Our chat with Paul Caiola continues with listeners’ submitted confessionals! Topics include pets, communicating with vendors and the definition of moissanite. We also randomly talk about baby birds, whispering in spas and background checks. If you like animals or affordable gemstones, this episode is for you! Head on over to your favorite podcast provider to… Continue reading Episode 118: Copycat Brides & Ghosting Vendors (with Paul Caiola – Part 2)
Brooke and Pam are joined by returning guest and co-host of the movie podcast That Aged Well, Paul Caiola, to chat about the Best Wedding Movies Of All Time. Random topics also include: Cher impersonations, who should host Jeopardy, and Bennifer 2.0. If you like rom-coms or passionate opinions about celebrity couples, this episode is… Continue reading Episode 117: The Best Wedding Movies Of All Time (with Paul Caiola – Part 1)
Pam and Brooke’s chat with AnnaDee continues! And now it’s time to dive into some anonymous confessionals from our listeners! The gals tackle topics about vow renewals, keeping a secret and how to navigate bosses who want to come to your wedding…if even you’re not planning on inviting them. If you like office drama or… Continue reading Episode 116: Vow Renewals & Co-Worker Invites (with AnnaDee Henson Zaldivar – Part 2)
Pam and Brooke are joined by their pal AnnaDee Henson Zaldivar, who shares the amazing twists and turns of her romantic life…that ends with a wedding in a castle! They also end up talking about Spider-man, the movie Clueless and chocolate cake. If you like rich desserts or fairy-tale endings, this episode is for you!… Continue reading Episode 115: Second Chances & Chocolate Cake (with AnnaDee Henson Zaldivar)
Pam and Brooke are back with some fun Confessional Follow Ups!
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SHOW NOTES:
Here’s a link to the wine label Pam and Brooke INSISTED had a bear on it. But for real, Contadino Pinot Grigio is great! Pick up a bottle at Trader Joe’s, if you can!
BRIDAL BREAKS:
Giggle Juice: A refreshing cocktail created by Kitchen Fun With My Three Sons
Abbott Elementary: New comedy series about a financially struggling school and the funny teachers who keep it running. Airing on ABC and streaming on Hulu.
Bar Dog Wine: A wine that Brooke bought because she thought the label was cute. But! It turned out to also be great wine!
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Pam and Brooke pop in for a quick update on why they’ve been away so long.
Stay tuned for new full sized episodes on March 1, 2022.
If you like saying hello to old friends or short podcasts, this episode is for you!
Stay tuned for new full sized episodes on March 1, 2022.
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BRIDAL BREAK:
Love Bug Cocktail: A cranberry beverage that’s prefect for Valentine’s Day. Created by Snacks & Sips.
Meddling: Four part documentary about the Ice Dancing scandal at the 2002 Winter Olympics. Streaming on Peacock.
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Pam and Brooke have one last mini episode to end the year!
They dive into a confessional follow up and then chat about their excitement about the upcoming holiday break.
If you like conclusions or jingle bells, this episode is for you!
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PROGRAMMING NOTE:
The gals are taking the next two weeks off and will be back with a new episode on January 11th, 2022.
Have a happy holiday everyone!
BRIDAL BREAK:
Holiday Irish Bailey’s Coffee Drink: A wintery cocktail with coffee flavored ice cubes, from www.keyingredient.com
The Great British Baking Show: Holidays: A wintery spin on the adorable baking competition tv show from across the pond, streaming on Netflix.
Cruel Summer: A binge-worthy teen mystery that’s perfect for your holiday travel, streaming on Hulu.
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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!
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BRIDAL BREAKS:
Bourbon Gingerbread Hot Cocoa: A boozy chocolatey warm beverage, created by the Dash of Jazz Blog.
A Court of Thorn and Roses: Romantic fantasy novel series by Sarah J. Maas.
A Very Merry Iconic Podcast: Podcaster Danny Pellegrino and Lifetime & Hallmark movie writer Jenna Brister recap classic and tv holiday movies.
Cynthia Le: Instagram account @cynthiale13 has daily tips of fun and easy ways to look cute while working from home.
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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 weekend, 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!
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WEDDING INFO:
Here’s the Green Wedding Shoes article with great pictures and details about Carly’s wedding. (If you’re planning a Colorado wedding and want to connect with any of her vendors, they are mentioned and linked at the end of the article.)
C Lazy U is the ranch where the whole weekend took place.
BRIDAL BREAKS:
Frozen Hot Chocolate Martini: A frosty boozy treat by Semi-Homemade queen, Sandra Lee
Home For Christmas: Sweet and funny Norwegian holiday series, streaming on Netflix
Christmas Catch: Super Christmas-y rom com, streaming on Netflix
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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!
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BRIDAL BREAKS:
Sugar Cookie Cocktail: A sweet holiday drink (suggested by one of our listeners!!).
Blown Away: Reality competition show about glass blowing. Streaming on Netflix.
Blown Away Christmas: A holiday mini series about glass blowing, hosted by Queer Eye’s Bobby Berk.
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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!
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SHOW NOTES:
Pam originally heard about the KFC wedding proposal from the Instagram account @goodnewsdog.
Here’s a more detailed article about the KFC couple.
BRIDAL BREAKS:
Smashing Pumpkin Cocktail: A festive drink from tidymom.net
Thanksgiving Sangria: A holiday punch with a spicy kick from Half Baked Harvest
Big Mouth: Animated adult comedy on Netflix.
BONUS BRIDAL BREAKS:
And here’s the list of Thanksgiving Cocktails – also from Half Baked Harvest
And here’s the plastic pumpkin beverage dispenser from Target.
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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 you!
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GUEST INFO:
Cheryl’s travel podcast is called Take Me With You, and is available on Apple Podcast, Spotify and wherever you listen to podcasts
Brooke was a guest in Episode 13.
WEDDING INFO:
Cheryl and Darryl got married at the Lake Wilderness Lodge in Maple Valley, WA
BRIDAL BREAK:
Thanksgiving Margarita: A fall twist on a the Mexican cocktail, created by www.aspiringwinos.com
Holiday Festive Light Shows: Check your local botanical gardens and zoos for evening holiday light show
Britain’s Best Home Cook: Amateur cooking competition show for everyone who’s seen every episode of the Great British Bake Off. Available on Hulu in the US and BBC One in the UK.
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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 wants a big wedding that won’t break the bank.
If you like dress disasters or ugly tablescapes, this episode is for you!
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GUEST INFO:
Beth has some limited spots open for pet sketches that make great gifts for the holidays. Here’s a link to her Etsy shop.
See more of Beth’s pet drawings on IG: @sit.stay.sketch
WEDDING INFO:
Venue: Red Horse Barn in Huntington Beach, CA.
DJ: Andrew Yates @djandrewyates
Flowers: @diane_seawright
Dress: David’s Bridal
Makeup: Sephora
Hair: Drybar
Photos: Kappen Photography @kappenphotography www.peterandemilykappen.com
Coordinator: Robyn Leitao @robynleitaostinson
SHOW NOTES:
Brooke’s dog walking wine mugs are available on Amazon.
BRIDAL BREAK:
Apple Pie Jello Shots: A slippery fall treat from Anne’s Entitled Life.
The Great Pottery Throw Down: British competition show about amateur pottery makers. Available on HBO Max in the US.
Ghosts: British comedy about a young couple who unknowingly move into an old English manor full of ghosts. Available in the US on HBO Max
Ghosts (US): American remake of the above British show. Airing on CBS.
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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!
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SHOW NOTES:
Here’s a link to find online Al-Anon resources and local meetings near you.
BRIDAL BREAK:
Cranberry Apple Margarita: A holiday season marg from My Sequined Life.
Only Murders In The Building: A comedic mystery series about true crime podcasting fans who try to solve a murder in their own apartment building. Streaming on Hulu.
Making It: Reality competition show about crafting, hosted by Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman. Originally on NBC, now streaming on Hulu and Peacock.
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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 also shares some hilarious wedding stories, like an unexpected wardrobe malfunction with her own bridal gown, and the time she was a bridesmaids for someone she barely knew.
If you like stressful guest list management or being in a bridal party with strangers, this episode is for you!
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GUEST INFO:
Here are the wedding vendor’s Laura recommends:
Photographer: Monica Linda Photography
Makeup: Vanessa Colorado
Hair: Corey Chambers
Dress: Designed by Alex Perry, purchased at Loho Bride
Dress Consultant: Kennedy Bingham from Gown Eyed Girl
Flowers: Alison Franchi from La Petite Gardenia
Venue: Moorten Botanical Gardens
Restaurant/Reception Site: Mr Lyons Steakhouse
SHOW NOTES:
Here’s a YouTube clip of DJ Tanner getting married to a Greek boy on Full House.
Happn is still an active dating account!
BRIDAL BREAK:
Purple People Eater: A Halloween themed cocktail from Homemade Hooplah
Winter House: A new reality show about friends partying in a ski lodge in Vermont, airing on Bravo and on the Bravo app.
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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!
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GUEST INFO:
You can follow Lauren on Instragram @laurenalillie
Lauren’s wedding vendors who she highly recommends are:
Venue: Fig House – https://www.fighousela.com
Coordinator: Kelly Demaray from Demaray Events – https://www.demarayevents.com
Photography: Joel and Justyna – https://joelandjustyna.com
Florist: The Little Branch – https://www.thelittlebranch.com
Wedding Cake: Berolina Bakery – https://www.berolinabakery.com
BRIDAL BREAKS:
Corpse Reviver: Spooky gin sour cocktail from A Couple Cooks
Hacks: Comedy about two female comedians from different generations. Streaming on HBO Max.
This Is A Robbery: Docuseries about an unsolved Boston-area art heist. Streaming on Netflix.
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