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
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 moments, and wow bridal fashion statements, Sierra shares her firsthand experience from the front rows and saying yes to the dress of NYC’s most stylish week.
Then, Trista, Sierra, and Aaliyah dive deep into a hot topic in the luxury wedding world: guest attire and event standards. The trio explores what it really means when a couple requests “black tie” — and why the guest experience, service level, and overall ambiance must rise to meet the elegance of ballgowns and tuxedos.
This candid conversation pulls back the curtain on what it takes to produce an event that truly feels cohesive from the attire to the overall setting— and why intentionality, service, and details need to all be inline in order to create an unforgettable celebrations.
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