#59 | Honest thoughts with Penelope Pots

The personalization sensation, Whitney of The Haute Press is on board for today’s episode!! Join us as we chat about the world of calligraphy and personalization. Artistry, swells, lines and fleurishes abound! Listen in as we spill the calligra-tea! Whitney shares how personalization has changed the event world and brought a level of connection to what clients can offer their guests. From customized calligraphy, to art on perfumes and bottles of wine, Whitney can make anything a work of art. She creates a truly special moment that technology can not offer. Controversially we discuss how calligraphers and artists often get left behind in getting tagged and credited on social media posting and weddings  publications!  We also discuss how an iconic brand, which we won’t mention, is fighting back against the personalization world. Tell us what you think!? Whitney partners with planners, brands and stationers to bring timeless calligraphy and art to life. Hot hint! Whitney has a class on bottle painting and calligraphy at www.learncalligraphy.com. Big news coming soon too! Stay tuned, you might be learning these techniques sooner than later!! Have a funny or wild wedding story to share? Shoot us a DM Need wedding advice or have a question for Robin + Kelsey? Follow Us on Instagram Follow Us on TikTok

The truth serum not run dry on this episode with our lovely friend and fellow entrepreneur Jackie Miller of Penelope Pots! Join us today as we hear some of the nitty gritty of owning and operating a high end floral business. Not only does Jackie service weddings and events, but she owns 2 brick and mortar floral shops with gifts and plants galore. Jackie’s tell it like it is attitude is just what BTV needs mid wedding season! Laugh a bit with us as we hear about Catalina wedding challenges, fixing a gouged wedding cake and why we don’t love to see lilies at a wedding!  Have a funny or wild wedding story to share? Shoot us a DM Need wedding advice or have a question for Robin + Kelsey? Follow Us on Instagram  Follow Us on TikTok

Robin + Kelsey are back for an episode that will entertain! Listen in as the girls chat about their recent trip to Cabo to the beautiful Zadún, a Ritz Carlton Reserve. Prepare to laugh when you hear about Robin’s wedding crasher attempt and Kelsey’s saga of getting stuck in her seatbelt on the plane ride home! It’s no secret we love a little Mexico in our lives, and we’re honored to have been invited to this beautiful resort! We just can’t wait to get back!

Robin and Kelsey are back in the recording studio for a fun bonus episode with their good friend, Kerrie of Platinum Weddings by Kerrie for our fan favorite, Smash or Pass! Episodes like this are never to miss! This fun trio is sure to give you some laughs on your morning drive! Whether the ladies are debating live fish in centerpieces or bridesmaid first looks. Robin reminds us of the wedding her groom planned to surprise the bride and you might actually get a listen to our first ever sound effect used on the podcast! Thanks Nathan! Stay tuned for more of our favorite episodes!

The girls are joined by one of their besties and OG podcast guests, Kerrie of Platinum Weddings by Kerrie! Kerrie switches it up and brings unexpected observations and advice as a seasoned wedding planner! Buckle up for this episode! Have a funny or wild wedding story to share? Shoot us a DM Need wedding advice or have a question for Robin + Kelsey? ⁠Follow Us on Instagram⁠  ⁠Follow Us on TikTok⁠

Robin + Kelsey welcome Tyler Varnell, the wonderful and fabulous saxophone player that is well known in our industry for his talents and professionalism! We are honored to have him today!  Tyler shares how he actually has an events background and how it’s helped better his career!  Hear more about gogo dancers, performing on bar tops, with fireworks in the background, and of course, his very first wedding and learning experience where the generator surprisingly went out! Tyler is a wealth of knowledge and teaches Robin + Kelsey some new fun catchy terms that we love.  Have a funny or wild wedding story to share? Shoot us a DM Need wedding advice or have a question for Robin + Kelsey? Follow Us on Instagram  Follow Us on TikTok

We welcome a very special friend and guest on the pod today! Alyssa with Flower and Sugar OC! We are delighted to have her lovely comments and upbeat personality here to give you some serious laughs!  Alyssa has been in the industry since 1995 and has worked with clients across the board from weddings and bridal showers to high end events and celebrities! Her love of cooking lead her down the path of baking. With her attention to detail and creative background, her cakes are truly a work of art! We have a lot of laughs from delivery nightmares to a forgotten cake! Don’t worry, it was remedied! And you know there is a cake spill in there somewhere! Enjoy this fun episode and stay tuned for our follow up cake tasting episode to come!  Have a funny or wild wedding story to share? Shoot us a DM Need wedding advice or have a question for Robin + Kelsey? Follow Us on Instagram  Follow Us on TikTok

Robin + Kelsey hop on to take a break from guests and our fun Smash + Pass episodes, to just have a little chat sesh!  Kelsey talks her last two rained out weddings, can we be over the rain yet SoCal?! Let’s start looking toward summer! Robin tells us the sad news of the passing of a cherished wedding planning partner, Hylah White. She recently lost her battle with breast cancer and we felt a pull to share with our friends and followers.  Have a funny or wild wedding story to share? Shoot us a DM Need wedding advice or have a question for Robin + Kelsey? Follow Us on Instagram  Follow Us on TikTok

Meet Megan, the vibrant Sales Manager at Mon Amie, Orange County's premier bridal salon. With 14 years of experience in the wedding industry, Megan's journey began in Cincinnati, where her fascination with weddings blossomed into a lifelong passion. Studying fashion at the University of South Carolina further fueled Megan's love for bridal couture. Her innate eye for detail and unwavering dedication have made her an indispensable asset at Mon Amie for the past four years. Megan's approach to bridal consultations is marked by warmth and authenticity, ensuring every bride's dream becomes a reality. With her creativity, passion, and Southern charm, Megan is not just a Sales Manager – she's a trusted advisor and a cherished friend to every bride she serves. Have a funny or wild wedding story to share? Shoot us a DM Need wedding advice or have a question for Robin + Kelsey? Follow Us on Instagram  Follow Us on TikTok

A listener favorite for sure…Smash or Pass is BACK with our hilarious narcissist producer, Miss Brooke! Make sure to DM us your smash or pass ideas for Robin + Kelsey to react on air! Have a funny or wild wedding story to share? Shoot us a DM Need wedding advice or have a question for Robin + Kelsey? Follow Us on Instagram  Follow Us on TikTok