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.
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The Aisle: A Wedding Planning Podcast
78. How to Choose the Right Wedding Vendors
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Hiring your wedding vendors is one of the biggest decisions you'll make during the planning process…but how do you know you're choosing the right team?
In this episode of The Aisle, we share our best wedding planning tips for hiring vendors like a professional planner. From defining your wedding style and setting a realistic budget to evaluating professionalism, experience, referrals, and venue preferred vendor lists, we're breaking down exactly what every engaged couple should know before signing a contract.
Whether you're planning a luxury wedding, destination wedding, or celebration close to home, this episode will help you build a vendor team that aligns with your vision, fits your budget, and gives you confidence throughout the planning process.
Because the best wedding vendors don't just create beautiful weddings, they know how to handle everything that happens behind the scenes.
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