wedding budget lies we've all believed

Life of a Showgirl ... (or in our case) ... Wedding Pro

Taylor Swift just dropped Life of a Showgirl—and it got us thinking. The glitter, the lights, the big moments… and then the reality behind the curtain. Because let’s be real: running a wedding venue can feel a lot like putting on a world tour. There’s the show everyone sees… and then there’s what really goes down behind the scenes. Unlike Taylor, we don’t have 18 backup dancers or a private jet. But we do have leaky ice machines, chairs that mysteriously break the night before an event, and couples who deserve nothing less than a flawless performance. So today, we’re opening up about the true 'life of a venue owner.' From annual expenses, family drama and unprofessional 'professionals' - we're talking details about what we did not expect to experience prior to working in the wedding industry. If you've ever wanted to open a wedding venue, or if you're just a pro looking for some community (we promise, you're not crazy!), this episode is for you!

Why Wedding Pros (Especially Venues!) Need Media (and How to Actually Get It)

Have you ever scrolled Instagram and thought: “How did THEY get into that magazine?” Spoiler: they’re not more talented than you. They just pitched. And you can, too. In this episode, Holly and Kassy share: ✨ Why media features matter more than social media reach ✨ The free tools venues can use to pitch themselves ✨ How to build relationships with editors + writers ✨ The secret advantage venues already have (hint: it’s your space!) ✨ A simple, 3-sentence pitch formula you can start using today You don’t need a PR firm. You don’t need a million-dollar budget. You just need your story—and the courage to tell it. 🎙️ Subscribe for more episodes on weddings, hospitality, and entrepreneurship.

lovebird's wedding stress series: navigating family drama

You can't escape it - family drama and weddings travel together. The best planners and the tightest timelines can't fix what is often bubbling under the surface when two families become one. In this ongoing series, we sit down with Tom Moore MA, M.MFT, LPC-S, LMFT-S, a marriage and family therapist of nearly 40 years and minister who has officiated over 200 weddings at our venues. From navigating mother-in-law dynamics to setting healthy boundaries with parents, we’ll share real talk, practical tips, and heartfelt advice to help couples (and their families) walk into wedding planning with less stress and more love.

4 Things Brides Stress Over (That Don't Matter as Much as You Think)

Wedding planning stress is real—but so much of what couples lose sleep over doesn’t actually matter in the big picture. In this quick episode, our team of planners and pros share the top things we see brides obsess over that just aren’t worth the emotional energy. From timeline pitfalls that don’t actually make or break the day, to the way comparison steals joy (thanks Pinterest + Instagram), to all those tiny unnecessary decisions that suck up hours, and yes—even the pressure of forcing moms into dresses they hate—we’re pulling back the curtain on the stuff you can stop worrying about right now. Our hope? To give you permission to breathe, focus on what really counts, and remember that the heart of your wedding day isn’t in the details you’re stressing over.

wedding budget lies we've all believed

Think finger foods, fake flowers or hosting a backyard wedding will save your wedding budget? Think again. From small bites that aren't so cheap to the DIY trap, we're tackling the budget lies we've all believed - discussing what you think saves you money - and what ACTUALLY does.