Storytellers: Love Stories

In a new episode of Storytellers: Love Stories, Ali Stagnitta Carbone sits down with Rachel Behar, an event planner with years of experience orchestrating everything from intimate celebrations to large scale weddings and corporate events. Tune in to hear Rachel share the green flags to look out for in initial discussions with a wedding planner and how her processes contribute to a relationship of trust with her clients. 

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In a new episode of Storytellers: Love Stories, Ali Stagnitta Carbone sits down with Amanda Dubin, an event designer and planner for Victoria Dubin Events and bride-to-be. Amanda shares her journey into the family business--the wedding and event industry-- as a mother-daughter team. Tune in to hear Amanda share exclusive insights into her own planning process; how she’s balancing cultural traditions with personal touches and design...

In a new episode of Storytellers: Love Stories, Ali Stagnitta Carbone sits down with Katie Gaudreau, a 2024 bride who postponed her August wedding after a devastating family tragedy. Tune in to hear how Katie gained the strength to plan a wedding again in 2025, and the vendors that helped curate the good vibes that she found essential along the way. 

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In this episode of Storytellers: Love Stories, Ali Stagnitta Carbone sits down with Whitney Houlin, the powerhouse Fitness Director at WeGym. Whitney shares her approach to helping women achieve their strongest, most confident selves---for every day or in preparation for wedding day. Listen in to learn how to set realistic goals, maintain motivation, and celebrate fitness victories ahead of your big day!

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In this week’s episode of Storytellers: Love Stories, Ali sits down with Trish Macari of Caroline James New York, a luxury wedding invitation, stationary, and paper boutique bringing countless couples’ and brands’ vision to life. Tune in to hear Trish’s expert advice in the world of wedding paper-- diving into her creative process, industry insights, and the magic of storytelling through stationary. 

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In this episode of Storytellers: Love Stories, Ali Stagnitta Carbone sits down with Jenny Hutt, Family Law Attorney and host of the podcast just Jenny, to touch on what could be taboo for many brides-to-be: the prenup. Jenny discusses the importance of a prenuptial agreement no matter what your circumstances are--and outlines how she helps couples navigate agreements with clarity and confidence. Tune in to hear Jenny break down eve...

In this episode of Storytellers: Love Stories, host Ali Stagnitta Carbone chats with Leore and Karen Oren, the founders of Ceremony Club—the brand behind those viral wedding newspapers and custom photo albums. Leore and Karen share how they’ve created a go-to resource for brides looking to add personality and creativity into their big day. The co-founders preview how Karen’s own engagement is shaping new products, and reveal their ...

Serena Woodward Gilmore returns to Storytellers: Love Stories to share with Ali the most emotional moments from her wedding day: from walking down the aisle with her father to finding stillness on her honeymoon after weeks of holding it all together. Tune in for the second part of this incredible bride’s tips for planning a wedding under pressure. 

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In this week’s episode of Storytellers: Love Stories, Ali welcomes Serena Woodward Gilmore, a Palm Beach native who planned her wedding in just 10 days to ensure her 91-year-old father could attend. Serena shares the whirlwind that was wedding prep- from finding a sample size dress to ensuring friends and family from around the world could attend. She reveals how she stayed grounded through it all, leaning on her community to still...

In this week’s episode of Storytellers: Love Stories, Ali interviews wedding expert and planner Adriana Brauckmann, host of “The Pre Nup.” Adriana shares the lessons she’s learned as a wedding planner as well as the nuanced tips that she’s picked up from top industry experts interviewed on her podcast: from a unique concept for a wedding website to tipping etiquette for various vendors. 

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In this week’s episode of Storytellers: Love Stories, Ali interviews Chef Matt Migliore, a private chef celebrated for his uniquely curated dining experiences. Chef Matt shares his journey from high-end restaurant kitchens to becoming a sought-after private chef creating unforgettable, seasonal menus tailored to event themes and aesthetics. Ali and Chef Matt discuss the latest seasonal food trends and tips on how to make a unique c...

In this week’s Storytellers: Love Stories, Ali sits down with bridal content creator and newlywed Remi Winer to discuss her journey from engagement to wedding day. Remi takes Ali behind the scenes of her viral surprise engagement story and gives practical advice for brides-to-be...including some tips for staying in your sky-high heels all night long. 

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In this week’s episode of Storytellers: Love Stories, Ali sits down with Lauren Ladouceur of Plan with Laur, a pioneer wedding content creator on cultivating authentic and transparent content experiences for your wedding day. Laur shares her unique insight into the evolution of wedding content creation in the post-pandemic era and shares her thoughts on what 2025 will bring for the industry.

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In this week’s episode of Storytellers: Love Stories, Ali interviews Eve Friedman, NYC bridal beauty expert who has perfected the natural, glowing makeup and sleek hairstyle for her brides under her brand, NYC Bridal Artistry. Eve shares her journey from corporate beauty to bridal artist and discusses her approach to ensuring brides feel confident in rain or shine. Tune in to hear Eve’s advice for creating a wedding day look that i...

In this week’s episode of Storytellers: Love Stories, Ali sits down with Dr. Lea Haber, a global love and relationships coach who works with both premarital and married couples. Dr. Lea shares how she’s incorporating modern love needs into premarital counseling and shares tips for couples looking to lay a strong foundation before their wedding day. 

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In this week’s episode of Storytellers: Love Stories, Ali interviews Caroline Crawford Patterson and Jenna Bycoff, founders of Everything But the Dress, a one-of-a-kind pop up dedicated to providing brides with unique, handpicked pieces from different brands. Caroline and Jenna share their journey to creating a niche retail experience that’s disrupting the archaic elements of the bridal industry and how they are committed to offeri...

In this episode of Storytellers: Love Stories, Ali interviews Lexie Heil and Brooke Wilson, Co-Founders of Follow the Bride; the wedding day vendor you might not have known you needed. As pioneers in wedding day content creation, Lexie and Brooke share their journey from high school friends to successful entrepreneurs capturing immediate, stunning content from behind-the-scenes. Looking to hire a content creator for your wedding da...

Storytellers: Love Stories is back for Season 2! Ali is kicking off a new season with PartySlate Editorial Director Pamela Rothbard. PartySlate’s comprehensive platform for event planning is known for its on-the-pulse trend forecasting, and Pamela brings insight into what brides are prioritizing for the 2025 season. From this year’s “it” color to evolving dessert presentations, tune in to hear what 2025 will bring to the wedding sc...

In this week’s episode of Storytellers: Love Stories, Ali sits down with Lisa Karvellas, part of the founding team of sisters of Cedar Lakes Estate. Lisa shares her journey in pioneering a premiere, all-in destination wedding venue and discusses the transformation that the estate has undergone since its founding. Lisa’s tip for brides: the more personalized, the better--and the team at Cedar Lakes Estate are experts in curating the...