The Aisle: A Wedding Planning Podcast
Welcome to The Aisle, the go-to wedding planning podcast for brides who want real advice, luxury-level inspiration, and zero sugarcoating. Hosted by Trista Croce, the founder and CEO of BTS Event Management, a leading luxury wedding planning and design firm. Week after week, this show dives deep into everything today’s bride needs to plan an unforgettable wedding.
Trista brings you brutally honest insights, expert wedding planning tips, destination wedding advice, bridal trends, and behind-the-scenes stories from the world of high-end events. From navigating family dynamics to choosing the right partner, from budgeting and timelines to emotional wellness during the planning process, nothing is off-limits.
Featuring interviews with top wedding professionals and celebrity guests, including iconic designers like Berta and Galia Lahav, and former Bachelorette Desiree Hartstock, The Aisle uncovers the strategies, secrets, and lessons behind the most unforgettable weddings.
Whether you're planning a luxury wedding, a destination celebration, or simply want guidance from real industry experts, this bridal podcast will help you feel informed, confident, and inspired every step down the aisle.
For more tips, planning resources, and real wedding inspiration, visit www.btseventmanagement.com
The Aisle: A Wedding Planning Podcast
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 episode of The Aisle, we’re breaking down the real reasons hiring a planner is well worth the investment.
We’re not here to scare you or sell you—we’re here to be honest about what wedding planning really looks like behind the scenes.
We also dive into some celebrity engagement and wedding gossip and share some of our very own wedding horror stories. The what went wrong even when we thought for sure nothing could go wrong and how we handled these situations.
This episode is closed out by the famous "questions from our DM's" Definitely a raw and uncut episode you don't want to miss!
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