Leah sits down with Brittny Drye, Editor-in-Chief of Love Inc. magazine, to celebrate 10 years of marriage equality—and 10 years of love—with cover stars Lance Bass and his husband Michael Turchin. They chat about what true inclusivity in the wedding world looks like for LGBTQ+ couples and beyond. From the return of '90s vibes at New York Bridal Fashion Week to navigating wedding planning during a tough economy (hello, tariffs and inflation!), this episode is packed with fresh trends, real talk,...
Jun 30, 2025•43 min•Season 1Ep. 461
Looking for advice on writing (or helping someone else write) a wedding speech that will keep your guests engaged? Heidi Ellert-McDermott of Speechy is here with Leah to help you! Heidi and Leah talk about dealing with family dynamics, writing heartfelt and real speeches, and handling people who just assume they’re giving a speech at your wedding. Plus, you'll get tips to keep things running smoothly during speeches on the big day. Find Speechy online at https://www.speechy.com/ and on social me...
Jun 23, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 460
Planning your second wedding? Leah is joined by wedding planner Jesse Reing of Events by Jesse for a heartfelt, myth-busting conversation about what it really means to celebrate love again. From rethinking guest lists and RSVPs to ditching outdated “rules” (yes, you can wear white and have a big wedding!), Jesse shares practical advice and emotional insights to help you create a wedding that feels true to this chapter of your life. Authentic, joyful, and full of permission to break the mold—beca...
Jun 16, 2025•58 min•Season 1Ep. 459
What’s hot in weddings for 2025? Leah Haslage sits down with Pinterest’s Sydney Stanback to spill the tea on the biggest trends hitting the aisle—many of them driven by Gen Z’s bold, unapologetically personal style. Think 90s nostalgia with a modern twist, the unexpected elegance of brown, and nature-inspired glam that’s anything but basic. They’ll break down why vintage rings are making a comeback, how florals are going surreal, and why chic City Hall ceremonies are stealing the spotlight. Plus...
Jun 09, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 458
Shari Rivkind and Morgan Weil of Bridelawyer are back with more essential legal wisdom—this time focused on LGBTQIA+ couples! In this empowering and practical episode, Shari and Morgan break down what you need to know about getting legally hitched, from prenups and cohabitation agreements to family dynamics and beyond. Drawing from their new book “I’m Getting Married and I’m LGBTQIA+ — What Do I Do Now?”, they offer inclusive, real-world guidance to help you feel informed, confident, and totally...
Jun 06, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 457
Ever wonder how celeb weddings and your favorite movies sneak their way into your wedding plans? We're exploring the pop culture moments that have seriously shaped how we tie the knot – think Princess Diana's iconic style, the backyard bash vibes from "Father of the Bride," and the luxe details of "Crazy Rich Asians." We’re looking at how celebrities, movies and TV have changed the wedding industry over the years and the inspo you can take from it! Follow Meghan on Instagram! @ofdconsulting Find...
Jun 02, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 456
Want to nail your wedding dance? Krista and Kelvin Ramirez from Your Night Choreo are sharing their tips on picking the perfect first dance song and fun wedding party dance numbers! They also discuss managing expectations, the importance of practice, and how this experience can strengthen your bond. Whether you're a dance pro or just want to avoid stepping on toes, this episode is packed with advice for making your wedding dance unforgettable! Website: yournightchoreo.com Direct to class booking...
May 26, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 455
Andrew Hall, co-founder of No Story Lost, chats with Leah this week about the power of storytelling to preserve your most precious memories! Andrew shares the inspiration behind No Story Lost and why capturing authentic moments matters more than ever. Use the code “Bridechilla” at checkout at nostorylost.com for 2 free extra copies of your book to share with family and friends! Follow No Story Lost on Instagram: @nostorylost Learn more about No Story Lost at: https://nostorylost.com/ Find Bridec...
May 19, 2025•35 min•Season 1Ep. 454
Wedding planner and sustainability expert Jamie Chang is here to chat about planning eco-friendly weddings that don’t skimp on style! Leah and Jamie cover everything from sustainable attire to reducing food waste and supporting local vendors. Jamie, founder of Mango Muse Events, has practical tips for incorporating sustainable choices into your floral arrangements, catering, decor, and even pre-wedding events. Whether you're dreaming of a destination wedding or a backyard bash, tune in inspiring...
May 12, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 453
This week, Sara Margulis, CEO and founder of Honeyfund, joins us to chat about how honeymoon registries came to become a popular choice, reflecting a shift towards experiences over stuff. Get practical tips on open communication when planning trips together and wedding financial planning. We touch on personalizing traditions, the joys of a good reception line dance, and why love and communication are the ultimate wedding must-haves. Find Honeyfund on Instagram: @honeyfund Watch full video episod...
May 05, 2025•45 min•Season 1Ep. 452
Janice Carnevale, founder of Bellwether Events is back to chat with Leah about hidden costs, affordable options, and common misconceptions about at-home weddings. Tune in for tips on prioritizing expenses, the realities of doing full DIY weddings, and wedding trend hot takes! Get Janice’s eBook of tips and practical advice, “The Elegant At-Home Wedding”, here: www.yourweddingathome.com Find Janice on Instagram: @bellwetherevent Join the new Bridechilla community on Station! To sweeten the deal, ...
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr
Janice Carnevale, founder of Bellwether Events, joins Leah to discuss the intricacies of planning at-home weddings! She shares her insights as a luxury home-wedding planner and highlights the importance of coordinating logistics and extra considerations to make sure your guests are taken care of, no matter your budget! Tune in next Monday for the rest of our conversation and trend hot-takes with Janice! Get Janice’s eBook of tips and practical advice, “The Elegant At-Home Wedding”, here: www.you...
Apr 21, 2025•56 min•Season 1Ep. 450
Brian Franklin, co-founder of Vows & Speeches, joins Leah to discuss his insights and advice on writing wedding vows and speeches. They highlight the common pitfalls in vow writing and how to avoid them, as well as the impact that generative AI, like ChatGPT, has on wedding speeches. Find Vows & Speeches on Instagram @vowsandspeeches Today’s Sponsor: BriteCo: Modern Insurance for Modern Milestones. Visit brite.co/bridechilla/ for a fast, free quote today and unlock peace of mind knowing ...
Apr 14, 2025•1 hr 5 min
This episode is sponsored by BriteCo! Dustin Lemick, CEO of BriteCo, joins us this week to discuss the intricacies and importance of having wedding and jewelry insurance. Dustin and Leah chat about insurance offered by BriteCo, including wedding cancellation and liability, as well as the unique aspects of jewelry insurance! They also discuss the multifaceted world of wedding jewelry with Dustin’s background in the jewelry industry. Learn more about BriteCo at https://brite.co/ and follow BriteCo...
Apr 07, 2025•37 min•Season 1Ep. 448
Rebecca Somnitz and Patrice Catan talk with Leah this week about tips on choosing the perfect wedding gown, the true meaning of “couture”, and the realities of running a bridal salon. Tune in to hear their takes on trending styles, bustles, and much more! Rebecca Somnitz is the owner of Something White Bridal in Independence, Ohio. Find Rebecca on Instagram: @somethingwhitebridal Patrice Catan has over 40 years of experience in weddings and events as a gown designer, bridal salon owner, planner ...
Mar 31, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 447
Nora Culley Tuck, owner and creative director of Engaged with Nora, is with us this week to discuss the challenges couples face when planning weddings, her approach to defining wedding aesthetics, and ways to save money while still creating a memorable event. Find Nora on Instagram at @engagedwithnora Visit thebridechilla.com for all the latest news! BriteCo: Modern Insurance for Modern Milestones. Visit brite.co/bridechilla/ for a fast, free quote today and unlock peace of mind knowing you're c...
Mar 24, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 446
Deliece Knights-Barnett, founder and CEO of Dhalia Events, joins us this week to discuss the complexities of moving in together and blending families. Deliece and Leah chat about some essential considerations to make – including financial management, household maintenance styles, and the importance of communication and compromise. Find Deliece on Instagram at @dhaliaevents! Visit thebridechilla.com for all the latest news! BriteCo: Modern Insurance for Modern Milestones. Visit brite.co/bridechil...
Mar 17, 2025•53 min•Season 1Ep. 445
Want to ditch the big wedding and elope? This episode's for you! Jenny Mac, creator of New York City-based Eloping is Fun, joins us this week to chat about the next steps after deciding to elope, as well as the creative ways couples are balancing traditions with a more intimate elopement or micro-wedding. Find Eloping is Fun on Instagram at @elopingisfun and their website elopingisfun.com Visit thebridechilla.com for all the latest news! BriteCo: Modern Insurance for Modern Milestones. Visit bri...
Mar 10, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 444
Wedding budgets are important – and can quickly become overwhelming. Chandai Raghunauth, founder of Chandai Events, shares her insights on how to make budgeting for your wedding manageable – as well as a few tips for budgets after the wedding. Find Chandai on Instagram @chandaievents and at https://chandaievents.com/ Visit thebridechilla.com for all the latest news! BriteCo: Modern Insurance for Modern Milestones. Visit brite.co/bridechilla/ for a fast, free quote today and unlock peace of mind ...
Mar 03, 2025•54 min•Season 1Ep. 443
Clay Dunn, CEO of VOW For Girls, joins us this week to discuss how couples can support nonprofits and causes via their wedding registries. VOW For Girls is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending child marriage by supporting grassroots efforts by community organizations. Find more information about VOW For Girls here: https://www.vowforgirls.org/ Find VOW For Girls on Instagram: @vowforgirls Have a wedding question? Leave a message at speakpipe.com/bridechillapodcast and your question may b...
Feb 28, 2025•32 min•Season 1Ep. 442
Jamie Coast, founder of Cotton & Bow, gives us the rundown on all things wedding stationery! Jamie sheds light on the variety of design methods available (from solo DIY to full customization with a designer), shares insights on 2025 trends in stationery, and has advice for ensuring your invitations arrive at their destination! Visit their website at: https://cottonandbow.com/ Find Jaime on Instagram: @cottonandbowpaper Download the stationery checklist at https://cottonandbow.com/checklist H...
Feb 24, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 441
Michael Cassara and Lauren O'Brien of The Vendor Table Podcast are back to talk about finding comfort in front of the camera during photos, photography pricing, and share more hot takes when it comes to first looks, cake smashing, and how it's a wedding toast-- not a speech! Listen to The Vendor Table wherever you get your podcasts and on Youtube! Find Michael, Lauren, and The Vendor Table podcast on Instagram: @michaelcassaraphoto @laurenobrienphoto @thevendortablepod Have a wedding question? L...
Feb 21, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 440
Michael Cassara and Lauren O’Brien, hosts of The Vendor Table podcast, are here this week to share their advice as wedding full-time photographers and hot takes on wedding trends from behind the lens! Tune in this Friday for our next conversation with Michael and Lauren! Listen to The Vendor Table wherever you get your podcasts and on Youtube! Find Michael, Lauren, and The Vendor Table podcast on Instagram: @michaelcassaraphoto @laurenobrienphoto @thevendortablepod Have a wedding question? Leave...
Feb 17, 2025•54 min•Season 1Ep. 439
We return to finish our conversation with Shari Rivkind and Morgan Weil from Bridelawyer about the often daunting world of wedding contacts and legalities. In this episode, we cover communication with vendors, preparing for destination weddings, and considerations for the name change process for United States couples, and more! Follow Bridelawyer on Instagram! @bridelawyers Click to find their books I’m Getting Married What Do I Do Now? and I’m Married What Do I Do Now? Have a wedding question? ...
Feb 14, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 438
Shari Rivkind and Morgan Weil from Bridelawyer are a mother-daughter duo dedicated to helping couples navigate the (oftentimes) daunting world of wedding contracts and legalities. In this episode, we highlight the importance of reviewing vendor contracts thoroughly, ensuring verbal agreements are documented, and debunk myths about prenups! Tune in this Friday to hear the rest of our discussion! Follow Bridelawyer on Instagram! @bridelawyers Click to find their books I’m Getting Married What Do I...
Feb 10, 2025•51 min•Season 1Ep. 437
This week we discuss the crucial details of food and catering on your wedding day with Chef Dante Boccuzzi and Event Manager Stephanie Petras at the renowned restaurant Dante in Cleveland, Ohio. We cover valuable tips on food portions, menu tastings, and finding caterers that will ensure your day runs smoothly. Find more information about Dante at https://danteboccuzzi.com/cleveland-private-event-venues/ and find them on Instagram at @danteprivateeventscatering Have a wedding question? Leave a m...
Feb 03, 2025•58 min•Season 1Ep. 436
This week, Cameron Forbes of Forbes Functions joins us to talk about all things aesthetic and vibes. As a wedding planner and business owner based in New York City, Cameron shares her unique insights on what to keep in mind as you build the details and aesthetics of your wedding! Find Forbes Functions on Instagram: @forbesfunctions Have a wedding question? Leave a message at speakpipe.com/bridechillapodcast and your question may be featured in an upcoming Q&A! Visit thebridechilla.com for al...
Jan 27, 2025•45 min•Season 1Ep. 435
Cher Irlandez, senior buyer and developer at Lulus, is here to share practical tips for finding “the one” when shopping for wedding attire! Tune in to hear Cher’s advice on how to manage online shopping for wedding attire (whether it’s yours or your wedding party’s) and honing in on the vision that you want on your day. Find Lulus on Instagram! @lulusweddings Check out Lulus online at https://lulus.com/bridal Have a wedding question? Leave a message at speakpipe.com/bridechillapodcast and your q...
Jan 20, 2025•59 min•Season 1Ep. 434
Rebecca Somnitz of Something White Bridal shares her insights into bridal concierge services and how they can alleviate the stress often faced on the wedding day and help make sure each fashion detail is immaculate. Rebecca and Leah also chat about some of the trends from New York Bridal Market! Find Rebecca on Instagram: @somethingwhitebridal Have a wedding question? Leave a message at speakpipe.com/bridechillapodcast and your question may be featured in an upcoming Q&A! Visit thebridechill...
Jan 13, 2025•54 min•Season 1Ep. 433
Meghan Ely of OFD Consulting returns to kick off the year with a dive into the must-know wedding trends of 2025! Tune in to hear how destination weddings are being redefined, how drapery is making a resurgence, and insights into different methods of personalization. Visit 2025weddingtrends.com to see Meghan’s comprehensive slides! Follow Meghan on Instagram! @ofdconsulting Have a wedding question? Leave a message at speakpipe.com/bridechillapodcast and your question may be featured in an upcomin...
Jan 06, 2025•57 min•Season 1Ep. 432
