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Stunning & Brilliant Events
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Liza From Fiftyflowers
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Stunning & Brilliant Events Chicago
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Welcome to "This Takes the Cake" – the podcast where wedding planning meets hilarious disasters! Join us as we share real stories of wedding day mishaps and "shit you cannot make up!" Laugh along with us as we dive into the wildest moments from weddings gone wrong. From emotional family feuds to vendor blunders, we spill the tea on everything that can—and does—go wrong. Tune in for a fun-filled ri... more

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In this episode of This Takes The Cake 🍰, Caroline from Tampa sits down with Michelle, founder of Guestlist, who built her app while planning her own destination wedding in Argentina. From how she met her husband to what it was really like planning ... more

This week on This Takes The Cake, Sara sits down with Liza Roeser, founder and CEO of FiftyFlowers, to talk about how a Peace Corps assignment in Ecuador unexpectedly led her into the floral industry — and eventually to building one of the most recog... more

In this episode, we sit down with SEO expert Sara Dunn to break down how wedding pros can actually get found online—without the overwhelm. From understanding what SEO really is (in normal human terms) to fixing the most common mistakes vendors make, ... more

This week on Take the Cake, Dallas sits down with Faith, the powerhouse behind the newly launched Orlando office of Stunning & Brilliant Events. From how she first got her start with S&B to what it really looks like to open and lead a brand-new marke... more

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Recent Guests

Preston Lee
Founder of The 30% Rule, hospitality event speaker
All the Waits / The 30% Rule
Episode: Ultimate Guest Experience: with Preston Lee
Paula Player
Wedding photographer and co-owner of Paula Player Photography
Paula Player Photography
Episode: Love Stories: Paula & David Player
David Player
Videographer and co-owner of David Player Videography
David Player Videography
Episode: Love Stories: Paula & David Player
Matthew Davey
DJ, Completely Celebrated
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Episode: Love Stories: The Davey Duo
Elizabeth Davey
Photographer, Completely Captured
Completely Captured
Episode: Love Stories: The Davey Duo

Hosts

Sara
Host of This Takes The Cake; co-host with a focus on wedding planning and business
Faith
Host and frequent contributor; discusses franchise growth and Orlando market insights

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 58 ratings
  • This Takes The Cake

    Hilarious and full of good tips! Great insider views and the stories are so funny!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cath42!
    United States2 months ago
  • Review

    So fun!! Love getting to hear the ends and outs of event planning!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eliza107
    United States2 months ago
  • Best Podcast Ever

    These ladies talk about the truth in wedding planning, the ups, downs and the best practices for your wedding planning business! Highly recommend listening to it if you’re in the wedding industry!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Izq-ash
    United States2 months ago
  • Love the behind the scenes!

    Not everything is perfect with weddings and events. I love how this podcast goes behind the scenes to tell the ugly truth.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shellay Jasper
    United States2 months ago
  • The best podcast when it comes to everything events!

    I love the way they describe the events that they do! You can tell they are professionals! It is so fun to hear all the amazing stories from events and how it all comes together! Highly recommend this podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    breejane333
    United States2 months ago

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Overall, fans praise the mix of humor and actionable guidance
Some listeners feel the show gives a clear, helpful insider perspective on event production and planning
Guests bring real-world industry insights and candid experiences
Lively behind-the-scenes stories and practical tips for wedding pros
A strong sense of camaraderie and professional expertise, with entertaining storytelling

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Love Stories: The Davey Duo
Q: How did you two originally meet and decide to pursue a life and business together?
We met at Wedding MBA during the first night, instantly clicked, and kept finding reasons to spend time together after Vegas, eventually realizing we shared a vision and could combine our talents professionally.
SEO That Actually Books: The Wedding Pro’s Guide to Getting Found
Q: What is the first concrete step a wedding pro should take for SEO?
Begin by optimizing the homepage with a clear location-and-service keyword, and weave that phrase into the top copy, the SEO title, and description to signal relevance to search engines.
SEO That Actually Books: The Wedding Pro’s Guide to Getting Found
Q: How do you explain SEO to wedding pros in simple terms beyond the acronym?
Explain that SEO is about making it easy for the right couples to find your business when they search for terms like their city plus service, and that it's about free exposure through clear, relevant content rather than paid ads.

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A lively show focused on wedding planning chaos, vendor dynamics, and behind-the-scenes stories from the industry. Episodes center on entrepreneurship in weddings (founders and franchisees), production vs. real-world event budgeting, and practical tips from planners, florists, and production teams. Listeners get candid anecdotes, tactical advice for running a wedding business, and a sense of the fast-paced, collaborative world behind stylish celebrations. Noteworthy angles include founder-origin stories, franchise growth, and the tension between TV production and live events, making it a strong fit for wedding pros seeking entertaining, actionable content and for brands aiming to reach a wedding-focused audience.

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2. Paula Player
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4. Matthew Davey
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