Behind the Aisle

They’re the people you look up to when you first break into the industry. You buy their courses, attend conferences when they’re keynote speakers, and register for the retreats they host. You like all their posts, comment and DM them. You join their facebook groups and ask for advice. Overtime, you find yourself idolizing them; wanting to become just like them; take all the business advice from them. But when do you take it too far? What’s the boundary? We’re talking about idolizing the “untouchables”; The celebrity like people who were once in your shoes. ------- Instagram: @‌behindtheaislepodcast Email: behindtheaislepodcast@gmail.com Website: www.behindtheaislepodcast.com Submit your anonymous WTF Wednesday stories in our DMs!

What's that saying? It's not a sprint, it's a marathon. We feel like that can be used in all sorts of scenarios in life. Building and working in your wedding business is no different. Only the sad part is busy has become this badge of honor for us wedding vendors. But when does it become unhealthy? or when should be putting your nose to the grinder? We're talking hustle culture, friends. The good, bad, and mythbusting feeling of needing to hustle your heart out. ------- Instagram: @behindtheaislepodcast Email: behindtheaislepodcast@gmail.com Website: www.behindtheaislepodcast.com Submit your anonymous WTF Wednesday stories on the website!

Though not a real medical diagnosis, it is something alllll of us have gone through and many of STILL do: imposter syndrome. It's hard to make a name for yourself and to build something from the top. Throw in the mental load and fear of not being good enough with a side of comparing yourself to others and you've got yourself overthinking whether you were cut out for what you started in the first place. We dive deep into our feels in this one and want you to know you are not alone in this! ------- Instagram: @behindtheaislepodcast Email: behindtheaislepodcast@gmail.com Website: www.behindtheaislepodcast.com Submit your anonymous WTF Wednesday stories on the website!

They're well intentioned and super fun, right? Yeah, only when models actually show up, the florals are what they were supposed to be, and the venue is unlocked when you arrive. In all reality, styled shoots are a great way to add to your portfolio or get that creative idea out of your brain and into reality. But what seems to be missing amongst us vendors is the etiquette that comes along with it. We're chatting on today's episode alll about it and we want YOU to share your input too! Head to our Instagram and let us know you're Styled Shoot Snafu and Taboos! ------- Instagram: @behindtheaislepodcast Email: behindtheaislepodcast@gmail.com Website: www.behindtheaislepodcast.com Submit your anonymous WTF Wednesday stories on the website!

You've battled the elements, wrangled wedding party members, sent the bride down the aisle, snuck an hors d'oeuvre, and wiped a tear witnessing the first dance. You throw yourself into a chiavari chair in a closet of the venue, sigh a big whole sign of exhaustion, eyes widen as you see in the distance a server with a tray of white plates. She approaches, you hold your breath as she brings the plate to the table annnnnnnd there it is. Another sigh leaves your tired body as you glance at the six inch turkey club sandwich on stale white bread with a side of off brand potato chips. Bon Appetit! ------- We've all been there and probably have more catering woe stories to share. Tune in with us as gripe and praise our catering friends. Got a wacko catering story? Submit it for WTF Wednesdays! ------- Instagram: @behindtheaislepodcast Email: behindtheaislepodcast@gmail.com Website: www.behindtheaislepodcast.com Submit your anonymous WTF Wednesday stories on the website!

Filmed and recorded during our hiatus and before we moved into our new home, we chatted about the roadblocks and issues we run into due to our industry being unregulated. From randos becoming business owners and calling themselves "professionals", how to educate couples to vet others properly, lack of sanitation, to should we be background checking these fools?! Weigh in on the comments on Instagram! ------- Instagram: @behindtheaislepodcast Email: behindtheaislepodcast@gmail.com Website: www.behindtheaislepodcast.com Submit your anonymous WTF Wednesday stories on the website!

We're baacckkkkk! Did you miss us? Cause we missed you! Season Two of Behind the Aisle is officially here and we're pumped to bring you guys more conversations about the ick within the wedding industry and your favorite: What the Fuck Wednesdays! What better way to kick off the new season with some stories you wrote in! ------- Instagram: @behindtheaislepodcast Email: behindtheaislepodcast@gmail.com Website: www.behindtheaislepodcast.com Submit your anonymous WTF Wednesday stories on the website!

Put your expertise where your follower count is?! Yeah... we don't think so either. On this episode we are chatting all things about the dreaded follower count - what it used to mean back in the day vs. what it means now. Sara even spills the tea on herself about her personal experience with giving money to the highest bidder. Do the numbers really equate to what we all think it does? ------- Instagram: @behindtheaislepodcast Email: behindtheaislepodcast@gmail.com Website: www.behindtheaislepodcast.com Submit your anonymous WTF Wednesday stories on the website!

Y'all wanna know what is oversaturated and low-key annoying? Our industry’s education sector. Now, there are some good ones out there, but it seems that the low ROI inducing, heart string pulling, non-tangible ones get all the glory. We’re talking education and conferences within the industry. The good, the bad, the ugly ones. We share lessons from our own experiences as well as give some tips on what to look out for when looking for the next conference, masterclass, mastermind, etc. you may be interested in! ------- THE VENDOR LIST - A Speed Networking Event for the Northern Virginia Wedding Industry The Vendor List is a unique wedding industry networking event that combines professional networking with a fun and engaging speed dating concept. Designed for wedding vendors, planners, and professionals, this event aims to foster meaningful connections, collaborations, and partnerships within the industry. Purchase tickets: https://sarandipityphotographyllc.hbportal.co/public/654ea0ee97214e0024233973 February 17 2024 | 12pm-3pm | Morais Vineyard & Winery | $50 ------- Instagram: @behindtheaislepodcast Email: behindtheaislepodcast@gmail.com Website: www.behindtheaislepodcast.com Submit your anonymous WTF Wednesday stories on the website!

You submitted the tea and now we're spillin' it! We're talkin' your grievances and putting our two cents in. Got a case of FOMO?! Want to be featured in our next WTF Wednesday Episode?! Submit your story via our website! Instagram: @behindtheaislepodcast Email: behindtheaislepodcast@gmail.com Website: www.behindtheaislepodcast.com Submit your anonymous WTF Wednesday stories on the website!