Cakeage, Coordinators & Contracts: The Stuff No One Explains

In this episode of Wedding Mayhem, Kelly pulls back the curtain on how weddings actually work behind the scenes and why so many couples end up frustrated, confused, or stressed when things don’t go exactly to plan. With over two decades in the wedding and hospitality industry, Kelly explains the reality of venues, coordinators, logistics, and those “mystery charges” that couples often don’t see coming.

From the now-infamous cakeage debate to why venue coordinators are not the same as independent wedding planners, this conversation dives into the small details that cause the biggest problems. Kelly breaks down how hotels and venues operate, why certain fees exist, and how miscommunication  not malice  is usually at the heart of wedding planning drama.

If you’re recently engaged, planning a wedding, or working in the industry, this episode is packed with honest advice, practical tools, and eye-opening insights that will help you ask better questions, plan smarter, and avoid last-minute surprises. Before you blame the venue… this is the conversation you need to hear.

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Cakeage, Coordinators & Contracts: The Stuff No One Explains | Wedding Mayhem Podcast


Kelly Mortimer

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