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The Venue Underground

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The Venue Underground: wedding planning from people who run the room. We see what works every weekend and give you the steps. Host Kate Dear (1M followers) with Rachel and Gemma; 1,000+ events of proof. Recorded in a nuclear fallout shelter beneath one of our venues in a 120-year-old bank. The perspective and experience you need. We’ve saved a seat for you.

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Why We Broke Up With Open Houses

This week, we’re talking about the moment we finally ditched open houses and how switching to one-on-one tours completely changed our booking season. But this episode goes way beyond that. Inside the fallout shelter, we unpack: * Why “off-season” doesn’t exist for wedding vendors * Saying yes too often and why it backfires * When client expectations cross the line * Plated vs. buffet and the catering math no one tells couples * Vendor boundaries that protect your wedding * Wedding trends we’d personally send straight to jail * Real stories from the weddings that still haunt us If you’ve ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes of a wedding venue, this episode is your front-row seat. Follow for more candid, unfiltered conversations from inside the industry.

18 nov 2025 - 52 min
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When Family Drama Meets The Fine Print

Weddings are emotional. Boundaries are business. Weddings run on emotion, but contracts don’t. In this episode of The Venue Underground, Kate, Gemma, and Rachel unpack what happens when love and family crash head-on into business reality. From a groom’s mom secretly trying to reschedule her son’s wedding to guests melting at destination ceremonies, they reveal why clear boundaries aren’t cold-hearted, they’re essential. It’s a candid look at compassion, control, and the fine print that keeps creative businesses running (and sane). Whether you’re a vendor learning to say “no,” a bride trying to understand why policies exist, or just someone who loves good behind-the-scenes wedding drama, this episode hits the sweet spot between empathy and accountability. Topics: * When family emotions collide with vendor boundaries * The difference between compassion and compliance * Refunds, cancellations, and tough calls that test your humanity * Why every “quick favor” comes with fine print * How to protect your business and your peace

4 nov 2025 - 35 min
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