The Aisle Diaries Podcast

“She caught the bouquet!!!” Joella fell over and it got caught on CCTV.

TAEPodcast Season 1 Episode 6

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Welcome back to The Aisle Diaries with Joella and Sophie - the wedding podcast where nothing is sugar-coated and no topic is off limits.

In this relaxed, chatty catch-up episode, the girls share a behind-the-scenes look at life in the wedding industry, from the realities of wedding season starting early to juggling admin, trials, styled shoots, and back-to-back weddings. Think of this as a cosy coffee-date episode packed with real talk, laughter, and relatable wedding industry moments.

Joella and Sophie dive into supplier ghosting, why couples should always respond to wedding enquiries (even with a no), how long suppliers should wait before following up, and why no wedding date is ever secured without a deposit. If you’re a bride, groom, or engaged couple currently booking suppliers, this episode is essential listening.

They also discuss wedding fairs, UK wedding venues, styled shoots, weekday weddings, and the importance of clear communication when planning your wedding. Plus, there’s a hilarious real-life story involving a venue, a bouquet, a staircase, and a very dramatic fall - proof that wedding professionals are human too.

To round things off, the girls answer a Bridal Spiral about a celebrant getting names wrong during a wedding ceremony, sharing honest advice on how to handle mistakes on your big day and how to reframe those moments after the wedding has passed.

Perfect for brides, grooms, engaged couples, and wedding suppliers, this episode feels like catching up with your wedding-obsessed best friends.

Produced by TAEPodcast - www.taepodcast.co.uk