Storytellers: Love Stories
Most people have dreamed of finding their partner their whole lives. That moment where it finally all comes together, you realize you’re going to get your happily ever after, after all. One day, you’re engaged. You’re glowing. You’re a bride. The next, you’re still a bride with a big ass event to plan and don’t know where to begin. Host Ali Stagnitta, founder of What Do I Do Brides, is here to help. Sharing her own experiences as a 2024 bride, as well as interviews with brides-to-be, newlyweds and bridal industry all-stars, listeners will feel less alone and, hopefully, find ways to have fun and enjoy the wedding planning process. This is Storytellers: Love Stories.
Episodes
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...
In this week’s episode of Storytellers: Love Stories, Ali sits down with Christina Senia, co-founder and designer of sustainable jewelry brand Senia. Christina shares the roller coaster that was her wedding day at Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild--and the invaluable lessons she learned from what went wrong. Tune in to hear how Christina imparts wisdom on being your own wedding day advocate... and the preparation that can be done in adv...
In this week’s episode of Storytellers: Love Stories, Ali sits down with Elizabeth Wexler, wedding planner and founder of the wedding registry site Spennie. A private home wedding expert, Elizabeth shares the details that matter most when hosting a wedding at a private home--and what brides can focus on to make an unforgettable guest experience. With her platform, Spennie, Elizabeth highlights how the dated wedding registry process...
In this week’s episode of Storytellers: Love Stories, Ali sits down with Maya Sank, founder of Maya Moves and recent bride with a passion for helping newlyweds hit the dance floor with confidence. Maya shares her tips for feeling comfortable during a first dance and opens up about her own wedding journey—including how she managed pre-wedding jitters.
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In this week’s episode of Storytellers: Love Stories, Ali sits down with Brianna Clark, founder of Waverles, a brand known for its chic and timeless loungewear sets, perfect for getting ready on your wedding day. Brianna reflects on lessons learned from her own wedding day, providing tips on how to keep cool...even when things go wrong. Plus, Ali and Brianna also hint at an exciting collaboration for Waverles on the horizon!
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In this week’s episode of Storytellers: Love Stories, Ali sits down with newlywed Ilana Dunn, host of the Seeing Other People podcast. Ilana shares tips on the things that she prioritized to make her wedding authentically “her”: from unconventionally forgoing a bridal party to picking out her getting-ready-day-of pajamas. As a newlywed, Ilana dives deep into the details and gives invaluable advice for brides making the items on the...
In this week’s episode of Storytellers: Love Stories, Ali sits down with Lauren Grunstein, Vice President of Sales, PR, and Marketing for fine jewelry rental brand Verstolo. Lauren shares her tips on how to keep your day sparkling, from ring care to the timeless accessories that will make your wedding look shine.
Storytellers: Love Stories is bringing you new stories each week from the bridal industry’s best voices. From budgeting ...
In this week’s episode of Storytellers: Love Stories, Ali chats with Rachel Liverman, CEO and Founder of the facial revolution that is Glowbar. Rachel shares her personal journey in the skincare world, offering valuable advice to brides looking to get their skin wedding-day ready. Whether you’re mere weeks away or starting your beauty prep early, Rachel lends advice that will leave you glowing with the confidence to care for your s...
In this week’s episode of Storytellers: Love Stories, Ali is joined by Founder and Host of the podcast Conversations with Cam, Cameron Rogers, who gives a glimpse into her own wedding day and current life as a mom with her trademark candor. As a mental health advocate and content curator, Cameron shares the path she took to finding the platform and content that truly reflected *her,* and lets listeners in on the secret to enjoying ...
We’re back with a new episode of Storytellers: Love Stories, just in time for Bridal Fashion Week. In this episode, Ali sits down with iconic wedding dress designer Rita Vinieris. Rita, known for her timeless bridal styles and impeccable craftsmanship, shares her advice to brides looking for their perfect gown--from choosing the size of your entourage to staying confident in your final decision. Rita also shares what’s on the horiz...
In this episode of Storytellers: Love Stories, Ali sits down with her talented wedding planner: Sara Fried, founder and lead designer of Fete Nashville. With weddings featured in Martha Stewart Weddings, Vogue, Huffpost Weddings, and BRIDES Magazine, Sara shares valuable advice for creating an unforgettable event that truly reflects the personal style of each couple. From venue selection to finding altar inspiration, Sara shares he...
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