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
56. Love Isn’t Enough: The Questions Couples Skip (But Shouldn’t)
In this episode we dig a LOT deeper, Trista sits down with her life partner, CJ, for an honest conversation about one of the biggest decisions anyone makes: choosing the right person to build a life with. Together, they dig into the questions couples often skip, the ones that matter far more than chemistry, fun, or excitement.
Trista and CJ share their real experiences navigating values, communication, conflict, ambition, lifestyle alignment, and the deep conversations that ultimately determine whether a relationship is built to last. From religion and politics to family expectations and emotional safety, they unpack what truly creates a supportive, peaceful, long-term partnership.
Whether you're dating, engaged, or already married, this episode will help you reflect on your relationship with clarity and confidence — and understand why love alone is never enough.
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