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Wedding Confessionals - For Brides, Grooms & More
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The only thing we love more than weddings...is talking about weddings!In each episode, hosts Pam & Brooke invite a guest on to chat about their own crazy, intense and ridiculous wedding experiences. Then they share anonymous confessionals sent in by listeners, and give level-headed and funny advice and insight to help ease the tension that comes with planning for the big day.
Episodes
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Episode 135: Helicopter Parents & Memorable First Dances (with Kennedy Bingham - Part 2)
Our conversation with Kennedy Bingham continues! We dive into confessionals about secret elopements, overwhelming mother-in-laws and bridal wardrobe failures! -- GUEST INFO: You can find Kennedy on... TikTok: @gowneyedgirl Instagram: @gowneyedgirl More info here: https://linktr.ee/gowneyedgirl --...
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Episode 134: Coconut Drinks & Vegas Weddings (with Kennedy Bingham - Part 1)
Pam and Brooke are joined by bridal gown expert and influencer Kennedy Bingham - aka: @gowneyedgirl! The gals chat about Kennedy's history with weddings, how she got into bridal styling, and when that pivoted into becoming @gowneyedgirl. They also talked about Kennedy's recent Vegas wedding! If…
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Episode 133: Celebrity Weddings & Step-Mothers
Pam and Brooke chat about THE celebrity wedding of the year and then read one very long confessional about a not so great Step-Mother. If you like US Weekly or disappointing relatives, this episode is for you! -- CONTEST INFO: We are now looking to have a listener come on the podcast as a guest!…
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Episode 132: Petty Seating Charts & Coordinating with Coordinators (with Ruchi Sabat - Part 3)
Our convo with Ruchi Sabat continues. And now we're diving into confessionals! Topics include coordinating with your wedding coordinator, stress managing time lines and making petty seating charts. If you like scheduling phone calls or putting your frenemy at the table in the back, this episode…
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Episode 131. From Bride to Wedding Planner (with Ruchi Sabat - Part 2)
Our convo with Ruchi Sabat continues! We learn all about her transition from bride to wedding planner. Ruchi also shares great info about trends and ways to save for anyone planning a Southeast Asian wedding in the US. She also gives advice on how to attend one without embarrassing yourself. If…
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Episode 130: Custom Cat Clothes & Disney Bouquets (with Ruchi Sabat - Part 1)
Pam and Brooke are joined by wedding planner and recent bride, Ruchi Sabat, who tells them all about the ups and down of being a Covid-era bride trying to plan a her Indian American style wedding. Topics include: having a very clever proposal, taking an international trip to go on a wedding...
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Episode 129: Omitted Bridal Parties & Unexpected Plus Ones (with Jill Romanelli - Part 2)
Our chat with Italian wedding planner Jill Romanelli continues by diving into some listener submitted confessionals! Topics include: German wedding traditions gone wild, strong opinions about omitting the wedding party, and an unexpected (and unwanted) plus one! If you like culture clashes or...
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Episode 128: Wedding Planning in Italy (with Jill Romanelli - Part 1)
Pam and Brooke chat with Jill Romanelli, a destination wedding planner who specializes in ceremonies in Italy. Jill shares with the gals how she ended up living in Italy, how she fell into event planning, and gives some great advice about how to plan your wedding in Italy. Jill also shares some...
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Episode 127: More Confessional Follow Ups!
We're back with more confessional follow ups! -- BOOK GIVEAWAY! Click here to leave us a new 5-Star review on Apple Podcast, and you will have a chance to win a copy of the fun wedding-related beach read, Without A Hitch! -- BRIDAL BREAK: Blackberry Mint Julep: A grown up slushy, created by…
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Episode 126: Confessional Follow Ups!
Pam is back in studio and ready to talk weddings with Brooke. They dive into some Confessional Follow Ups! If you like overcoming viruses or continued stories, this episode is for you! -- SHOW NOTES: Here's the article we read from The Knot about tipping vendors. -- BRIDAL BREAKS: Alcoholic...
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Episode 125: Unexpected Edibles & Instagram-Worthy Photos
Pam and Brooke chat about an INSANE wedding story currently in the news. And then they answer a listener's confessional about wedding photos on Instagram. If you like current events or social media, this episode is for you! -- SHOW NOTES: Click here to read the article from Popcrush.com.…
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Episode 124: Squid Games & Uninvited Grandmas (with Chris Madrigal - Part 2)
Pam and Brooke's chat with Chris Madrigal continues with confessionals! Topics include: a bride figuring out how to incorporate games into her reception, a niece messing with the RSVP list, and a Maid of Honor who can't take no for an answer. If you like lawn games or overstepping boundaries…
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Episode 123: Sports Updates & Dance Floor Anthems (with Chris Madrigal - Part 1)
Chris Madrigal, host of the Town Tailgate Podcast, joins Pam and Brooke to talk about the endless stream of weddings he's been to in the last few years. Highlights include parading down New Orleans streets, having a very public wardrobe malfunction, and surviving a wedding weekend that had an...
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Episode 122: Tipping Tips & Choosing Churches (with Julio Luis Zaldivar - Part 2)
Brooke and Pam's convo with Julio Luis Zaldivar continues! They dive into listeners' submitted confessionals and give out some solid advice! Topics include: choosing a church while trying to avoid family conflict, figuring out how much and which wedding vendors to tip, and how to motivate a…
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Episode 121: College Crushes & California Castles (with Julio Luis Zaldivar - Part 1)
After hearing AnnaDee's amazing love story in Episode 115, Brooke and Pam HAD to have her husband Julio on the podcast! And he doesn't disappoint! Julio tells the gals all about his college crush on AnnaDee, what it was like when they almost kissed in their 20s, and how it all ended with a…
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Episode 120: Glitter Bombs & Groomsmanzillas (with Mariah Grumet - Part 2)
Our chat with etiquette expert, Mariah Grumet continues with listeners' submitted confessionals! Topics include pushy groomsmen with expensive taste, wedding dates that unexpectedly fall on holidays, and over the top mothers. Thankfully, Mariah is here to help Pam and Brooke find the most polite...
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Episode 119: Wedding Etiquette Tips (with Mariah Grumet - Part 1)
Etiquette expert Mariah Grumet joins Pam and Brooke to share her personal history with weddings, which includes an unexpected natural disaster! Mariah also gives great advice on how to avoid etiquette mistakes while wedding planning. She helps with navigating how to properly send out invitations,...
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Episode 118: Copycat Brides & Ghosting Vendors (with Paul Caiola - Part 2)
Our chat with Paul Caiola continues with listeners' submitted confessionals! Topics include pets, communicating with vendors and the definition of moissanite. We also randomly talk about baby birds, whispering in spas and background checks. If you like animals or affordable gemstones, this…
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Episode 117: The Best Wedding Movies Of All Time (with Paul Caiola - Part 1)
Brooke and Pam are joined by returning guest and co-host of the movie podcast That Aged Well, Paul Caiola, to chat about the Best Wedding Movies Of All Time. Random topics also include: Cher impersonations, who should host Jeopardy, and Bennifer 2.0. If you like rom-coms or passionate opinions...
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Episode 116: Vow Renewals & Co-Worker Invites (with AnnaDee Henson Zaldivar - Part 2)
Pam and Brooke's chat with AnnaDee continues! And now it's time to dive into some anonymous confessionals from our listeners! The gals tackle topics about vow renewals, keeping a secret and how to navigate bosses who want to come to your wedding...if even you're not planning on inviting them. If...
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Episode115: Second Chances & Chocolate Cake (with AnnaDee Henson Zaldivar - Part 1)
Pam and Brooke are joined by their pal AnnaDee Henson Zaldivar, who shares the amazing twists and turns of her romantic life...that ends with a wedding in a castle! They also end up talking about Spider-man, the movie Clueless and chocolate cake. If you like rich desserts or fairy-tale endings,...
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Episode 114: Family Secrets & Fiancé Follow Ups
Pam and Brooke are back with some fun Confessional Follow Ups! -- SHOW NOTES: Here's a link to the wine label Pam and Brooke INSISTED had a bear on it. But for real, Contadino Pinot Grigio is great! Pick up a bottle at Trader Joe's, if you can! -- BRIDAL BREAK: Giggle Juice: A refreshing cocktail...
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Episode 113: Quick Update (We Miss You Guys!!)
Pam and Brooke pop in for a quick update on why they've been away so long. If you like saying hello to old friends or short podcasts, this episode is for you! Stay tuned for new full sized episodes on March 1, 2022. -- BRIDAL BREAK: Love Bug Cocktail: A cranberry beverage that's prefect for...
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Episode 112: Confessional Follow Up & Holiday Cheer
Pam and Brooke have one last mini episode to end the year! They dive into a confessional follow up and then chat about their excitement about the upcoming holiday break. If you like conclusions or jingle bells, this episode is for you! -- Programming Note: The gals are taking the next two weeks…
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Episode 111: Transportation Stress & Secret Elopements (with Carly Blitzerhoof - Part 3)
Pam and Brooke wrap their chat with Carly Blitzerhoof by diving into some listeners submitted confessionals! Topics include: stressing out about coordinating transportation for out of town guests, how to finalize who to invite to a destination wedding, and the upside of secretly eloping before...
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Episode 110: Wild Fires & Mini Donkeys (with Carly Blitzerhoof - Part 2)
Our conversation with Carly Blitzerhoof continues! Pam and Brooke hear all about how a wild fire caused a lot of stress in Carly's plans for her new 2020 wedding date. Then the gals dive into all the entertaining and exciting details from Carly's big wedding weeekend, including an open mic night,...
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Episode 109: Summer Camp Style Wedding (with Carly Blitzerhoof - Part 1)
Pam and Brooke chat with Covid-era bride Carly Bitzerhoof, and there were so many twists and turns to her story that we had to break it up into THREE parts! This episode features Carly's (not so great) turn as a flower girl, how she met her now-husband Elliot, falling in love with their wedding...
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Episode 108: Thanksgiving Mini Episode
In this Thanksgiving week mini episode, Pam and Brooke talk turkey, holiday cocktails and what they're thankful for. Don't worry - they also talk about weddings! Including a public wedding proposal that blew up on the internet. And they read a follow up from the bride who was stressed about her...
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Episode107: Christmas Weddings & Sweet Beards (with Cheryl Webster)
The last time Cheryl Webster (formerly Cheryl Massingill) was on our podcast, she was a single gal. And now she's back to tell Brooke and Pam all about meeting her husband, her proposal and their Christmas-themed wedding! They also dive into listeners submitted confessionals about a secret...
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Episode106: Unwanted Lanterns & Unexpected Alterations (with Beth Reidmiller)
Beth Reidmiller (formerly Beth Morrell) is back to tell Pam and Brooke all about her 2019 wedding! Stories include her wonderful bachelorette party...which became unexpectedly dangerous, and how Beth learned that she has to speak up for herself...or end up with wedding decor that she hates. Later...
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Episode 105: Cake Toppers & Holiday Debates (with Laura Salvati - Part 2)
Pam and Brooke's evening with Laura Salvati continues! The gals dive into listeners submitted confessionals, including a hilarious story about homemade wedding cake toppers and one stressed out bride trying to navigate how to pick her maid of honor without pissing everyone off. They also discuss...
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Episode 104: 2020 Changes & Power Point Presentations (with Laura Salvati - Part 1)
Pam and Brooke chat with Laura Salvati, who shares what it was like to get engaged and married in 2020. She walks the gals through planning everything very early in the year, and then being forced to adapt as the world and her wedding changed drastically. From a super scaled down invite list, to…
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Episode 103: Mini Donut Dilemmas & Covid-era Bachelorette Parties (with Lauren Lillie)
Lauren Lillie returns to tell Pam and Brooke all about her 2019 wedding! She discusses getting rejected from bars while in her wedding gown, security around her mini donuts, and the triggering effect of the question "So you're all set then?" Then the gals dive into listeners submitted…
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Episode 102: Rogue Cousins & Delayed Honeymoons (with Amanda Walker - Part 2)
Pam and Brooke's night with wedding planner Amanda Walker continues! They dive into confessionals about a family photo shoot gone wrong, a pushy dad trying to bulldoze his way down the aisle, and a honeymoon gift that may not exist anymore. If you like confusing vacation planning or overwhelming...
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Episode 101: Wedding Planning in 2021 (with Amanda Walker - Part 1)
Wedding planner, Amanda Walker, is back! She joins Brooke and Pam to discuss what 2020 looked like as a wedding pro, and what brides and grooms should expect in planning for their big day in 2021 or 2022. Topics include: flower trends, the upside of smaller weddings and brides struggling to fit...
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Episode 100: Twitter Jokes & Corgi Updates
Pam and Brooke continue to go through their backlog of confessionals, including a bride who's trying to figure out who will walk her down the aisle and an update from another bride trying to sneak her corgi puppy into her wedding. They also discuss a fun couple who only wore their wedding gown…
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Episode 99: Difficult Mothers & Secret Exes
Brooke and Pam are back again to dig into more confessionals! They tackle topics about mothers who aren't easy to please and exes who are keeping secrets. They also discuss some creative ways for couples who've had to reschedule their weddings to celebrate their original wedding dates. If you…
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Episode 98: Catching Up On Confessionals!
Brooke and Pam are finally diving into their pile of confessionals. They help listeners with their questions about temperamental fathers, inexperienced bridesmaids and an unexpected custom dress. They also give some sneaky advice about how to have a mostly childless ceremony...that may be…
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Episode 97: We‘re Back! For Real This Time!
Pam and Brooke are FINALLY back with an update on what they've been doing since February 2019. They also share some fun Bridal Breaks! If you like reuniting with old friends, this episode is for you! -- BRIDAL BREAKS: Wedding Cake Martini: A frothy white drink as sweet as it's name, created by...
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Episode 96: We‘re Back! Sort Of!
Brooke and Pam are back with an update about the show and some confessionals! They also somehow get on the subjects of Marie Kondo and furry jackets. If you like adventurous outerwear or tidying up, this episode is for you! -- SHOW NOTES: The episode Brooke laid on the floor and talked about the...
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Episode 95: Wedding Trends Only Vogue Wants You To Avoid: 2019 Edition!
Pam and Brooke have started an annual tradition: Freaking out about Vogue's annual article about wedding trends! This year Pam and Brooke defend monograms, plexiglass, and flower crowns (again!) after Vogue Magazine declares them all tacky! They also figure out what the hell Wedding Cake…
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Episode 94:Dartboards & Wedding Dogs (with Christopher Shelley)
Christopher Shelley, professional officiant and author of The Best Ceremony Ever, joins the gals to talk about weddings! He tells us all about his wedding (which involved dartboards!), why he became an officiant, and how he has helped over 300 couples create ceremonies that are personal and not...
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Episode 93: Lost Bridesmaids & Unexpected Expenses (with Amanda Walker - Part 2)
After talking about the Wedding Trends of 2019 in last week's episode, Amanda sticks around to help the gals answer some listeners' submitted confessionals. Topics include: budgets, makeup, strippers, shoes...and the Green Bay Packers? If you like financial advice or midwestern NFL teams, this...
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Episode 92: Wedding Trends of 2019 (with Amanda Walker - Part 1)
Wedding planner, Amanda Walker, joins the gals to talk about all of the new wedding trends of 2019! She teaches us all about on what's in, what's out, and how virtual reality is changing wedding planning! And somehow we also end up taking about the song Baby Shark?!! We chatted so much about…
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Episode 91: Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! And congrats to all you newly engaged brides and grooms! Brooke and Pam are celebrating the beginning of 2019 with a mini episode! Enjoy! -- BRIDAL BREAK: Red Wine Hot Cocoa: A chocolatey yummy drink from Vinepair.com (Suggested by Pam) Kennections: Weekly trivia game created by...
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Episode 90: A Merry Mini Episode
It's Christmas Day! Our gift to you is this Mini Episode. Merry Christmas! -- BRIDAL BREAK: It's A Grinch Drink: A festive cocktail from shugarysweets.com (Suggested by Pam) It’s Britney Bitch: A fun and informative podcast about the life and work of Britney Spears, hosted by fans/journalists T...
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Episode 89: Escalator Proposals & Helpful Hecklers (with Nancy Jordan)
Nancy Jordan, dancer and art department coordinator for film and TV, joins Brooke and Pam to talk about weddings! She tells the gals all about meeting her husband while studying at Juilliard, proposing on a Macy's escalator, and planning her own wedding...though she had never been to one before!...
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Episode 88: Chuppahs & Hoopas (with Nancy)
Brooke's neighbor Nancy stops by to tell the gals all about her wedding. Details include: a long distance romance that caused her to upgrade her cell phone's data plan, finding a dress that doesn't make her feel like a cupcake, and an interesting pronunciation of the word "chuppah." We also dive...
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Episode 87: Shadows & Secrets (with Julia Holmberg - Part 2)
Our fun night with Julia Holberg continues! We tackle listeners' Confessionals about a copycat bride, a loudly opinionated mother-in-law and a bridesmaid with a big secret! If you like mouthy moms or confidential information, this episode is for you! -- GUEST INFO: Check out Julia’s dress making...
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Episode 86: DIY Wedding Update! (with Julia Holmberg - Part 1)
Remember that bride Julia Holmberg who was making her own wedding dress, and her bridesmaids dresses, and a ton of other DIY creations?! Well, she got married this summer and is now back to tell Brooke and Pam all about it! She opens up about making bouquets at 2am the night before the wedding,...
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The only thing we love more than weddings...is talking about weddings!In each episode, hosts Pam & Brooke invite a guest on to chat about their own crazy, intense and ridiculous wedding experiences. Then they share anonymous confessionals sent in by listeners, and give level-headed and funny advice and insight to help ease the tension that comes with planning for the big day.
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