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Nuptial Nonsense

Nuptial Nonsense is a Chattanooga-based podcast hosted by Valerie, the founder and lead planner of Oak & Willow Event Co., and her oldest daughter, Riley. This dynamic mother-daughter duo brings you behind the scenes of the wedding industry with real, unfiltered conversations about planning, family, and life. From sharing crazy wedding stories to offering tips and tricks for brides-to-be, Valerie and Riley keep it fun, authentic, and a little chaotic.

Each episode is a mix of wedding wisdom, relatable family banter, and laugh-out-loud moments. Whether you’re planning a wedding, work in the events industry, or just love a good story, Nuptial Nonsense has something for you. Expect special guests like vendors, musicians, and even family members who add their own unique perspectives to the show.

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Nuptial Nonsense

Wedding Planning FAQs, Vendor Secrets & Wild Wedding Stories

March 21, 2025 • Oak + Willow Event Co • Season 1 • Episode 3

Welcome back to another episode of the Nuptial Nonsense Podcast! 🎉 This week, Valerie takes the mic solo while Rilee is called in for a shift at the ER. Instead of diving into family dynamics as planned, this episode tackles frequently asked wedding planning questions—from vendor selection to the wildest wedding stories.

💍 In This Episode:

✅ What Makes a Great Wedding Planner? – Listeners describe the Oak + Willow team as friendly, professional, and connected in the vendor community—but what does that really mean?

✅ How to Stay Calm on Wedding Day – Discover how professional planners handle chaos behind the scenes so you can be the guest of honor, not the host at your wedding.

✅ The Truth About Vendor Relationships – Why collaboration, not competition, is the secret to a thriving Chattanooga wedding community and how planners build their preferred vendor lists.

✅ Same-Sex Couples & Wedding Planning – Valerie addresses a common but unfortunate question: Do you plan weddings for LGBTQ+ couples? (Spoiler: Yes, 100%.)

✅ Do Wedding Vendors Expect Tips? – Get the real answer on which vendors expect gratuities and why tipping a DJ might not be on everyone’s list.

✅ Destination Weddings – Yes or No? – Love the idea of a destination wedding? Hear what goes into planning one and why travel fees are worth it.

✅ The Craziest Wedding Mishaps – From a bridesmaid getting stung by a hornet mid-ceremony to a groomsman brawl with the groom’s mother, Valerie shares unbelievable wedding horror stories.

🎙️ Helpful Links & Chattanooga Resources:

🔗 Explore Chattanooga Wedding Venues → Visit Chattanooga

🔗 Bartender & Alcohol Licensing in TN → Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission

🔗 Local Business & Event Licensing → Chattanooga City Government

🔗 Little Debbie Snacks (Because we love a Chattanooga classic!) → Little Debbie

🔗 HydroFlask (Still waiting on that sponsorship!) → Shop HydroFlask

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🌿 Learn More About Our Planning Services: oakandwilloweventco.com

🎥 Produced by: Build Something Media

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