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The Aisle: A Wedding Planning Podcast

The Aisle: A Wedding Planning Podcast

Written by: BTS Event Management
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Welcome to The Aisle, the go-to wedding planning podcast for brides who want real advice, luxury-level inspiration, and zero sugarcoating. Hosted by Trista Croce, the founder and CEO of BTS Event Management, a leading luxury wedding planning and design firm. Week after week, this show dives deep into everything today’s bride needs to plan an unforgettable wedding.


Trista brings you brutally honest insights, expert wedding planning tips, destination wedding advice, bridal trends, and behind-the-scenes stories from the world of high-end events. From navigating family dynamics to choosing the right partner, from budgeting and timelines to emotional wellness during the planning process, nothing is off-limits.


Featuring interviews with top wedding professionals and celebrity guests, including iconic designers like Berta and Galia Lahav, and former Bachelorette Desiree Hartstock, The Aisle uncovers the strategies, secrets, and lessons behind the most unforgettable weddings.


Whether you're planning a luxury wedding, a destination celebration, or simply want guidance from real industry experts, this bridal podcast will help you feel informed, confident, and inspired every step down the aisle.

For more tips, planning resources, and real wedding inspiration, visit www.btseventmanagement.com

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Episodes
  • 61. Hard Business Lessons: Boundaries, Confidence & Industry Relationships
    Jan 6 2026

    Some of the hardest lessons in business have nothing to do with strategy and everything to do with people.

    In this episode of The Aisle, Trista kicks off the year with an honest, no-fluff conversation about the business realities most people learn the hard way: the difference between vendors who genuinely like you and vendors who like what you can do for them.

    This isn’t about becoming bitter, it’s about becoming wise. Because as your business grows, your value changes… and so does how people treat you.

    Trista breaks down how to protect your confidence without becoming hard, how to build a true circle of trust, and how to identify who is truly aligned with your growth versus who is simply drawn to your access.

    If you’ve ever felt manipulated, underestimated, or like your kindness was mistaken for weakness… this episode will change how you move in business in 2026.


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    39 mins
  • 60. Wedding Year in Review: Trends, Truths & What Couples Need for 2026
    Dec 30 2025

    2025 was a year of uncertainty… and intentionality and it showed up everywhere: in weddings, in relationships, and in real life.

    In this Year in Review episode of The Aisle, Trista and CJ break down the biggest shifts they saw in weddings this year, from budget pivots and smaller guest attendance to the growing impact of social media and design shifts like draping becoming the new floral focus.

    But this isn’t just a wedding recap. This is a real, honest reflection on what 2025 taught them personally and professionally including burnout, losing yourself, and what happens when investments don’t pan out.

    And because they’re bringing this conversation from both a male and female perspective, CJ shares what men often misunderstand, what men carry silently, and how men view relationship challenges differently.

    If you’re engaged, newly married, or in a committed relationship, this episode will leave you feeling grounded, motivated, and ready to move into 2026 with clarity.


    Send us a text

    Follow the Podcast on Instagram!

    Follow BTS Event Management
    On the Web: BTS Event Management
    On Instagram: @luxurybybts
    On TikTok: @btseventmanagement


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    53 mins
  • 59. Balancing Faith, Career & Love: Claire Wolford’s Story
    Dec 23 2025

    In this episode of The Aisle, Trista sits down with Claire Wolford, Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader, podcast host, Pilates instructor, and influencer, to talk about love, faith, and life in the spotlight. Claire shares how she met her fiancé, Colton, an MLB player, and opens up about their relationship, engagement, and proposal story.

    She also discusses how her faith guides her relationship, supports her through busy seasons, and shapes her approach to wedding planning. Claire reflects on balancing career, purpose, and partnership, what she’s most excited about for her wedding, and how she’s staying grounded while preparing for marriage.

    This episode is perfect for brides looking for real love stories, faith-centered conversations, and honest insight into engagement and wedding planning.


    Send us a text

    Follow the Podcast on Instagram!

    Follow BTS Event Management
    On the Web: BTS Event Management
    On Instagram: @luxurybybts
    On TikTok: @btseventmanagement


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    40 mins
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