Behind The Veil

Robin and Kelsey are back in the recording studio for a fun bonus episode with their good friend, Kerrie of Platinum Weddings by Kerrie for our fan favorite, Smash or Pass! Episodes like this are never to miss! This fun trio is sure to give you some laughs on your morning drive! Whether the ladies are debating live fish in centerpieces or bridesmaid first looks. Robin reminds us of the wedding her groom planned to surprise the bride and you might actually get a listen to our first ever sound effect used on the podcast! Thanks Nathan! Stay tuned for more of our favorite episodes!

The girls are joined by one of their besties and OG podcast guests, Kerrie of Platinum Weddings by Kerrie! Kerrie switches it up and brings unexpected observations and advice as a seasoned wedding planner! Buckle up for this episode! Have a funny or wild wedding story to share? Shoot us a DM Need wedding advice or have a question for Robin + Kelsey? ⁠Follow Us on Instagram⁠  ⁠Follow Us on TikTok⁠

Robin + Kelsey welcome Tyler Varnell, the wonderful and fabulous saxophone player that is well known in our industry for his talents and professionalism! We are honored to have him today!  Tyler shares how he actually has an events background and how it’s helped better his career!  Hear more about gogo dancers, performing on bar tops, with fireworks in the background, and of course, his very first wedding and learning experience where the generator surprisingly went out! Tyler is a wealth of knowledge and teaches Robin + Kelsey some new fun catchy terms that we love.  Have a funny or wild wedding story to share? Shoot us a DM Need wedding advice or have a question for Robin + Kelsey? Follow Us on Instagram  Follow Us on TikTok

We welcome a very special friend and guest on the pod today! Alyssa with Flower and Sugar OC! We are delighted to have her lovely comments and upbeat personality here to give you some serious laughs!  Alyssa has been in the industry since 1995 and has worked with clients across the board from weddings and bridal showers to high end events and celebrities! Her love of cooking lead her down the path of baking. With her attention to detail and creative background, her cakes are truly a work of art! We have a lot of laughs from delivery nightmares to a forgotten cake! Don’t worry, it was remedied! And you know there is a cake spill in there somewhere! Enjoy this fun episode and stay tuned for our follow up cake tasting episode to come!  Have a funny or wild wedding story to share? Shoot us a DM Need wedding advice or have a question for Robin + Kelsey? Follow Us on Instagram  Follow Us on TikTok

Robin + Kelsey hop on to take a break from guests and our fun Smash + Pass episodes, to just have a little chat sesh!  Kelsey talks her last two rained out weddings, can we be over the rain yet SoCal?! Let’s start looking toward summer! Robin tells us the sad news of the passing of a cherished wedding planning partner, Hylah White. She recently lost her battle with breast cancer and we felt a pull to share with our friends and followers.  Have a funny or wild wedding story to share? Shoot us a DM Need wedding advice or have a question for Robin + Kelsey? Follow Us on Instagram  Follow Us on TikTok

Meet Megan, the vibrant Sales Manager at Mon Amie, Orange County's premier bridal salon. With 14 years of experience in the wedding industry, Megan's journey began in Cincinnati, where her fascination with weddings blossomed into a lifelong passion. Studying fashion at the University of South Carolina further fueled Megan's love for bridal couture. Her innate eye for detail and unwavering dedication have made her an indispensable asset at Mon Amie for the past four years. Megan's approach to bridal consultations is marked by warmth and authenticity, ensuring every bride's dream becomes a reality. With her creativity, passion, and Southern charm, Megan is not just a Sales Manager – she's a trusted advisor and a cherished friend to every bride she serves. Have a funny or wild wedding story to share? Shoot us a DM Need wedding advice or have a question for Robin + Kelsey? Follow Us on Instagram  Follow Us on TikTok

A listener favorite for sure…Smash or Pass is BACK with our hilarious narcissist producer, Miss Brooke! Make sure to DM us your smash or pass ideas for Robin + Kelsey to react on air! Have a funny or wild wedding story to share? Shoot us a DM Need wedding advice or have a question for Robin + Kelsey? Follow Us on Instagram  Follow Us on TikTok

Listen up buttercups!! Robin, Kelsey and Brooke are in the house! Did you know that 11% of podcasts only make it to the 50th episode or “PODFADE”??  We are here to say thank you and continue with the entertainment!  Albeit a bit delayed post the reunion,  we put our two cents into “Love is Blind” and the concept behind the show. “Does anyone even care that we are talking about this?” We hope so! Brooke shares a few  viral videos that capture Robin + Kelsey’s reactions, make sure to visit our reels to check these out! From strange outfit changes to veil mishaps and the bride going in the pool, these are classically entertaining to watch! If you like to hear Brooke giving us a hard time, this is the episode for you! Have a funny or wild wedding story to share? Shoot us a DM Need wedding advice or have a question for Robin + Kelsey? Email us hey@behindtheveil.com Follow Us on Instagram Follow Us on TikTok

Robin and Kelsey welcome Ricky Meyer of Ricky Meyer Films to the podcast. Ricky has a wealth of knowledge to share, not only on the wedding film industry, but also about his hobby and very well done passion project, booking travel with credit card points! We are following Ricky to learn more about his fabulous tips on weddings and luxury travel! Listen in and sign up for Ricky’s FREE virtual workshop - Points to Paradise on March 20th to learn how to save thousands of dollars on travel through credit card points and miles.  He is also offering a pretty AMAZING drawing for participants of the workshop, so don’t miss out. You might just be up in Big Sur at a luxury resort very soon!  SIGN UP HERE Visit @theluxuryhoneymooner for more and give Ricky some love on his film page @rickymeyerfilms.  Have a funny or wild wedding story to share? Shoot us a DM Need wedding advice or have a question for Robin + Kelsey? Email us hey@behindtheveil.com Follow Us on Instagram  Follow Us on TikTok

Robin and Kelsey welcome Alex Amidi of Square Root Designs to the podcast. An industry veteran, Alex has many hilarious stories to share about how he entered the industry and how he got to where he is today! Stories of wedding design disasters and how to bring the day back to life!  Alex has a positive attitude with an edge of competition that makes him a wonderful addition to the Behind the Veil guest family!  You must listen in for Alex’s fabulous TV show idea that we think would be a true winner as a Bravo series! Call us Andy! Make sure to check our Alex’s stunning work on instagram (https://www.instagram.com/squarerootdesigns/) Have a funny or wild wedding story to share? Shoot us a DM Need wedding advice or have a question for Robin + Kelsey? Email us hey@behindtheveil.com Follow Us on Instagram  Follow Us on TikTok

Robin and Kelsey are excited to dive into 2024 wedding trends. Good or bad, trend or not, Martha Stewart Weddings always has some hot topics to discuss! We look into “The 17 wedding trends you’ll see everywhere in 2024, according to experts”. We agree with a seated laid back bridal party and guest color palettes! Some trends come and go, but a few are here to stay! Listen in to hear what it’s all about! Have a funny or wild wedding story to share? Send us a DM! Need wedding advice or have a question for Robin + Kelsey? Email us hey@behindtheveil.com Follow Us on Instagram  Follow Us on TikTok

Robin and Kelsey welcome industry friend and professional photographer, Ashley Paige to the podcast! Ashley chimes in on an up and coming trend in the wedding industry: Wedding Content Creators. That’s right, you heard us! Clients are now hiring an additional team to document their wedding day from a quick behind the scenes perspective with instant content. We’re here to spill the tea on understanding how this can help or hurt a wedding day and how you can be a professional in handling the many personalities and credits to juggle!  It wouldn’t be Behind the Veil without a few fun stories too! Listen in and check out Ashley’s beautiful work on insta (https://www.instagram.com/ashleypaigephoto/) Have a funny or wild wedding story to share? Send us a DM! Need wedding advice or have a question for Robin + Kelsey? Email us hey@behindtheveil.com Follow Us on Instagram Follow Us on TikTok

Robin + Kelsey are back kicking off the new year on the pod with SEASON 2 of Behind The Veil! They share updates on life, business and what to expect with the podcast! Let’s go! - Kelsey, the QUEEN of Travel, added luxury travel planning to her business - Robin, the QUEEN of Connecting, created a new wedding industry community called CURATE California! Have a funny or wild wedding story to share? Send us a DM! Need wedding advice or have a question for Robin + Kelsey? Email us hey@behindtheveil.com Follow Us on Instagram  Follow Us on TikTok

Join Robin + Kelsey as they welcome via Zoom award-winning wedding and lifestyle photographer  Amanda Miller from Chicago, IL! There is so much fun to cover and hear on this episode! Amanda is a “tell it like it is” gal and has a few opinions to share!  You think it’s obvious, but photo crediting is so important guys! What about client expectations and the perceived importance of sneak peaks from your wedding day? Listen in on Amanda’s take on the artist's process, and how long a photographer/artist needs to edit the gallery of photos  - couples should understand and accept the communicated timeframe. Amanda really feels that “living in your day” as a bride or groom, gives them the ability to be present on their day, and allows your photographer to capture the absolute best images! Having a photo list is great, but being relaxed and letting your pro take the reins is key! Robin + Kelsey LOVE the private champagne toast idea … hint hint!  Make sure to follow Amanda on Instagram @AmandaMegMiller as her insta stories are seriously some of the best we see! And to learn more how to hire her as your photographer, check her out online  - she’s based in Chicago but travels all over the place to follow a love story! Have a funny or wild wedding story to share? Text us or leave a voicemail 949.432.6407 Need wedding advice or have a question for Robin + Kelsey? Email us hey@behindtheveil.com Follow Us on Instagram  Follow Us on TikTok

Zooming in from Meridian Idaho, Heather of Editor’s Touch joins Robin + Kelsey on today’s guest episode.  Heather is known for being a little spicy and not shying away from talk about “triggering topics” which keeps conversations with her so fresh!  Her specialty is “removing the ugly from the internet one website at a time” and boy does she! Heather was trusted to design the website for Chris Harrison, the man, the myth + the legend behind creating the Bachelor Nation.   Robin + Kelsey cover the following hot topics with Heather that she writes about on her blog. Whether you’re a vendor or a bride to be, Heather’s blog is a great “go to” to vent all the wedding stress: You’ll piss off a lot of people when you start doing what’s best for you as a business owner When wedding planners do this…double dipping into vendor costs - smart or shady? You’ve hired a creative, now let them create! You’ve received money for your services; now dance monkey dance! abso-F*CKING-lutely NOT!  What came first: the photograph or the details? The battle between the photographer + planner. Interested in having Heather design your new website? Check out her work online and give her a follow on insta @editorstouch Have a funny or wild wedding story to share? Text us or leave a voicemail 949.432.6407 Need wedding advice or have a question for Robin + Kelsey? Email us hey@behindtheveil.com Follow Us on Instagram  Follow Us on TikTok

A fun bonus episode with Alistair of VIPS Entertainment AND our FIRST Smash or Pass with a special guest! We get Alistair’s take on wedding trends and formalities from a male’s perspective with either a smash or pass answer, even though he pretty much smashed them all (spoiler alert!!)!  Also, WILD…Alistair shares he had goats at a wedding - you have to tune in and hear this tradition we had never heard of before! Make sure to follow Alistair and his amazing band on Instagram at @VIPSENTERTAINMENT    He has offices in Southern California, Nashville and Houston, but will travel anywhere to perform!  Have a funny or wild wedding story to share? Text us or leave a voicemail 949.432.6407 Need wedding advice or have a question for Robin + Kelsey? Email us hey@behindtheveil.com Follow Us on Instagram  Follow Us on TikTok

Join us in our first recorded episode out of state in the lovely city of Franklin, TN (just outside Nashville, music city!) Kelsey is on the road and has the opportunity to record with our good friend and vendor partner, Alistiar of VIPS Entertainment!  In the wedding industry, let’s face it, bands can often get a bad wrap, and sometimes for good reason! Listen in as Kelsey and Alistair share stories of how to work seamlessly together as a planner and a band owner or lead to make the life of the party the number one priority.  Make sure to follow Alistair and his amazing band on Instagram  He has offices in Southern California, Nashville and Houston, but will travel anywhere to perform! **Also, fun fact Alistair and his team wrote, created and produced our podcast jingle - THANK YOU! Have a funny or wild wedding story to share? Text us or leave a voicemail 949.432.6407 Need wedding advice or have a question for Robin + Kelsey? Email us hey@behindtheveil.com Follow Us on Instagram  Follow Us on TikTok

Summer is almost over and the girls are off to their upcoming trips!  But, before they jet off, they dive into the sometimes confusing wedding industry terminology that can feel overwhelming.  Couples usually don't know what the heck they mean! So, Robin + Kelsey jump in to help educate what some of these things mean and what some acronyms stand for. If you're a couple planning a wedding, this is for sure not an episode to miss! **If you’d like to help and support the people of Maui during this tragedy - you can easily donate to Parsons Events who are amazing planners based in Maui who are helping coordinate outreach with local families - here is their Go Fund Me or shoot them a message on instagram @parsonsevents Have a funny or wild wedding story to share? Text us or leave a voicemail 949.432.6407 Need wedding advice or have a question for Robin + Kelsey? Email us hey@behindtheveil.com Follow Us on Instagram  Follow Us on TikTok

Robin + Kelsey welcomes Chris J. Evans onto the podcast today! They jump right into how Chris fell into photography and how he stands out from the crowd…ahem…dress well, even on the sand in Hawaii! He’s a fashionista and truly it’s in his DNA, Chris’ mother was a high-end bridal gown designer in the 80s who designed for celebrities such as  Kris Kardashian when she married Bruce Jenner. As well as Bruce Springsteen’s wedding.  He’s built a very successful team of photographers in Hawaii and shares what an amazing market it is! Hawaii is the most high volume market of anywhere which makes it such a unique location! Want to hear a crazy fun fact - Chris’ record is shooting 14 different weddings in 14 consecutive days! He’s a true rock star photographer and you’ll enjoy listening to his episode so much! Give Chris a follow on Instagram and TikTok, as well as his portfolio online if you're interested in booking him for your wedding day or fashion shoot! **If you’d like to help and support the people of Maui during this tragedy - you can easily donate to Parsons Events who are amazing planners based in Maui who are helping coordinate outreach with local families - here is their Go Fund Me or shoot them a message on instagram @parsonsevents Have a funny or wild wedding story to share?  Text us or leave a voicemail 949.432.6407 Need wedding advice or have a question for Robin + Kelsey? Email us hey@behindtheveil.com Follow Us on Instagram  Follow Us on TikTok

Join Robin + Kelsey today as we take to Instagram and talk about more new trends that we had never heard of! Popping a bottle of champagne with your parents alone on the wedding day, is one we love! Not to mention find yourself some reels on the gram about couples who didn’t hire a professional planner! You know we will always back hiring the professionals!  Please call us if you have great beach wedding photos with odd strangers in your photos! Ahem, bikini boy! Hear about another new trend of how to “toss the bouquet”, more like locking it up and finding the right key! All these fun topics are coming at us from Instagram and we love commenting on these sometimes great and sometimes not so great ideas!  Have a funny or wild wedding story to share?  Text us or leave a voicemail 949.432.6407 Need wedding advice or have a question for Robin + Kelsey? Email us hey@behindtheveil.com Follow Us on Instagram  Follow Us on TikTok