This Takes The Cake

The Wedding That Survived the Record-Breaking Heat

In this episode, Sara sits down with Lauren and Jeffery to relive their June 30, 2012 wedding during one of the hottest weekends in South Carolina history. From sweating through khaki suits and editing sweat out of wedding photos to guests hiding in their cars for air conditioning, they share the hilarious reality of a record-breaking heat wave wedding. The conversation also goes beyond the big day as they open up about losing everything in a house fire less than a year later, rebuilding their lives together, and where 14 years of marriage has taken them. Follow us on all the things! ⁠https://www.stunningandbrilliantevents.com/⁠ [https://www.stunningandbrilliantevents.com/] ⁠https://www.instagram.com/stunningandbrilliantevents/ ⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/stunningandbrilliantevents/%C2%A0] ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thistakesthecakepodcast/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/thistakesthecakepodcast/] ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@sandbevents⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@sandbevents] ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@stunningandbrilliantevents⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@stunningandbrilliantevents] ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thistakesthecakepodcast⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@thistakesthecakepodcast]  Check out Lauren & Jeffery! Lauren: https://www.instagram.com/laurenbjensen/ [https://www.instagram.com/laurenbjensen/] Jeffery: https://www.instagram.com/jeffreyjensen/ [https://www.instagram.com/jeffreyjensen/] Paratransform: https://www.instagram.com/paratransform/ [https://www.instagram.com/paratransform/]

Derby Disaster: Going Viral

In this episode of This Takes The Cake 🍰, Payton is joined by Faith—longtime assistant turned lead planner in our Myrtle Beach office—to break down the wedding video that unexpectedly went viral about Derby Day. What started as a fun, real behind-the-scenes moment quickly spiraled in the comments, proving just how wild the internet can get. They’re diving into what actually happened, how quickly online narratives can shift, and why none of it mattered when it came to what was most important—the couple had an incredible, seamless wedding day surrounded by happy guests. They also get real about the wedding planning industry and why experience matters—especially when it comes to why we don’t offer day-of coordination. From managing logistics to handling unexpected moments in real time, this episode is all about the value of having a team that truly knows how to run a wedding day from start to finish. A candid conversation on viral moments, online chaos, and keeping your focus where it belongs.

From "I Do" to App Launch

In this episode of This Takes The Cake 🍰, Caroline from Tampa sits down with Michelle, founder of Guestlist, who built her app while planning her own destination wedding in Argentina. From how she met her husband to what it was really like planning an entire wedding weekend from afar, Michelle shares the behind-the-scenes of creating an unforgettable guest experience—and launching a business at the same time. If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to turn a wedding pain point into something bigger, this one takes the cake. Follow us on all the things! ⁠https://www.stunningandbrilliantevents.com/⁠ [https://www.stunningandbrilliantevents.com/] ⁠https://www.instagram.com/stunningandbrilliantevents/ ⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/stunningandbrilliantevents/%C2%A0] ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thistakesthecakepodcast/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/thistakesthecakepodcast/] ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@sandbevents⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@sandbevents] ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@stunningandbrilliantevents⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@stunningandbrilliantevents] ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thistakesthecakepodcast⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@thistakesthecakepodcast]

Building FiftyFlowers with Liza Roeser

This week on This Takes The Cake, Sara sits down with Liza Roeser, founder and CEO of FiftyFlowers, to talk about how a Peace Corps assignment in Ecuador unexpectedly led her into the floral industry — and eventually to building one of the most recognizable flower companies in weddings. From shipping flowers farm-direct before online ordering was even normal, to helping thousands of couples create DIY wedding florals, Liza shares the risks, lessons, and moments that shaped FiftyFlowers into the industry powerhouse it is today. Plus, we ask Liza what truly “takes the cake” in her career and life. Follow us on all the things! ⁠https://www.stunningandbrilliantevents.com/⁠ [https://www.stunningandbrilliantevents.com/] ⁠https://www.instagram.com/stunningandbrilliantevents/ ⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/stunningandbrilliantevents/%C2%A0] ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thistakesthecakepodcast/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/thistakesthecakepodcast/] ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@sandbevents⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@sandbevents] ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@stunningandbrilliantevents⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@stunningandbrilliantevents] ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thistakesthecakepodcast⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@thistakesthecakepodcast]

SEO That Actually Books: The Wedding Pro’s Guide to Getting Found

In this episode, we sit down with SEO expert Sara Dunn to break down how wedding pros can actually get found online—without the overwhelm. From understanding what SEO really is (in normal human terms) to fixing the most common mistakes vendors make, Sara shares actionable strategies that go beyond just “posting pretty blogs.” We dive into strategic blogging, showing up in local searches, and how AI is changing the way couples find vendors. Whether you’ve never touched your SEO or know you’ve been doing it wrong, this episode is packed with tips that can help you start booking more of your dream clients—straight from Google. Follow us on all the things! ⁠https://www.stunningandbrilliantevents.com/⁠ [https://www.stunningandbrilliantevents.com/] ⁠https://www.instagram.com/stunningandbrilliantevents/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/stunningandbrilliantevents/] https://www.instagram.com/thistakesthecakepodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/stunningandbrilliantevents/] ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@sandbevents⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@sandbevents] ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@stunningandbrilliantevents [https://www.youtube.com/@stunningandbrilliantevents] ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thistakesthecakepodcast⁠ [⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thistakesthecakepodcast⁠ ] Check out Sara! https://saradoesseo.com/ [https://saradoesseo.com/] https://www.instagram.com/saradoesseo/ [https://www.instagram.com/saradoesseo/]