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This Takes The Cake - Podcast

This Takes The Cake

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 ride and some free advice, and enjoy stories that truly take the cake! New episodes every Thursday!

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Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
42 minutes
Episodes
108
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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Bride POV

Bride POV

This week we sat down with one of our previous bride's, Angie! She shares what it was like to be the bride and work with a planner. From the most important details to creating a reception in a never …

00:27:46  |   Thu 25 Jan 2024
Wedding Etiquette

Wedding Etiquette

We're giving you all the rules of weddings with our Dallas owner Michelle! What not to wear, tipping, registry, cash bars, plus ones - all the tools you need to be the perfect wedding guest! Sara Mc…
00:35:48  |   Thu 18 Jan 2024
Queen of Bridal Beauty

Queen of Bridal Beauty

When it comes to bridal beauty, we of course had to talk with Jen Trotter who has been doing makeup for the past 30 years! She's the queen of bridal beauty for a reason. From being on Love is Blind t…

00:51:22  |   Thu 11 Jan 2024
Preferred Vendors - Don't Hire Your Friends

Preferred Vendors - Don't Hire Your Friends

Why do planners have preferred vendor lists? Why can I only use certain vendors at venues? We answer all these questions and more! Building relationships within the industry and why you shouldn't hir…

00:34:59  |   Thu 04 Jan 2024
S&B Stalkers - Our Biggest Fans!

S&B Stalkers - Our Biggest Fans!

We don't even knowhow to sum this one up... Some weird experiences all in one episode. Here's what not to do if you get hired!


Sara McCall & Karen Long


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00:37:09  |   Thu 28 Dec 2023
3D Layouts

3D Layouts

This weeks episode we're talking withe CEO and founder of Merri, a 3d wedding layout platform! How in the world does this work?? Randi tells us how she started Merri and ways planners and brides can …

00:35:02  |   Thu 21 Dec 2023
Pour Decisions

Pour Decisions

This episode we're chatting it up with our sister company Lemon or Lime Bar! We get all the info from the Director of Operations, Amanda, on what goes into running a bar at a wedding - plus some drun…

00:32:08  |   Thu 14 Dec 2023
Wedding Insurance

Wedding Insurance

Did you know you can get insurance for your wedding? Now you know! This week we're talking to David Berke with eWed about all the reasons you should have insurance to cover your big day!


Sara McCal…

00:41:23  |   Thu 07 Dec 2023
Hot or Not: What's on trend?

Hot or Not: What's on trend?

Meet Lauren from our Chicago office! This week, Sara and Lauren talk about this years wedding trends, whats here to stay and what's go to go! Photo booths, favors, cake and more! Sara McCall & Laur…
00:35:16  |   Thu 30 Nov 2023
Client to Bestie

Client to Bestie

One of of favorite clients on the pod! We are so excited to have Michael, a past groom on the podcast with his planner Caroline. They dive into the planning process while being states away, and what …

00:34:16  |   Thu 16 Nov 2023
What Happens in Vegas

What Happens in Vegas

Hey hey from Vegas! This episode we're giving you a peek into our time at the Wedding MBA. Sara is speaking and we here to work hard and play hard! Alyssa Etheredge & Hannah Kelly


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00:32:42  |   Mon 06 Nov 2023
The Social Impact

The Social Impact

We love our clients, but lines get blurry when you want to be besties on social media. We also spill the tea on why you'll want some social media coverage at your wedding and what's worth it the worl…

00:43:43  |   Thu 02 Nov 2023
Groomzillas & Monster In Laws

Groomzillas & Monster In Laws

Maybe the scariest of all, GROOMZILLA & PARENTS. Surprisingly they're some of the worst on wedding day! We're sharing all of our spooky wedding stories!


Jacque Basile & Alyssa Etheredge


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01:04:35  |   Thu 26 Oct 2023
Believe It or Not - S&B Edition

Believe It or Not - S&B Edition

We're playing games this episode. Sharing some stories that take the cake, and maybe some that aren't true... a fun little episode rounding up some wild wedding tories!


Sara McCall (Myrtle Beach, S…

00:24:12  |   Thu 19 Oct 2023
Behind the Bustle

Behind the Bustle

We're sharing more behind the scenes of wedding planning - it isn't all fun and games! Get some insight in the physical demands, sacrifices, and the endless amount of tips and tricks we've learned al…

00:46:04  |   Thu 12 Oct 2023
Til Death Do Us Part (Literally)

Til Death Do Us Part (Literally)

During your ceremony, sometimes unplanned things happen outside of your control... like a boat driving by blaring Baby Got Back . This is why your officiant is so important!


Dallas Vickers & Eric Hu…

00:41:11  |   Thu 05 Oct 2023
Magazine Worthy Weddings

Magazine Worthy Weddings

Wondering how to get published in a bridal magazine? We got the inside scoop from Southern Bride's Sherra Meyers! She shared with our very own Sarah Turpin, located in Savannah and Hilton Head, some …

00:55:05  |   Thu 28 Sep 2023
The Wedding Weekend from Hell

The Wedding Weekend from Hell

The worst wedding in all of our CEOs 13 years of experience. You don't want to miss this one!


Sara McCall & Shelli Thomas


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00:55:06  |   Thu 21 Sep 2023
It's giving... red flag

It's giving... red flag

There's just times when we know a bride or groom is going to be trouble. With many years under our belt, here's some red flags to look out for when accepting clients. Bonus story: Maid of Honor broug…

00:47:41  |   Thu 14 Sep 2023
Coyotes, Planners & Brides, Oh My!

Coyotes, Planners & Brides, Oh My!

What's the difference between a wedding coordinator and a venue coordinator? We're here to tell you! Caroline and her bestie Anna sit down and share venue stories that take the cake!


Caroline Green …

00:45:51  |   Thu 07 Sep 2023
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