The Aisle
Step into the world of weddings with The Aisle, a brutally honest and informative bridal podcast that leaves no topic unexplored. Join your host, Trista Croce, the founder and CEO of BTS Event Management, a renowned luxury wedding and events company. Prepare yourself for engaging discussions on wedding planning, bridal trends, essential do's and dont's, and the juiciest celebrity wedding news delivered by the industry's finest experts.
Trista invites leading professionals from the wedding industry to share their valuable insights and expertise. Special guests include acclaimed designers like Berta and Galia Lahav, along with ABC's beloved bachelorette, Desiree Hartstock. Discover the secrets and stories behind unforgettable weddings as you tune in to this season of The Aisle.
Don't miss out! Visit BTS Event Management's website at www.btseventmanagement.com for more information and inspiration. Get ready to immerse yourself in all things wedding on The Aisle!
Episodes
80 episodes
50. NYBFW Recap + The Black Tie Debate: Why Serving Looks Requires You to Then Serve the Experience
In this episode of The Aisle, Sierra returns from an unforgettable experience at New York Bridal Fashion Week, giving us an inside look at the trends, designers, and standout collections that stole the show. From service, stand out mom...
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49. Understanding Wedding Costs: Real Talk with Tulle Together
In this episode of The Aisle, Trista dives into one of the most talked-about (and controversial) topics in the wedding world — price transparency. Joined by the founders of Tulle Together, a platform dedicated to helping couples and ve...
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48. Mushrooms, Health and Wellness & Managing Wedding Stress — with Alice Mushrooms
In this episode of The Aisle, Trista chats with Charlotte, co-founder of Alice Mushrooms, about how functional mushrooms can naturally support mental health and stress relief during wedding planning.Charlotte breaks down the ben...
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47. The Planner’s Balancing Act: Guiding, Leading & Letting Go Plus Full Details on What a Wedding Day Dresser is
In this episode of The Aisle, we’re pulling back the curtain on two sides of wedding day magic.First Trista and the ladies of BTS dive into the real leadership role of a wedding planner. We talk candidly about how we “drive the ship”,&nb...
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46. Be Bronze & Beautiful: Bridal Beauty Edition
In this episode of The Aisle, Trista sits down with celebrity spray tan artist Brittney, owner of Be Bronze Studio, to understand the dos and don’ts when its comes to getting bronzed for your big day. From achieving the perfect wedding spray ta...
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45. The Legal Side Of Luxury Weddings With Brenda Schamy
In this episode of The Aisle, we sit down with powerhouse attorney Brenda Schamy, who represents talent, creators, athletes, entrepreneurs, brands and businesses. We dive into the legal side of weddings and contract details, specifically in the...
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44. Finding Calm in the Chaos: Stress Relief for Brides & Vendors
In this episode of The Aisle, we sit down with Dr. Kelly Vincent, at California Licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in helping women heal past traumas, release negative beliefs, and create balance through holistic lifestyle shifts.
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43. Life After "I Do" With Trisha Bishop
In this episode of The Aisle, we catch up with past BTS bride Trisha Bishop as she reflects on her wedding day and how life has evolved since. Now a mother and entrepreneur, she opens up about the challenges of juggling family, business, and pe...
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42. The Family Patterns and Sibling Dynamics That Follow You To the Aisle
Did you know your sibling relationships growing up can shape the way you handle stress, boundaries, and even love as an adult? In this episode, we chat with Minaa B., licensed social worker and relationship expert, about how childhood dynamics ...
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Episode 42
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41. Season of "I Do": BTS Bride, Katelynn Plans in Real Time
BTS bride Katelynn-engaged to MLB Seattle Mariners Ryan Bliss- joins us for a real look at planning a luxury wedding while life is moving at game speed.From locking the right vendors to choosing where details really matter, Katelynn shar...
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40. When Two Worlds Become One:Tips for a Smooth Family Merge
Blending families is a beautiful journey-but it's not without its challenges. In this episode, CJ and I open up about our own experience of combining our worlds and our children from previous relationships. We talk about the transition, how we ...
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Episode 40
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39. No One Talks About This Part of Wedding Planning-But We Are
Everyone talks about the excitement of planning a wedding-but no one really prepares you for the emotional curveballs that show up along the way.In this episode, were diving into the unexpected trials that may catch you off guard: the sudden st...
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Episode 39
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38. When “I Do” Doesn’t Feel Right: Why Walking Away Is Okay
They say being engaged should be the happiest time of your life—but what if it’s not? What if you’re having second thoughts, and deep down, something just doesn’t feel right? In this episode, I sit down with Chloe Elise, CEO and founder of Deep...
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37. High Taste, No Waste: How to Prioritize What Really Matters in a Luxury Wedding
If you’re planning a high-end wedding and want it to feel elevated and entirely you — this episode is for you! Today we’re talking about how to make smart, unique decisions that align with your style, how to plan details with intention...
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Episode 37
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36. Weddings Without Burnout: The Boundaries Episode for Brides and Vendors
In this episode, I’m opening up about a personal experience that shook me — one that hurt deeply but reminded me how important my journey in learning how to set boundaries is so important. Whether you're a bride overwhelmed by outside opinions ...
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Episode 36
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35. Touchdowns & True Love: Cardinals Star Andre Baccellia and fiancé Hailey Banaga spill all the details of their proposal
In this episode of The Aisle, we’re talking wedding guest fashion do’s and don’ts—because showing up in the wrong outfit is never the vibe. From black tie to color codes, we’re breaking down how to pick the perfect look for an...
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Episode 35
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34. Do You Even Need a Planner? Let’s Talk Honestly About It.
So you’ve said yes—now what? With a million checklists, timelines, and Pinterest boards flying around, it’s tempting to wonder:Do I really need to hire a wedding planner… or can I just figure it out myself?In this candid epi...
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Episode 34
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33. Tips On Planning The Perfect Engagement Shoot
In this episode of The Aisle, we’re giving you all the secrets to nailing your engagement photos. From why this shoot matters more than you think to how to choose the right location, outfit, and vibe. We’ve got ...
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32. This Is BTS: The Lessons and the Level Ups
In this episode of The Aisle, we’re pulling back the curtain and taking you inside the evolution of BTS Event Management—where this started, what nearly broke us, and the important pivots that got us on a productive path forward to whe...
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Episode 32
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31. Captured Correctly: A Wedding Day With Content Creation
In this episode of The Aisle, we're diving into one of the most talked-about wedding industry debates: the rise of wedding content creators and how their role impacts the luxury wedding industry as a whole. We sit down wit...
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Episode 31
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30. Fellow Vendors: 4 Crucial Tips to Help Elevate your Business
I am a real life "started from the bottom now I'm here" kind of business and I want to share 4 pivotal tips that helped me climb the wedding industry ladder.
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Episode 30
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29: Leaving Behind in 2024 and Letting Grow in 2025
Check out this episode to hear what I am leaving behind in 2024 and what I am nourishing and growing in 2025. I touch on my personal life, professional life and wedding trends. I'm so excited to be vulnerable and share my downfalls ...
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28. Budget: Whose Responsibility is This?
Staying on track with your wedding budget is important for a stress-free planning experience! In this episode, I share some key information on budgeting responsibilities between your wedding planner and you, and break down who handles what when...
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Episode 28
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27. How to Choose Your Wedding Music
This episode is more than just advice on picking some songs, this is the complete step by step process, we use in choosing the perfect musician, band, or DJ for your wedding weekend and wedding day music. I want to share our insight with ...
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26. Girl Talk: My Honest Views on Popular Wedding Topics
Let's peel back a layer and chat like real girlfriends. I want to offer you my personal advice on a few very popular wedding topics. No fancy industry lingo or professional standard guidelines....just my real honest opinion on weddi...
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Episode 26
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