Welcome back to The Pre Nup, the wedding-obsessed podcast designed to help you plan your dream day! I'm your host, Adriana, and each week, I’m joined by the industry’s top professionals, celebs, influencers, and friends who are sharing their best tips, advice, and mistakes they've made so you don’t have to.

In this episode, I’m excited to chat with Rachel Behar, owner and lead planner of Rachel Behar Events, who specializes in creating one-of-a-kind luxury weddings that have been featured in Brides and The New York Times. Rachel is known for her dedication, calm energy, and inventive approach to planning, and today, she’s sharing insights from her 14-year journey in the industry.

We’ll dive into how she went from catering and venue management to founding her own event company, and why staying organized and managing client expectations are the keys to a flawless wedding day. Rachel also breaks down the most common planning mistakes couples make and how to avoid them—especially when it comes to budgeting and communication.

Plus, she’ll give us her top tips on finding the perfect planner and how to know if they’re the right fit for you. And don’t miss our "Premarital Counseling" segment, where we help a listener navigate a tricky family situation involving uninvited guests at a destination wedding! If you’ve ever had to lay down the law with family about your guest list, this one’s for you.

Episode Highlights:

• Introduction to The Pre Nup and our guest, Rachel Behar Rachel’s journey from catering to launching her own luxury wedding planning business

• How to stay organized and keep wedding stress at bay

• The importance of vetting vendors and ensuring they’re the right fit Practical tips for managing a wedding budget without sacrificing style

• Premarital Counseling: A listener’s dilemma about uninvited family at a destination wedding

• The Afterparty: Fun wedding questions with Rachel, including her favorite wedding trend and signature cocktail

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In this episode, we’re thrilled to have Caroline Gaudy, founder of BLISS Wedding Coaching, join us to share her expertise on managing wedding stress and creating a joyful planning experience. Caroline’s approach is all about helping couples not just survive but truly thrive as they prepare for their big day. With years of experience coaching couples through the ups and downs of wedding planning, she’s here to offer practical tips for reducing stress, maintaining peace, and ensuring the wedding process brings couples closer together.

Caroline also dives into why it’s crucial to focus on communication and stress management to build a strong foundation for marriage. Plus, she shares her journey from joining her husband’s wedding photography business to becoming a dedicated coach for engaged couples, helping them navigate everything from familial pressures to financial challenges.

Episode Highlights:

• Introduction to The Pre Nup and our guest, Caroline Gaudy
• Why stress management is key to a happy wedding planning process
• The importance of building a strong foundation for marriage during the planning stages
• Caroline’s personal journey from wedding photography to coaching
• Practical advice on handling wedding stress, managing in-laws, and staying true to your vision
• Premarital Counseling: A listener’s question on how to handle a controlling mother-in-law
• The Afterparty: Fun wedding questions with Caroline, including her dream wedding cake flavor and honeymoon destination

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Welcome back to The Pre Nup, the wedding-obsessed podcast designed to help you plan your dream day! I'm your host, Adriana, and each week, I’m joined by the industry’s top professionals, celebs, influencers, and friends who are sharing their best tips, advice, and mistakes they've made so you don’t have to.

In this episode, we are thrilled to have Caroline Crawford Patterson, content creator, bridal stylist, and co-host of the Honey We're Home podcast, join us to share her expertise on everything weddings and beyond. Caroline is proof that life after the wedding is just as sweet, and she’s here to talk about how to romanticize not only your big day but also your friendships and marriage. Caroline dives into how she became a TikTok sensation through her creative bridesmaid gift boxes, her tips for planning a seamless wedding weekend, and why she believes in keeping romance alive long after the vows. We also chat about how to navigate the tricky parts of wedding planning, like choosing the right vendors, delegating tasks, and making sure everyone feels included while still staying true to your vision.

Plus, in our “Premarital Counseling” segment, we tackle a listener's question on how to handle a surprise engagement ring and whether they should have input or let their partner take the reins.

Episode Highlights:

- Introduction to The Pre Nup Podcast and our guest, Caroline Crawford Patterson - Caroline’s viral TikTok story: the bridesmaid boxes that started it all

- How to balance personal touches with thoughtful wedding gifts - Romanticizing your marriage: tips for keeping the love alive after the big day

- Practical advice for delegating wedding planning tasks - Premarital Counseling: A listener’s dilemma about choosing their engagement ring

- The Afterparty: Fun wedding questions with Caroline, including her dream honeymoon destination

Honeymoon Hotspot is brought to you by Honeyfund: Join 1M+ couples on Honeyfund and get $25 added to your account! https://honeyfund.com/prenup

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We love hearing from you! Feel free to reach out to us at podcasts@lovestoriestv.com with your feedback or suggestions for the next episode.