The Wedding Reporter Podcast

Former Miss USA 2025 and Nebraska native Audrey Eckert joins Alyssa to share the story of her seven-year relationship with Austin Schneider, from high-school sweethearts to a carefully planned Kansas City proposal. She recounts the whirlwind of winning Miss USA and heading to Miss Universe with just four days to prepare, then talks about the hidden sapphire in her engagement ring and her early wedding plans.Follow Audrey on Instagram & TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/audreyeckert_https://www.tiktok.com/@audreyeckert_Follow JETSET Pilates Lincoln: https://www.instagram.com/jetsetpilateslincoln/See more on this episode here: https://nashvillebrideguide.com/former-miss-usa-audrey-eckerts-engagement-to-austin-schneider/Subscribe to our podcast HERE: https://redcircle.com/shows/76e6a514-5adb-4b83-859d-208d403f23a5See more videos on our Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWeddingReporterPodcast/Sign up for a wedding coaching session with Alyssa: https://www.thesparklersociety.com/weddingcoachingDownload Our 5 Mistakes Couples Make After They Get Engaged Guide: https://www.thesparklersociety.com/5mistakesVisit https://www.NashvilleBrideGuide.com for more information!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

My first solo episode! With 13 years experience in the wedding industry, I explain why a tented wedding is more like building a custom venue than simply renting a tent. I'll walk through the practical details couples need to plan for, including sidewalls, safe heating, fire-marshal inspections, power, lighting, and why experienced vendors matter.See more on this episode here: https://nashvillebrideguide.com/alyssas-hot-take-tented-weddings/Subscribe to our podcast HERE: https://redcircle.com/shows/76e6a514-5adb-4b83-859d-208d403f23a5 See more videos on our Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWeddingReporterPodcast/Sign up for a wedding coaching session with Alyssa: https://www.thesparklersociety.com/weddingcoaching Download Our 5 Mistakes Couples Make After They Get Engaged Guide: https://www.thesparklersociety.com/5mistakesVisit https://www.NashvilleBrideGuide.com for more information!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Alyssa catches up with Rebecca Glayzer, founder and wedding creative director of The Mood Brief. Rebecca was on an earlier episode about floral design. This time she explains how she turns scattered inspiration into one clear design direction. She also shares practical advice for couples who feel overwhelmed by Pinterest boards, trends, budgets and other people's opinions.Check out our other episode with Rebecca here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/111-the-future-of-wedding-florals-w-poppys-floral/id1730299241?i=1000755953408IG: https://www.instagram.com/themood.briefWebsite: www.themoodbrief.comTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themoodbriefSee more on this episode here: https://nashvillebrideguide.com/pinterest-overload-how-to-turn-your-wedding-inspo-into-a-planw-rebecca-glayzer-of-the-mood-brief/Subscribe to our podcast HERE:https://redcircle.com/shows/76e6a514-5adb-4b83-859d-208d403f23a5See more videos on our Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWeddingReporterPodcast/Sign up for a wedding coaching session with Alyssa: https://www.thesparklersociety.com/weddingcoachingDownload Our 5 Mistakes Couples Make After They Get Engaged Guide: https://www.thesparklersociety.com/5mistakesVisit https://www.NashvilleBrideGuide.com for more information!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Alyssa talks with Hollie Rogers, a UK singer-songwriter who married Neil Jones after nearly a decade together. Hollie shares the story behind their creative proposal, their Penzance wedding, and the viral moment when she skateboarded down the aisle to music that made the internet do a double take.Follow Hollie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollierogersmusicFollow Hollie on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hollierogersmusicWebsite: www.hollierogers.comStream her latest album called "Everything's Fine" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5LusIUYPwa4yt3q02O1xqpSee more on this episode here: https://nashvillebrideguide.com/she-skateboarded-down-the-aisle-w-hollie-rogers-music/Subscribe to our podcast HERE:https://redcircle.com/shows/76e6a514-5adb-4b83-859d-208d403f23a5See more videos on our Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWeddingReporterPodcast/Sign up for a wedding coaching session with Alyssa: https://www.thesparklersociety.com/weddingcoachingDownload Our 5 Mistakes Couples Make After They Get Engaged Guide: https://www.thesparklersociety.com/5mistakesVisit https://www.NashvilleBrideGuide.com for more information!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Beauty & wellness creator, Francesca Agostinelli and runner & creator Kody Thompson join The Wedding Reporter Podcast to share how they met, how their relationship evolved from business conversations into a faith-centered partnership, and what made their February 2026 proposal so personal. They also talk about the patience, communication, and shared values that helped them prepare for engagement and are now shaping their wedding planning. Their conversation covers relationship growth, proposal planning, and the mindset behind building a marriage for the long term.See their proposal video here: https://www.tiktok.com/@francesca__aagostinelli/video/7626400260524461325?lang=enFollow Francesca: https://www.instagram.com/francesca__aagostinellihttps://www.tiktok.com/@francesca__aagostinelliFollow Kody: https://www.instagram.com/kodythompson_ https://www.tiktok.com/@kodythompson_ See more on this episode here: https://nashvillebrideguide.com/content-creator-francesca-agostinelli-runner-kody-thompsons-engagement/Subscribe to our podcast HERE: https://redcircle.com/shows/76e6a514-5adb-4b83-859d-208d403f23a5 See more videos on our Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWeddingReporterPodcast/Sign up for a wedding coaching session with Alyssa: https://www.thesparklersociety.com/weddingcoaching Download Our 5 Mistakes Couples Make After They Get Engaged Guide: https://www.thesparklersociety.com/5mistakesVisit https://www.NashvilleBrideGuide.com for more information!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Brita Brando and Guy Bricio join The Wedding Reporter Podcast to share the story behind their viral proposal, including the family moment that accidentally became the internet’s favorite detail - when their aunt accidentally photobombed their proposal (with a glass of wine in hand!). They also talk about how they met at work in New York, why family blessings mattered to their engagement, and what they’re planning for their destination wedding in Rio.They explain how their relationship grew from a workplace connection into something serious, grounded, and long-term. They also discuss the realities of going viral, the joy of being engaged, and how they’re building a wedding that reflects their Brazilian roots, creative backgrounds, and love for family.See the viral video here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DdHDRhlOC_N/People Magazine article: https://people.com/aunt-scrambles-to-flee-the-frame-for-nieces-surprise-proposal-video-exclusive-12122903?Today Show Feature: https://www.instagram.com/p/DdrFLpyOoWk/Follow Brida on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DdHDRhlOC_N/Follow Guy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guy_bricio/See more on this episode here: https://www.nashvillebrideguide.com/runaway-bride-rewatch-movie-reportSubscribe to our podcast HERE: https://redcircle.com/shows/76e6a514-5adb-4b83-859d-208d403f23a5 See more videos on our Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWeddingReporterPodcast/Sign up for a wedding coaching session with Alyssa: https://www.thesparklersociety.com/weddingcoaching Download Our 5 Mistakes Couples Make After They Get Engaged Guide: https://www.thesparklersociety.com/5mistakesVisit https://www.NashvilleBrideGuide.com for more information!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Alyssa sits down with Juliet Alonge and Adebayo Omogbolahan, the couple behind a viral proposal video that caught attention on Instagram where Juliet's reaction was very dramatic. They share how they met through church music, how a strong sense of conviction shaped their relationship, and how family involvement, faith, and timing all played into the engagement.We discuss their first meeting, the proposal setup at a Lagos restaurant, and what Nigerian traditional wedding plans may look like for their very large guest list.Watch their viral proposal here: https://www.instagram.com/p/Dc9DKo_CMB6/Subscribe to Juliet's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Julietalonge_ Follow Juliet on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julietalonge_/Follow Adebayo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/g_bassonthebeat/https://www.instagram.com/official_iamst_udioz?stkn=a3c2Mmg5eGZxdXNu See more on this episode here: https://www.nashvillebrideguide.com/runaway-bride-rewatch-movie-reportSubscribe to our podcast HERE: https://redcircle.com/shows/76e6a514-5adb-4b83-859d-208d403f23a5 See more videos on our Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWeddingReporterPodcast/Sign up for a wedding coaching session with Alyssa: https://www.thesparklersociety.com/weddingcoaching Download Our 5 Mistakes Couples Make After They Get Engaged Guide: https://www.thesparklersociety.com/5mistakesVisit https://www.NashvilleBrideGuide.com for more information!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Alyssa sits down with Cindy Dessy, COO and creative director of Dessy Group, to talk through where bridesmaid dresses are headed next and how a 1939 family business keeps evolving with the market. Cindy shares how Dessy balances trend forecasting, fit, pricing, and craftsmanship while designing for real people, not just fit models.She also shares the history behind Dessy Group, the company’s technology-forward approach, and why the brand is expanding beyond bridesmaid dresses into formalwear for weddings and events of all kinds.Get 10% off on bridesmaid dresses on dessy.com with code QDFREESHIPFollow Dessy on socials:https://www.instagram.com/dessygroup/https://www.tiktok.com/@dessygroupSee more on this episode here: https://nashvillebrideguide.com/whats-next-for-bridesmaid-dresses-w-cindy-dessy-of-dessy-group/Subscribe to our podcast HERE: https://redcircle.com/shows/76e6a514-5adb-4b83-859d-208d403f23a5 See more videos on our Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWeddingReporterPodcast/Sign up for a wedding coaching session with Alyssa: https://www.thesparklersociety.com/weddingcoaching Download Our 5 Mistakes Couples Make After They Get Engaged Guide: https://www.thesparklersociety.com/5mistakesVisit https://www.NashvilleBrideGuide.com for more information!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Crystal Landsem, CEO of Lulus, joins Alyssa to discuss the brand’s 30-year evolution, its customer-led approach, and the changing world of bridesmaid and occasion fashion.They cover Lulus shift from a Chico, CA boutique to a digital-first brand, how customer feedback shapes products and fit, the move toward mix-and-match bridesmaid looks, current color trends, resale, and the company’s vision for the next 30 years. And be sure to check out their brand new line of bridesmaid dresses!Visit Lulus.com and use code TWR20 to get 20% off your Lulus Purchase! Follow Lulus on socials:https://www.instagram.com/lulushttps://www.tiktok.com/@lulusSee more on this episode here: https://nashvillebrideguide.com/30-years-of-iconic-bridesmaid-dresses-w-lulus-ceo-crystal-landsem/Subscribe to our podcast HERE: https://redcircle.com/shows/76e6a514-5adb-4b83-859d-208d403f23a5See more videos on our Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWeddingReporterPodcast/Sign up for a wedding coaching session with Alyssa: https://www.thesparklersociety.com/weddingcoachingDownload Our 5 Mistakes Couples Make After They Get Engaged Guide: https://www.thesparklersociety.com/5mistakesVisit https://www.NashvilleBrideGuide.com for more information!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Alyssa sits down with Gracie Songer, a multidisciplinary artist, tattoo artist, entrepreneur, and live wedding painter, to unpack one of the most unexpected wedding looks to go viral: a couture wedding dress made from bed sheets. The conversation covers how Gracie met her husband, the deeply personal art show proposal, and the months-long collaboration with her mom to build a one-of-a-kind gown that reflected family, memory, and style.We also discuss the full creative vision behind the wedding, from the photographer and videographer choices to the family wedding dresses displayed as decor, the unconventional cake moment, and what Gracie has learned from planning a highly customized DIY wedding.Follow Gracie: https://www.instagram.com/graciesonger/https://www.instagram.com/ultra.ink.studios/http://instagram.com/thepaintedvow/See more on this episode here: https://nashvillebrideguide.com/she-made-her-wedding-dress-out-of-bedsheets-w-gracie-songer/Subscribe to our podcast HERE: https://redcircle.com/shows/76e6a514-5adb-4b83-859d-208d403f23a5See more videos on our Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWeddingReporterPodcast/Follow The Wedding Reporter Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theweddingreporterpodcast/Sign up for a Wedding Coaching Session with Alyssa: https://www.thesparklersociety.com/weddingcoachingDownload Our 5 Mistakes Couples Make After They Get Engaged Guide: https://www.thesparklersociety.com/5mistakesVisit https://www.NashvilleBrideGuide.com for more information!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy