Let's Talk Shit About Weddings

Let's Talk Shit About Weddings

Amy Nolan and Carolyn Johnson have owned their event planning business, An Event Less Ordinary, for nearly fourteen years, and they're ready to talk shit! They have plenty of advice on planning weddings and events, but this podcast is what the people always want: stories of the good, the bad, and the ugly. Join them as they talk through some truly bizarre situations, and some of their favorite moments as wedding planners.

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April 16, 2024 38 mins

The wildest story we have ever heard. Stick around for the end.

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This week, we had the pleasure of getting to know Brent Rolland from Fig Media. We had a delightful and insightful conversation about guests yelling and getting folks to move on the dance floor.

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This week is action-packed! We welcomed the My Chef team and have they got STORIES. Sue tells us about a lost baby, the muddiest wedding of all time, and much more. Dominic and Darcy tell us about their own wedding nightmare. You can follow My Chef Catering on Instagram here and inquire about your event here!

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He's got more takes! DJ Trevor Harris is back for the second part of his interview and we're talking first dances and Chicago in August. You can follow Trevor here and Cage & Aquarium here!

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She's back, and she might be going to h-e-double-hockey-sticks! Fueled by bottle #2, our coordinator Lauren is back with hilarious stories about Halloween, bohemian, and planetarium weddings.

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March 12, 2024 29 mins

This week, one of the DJ's from one of our favorite companies is telling us some Mother of the Groom stories, and we discuss that time we thought we were cancelling a wedding. Follow Trevor right here!

Trevor is also the organizer of the Green Wedding Alliance's Wedding Recyclery! If you're in Chicago and getting married, it's an excellent resource. Tickets here!

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We are so honored to welcome Dr. Lauren Streicher to the pod this week! She comes on to tell us all about wedding night sex and some wedding stories of her own. You can find her books and podcast here.


Lauren Streicher, MD is a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, a certified menopause practitioner of The Menopause Society, and the founding Medical Director ...

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This week, we welcome our wonderful Lead Coordinator Zo, who teaches us how to tetris boxes in cars and the drama of coordinating an event on your own.

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This week, our wonderful team member Lauren Donnelly is BACK! And her stories are even crazier this time! Chop down a tree lately?

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Annnnd... we're back! Season three is here and we are honored to welcome Alison Grossman of Designed and Detailed Event Management. She tells us some of her favorite nightmares from her years of experience. You can follow her @designedanddetailedweddings.

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On the SEASON FINALE, we welcome Amy's wedding photographer, Colin Lyons, on to discuss sparkler fires and hot tub disasters. You can follow Colin on Instagram and visit him here!

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November 14, 2023 20 mins

This week, we welcome back Ingrid of Ingrid Bonne Photography! She tells us about another cake snafu and destination wedding disasters. Follow her on Instagram @ingrid_bonne_photography!

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This week, our very own Rachel Belk joins us to chat about a true nightmare of a wedding, cool bridesmaid gifts, and things on fire.

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This week, we welcome on former AELO staff member Ciara Warner. She tells us an amazing story about an Italian wedding gone wrong.

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This week, we are joined by one of Chicago's favorite photographers who tells the story of a dad who made it weird.

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This week, we welcome our Lead Coordinator, Brittany Barnes onto the pod! We absolutely adore her and her stories about lost transportation and Sheryl Crow.

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This week, we welcome our fabulous Assistant Coordinator Linsey Summers to the pod! She's been with us through thick and thin, including an hour and a half of toasts and 2 degree weather.


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October 3, 2023 30 mins

This week, we are joined by one of our favorite photographer's, Jeremy Lawson! We talk about America's Next Top Bride, throwing cupcakes, and dancing catering managers.

Follow Jeremy on Instagram and visit his website here.

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This week, we're talking about venues that aren't venues, leaving engaged couples alone, and the dreaded sparkler exit.

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September 19, 2023 35 mins

We are BACK! Welcome to season two of LTSAW! This week, we discuss how you're not actually having a chill wedding, an email snafu, and a kidnapped bride.

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