Wedding Confessionals

Pam and Brooke are joined by their pal AnnaDee Henson Zaldivar, who shares the amazing twists and turns of her romantic life...that ends with a wedding in a castle! They also end up talking about Spider-man, the movie Clueless and chocolate cake. If you like rich desserts or fairy-tale endings, this episode is for you! -- GUEST INFO: You can learn more about AnnaDee's company Backup Boutique by visiting www.backupboutique.net.   -- WEDDING VENDOR INFO: Venue & Catering: Lobo Castle Cake: Kaye's Cake Designs Band: SitaraSon   -- BRIDAL BREAK: Irish Maid: A whiskey cocktail perfect for St. Patrick's Day, from A Worthey Life. Gilded Age: From the creator of Downton Abbey, a new costume drama about New York City in the 1880s. Streaming on HBO Max. The Fugitive: Action packed movie from the 1990s, starring Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones. It's set in Chicago during St. Patrick's Day...so it's a holiday movie! You can rent it in HD on Amazon Prime for $1.49.    -- WEDDING CONFESSIONALS LIN

Pam and Brooke are back with some fun Confessional Follow Ups!   -- SHOW NOTES: Here's a link to the wine label Pam and Brooke INSISTED had a bear on it. But for real, Contadino Pinot Grigio is great! Pick up a bottle at Trader Joe's, if you can!   -- BRIDAL BREAK: Giggle Juice: A refreshing cocktail created by Kitchen Fun With My Three Sons Abbott Elementary: New comedy series about a financially struggling school and the funny teachers who keep it running. Airing on ABC and streaming on Hulu. Bar Dog Wine: A wine that Brooke bought because she thought the label was cute. But! It turned out to also be great wine!    -- WEDDING CONFESSIONALS LINKS: www.weddingconfessionals.com Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest TikTok   -- Have a story to tell us? Need some advice about your own wedding drama? Send us your Confessionals! Email us: weddingconfessionals@gmail.com Call us: 434-933-2663 Click here to send us a message with no personal information needed! We promise to never reveal the

Pam and Brooke pop in for a quick update on why they've been away so long. If you like saying hello to old friends or short podcasts, this episode is for you!   Stay tuned for new full sized episodes on March 1, 2022.   -- BRIDAL BREAK: Love Bug Cocktail: A cranberry beverage that's prefect for Valentine's Day. Created by Snacks & Sips. Meddling: Four part documentary about the Ice Dancing scandal at the 2002 Winter Olympics. Streaming on Peacock.   -- WEDDING CONFESSIONALS LINKS: www.weddingconfessionals.com Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest TikTok   -- Have a story to tell us? Need some advice about your own wedding drama? Send us your Confessionals! Email us: weddingconfessionals@gmail.com Call us: 434-933-2663 Click here to send us a message with no personal information needed! We promise to never reveal the names in order to protect the innocent...and the annoyed. Your secret's safe with us!   -- Logo by David Kantrowitz Theme song by Andy Schrier

Pam and Brooke have one last mini episode to end the year! They dive into a confessional follow up and then chat about their excitement about the upcoming holiday break. If you like conclusions or jingle bells, this episode is for you!    -- Programming Note: The gals are taking the next two weeks off and will be back with a new episode on January 11th, 2022. Have a happy holiday everyone!   -- BRIDAL BREAK: Holiday Irish Bailey's Coffee Drink: A wintery cocktail with coffee flavored ice cubes, from www.keyingredient.com The Great British Baking Show: Holidays: A wintery spin on the adorable baking competition tv show from across the pond, streaming on Netflix. Cruel Summer: A binge-worthy teen mystery that's perfect for your holiday travel, streaming on Hulu.     -- WEDDING CONFESSIONALS LINKS: www.weddingconfessionals.com Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest TikTok   -- Have a story to tell us? Need some advice about your own wedding drama?  Email us: weddingconfessionals@gmail.com

Pam and Brooke wrap their chat with Carly Blitzerhoof by diving into some listeners submitted confessionals! Topics include: stressing out about coordinating transportation for out of town guests, how to finalize who to invite to a destination wedding, and the upside of secretly eloping before walking down the aisle. If you like transportation or trilogies, this episode is for you!   -- BRIDAL BREAK: Bourbon Gingerbread Hot Cocoa: A boozy chocolatey warm beverage, created by the Dash of Jazz Blog.  A Court of Thorn and Roses: Romantic fantasy novel series by Sarah J. Maas. A Very Merry Iconic Podcast: Podcaster Danny Pellegrino and Lifetime & Hallmark movie writer Jenna Brister recap classic and tv holiday movies. Cynthia Le: Instagram account @cynthiale13 has daily tips of fun and easy ways to look cute while working from home.    -- WEDDING CONFESSIONALS LINKS: www.weddingconfessionals.com Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest TikTok   -- Have a story to tell us? Need some advice abo

Our conversation with Carly Blitzerhoof continues! Pam and Brooke hear all about how a wild fire caused a lot of stress in Carly's plans for her new 2020 wedding date. Then the gals dive into all the entertaining and exciting details from Carly's big wedding weeekend, including an open mic night, hungover yoga and an unexpected rainstorm. If you like half buzzed downward dogs or wild weather events, this episode is for you! -- WEDDING INFO: Here's the Green Wedding Shoes article with great pictures and details about Carly's wedding. (If you're planning a Colorado wedding and want to connect with any of her vendors, they are mentioned and linked at the end of the article.) C Lazy U is the ranch where all the whole weekend took place.    -- BRIDAL BREAKS: Frozen Hot Chocolate Martini: A frosty boozy treat by Semi-Homemade queen, Sandra Lee Home For Christmas: Sweet and funny Norwegian holiday series, streaming on Netflix Christmas Catch: Super Christmas-y rom com, streaming on Netflix   -- WEDDIN

Pam and Brooke chat with Covid-era bride Carly Bitzerhoof, and there were so many twists and turns to her story that we had to break it up into THREE parts! This episode features Carly's (not so great) turn as a flower girl, how she met her now-husband Elliot, falling in love with their wedding venue - a summer-camp style Colorado ranch. If you like horse barns or epic sagas, this episode is for you!   -- BRIDAL BREAKS: Sugar Cookie Cocktail: A sweet holiday drink (suggested by one of our listeners!!). Blown Away: Reality competition show about glass blowing. Streaming on Netflix.  Blown Away Christmas: A holiday mini series about glass blowing, hosted by Queer Eye's Bobby Berk. -- WEDDING CONFESSIONALS LINKS: www.weddingconfessionals.com Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest TikTok   -- Have a story to tell us? Need some advice about your own wedding drama?  Email us: weddingconfessionals@gmail.com Call us: 434-933-2663 Click here to send us a message with no personal information needed!

In this Thanksgiving week mini episode, Pam and Brooke talk turkey, holiday cocktails and what they're thankful for. Don't worry - they also talk about weddings! Including a public wedding proposal that blew up on the internet. And they read a follow up from the bride who was stressed about her father getting too drunk before his speech. If you like satisfying confessional conclusions or holiday poultry, this episode is for you! -- SHOW NOTES: Pam originally heard about the KFC wedding proposal from the Instagram account @goodnewsdog. Here's a more detailed article about the KFC couple. -- BRIDAL BREAKS: Smashing Pumpkin Cocktail: A festive drink from tidymom.net Thanksgiving Sangria: A holiday punch with a spicy kick from Half Baked Harvest Big Mouth: Animated adult comedy on Netflix. BONUS BRIDAL BREAKS: And here's the list of Thanksgiving Cocktails - also from Half Baked Harvest And here's the plastic pumpkin beverage dispenser from Target. -- WEDDING CONFESSIONALS LINKS: www.weddingconfes

The last time Cheryl Webster (formerly Cheryl Massingill) was on our podcast, she was a single gal. And now she's back to tell Brooke and Pam all about meeting her husband, her proposal and their Christmas-themed wedding! They also dive into listeners submitted confessionals about a secret elopement, choosing a wedding date that may come with sad memories, and navigating how to include a sister with a handicap. If you like returning guests or holiday weddings, this episode is for you! -- GUEST INFO: Cheryl's travel podcast is called Take Me With You, and is available on Apple Podcast, Spotify and wherever you listen to podcasts. Brooke was a guest in Episode 13. -- WEDDING INFO: Cheryl and Darryl got married at the Lake Wilderness Lodge in Maple Valley, WA.   -- BRIDAL BREAK: Thanksgiving Margarita: A fall twist on a the Mexican cocktail, created by  aspiringwinos.com Holiday Festive Light Shows: Check your local botanical gardens and zoos for evening holiday light shows Britain's Best Home Coo

Beth Reidmiller (formerly Beth Morrell) is back to tell Pam and Brooke all about her 2019 wedding! Stories include her wonderful bachelorette party...which became unexpectedly dangerous, and how Beth learned that she has to speak up for herself...or end up with wedding decor that she hates. Later they dive into confessionals about a bridal alterations specialist who's clients dress went off the rails, a bride trying to make the most of her groom's much smaller family, and another bride who wants a big wedding that won't break the bank. If you like dress disasters or ugly tablescapes, this episode is for you! -- GUEST INFO:  Beth has some limited spots open for pet sketches that make great gifts for the holidays. Here's a link to her Etsy shop. See more of Beth's pet drawings on IG: @sit.stay.sketch   -- WEDDING INFO: Venue:  Red Horse Barn in Huntington Beach, CA. DJ: Andrew Yates @djandrewyates Flowers: @diane_seawright Dress: David’s Bridal Makeup: Sephora Hair: Drybar Photos: Kappen Photog

Pam and Brooke's evening with Laura Salvati continues! The gals dive into listeners submitted confessionals, including a hilarious story about homemade wedding cake toppers and one stressed out bride trying to navigate how to pick her maid of honor without pissing everyone off. They also discuss the hot topic of weddings on holiday weekends! If you like Christmas weddings or dessert decorations gone wrong, this episode is for you! -- SHOW NOTES: Here's a link to find online Al-Anon resources and local meetings near you.   -- BRIDAL BREAK: Cranberry Apple Margarita: A holiday season marg from My Sequined Life. Only Murders In The Building: A comedic mystery series about true crime podcasting fans who try to solve a murder in their own apartment building. Streaming on Hulu. Making It: Reality competition show about crafting, hosted by Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman. Originally on NBC, now streaming on Hulu and Peacock.   -- WEDDING CONFESSIONALS LINKS: www.weddingconfessionals.com Instagram Face

Pam and Brooke chat with Laura Salvati, who shares what it was like to get engaged and married in 2020. She walks the gals through planning everything very early in the year, and then being forced to adapt as the world and her wedding changed drastically.   From a super scaled down invite list, to a social distant, masked ceremony, Laura shares the ups and downs of being able to keep her wedding date intact while updating most of the other details to keep everyone attending safe.   Laura also shares some hilarious wedding stories, like an unexpected wardrobe malfunction with her own bridal gown, and the time she was a bridesmaids for someone she barely knew.   If you like stressful guest list management or being in a bridal party with strangers, this episode is for you!   -- GUEST INFO:   Here are the wedding vendor's Laura recommends:   Photographer: Monica Linda Photography   Makeup: Vanessa Colorado   Hair: Corey Chambers   Dress: Designed by Alex Perry, purchased at Loho Bride   Dress Consultant: Kennedy

Lauren Lillie returns to tell Pam and Brooke all about her 2019 wedding! She discusses getting rejected from bars while in her wedding gown, security around her mini donuts, and the triggering effect of the question "So you're all set then?"  Then the gals dive into listeners submitted confessionals about Covid-era bachelorette party stresses, Boomers who hate on hairy armpits and more! If you're into not shaving or pastry policing, this episode is for you! -- GUEST INFO: You can follow Lauren on Instragram @laurenalillie   Lauren's wedding vendors who she highly recommends are: Venue: Fig House - https://www.fighousela.com Coordinator: Kelly Demaray from Demaray Events - https://www.demarayevents.com Photography: Joel and Justyna -  https://joelandjustyna.com Florist: The Little Branch - https://www.thelittlebranch.com Wedding Cake: Berolina Bakery - https://www.berolinabakery.com -- BRIDAL BREAKS: Corpse Reviver: Spooky gin sour cocktail from A Couple Cooks Hacks: Comedy about two female com

Pam and Brooke's night with wedding planner Amanda Walker continues!  They dive into confessionals about a family photo shoot gone wrong, a pushy dad trying to bulldoze his way down the aisle, and a honeymoon gift that may not exist anymore. If you like confusing vacation planning or overwhelming fathers, this episode is for you! -- GUEST INFO: You can learn more about Amanda's wedding and event planning at the Salt & Sparrow website. Follow Salt & Sparrow on Instagram: @salt_and_sparrow And follow Amanda's lifestyle brand: @rootedfarmandgardens   -- BRIDAL BREAK: Sunburn Cocktail: A fruity drink to help you hold on to the tiny bit of summer that's left. Created by the Hey Wanderer Blog. The Big Leap: Scripted drama about a dance competition reality tv show. On Hulu and Fox. Big Flower Fight: Amateur floral arrangement competition show. Available on Netflix.  Full Bloom: Professional florist competition show. Available on HBO Max.   -- WEDDING CONFESSIONALS LINKS: www.weddingconfessi

Wedding planner, Amanda Walker, is back! She joins Brooke and Pam to discuss what 2020 looked like as a wedding pro, and what brides and grooms should expect in planning for their big day in 2021 or 2022. Topics include: flower trends, the upside of smaller weddings and brides struggling to fit into dresses they bought in 2019. If you like delayed event planning or post-pandemic wardrobe issues, this episode is for you!  -- SHOW NOTES: Amanda Walker has been in the following episodes: Episode 63: Diary of a Wedding Coordinator Episode 92: Wedding Trends of 2019 Episode 93: Lost Bridesmaids & Unexpected Expenses   -- GUEST INFO: You can learn more about Amanda's wedding and event planning at the Salt & Sparrow website. Follow Salt & Sparrow on Instagram: @salt_and_sparrow   -- BRIDAL BREAK: Honey Pumpkin Whiskey Smash: A fall-festive drink with mint, from Hunger Thirst Play (Suggested by Pam) We Need To Talk About Britney: A podcast perfect for Britney Spears fans who need a break

Pam and Brooke continue to go through their backlog of confessionals, including a bride who's trying to figure out who will walk her down the aisle and an update from another bride trying to sneak her corgi puppy into her wedding. They also discuss a fun couple who only wore their wedding gown and suit for their entire honeymoon! If you like carry-on only luggage or party crashing puppies, this episode is for you! -- SHOW NOTES: Here's the TMZ article we read about the couple who kept on their wedding attire for their entire honeymoon. -- BRIDAL BREAK: Any Berry Shrub: Basic shrub instructions from Bon Appétit Magazine (Suggested by Brooke) Strawberry Shrub Cocktail: Yummy gin drink from A Beautiful Plate (Suggested by Brooke) The White Lotus: Dark comedy streaming on HBO Max (Suggested by Pam) Stupid Video Tristan And Pam Thought Was Funny: Here's the video that cracked up Tristan and Pam (Suggested by Tristan and Pam)   -- WEDDING CONFESSIONALS LINKS: www.weddingconfessionals.com Instagram

Brooke and Pam are back again to dig into more confessionals! They tackle topics about mothers who aren't easy to please and exes who are keeping secrets. They also discuss some creative ways for couples who've had to reschedule their weddings to celebrate their original wedding dates. If you like grumpy mothers or Covid-era wedding delays, this episode is for you! -- SHOW NOTES: The article we read was "5 Ways To Celebrate Your Original Wedding Date" from Southern Bride.   -- BRIDAL BREAKS: Berry Wine Slushies: A frozen treat, perfect for the end of summer! Created by diethood.com. (Suggested by Pam)   Murder, She Wrote: An 80s murder mystery TV series that is oddly soothing. Available on Amazon Prime. (Suggested by Brooke)   Pink Pony Club: A sweet stripper song that will make you shake your booty (clothing optional). By Chappell Roan. (Suggested by Brooke) -- WEDDING CONFESSIONALS LINKS: www.weddingconfessionals.com Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest    -- Have a story to tell us?

Brooke and Pam are finally diving into their pile of confessionals. They help listeners with their questions about temperamental fathers, inexperienced bridesmaids and an unexpected custom dress. They also give some sneaky advice about how to have a mostly childless ceremony...that may be breaking labor laws.    If you like mystery gowns or shady child labor practices, this episode is for you!   -- BRIDAL BREAKS: Tequila Mockingbird: A spicy watermelon cocktail from Liquor.com. (Suggested by Pam)   Mythic Quest: Workplace comedy set in a video gaming company. Available on Apple TV. (Suggested by Brooke)   Love Island (UK): Silly romantic game show, staring hot Britts in swim suits. Also, it's the ONLY Love Island worth watching (according to Brooke). Available on Hulu in the US, ITV in the UK. (Suggested by Brooke)   -- WEDDING CONFESSIONALS LINKS: www.weddingconfessionals.com Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest    -- Have a story to tell us? Need some advice about your own wedding drama

Pam and Brooke are FINALLY back with an update on what they've been doing since February 2019. They also share some fun Bridal Breaks! If you like reuniting with old friends, this episode is for you!   -- BRIDAL BREAKS: Wedding Cake Martini: A frothy white drink as sweet as it's name, created by Indulgy.com. (Suggested by Pam)   Lupin: Two seasons of this adventurous French caper are available on Netflix. (Suggested by Brooke)   Family Karma: Sweet and funny reality TV show about Indian-American families living in Miami. Streaming on the Bravo app and on Peacock. (Suggested by Brooke)   -- WEDDING CONFESSIONALS LINKS: www.weddingconfessionals.com Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest   -- Have a story to tell us? Need some advice about your own wedding drama?  Email us: weddingconfessionals@gmail.com Call us: 434-933-2663 Click here to send us a message with no personal information needed! We promise to never reveal the names in order to protect the innocent...and the annoyed. Your secr

Brooke and Pam are back with an update about the show and some confessionals! They also somehow get on the subjects of Marie Kondo and furry jackets. If you like adventurous outerwear or tidying up, this episode is for you!   -- SHOW NOTES: The episode Brooke laid on the floor and talked about the Royal Wedding is Episode 59: The Royal Wedding Recap (with Brittany Welsh) The episode where a listener wrote in to tell us about her cousin sleeping with a Green Bay Packer is Episode 93: Lost Bridesmaids & Unexpected Expenses (with Amanda Walker – Part 2)   -- BRIDAL BREAK: Tidying Up With Marie Kondo: Netflix reality show about learning how to let go of the clutter! (Suggested by Brooke & Pam) Sex Education: British series about a teen boy becoming a sex therapist for his fellow high schoolers. Available on Netflix. (Suggested by Brooke) And here's the Bustle article about Sex Education's unique style. The Linda: Cherry Whiskey & Ginger Ale. If you're looking for a cherry whiskey, try Jim