Behind The Veil
A an award winning podcast that goes Behind The Veil that provides insight into the world of weddings and events. From Mental Health and Wedding Planning to Vendor Meals - A Right or a Privilege, to singers on tour, and even a few famous people. There is nothing we won't tackle! Bringing in the worlds best vendors to provide true, honest, and real advice. The shows are always live, and always unedited.... so you never know what someone is going to let slip out! Host: Keith Willard - Owner of Keith Willard Events. Keith has over two decades of event planning including Director of Catering and Events for The Ritz-Carlton, The One Hotel, and Hyatt Regency. He is known for his no nonsense take of the event world. Knowledge is power and we can all make better choices when we have the facts. Co-Host: Marci Guttenberg - Owner of An Affair To Remember By Marci - Marci is also a long time veteran of the event world but ensures that we follow the proper etiquette!Co-Host: Brooke Logan Stoner- Brooke is the wild card of our trio. You never know what she is going to say. She keeps it honest and keeps it real!Winner of The Telly Award - Best Unscripted Online Series. Winner of the NACE One Award - Innovator of The Year
Behind The Veil
Behind The Veil - The 2026 Real Wedding Study
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We speak to Tom Chelednik - The Associate Director of Vendor Engagement about the 2026 Real Wedding Study that was just released!
The Knot Worldwide (TKWW) released its 2026 Real Weddings Study, which offers one of the most comprehensive looks at how modern couples are planning for, spending on, and celebrating one of life’s most meaningful moments. Drawing on insights from more than 10,000 U.S. couples married in 2025, the Study underscores key themes such as the resiliency of the $100 billion U.S. wedding industry, how wedding planning has entered the AI era, the need for trust and personalization in selecting a dream team of wedding professionals, how Gen Z is redefining celebrations, and the takeover of lab-grown diamonds.
How much of this pertains to us in South Florida? What is the average cost of a wedding nationwide versus here? What's happening with planning and AI?
We will dive deep to root out things to keep in mind as well as being ready for those that only read the headlines.
Behind The Veil Crew:
Host: Keith Willard
www.keithwillardevents.com
www.instagram.com/keithwillard
Co- Host: Marci Guttenberg
www.anaffairtorememberbymarci.com
www.instagram.com/anaffairtorememberbymarci
