The Aisle Diaries Podcast

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Welcome to The Aisle Diaries – the ultimate wedding podcast for modern brides, grooms, and couples planning their big day. Hosted by Joella and Sophie, The Aisle Diaries takes you behind the scenes of weddings, marriage, and everything in between. Each episode features honest, unfiltered conversations with wedding industry experts, from planners and photographers to stylists and suppliers, alongside hilarious and heartfelt listener stories from real brides and grooms. Packed with must-know wedding tips, planning advice, insider secrets, and expert recommendations, this podcast is your go-to guide for navigating engagements, wedding planning, and married life. Whether you’re choosing a venue, finalising your guest list, or surviving the chaos of wedding prep, Joella and Sophie have you covered, with plenty of laughs along the way. Perfect for engaged couples, future brides, grooms-to-be, and anyone obsessed with weddings, The Aisle Diaries is as informative as it is entertaining. So grab a glass of wine (or a cup of tea), get comfy, and join the girls as you plan, laugh, vent, and countdown to “I do.”

  1. 14H AGO

    Between Weddings & Wild Tampon Moments

    🎙️ Welcome back to The Aisle Diaries Podcast with Sophie & Joella - your weekly dose of real wedding chaos, behind-the-scenes bridal drama, supplier secrets, motherhood chat, business life, and the unfiltered reality of working in the wedding industry. 💍 In this catch-up episode, it’s finally just us girls again! After weeks of amazing guests, we’re back for a proper natter covering everything from wedding day disasters to puppy chaos, Harry Potter theatre trips, christenings, live podcast nerves, and the reality of balancing weddings, business and motherhood. This episode is full of hilarious stories, honest advice, relatable chaos and genuine wedding planning tips for brides-to-be. ✨ In this episode: • Wedding bouquet disaster saved on the morning of the wedding  • Bridesmaid dresses, broken zips & emergency sewing kits  • Bridal emergency stories every bride NEEDS to hear • Puppy parenting vs motherhood chaos  • Sleep regressions & newborn life updates • Sophie climbing Snowdon & Zip World adventures  • Joella’s 30th birthday & Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in London  • Wedding supplier secrets & behind-the-scenes truths • Bridal spirals & advice for anxious brides planning weddings • Why wedding coordinators are lifesavers • TikTok trolls & wedding photography editing debates  • Our LIVE podcast announcement at Swanley Meadows  Whether you're planning your wedding, working in the wedding industry, recently engaged, or just love funny, chaotic girl chats - this episode is for you. 💌 Got a bridal spiral, wedding question or supplier confession? Send us your stories at: theaislediariespodcast@gmail.com 📍Follow us everywhere: Instagram, TikTok, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube: @theaislediariespodcast ✨ Follow the girls: Sophie Brown Makeup @sb.bridalmakeup Seraphina Weddings @seraphinaweddings_ Produced by TAEPodcast - www.taepodcast.co.uk

    50 min
  2. MAY 4

    Spilling the tea with Bouquet & Bells: What really goes into organising wedding fayres

    Welcome to The Aisle Diaries Podcast – the go-to wedding podcast where we spill the truth about what really happens behind the scenes of the wedding industry. From the chaos to the candid moments, nothing is off-limits… and it’s never boring. In this episode, Sophie and Joella are joined by Claire from Bouquet and Bells, one of the UK’s leading wedding fair organisers. Claire shares her incredible journey from working a 9–5 in tech to building a thriving business hosting large-scale wedding fairs across the North West. If you’re planning your big day or working in the wedding industry, this episode is packed with honest insights, expert advice, and real behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else. ✨ In this episode, we cover: How Claire accidentally found her way into the wedding industry The truth about what goes on behind the scenes of wedding fairs The difference between wedding fairs vs venue showcases (and why it matters) Top tips for couples to get the most out of a wedding fair Common mistakes couples make when booking suppliers What suppliers wish couples knew before attending The realities of running large-scale wedding events (including the chaos no one sees!) Whether you're newly engaged, deep into wedding planning, or a wedding supplier looking for fresh perspective, this episode gives you real, unfiltered insight into the world of weddings. 🎧 Tune in to The Aisle Diaries Podcast for expert tips, industry secrets, and relatable wedding chat that keeps it real. Produced by TAEPodcast - www.taepodcast.co.uk

    1h 13m
  3. APR 20

    Respectfully... You will not come to my wedding if you are wearing white

    Welcome back to the Aisle Diaries Podcast – the ultimate wedding podcast for engaged couples who want the real truth behind wedding planning, bridal parties, and everything that happens behind the aisle. In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most talked-about (and sometimes dramatic) parts of planning your big day – your bridal party. From bridesmaids and groomsmen to family expectations, we’re covering the unfiltered realities of what it’s really like to manage your wedding squad. If you’re newly engaged or deep into planning your wedding, this episode is packed with wedding planning advice, bridal tips, and honest conversations about expectations, budgets, and boundaries. We cover: How to choose your bridesmaids, maid of honour, best man & bridal partyWho should pay for bridesmaid dresses, hair and makeupThe truth about hen dos and stag dos (and why they’ve got out of control 💸)Managing wedding budgets for your bridal party and guestsWhat to do if someone can’t afford your hen party or wedding eventsSetting boundaries with friends and family during wedding planningBridal party expectations vs realityDealing with mother-in-law drama, outfit clashes & wedding etiquetteWhether traditions still matter in modern weddings (or if it’s time to break them)We’re also sharing a real-life bridal dilemma that perfectly sums up the chaos that can come with weddings – because let’s face it, not everything is as picture-perfect as Instagram makes it seem. Whether you’re planning a luxury wedding, a budget-friendly celebration, or something completely unique, this episode will help you navigate the dos and don’ts of wedding planning, avoid common mistakes, and keep your sanity intact. Because someone’s got to tell you the truth about weddings… and it’s not always pretty. 💍 Perfect for: Engaged couples, brides-to-be, grooms, wedding planning inspiration, bridal party advice, hen party planning, and anyone navigating modern wedding expectations. Produced by TAEPodcast - www.taepodcast.co.uk

    45 min
  4. APR 13

    There’s Always One: Tales from a Bridal Makeup Artist

    Welcome back to the Aisle Diaries Podcast – the go-to wedding podcast for engaged couples who want the real, unfiltered truth behind the big day. From bridal prep to wedding morning chaos, we’re diving deep into what actuallyhappens behind the scenes of your wedding day. In this episode, Sophie shares her incredible journey as a professional bridal makeup artist, from starting with a tiny kit to building a thriving wedding business. If you’re planning your wedding, booking suppliers, or searching for your dream bridal glam, this episode is packed with expert insights, honest advice, and plenty of laughs along the way. We’re talking all things bridal makeup, wedding planning tips, and beauty prep for brides, including: How to choose the right wedding makeup artistThe truth about bridal makeup trials – are they worth it?The difference between natural vs neutral bridal makeupCommon wedding day beauty mistakes brides makeHow to prep your skin before your wedding (hello glowing bridal skin ✨)Wedding morning vibes, supplier relationships & why your makeup artist is basically your hired bestieTrends in the bridal beauty industry (and what to avoid!)Whether you’re newly engaged, deep into wedding planning, or finalising your bridal look, this episode is full of wedding tips, bridal advice, and expert insight to help you feel confident, calm, and completely yourself on your big day. Because let’s be honest… weddings aren’t always perfect – and someone’s got to tell you the truth. 💍 Perfect for: Brides-to-be, engaged couples, wedding planning inspiration, and anyone searching for real talk on weddings, bridal beauty, and supplier advice. Produced by TAEPodcast - www.taepodcast.co.uk

    58 min

About

Welcome to The Aisle Diaries – the ultimate wedding podcast for modern brides, grooms, and couples planning their big day. Hosted by Joella and Sophie, The Aisle Diaries takes you behind the scenes of weddings, marriage, and everything in between. Each episode features honest, unfiltered conversations with wedding industry experts, from planners and photographers to stylists and suppliers, alongside hilarious and heartfelt listener stories from real brides and grooms. Packed with must-know wedding tips, planning advice, insider secrets, and expert recommendations, this podcast is your go-to guide for navigating engagements, wedding planning, and married life. Whether you’re choosing a venue, finalising your guest list, or surviving the chaos of wedding prep, Joella and Sophie have you covered, with plenty of laughs along the way. Perfect for engaged couples, future brides, grooms-to-be, and anyone obsessed with weddings, The Aisle Diaries is as informative as it is entertaining. So grab a glass of wine (or a cup of tea), get comfy, and join the girls as you plan, laugh, vent, and countdown to “I do.”

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