Once upon a Venue
From Best Friends to Fiancés to Venue Owners: Spilling the Tea Behind the Fairytale and More!
Episodes
46 episodes
Planning Your 1st Quinceañera… We Were TERRIFIED Until This Happened 😭✨ | Once Upon A Venue EP. 46
In this episode of “Once Upon a Venue,” we talk about helping families navigate the emotions and stress that come with planning their daughter’s first big Quinceañera. From creating timelines and adapting to each client’s unique needs, to givin...
Amanda’s 40th BDay! 🎉 + AI Photo Scandal & Vendor Secrets | Once Upon A Venue EP. 45
In this episode of Once Upon A Venue, we’re celebrating Amanda’s 40th Birthday 🎉 and diving into some real conversations you don’t want to miss.We break down the Chicago AI photography fraud scandal and what it means for clients and ven...
We Got Ghosted?! 👀 & The Broken Chandelier Truth 💎🔥 | Once Upon A Venue EP. 44
In this episode of Once Upon A Venue, we clear the air on a common misconception like what really happens when clients say they “haven’t heard from us.” Then we dive into our Royal Dilemma of the Day with some tough event choices y...
The #1 Thing EVERY Party Needs… & it’s NOT what you think! | Once Upon A Venue EP. 43
In this episode of Once Upon A Venue, we break down the #1 thing every party needs and it’s not what you think!From why chambelanes are a must for quinceañeras, to tips for couples getting married soon, we also dive into why communicati...
Another Location? Here’s What Delegation Taught Us! | Once Upon A Venue EP. 42
In this episode of Once Upon A Venue, we dive into what it really takes to open another location and the biggest lesson we’ve learned along the way, delegation. From choosing between a bouquet toss vs. garter toss, to following the...
We’re Getting ELOPED?! She Said Yes to the Dress!😳💍 | Once Upon A Venue EP. 41
Episode 41! Big updates… we might be getting ELOPED 💍😳In this episode, we’re getting real about our wedding journey, from Amanda saying YES to the dress 👰 to Michael finally finding his tux (with a little help from the brothers 😄).<...
No Sick Days When You Own an Event Venue 🤧 | Once Upon A Venue EP. 40
Episode 40: No Sick Days When You Own an Event Venue 🤧Running on fumes but still making events happen, this is the real behind-the-scenes of venue life when you’re sick and the show must go on. From remedies that keep us going, ...
Chandelier Crystals Fell During a Quinceañera?! | Once Upon A Venue EP. 39
Episode 39 The Upgrades, Drama & a Horse Entrance?!Big things are happening at the venue 👀✨We’re revealing our new ceiling mural, announcing new packages (with FREE valet options coming soon), and sharing how a Valentine’s D...
Event Venue Chaos: Bad Etiquette, Budget Battles & 1,000/10 Review | Once Upon A Time Venue EP. 38
In Episode 38 of Once Upon a Venue, we’re sharing the real behind-the-scenes of venue life, from a wild Sweet 16 with inflatable frogs 🐸 to photographer etiquette fails that had us speechless.Plus, we debate wedding budget dilemmas (foo...
We SOLD the GOLD Piano… 💔 & Our Valentine’s Story | Once Upon A Venue EP . 37
We SOLD the GOLD piano… and it made us reflect on everything. 💛In this Valentine’s special, Michael & Amanda share how we met, the rockstar dreams we left behind, how we built The Glass Slipper Palace, and the wild event drama...
Go above and beyond & Get with the times! | Once Upon A Venue EP. 36
Are you having your Quinceanera's the old way… or leveling up with the times? 👀In this episode, we talk about how Quinceañeras and celebrations have evolved, why old-school venues are like pagers and landlines (and we’re the iPhones), a...
10 Questions You MUST Ask Before Booking A Venue! | Once Upon A Venue EP. 35
Before you book any venue, watch this first! 👑In Episode 35 of Once Upon A Venue, we break down the 10 most important questions every couple should ask before signing a venue contract from pricing and guest count to accessibility, vendo...
Work Life Balance As A Venue Owner | Once Upon A Venue EP. 34
In Episode 34 of Once Upon A Venue, we talk about what work-life balance truly looks like as full-time venue owners, why taking time for ourselves is just as important as taking care of our clients, and how growth sometimes means learning to pa...
The Year We Almost Broke… & 2025 Recap | Once Upon A Venue EP. 33
Episode 33 is our most honest episode yet!2025 was the year we almost brok but instead built a real palace. From sold-out weekends and viral moments to late nights, tough lessons, and unforgettable celebrations, this episode pulls back ...
Holiday Parties & Rude Clients | Once Upon A Venue EP. 32
In Episode 32 of Once Upon A Venue, we break down the highs and lows of venue ownership, from hosting our first holiday party packed with dancing, drinks, and unforgettable moments, to dealing with rude, time-wasting clients and why respecting ...
Quinceanera Chaos & a Catering Company Meltdown | Once Upon A Venue EP. 31
In this Episode.... We’re really trying to protect our energy and not overwork ourselves but this weekend tested everything.Back-to-back events, a twin quinceañera, and a catering company that arrived with THREE cars and then threatened...
How to Open a Successful Event Venue: PART 1 | Once Upon A Venue EP. 30
🎉 Welcome back to Once Upon A Venue! In this episode, we take you behind the scenes of how The Glass Slipper Palace went from a simple vision on a wall to a fully booked fairytale venue.Another Yelp Award?? We share the exciting news an...
We Made the TOP 3 Venues in LA! + 24K Gold Donut Taste Test! | Once Upon A Venue EP. 29
🎉 This episode is PACKED! 🎉We’re celebrating BIG news! The Glass Slipper Palace officially made the Top 3 Best Event Venues in Los Angeles! 🙌✨But that’s just the beginning…🍩 We taste-test a 24K GOLD DONUT (yes…REAL gold)...
2 Weddings, Zero Catfish: CRAZIEST Wedding Trends! | Once Upon A Venue Ep. 28
✨ Welcome back to another wild week inside the world of Weddings, Quinceañeras, and Event chaos! ✨In today’s episode, we’re breaking down TWO completely different Wedding! Each unique, stunning, and unforgettable in their own way. From ...
They Paid Thousands for a Wedding Photographer… Never Showed Up 😳 | Once Upon A Venue EP. 27
🎥 This week on Once Upon a Venue .. We dive into real-life wedding nightmares you won’t believe! From a photographer scammer who ghosted hundreds of couples, to wild wedding day disasters that’ll make you laugh (and cry) we’re breaking it all d...
Exposing the Worst-Rated Event Venues in California! | Once Upon A Venue Ep. 26
🎥 Episode 26 | Once Upon A Venue: Exposing the Worst-Rated Event Venues in California!You won’t believe what some guests went through at these venues 😳 from maggots falling from the ceiling to owners yelling at clients and no AC in 100°...
Top 10 Venue Questions To Ask For Your Tour! | Once Upon A Venue Ep. 25
a🎥 Episode 25: Top 10 Venue Questions To Ask For Your Tour! | Once Upon A Venue PodcastBefore you say “yes” to your venue, make sure you’re asking the right questions! In this episode, Michael and Amanda break down the Top 10 most impor...
Exposing Vendors & Saving Clients! | Once Upon A Venue Ep. 24
🎙️ Episode 24: Exposing Vendors & Saving Clients! | Once Upon A Venue Ep. 24Do we have an episode for YOU! 👀 In this week’s wild ride, we’re pulling back the curtain and EXPOSING a vendor who tried to take advantage of on...
The DJ Drama & A Bride’s Worst Nightmare! 😳 | Once Upon A Venue EP. 23
🎙️ Episode 23: The DJ Drama & A Bride’s Worst Nightmare! 😳 | Once Upon A VenueFrom cash bar confessions to a wedding day gone wrong , this episode has it all. We’re breaking down the rare cash bar trend, sharing an emotional client ...
Bridgerton Birthday Magic & The Quinceañera Scammer Exposed 😱 | Once Upon A Venue EP. 22
🎙️Welcome to another episode of Once Upon a Venue! ✨ Bridgerton Birthday Magic & The Quinceañera Scammer Exposed 😱 | Once Upon A Venue EP. 22From a royal Bridgerton-style birthday that caught the attention of LA’s Mayor...