Another Day, Another Dilemma

Stacey and EJ

Well, there’s no turning back now! Join Stacey and EJ as they share their unique perspectives on life in the wedding industry. Welcome to 'Another Day, Another Dilemma,' the ultimate podcast for wedding industry professionals hosted by The Venue Experts! Join us every week as we sit down with our industry friends, unraveling the stories and personalities that shape the world of weddings. From seasoned pros to rising stars, we delve into the journeys, experiences, and insights of the people who make the magic happen. Ready to dive in? Let's go!

  1. 21/12/2023

    Episode 8 - Hodsock Priory’s George Buchanan talks life as a venue owner

    We took a road trip up to Hodsock Priory to see our good friend George Buchanan, owner of the fantastic Nottinghamshire venue, Hodsock Priory. Not only did we discuss what it’s like to grow up with Hodsock as your childhood home, but we also touched on what it’s like to be a venue owner, why weddings, and the fascinating history behind the iconic gatehouse entrance. From food fights in the Pavilion, to paintings that come alive at night, and what’s next for Hodsock Priory - we discuss it all! This is the final episode in season 2 of ‘Another Day, Another Dilemma’, and what a season we have had! We want to thank all our guests for joining us this season. We have had some truly brilliant conversations! It’s now time to head into the craziness of engagement season, but don’t worry, we will be back early next year. In the meantime, don’t forget to find your something good!

    34 min

  2. 14/12/2023

    Episode 7 - The Rustic Wedding Company’s Lesley McCall talks owning a wedding styling business

    Meet the fabulous Lesley McCall, National Wedding Stylist of the Year and reigning judge at The Wedding Industry Awards. She's the creative force behind a flourishing wedding styling and floristry company, where she leads a fantastic team of experts. But she’s not stopping there! In this episode, we had the pleasure of delving into Lesley's incredible journey – from pioneering wedding styling in the UK before it became a trend, to navigating growing pains. Discover how she turns couples' dreams into reality, and so much more. Join us for this penultimate episode of 'Another Day, Another Dilemma.' As always, hit that subscribe button and follow us on our socials to stay in the loop!

    39 min

  3. 07/12/2023

    Episode 6 - Hostology’s Emma Hardcastle talks being a woman in tech

    Christmas has arrived on the podcast, in a very festive catch up. This week, we spoke to one of our favourite people - Emma Hardcastle. Emma is one of the founders of Hostology, and a fantastic role model for women in tech. We’re discussing her journey from the publishing industry to the tech industry, the story of Hostology and how it was formed, what Hostology can do for your venue, and of course, what’s next! Not only that, but we also chat to Emma about being a woman in tech, and the hardships that come along with that, the hot topic AI, and the reason she cycles to work (not what you’d expect). So, what are you waiting for? Give this week's episode a listen and enjoy another round of game time! Next week, we will be talking to the amazing Lesley from The Rustic Wedding Company, all about being a wedding stylist! Tune in every Thursday.

    31 min

  4. 30/11/2023

    Episode 5 - Jack and Louise from Jackstar Weddings talk juggling business and marriage

    We’re keeping it real this week and leaving in a few of our hiccups! If you ask Producer Adam, you’ll know that it took us a long time to get to a point where we can record a whole episode from start to finish with no mistakes, but it still happens sometimes! So, enjoy the laughs… This week, we’re talking to the amazing husband and wife duo, Jack and Louise from Jackstar Weddings. They do a lot at Jackstar, including wedding DJ's, hiring a light up dance floor, photo booths and so much more. However, what we wanted to know was how they're such successful business partners, as well as husband and wife. They recently celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary with a renewal of their vows, and they spilled their secret to a happy life. Not only that, but Jack talks about being a contestant on this year's ‘BBC Ultimate Wedding Planner’, what’s next for Jackstar Weddings, and see how they do at this week's game time, all about music.

    37 min

  5. 23/11/2023

    Episode 4 - Dress Me Pretty’s Amy Mann talks about running 3 fashion businesses

    In today’s episode, we chat to the amazing Amy Mann, founder of Dress Me Pretty Bridal Room. Amy began DMP in her spare bedroom, and now the boutique has won several awards, including Best Bridal Retailer 2023 & 24, and Best UK Retailer 2023. However, Amy didn’t stop there! She chats to us about her two other businesses, Pretty Stories, a clothing boutique and Katie Jacques Bridal, her own bridal brand. We loved every second of this chat with Amy, she truly is like superwoman! So, what are you waiting for? Give it a listen, and let us know what you think!

    35 min

  6. 16/11/2023

    Episode 3 - Inviting Writing’s Vicky talks wedding stationery

    This week we’re catching you up on our trip down to Pylewell Park (yes, it took us 5 hours), and talking to the amazing Vicky from Inviting Writing! We chat about motorcycle table plans, broken mirrors, trend predictions for next year, and the different styles of calligraphy. Vicky is one of our favourite wedding stationery suppliers to work with for anything we do at our venues, so it was lovely to get the chance to sit down with her and catch up. Let’s not forget that hilarious game time on literature, where we test our general knowledge of the classics. Join us next week, where we’re talking to the fabulous Amy Mann from Dress Me Pretty Bridal Room about all 3 of her businesses. We even ask Amy her advice for those wanting to get into the bridal industry, and her answer will surprise you!

    31 min

  7. 09/11/2023

    Episode 2 - 'Thomas the Caterer’ talks all things wedding food

    Settle in, because we've got a great episode for you! This week we have the amazing Thomas the caterer in the office talking all about his wedding catering business which is completely bespoke (no set menus here), and the amazing Rustic Kitchen in Loughborough which he co-owns. We cover Strictly ambitions, being crowned the ‘King of Pies’, and why there seems to be a lack of young chefs coming up in the industry. Of course, we finish the episode with another round of game time on the topic food. Can EJ continue her winning streak? Find out at the end.

    44 min

  8. 02/11/2023

    Episode 1 - Pylewell Park’s Aby talks life as a young event manager

    Welcome back! We're absolutely delighted to have you join us for the exciting second season of our podcast, 'Another Day, Another Dilemma.' In this episode, we're all set to catch you up on our recent Roadshow adventure with Hostology and Sustainable Wedding Alliance. The lovely Aby also joins us from Pylewell Park. She'll be sharing her insights into life as a young event manager in the wedding industry, discussing her journey so far, and even taking the opportunity to pick Stacey and EJ's brains on how to advance in this dynamic field. Plus, season 2 game time kicks off with a bang! Will Stacey continue her winning streak, or has EJ come out fighting? Find out at the end of the episode.

    37 min
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Well, there’s no turning back now! Join Stacey and EJ as they share their unique perspectives on life in the wedding industry. Welcome to 'Another Day, Another Dilemma,' the ultimate podcast for wedding industry professionals hosted by The Venue Experts! Join us every week as we sit down with our industry friends, unraveling the stories and personalities that shape the world of weddings. From seasoned pros to rising stars, we delve into the journeys, experiences, and insights of the people who make the magic happen. Ready to dive in? Let's go!

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