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Behind The Veil

167 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings

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

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Behind The Veil: Tom Cheldnik - North America Director of Vendor Affairs For The Knot Worldwide

April 16, 2024 21:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MB

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 sales an...

Behind The Veil: Luxury Lifestyle Concierge - Its a thing and you are going to want it!

April 03, 2024 11:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MB

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 management and a knack for strategic problem-solving, Shauna is a versatile en...

Throwback Tuesday - One of my favorite conversations with Monte Durham - Host of Say Yes To The Dress - Atlanta

April 02, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MB

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 fabrication, transp...

Being a wedding planner - The good the bad and the not so pretty

March 18, 2024 20:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MB

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. With over 20 years of international experience in the eve...

Behind The Veil: Behind The Veil: Bringing Flair & Excitement to Your Wedding From Down Under

March 06, 2024 13:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

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 – cre...

Behind The Veil: The Value of A Wedding Planner for DIY Couples

February 27, 2024 20:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MB

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 stands as a paragon in luxury event planning. As the Founder and Creative Director of...

Behind The Veil: Your Trending in 2024!

February 23, 2024 20:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MB

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 offering best i...

Behind The Veil: How Can Busy Event Professionals Stay Afloat During Season?

February 13, 2024 22:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MB

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 and cut their workload in half, using her Endless Engagement Methos.  They can...

Behind The Veil: The Vow Whisperer

January 31, 2024 17:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MB

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. Immediat...

Behind The Veil: A/V - What You Need To Know and The Questions You Should Be Asking

January 23, 2024 20:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MB

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 to provide wireless lighting on the shores of Bimini islan...

Behind The Veil: Planning a Wedding In The Keys of Florida

January 16, 2024 21:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MB

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 bou...

Behind The Veil: Truth and Consequences of Choosing The Right Photographer

January 09, 2024 23:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MB

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 portrait genre over the years, (including weddings), she speciali...

Behind The Veil: Wedding Planning Legally Speaking

December 19, 2023 20:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MB

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 combining it wit...

Learning to Lean In To Technology for Planning

December 14, 2023 21:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MB

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, and for payment.  Since its inception three years ago, RPC has grown...

Behind The Veil: What Is A Wedding Planner?

November 14, 2023 20:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MB

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 week: Marley Majcher Marley Majcher is the CEO of The Party...

Behind The Veil: What Really Is A Masters of Ceremony and Do You Really Need It?

November 07, 2023 20:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MB

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 DJ or band, the award-winning MC - honored twice as "Entertain...

Behind The Veil: Money Talk For The Newly Engaged and Newly Married

October 31, 2023 20:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MB

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 mission is to empower couples to feel comfortable having meani...

Behind The Veil: Destination Weddings

October 24, 2023 20:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MB

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 starting out as a sole proprietor, Susan has grown Just Even...

Behind The Veil: Getting Published! Navigating Wedding Submissions

October 17, 2023 15:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MB

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 to new heights.  A long-time industry speaker and writer...

Behind The Veil: Wedding Rentals

October 12, 2023 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

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? Our guests today: Eva Leung Eva is a Miami native who has worked in the industry for...

Behind The Veil: B2B How can busy event professionals stay afloat during season?

October 03, 2023 20:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MB

Season is back! So are the long hours that come with it. From working with existing clients, to onboarding new clients, to finding clients at all, running a business can become overwhelming. Our guest today makes it her business to help planners become more efficient and more profitable: Carissa Kruse Weddings  Wedding Industry Maven and a Marketing and Conversion Strategist. She works with overworked wedding professionals to increase their profitability and cut their workload in half usi...

Behind The Veil: The Truth and Consequences of "Day Of" Planning

September 26, 2023 18:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

It has become the norm.  Every single couple toys with the idea of hiring a “day of” planner.  What does that actually mean?  And when is it the right match, and when is it not? Gaetan Kaplan is the owner of Gaetana Events, a company that specializes in Day Of  events and so much more.  Originally Gaetan was the Director of Events for the Gallery of Amazing Things, considered one of South Florida's premier event spaces. After more than a decade, and after more than a thousand weddings, bar ...

Behind The Veil - Richie Frieman: Modern Day Etiquette

September 19, 2023 19:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MB

Etiquette has changed dramatically over the decades. It’s time to take a modern look at etiquette, especially at weddings and social events. Our guest, Richie Freeman, is considered a Modern Day Renaissance Man - and we believe it thanks to a career that spans life as an author, illustrator, artist, etiquette expert/podcaster known as Modern Manners Guy, entrepreneur,screenwriter, cartoonist, and even a champion professional wrestler.   He is a#1 best selling and award winning author and i...

Behind The Veil - Catering and Climate Change

September 12, 2023 18:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MB

It's everywhere.  Climate change is wreaking havoc in the world and that is just what we are seeing on the news.  But behind the scenes, on farms and in oceans, there is a battle going on that will change the future of food as we know it. This week we welcome Laura Ashley - Owner of Laura Ashley Catering.   Laura Ashley Catering is a fully licensed and insured gourmet catering company. Laura Ashley Catering offers gourmet food, craft cocktails, stylish event furniture, fabric table cloths,...

Behind The Veil - Alan Berg ... The True Reality Behind The Business of Weddings

July 28, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MB

This week we welcome Alan Berg, Husband, Father, Son, Friend, Speaker, Author, Salesman, Marketer, Musician, Handyman, Consultant, and all-around nice guy.  His experience as a past pubisher of two wedding magazines, the Vice President of Local Sales Operations and The Knot Market Intelligence, and now as a consultant for Wedding Pro, Alan has amassed a wide range of knowledge about the wedding industry as a whole. He is now sharing that info with us. Listen to our amazing conversation abo...

Behind The Veil - Vendor Meals... a Right or a Privledge

July 26, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MB

This week we repeat one of the most controversial subjects we have ever covered.  Our panel discusses the topic of vendor meals. Most couples don’t even know what a vendor meal, much less that they are typically required to provide one.  But where did this even come from?  Is it really that important for vendors to eat if they are only working for five hours?  And when do vendor meals become an obstacle for providing good service. Next week we will have vendors meals part two where we get ...

Behind The Veil - S3E13 - Wedding Etiquette w/ the Lizzie Post, including cannabis etiquette!

July 13, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MB

Behind The Veil: Emily Post's Wedding Etiquette  With weddings, there are so many do's and don'ts - This week we are going to get the real answers to those burning etiquette questions from the true authority of all things etiquette! Lizzie Post, is the great-great-granddaughter of Emily Post and co-author of Emily Post’s Etiquette 19theditionas well as Higher Etiquette, A guide to the World of Cannabis, and Emily Post’s Wedding Etiquette 6thedition.She and her cousin Daniel Post Senning ar...

The Do's and Dont's of Micro Weddings from Season 2

June 21, 2023 17:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MB

This week our panel discusses real life experiences about how to plan a successful backyard wedding.   There is nothing life real life experience to truly figure out the things that work and the things that don't.  Backyard events come with it's own full set of logistics and it's important to think about all of them, because unlike a hotel, you can't just get what you need at a moments notice! This weeks guests: Marci Guttenberg, CWP, CPCE-  with An Affair To Remember by Marci Tiffany Anzel...

Behind The Veil - Monte Durham from Say Yes To The Dress Atlanta

June 13, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MB

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 fabrication, transp...

Behind The Veil - David Tutera!

June 09, 2023 15:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MB

Behind The Veil - A Conversation With David Tutera Please NOTE - Due to scheduling issues - we are going to be doing the LIVE show on MONDAY @ 4:00PM   This will be your opportunity to ask questions LIVE via our YouTube Channel and Facebook Page.  We will then rebroadcast the entirety of the un-edited show on Tuesday at 2:00pm More about this show w/ David Weddings, at any level, are not easy to put together.  David has been doing this successfully for over several decades while under th...

Behind The Veil - Wedding Planner to the Stars - Colin Cowie

May 30, 2023 15:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MB

With clients like Jennifer Anniston, Jennifer Lopez, Tom Cruise, and Oprah Windfry, Colin is well established as the go to planner for all of their events.  Now he is out with a new book, The Gold Standard: Giving Your Customers What They Didn't Know They Wanted - Colin's newest  book where he shares insight into his success and what you should start doing today! As an all-encompassing wedding and event planner, Colin is a global citizen in every sense of the term. Having traveled over 13 m...

Behind The Veil - Greater Miami Festivals and Events Associations Executive Director Amanda MacMaster

May 23, 2023 20:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MB

Our guest this week is the Executive Director of the Greater Miami Festivals and Events Association Amanda MacMaster.  This is their 10th annual event: DECADEnce on June 8th.  This year the keynote speaker will be talking about AI and how to use it for good, and what this could mean for future events. Amanda is also the owner of Master Wing Creative - a marketing company geared towards small business.  On top of this, she is also the mother to young children - so how do you balance all of t...

Behind The Veil - Wedding Shaming!

May 16, 2023 20:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MB

Now more than ever, guests to a wedding feel it's their right to tell you about their personal views about your wedding.  Did you invite to many people?  Did you have it as a destination wedding?   Is it a lunch versus a dinner?  Do they think you spent to much money? Since Covid, people feel empowered to share their personal views with the couple, which has become an epedimic in regards to wedding shaming!  So how do you deal with these kind of comments?  When does it cross the line and i...

Behind The Veil: Technology and Wedding Planning. Original Program Aired 12/22/20

May 11, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MB

This weeks show originally aired on YouTube December 22nd, 2020 - but the advice and conversation are more relevant now than ever!  In the modern age, many couples are using technology to their advantage.  One of the major hurdles that many couples face is the dreaded floorplan.  Who goes where?  Who do we sit with who?  All Seated is an online resource that helps reduce the pain of creating and updating the floorplan, as well as meal choices and fod counts! This weeks special guest is San...

Behind The Veil: Taking Unique Venues To The Next Level

April 25, 2023 19:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

Behind The Veil: Taking Unique Venue to The Nex Level Couples are looking more and more for that one truly unique venue. But many times, those venues don't have the tools to ensure a magical experience. Austin Blake is changing that. Austin Blake is the founder of Legendary Events and Productions LLC or LEAP for short. Having been in the industry for almost 10 years, he has amassed a wealth of knowledge and a curious sense of ingenuity for creating the very best experiences in South Florid...

Behind The Veil - When High Achievers Fail Hard!

April 18, 2023 19:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MB

Behind The Veil - When High Achievers Fail Hard It's inevitable.  There is going to be a moment in your life that you are going to fail miserably.  Not just kind of, but a full face plant.  So what do you do from there? Our Guest This Week: Gretchen Culver Gretchen Culver is the creative mind behind Minneapolis’ go to design and planning firm, Rocket Science Events, but her business prowess doesn’t stop there. In 2020, she opened the doors to Minne Weddings, a brand that provides stylish ...

Behind The Veil - The Art Of Preserving Your Bouquet

March 28, 2023 20:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MB

It's the latest trend... preserving the brides bouquet.  But what goes into doing this?  How do ensure your bouquet is able to get to her before it looks brown and sad?  Our guest this week is Annie Smith - The owner of Pressed Garden.  A business totally focused on doing everything possible to preserve the bridal bouquet... forever! Annie has always loved flowers, even as a small child, making flowers out of kleenex and making Hollyhock dolls in her grandmother's yard. As soon as she cou...

Behind The Veil - Renting Diamonds For Your Big Day!

March 27, 2023 15:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MB

Behind The Veil - Rent The Look Want to have the look without having to buy them?   Verstolo Jewelry is the answer!   Every bride would love to have a Princess Dianna bracelet or a Queen of England necklace, but that is not something us in the normal world can afford.  But what if you could rent them?   Our guest this week is a specialist in providing affordable real diamond looks for a variety of brides.  Lauren Grunstein is the Vice President of Verstolo.   Lauran's ben with Verstolo ...

Behind The Veil - Ghost Writing Vows and Speeches

March 21, 2023 19:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB

CREATING THE PERFECT VOWS It is one of the most critical moments of the wedding day...saying your vows. But most of us could be better writers, so why not hire someone? Brian Franklin After long, winning careers in political consulting, Brian Franklin and his wife Nicole wanted something more fun. Brian was a writer and communications/marketing consultant for over 25 years. Most of Brian's work had been as an award-winning political consultant and communications strategist (including spee...

Behind The Veil - Insights Into Booking A Hotel For Your Wedding

March 20, 2023 15:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MB

This week we welcome Cindi George, Catering Sales Manager for the Kimpton Surfcomber in South Beach.  We go into all the pieces and parts that you should be aware of before starting your search for the perfect wedding venue. The Behind The Veil Podcast Version is available after 5:00pm EST on most major podcast players including iTunes, iHeart Radio, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Google Podcasts. For a hands-free experience, ask Alexa to play the latest podcast episode of Behind The Veil with...

Behind The Veil - Booking & Planning LGBTQ+ Weddings

February 28, 2023 21:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MB

LGBTQ+ Weddings is the newest and fastest growing sector of weddings.  Wedding venues and wedding vendors are changing their marketing collateral to be inclusive, but it's not always obvious what the term inclusive actually means.  It can literally come down to chaning a word or phrase on your website, in your contract, or even what you say. This week we do a deep dive into what inclusive really means, and some simple ways to ensure that your doors are open to all couples. Our Guest: Chand...

Behind The Veil: Along Comes Merri - a new 3D design tool for weddings that anyone can use!

February 21, 2023 23:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MB

Behind The Veil: Along Comes Merri! Technology is moving fast! The days of scratching out a floorplan on paper is a thing of the past! Merri is the next level of 3D design platforms that leave nothing to the imagination. Our guest this week: Randi Bushell Randi Bushell is the Founder & CEO of Merri, a 3D visualization platform for the events industry–bringing venues, planners, and vendors onto a single platform to design and execute best-in-class events. Prior to starting Merri, she spent...

Behind The Veil - Pearl By David's Bridal - Could This Be The New Knot?

February 14, 2023 20:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MB

Pearl By David's Bridal - Could This Be The New Knot? For years, The Knot and Wedding Wire have dominated the world of connecting couples with vendors. Now David's Bridal has entered the arena and this could be a game changer! Ashley Hawks  Ashley is a Minneapolis-based entrepreneur. She grew up in a Bridal Shop, literally. Her mother owned a boutique called Mary Kay’s Bridal & she spent over 10 years working with brides & learning the business. From the day to day operations, print & dig...

Behind The Veil - The Reality Behind Buying a Wedding Dress

January 31, 2023 23:00 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MB

Finding the perfect wedding dress can be a daunting process.  Knowing what questions to ask, and having an idea of the process, will go a long way in helping you say yes to the dress! This week our guest is Jan Patterson - the owner of Boca Raton Bridal  With more than 17 years of experience in the bridal industry, owner Jan Patterson has a passion for her clients that is unparalleled. Boca Raton Bridal is proud to be the largest Designer showroom in Florida and caters to all types of brid...

Behind The Veil: A Conversation With Celebrity Photographer Suzanne Delawar

January 24, 2023 20:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MB

Suzanne's photographs have been published internationally in magazines and media platforms such as Netflix, The Ellen Degeneres Show, Disney, Harper’s Bazaar, Brides Magazine and more. By the age of 14, Suzanne started photographing weddings with her own team learning the value of leadership & teamwork.  As a teenager still in high school, her dad spoke to the school principal who allowed her to leave classes early to shoot on set of “Kourtney & Khloe Take Miami”, a popular TV Show on E! En...

Behind The Veil - A Conversation With Actor Steve Guttenberg

January 24, 2023 20:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MB

Movies go hand in hand with entertainment and events.  But what is it really like behind the scenes at movie openings and film sets?  Our guest this week will give you a once in a lifetime insight into all of it! This Weeks guest: Steve Guttenberg In 1976, Steve Guttenberg was on a plane to Hollywood. His mother and father gave him $300 for a two week trip to try his hand at film acting. He was 17 years old . He had done childrens theatre, an off broadway play and studied at various school...

The Ins and Outs of Finding The Right Diamond

January 17, 2023 20:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MB

When looking for the perfect ring, most of us walk into the jewlrey store knowing very little!  Today's guest grew up around diamonds and is here to ensure that you know the answers to all the right questions! Deep Metha is the 3rd generation diamond expert with USA Jewlery.  He provides an insight into what you need to know to make the right decision for your lifestyled and budget! About Deep Metha - My dad Divyang Mehta and his brother began in the diamond trade when they were both 17 ye...

Videography - Back To Basic with Girish Bali

December 28, 2022 22:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MB

This week our guest is Girish Bali - a high end videographer and podcaster from New York.   For the last 20 + years. He has been doing Cloud Computing in the telecommunication industry to earn a living and lead a comfortable life. Along the way, there have been a lot of lessons learned as well as exposure to the world of entertainment, be hosting a radio show on the popular Indian Radio station, based out of New Jersey. During his time at one of the telecommunication companies, he came acro...

Behind The Veil - How To Choose Your Wedding Colors Using Crayola Crayons

December 06, 2022 20:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MB

Behind The Veil - Choosing Your Wedding Colors using Crayola Crayons? One of the first questions you will be asked when planning your wedding will be "What are your colors?" This can be a daunting question, especially if this isn’t' your area of expertise. How does one go about choosing their colors? This week we go back to our childhood and use a box of Crayola Crayons to find that perfect trio of colors for your big day. We will also be talking all about the "color of the year" just rele...

Behind The Veil - Making Sure They Are Before Saying I do!

November 22, 2022 20:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MB

Behind The Veil: Making Sure They Are Before Saying I Do! When planning a wedding, we get caught up in all of the pomp and circumstances.  Sometimes couples forget the reason for all of it.  Are you sure that this is the right person for you? This weeks guests: Bethany Barton Bethany is an LA-based author, freelance writer, and relationship expert. She is the author and founder of the book, brand, and business Apologies I Never Got LLC and the creator of the Written In Stars Relationship ...