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
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 Deeper Than Money, who made the incredibly brave decision to call off her engagement. She opens up about the emotional turmoil, the fear of disappointing others, and the strength it took to walk away from a wedding that was already in motion.
This episode is intended to remind women that it’s okay to have doubts—and it’s more than okay to walk away if something feels off.
I also share my own story of being married and divorced, and the red flags I noticed during my engagement that could have saved years of time.
This conversation is raw, real, and meant to give you permission to choose yourself—even when It feels like It might be too late. Because no matter how beautiful the wedding is, you deserve a marriage that’s even better.
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