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Weddings UnscriptedEp 37 • Using AI Without Losing the Human Touch: How Wedding Planners Can Work Smarter with Jessica AshleyCurious how wedding planners are actually using AI behind the scenes—and where they draw the line so creativity, connection, and trust stay human? In this episode of Weddings Unscripted, hosts Alexandra Pare and Alison Golt are joined by fellow wedding planner, designer, and mom of four, Jessica Ashley. Following her standout panel appearance at the DMV Collective, Jessica dives deeper into how she's using AI as a tool—not a replacement—to build efficiencies in her business and reclaim time in her personal life. From faster email response times to meeting transcriptions, proposal workflows, and vi...
2026-01-2754 min
Weddings UnscriptedEp 36 • Why Word-of-Mouth Still Wins: How Benable Is Changing the Way Couples Find VendorsWhat if the most powerful marketing tool in the wedding industry isn't social media, ads, or algorithms — but real human recommendations? Welcome to Weddings Unscripted. In this episode, hosts Alexandra Pare and Alison Golt sit down with Tony Stubblebine, Founder & CEO of Benable, to explore how word-of-mouth marketing is evolving — and why it matters more than ever in a world shaped by AI, Gen Z buying behavior, and trust-based decision making. Tony shares the origin story of Benable, how wedding planners unexpectedly became the platform's earliest power users, and why real human recommendations outperform reviews, ads...
2026-01-2045 min
Women & Money: The Shit We Don't Talk About!Wedding Planning? What Actually Matters and What to Skip with Cherry Blossom Weddings & EventsSend us a textWeddings are beautiful… but wow, they can get expensive fast.This week, we sat down with the powerhouse duo behind Cherry Blossom Weddings & Events, Owner and Founder Alexandra Pare and Senior Event Designer Alison Golt. With nearly 20 years in the industry and a thriving seven-person team, they’ve seen it all, the magic, the mishaps, and the money traps most couples never see coming.Alex and Alison walk us through the real behind-the-scenes of wedding planning, from vendor contracts to hidden costs to the small decisions that snow...
2025-12-1252 min
Weddings UnscriptedEp 4 • In Full Bloom: Everything You Need to Know About Wedding Florals with Luxury Wedding Florist Kate DenmanIn this episode of Weddings Unscripted, host Alexandra Pare and Alison Golt interviews Kate Denman from Floret and Vine, exploring her journey in the floral design industry. They discuss the challenges and creativity involved in floral arrangements, the evolution of Kate's business, and the importance of teamwork in executing successful events. The conversation highlights the intricacies of floral manipulation, the growth of a floral business, and the satisfaction derived from creating beautiful wedding set-ups, discusses the intricate details of floral design and wedding planning, sharing insights on the preparation needed for meetings with florists, the importance of trust between...
2025-04-0846 minWeddings UnscriptedEp 1 • Weddings Unscripted: Behind the Scenes of Wedding PlanningWelcome to Weddings Unscripted. It's finally here—our very first episode! It's your hosts Alexandra Pare and Alison Golt from Cherry Blossom Weddings & Events. Join us as we discuss our experiences in the wedding planning industry, the evolution of wedding trends, and the importance of education in navigating the complexities of wedding planning. We share our personal anecdotes, insights into our company, and the challenges and joys of working in this dynamic field. This episode sets the stage for future discussions on nineteen years of wedding planning, trends, and client relationships. Cha...
2025-03-1837 min