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. 17h ago

    Behind the dance floor ft. Saxophonique

    This week, Joella and Sophie are joined by Cat from Saxophonique for a very honest, very funny chat about the world of wedding entertainment. Cat has been playing saxophone for around 10 years, performing at weddings, parties, hen dos, engagements, anniversaries and pretty much any event where people want to have a good time. She also combines her sax performances with DJing, so she knows exactly what it takes to keep a wedding dance floor moving. But being a wedding musician is about so much more than turning up, playing a few songs and looking fabulous in sparkles. Cat chats about the amount of preparation that goes into learning special requests, practising songs, checking equipment, carrying spare cables and making sure everything is ready before she even arrives at the venue. She also opens up about: 🎷 How she got started playing saxophone 🎷 Why she decided to go out on her own 🎷 What makes a great wedding musician 🎷 The difference between being a talented musician and being a brilliant wedding supplier 🎷 Why reading the room and bringing the right energy matters 🎷 The reality of performing in front of a room full of people 🎷 Why guests should absolutely not grab a saxophone out of someone’s mouth 🎷 What happens when drunk guests get a little too involved 🎷 The joys and challenges of combining live sax with DJing 🎷 First dance songs, wedding playlists and unusual music requests 🎷 Why the couple’s personality should come through in their entertainment choices 🎷 How to get people back onto an empty dance floor 🎷 What makes a wedding musician worth paying for 🎷 How far in advance couples should book their entertainment 🎷 Why reviews are about quality, not just quantity 🎷 The importance of finding a supplier who fits your vibe There are also some absolutely wild wedding stories, including a groom who could barely stand up for his first dance, broken glass, injured musicians, very drunk guests and one particularly chaotic wedding where a last-minute conga line turned into a full-blown disaster. And then Cat brings us one of the most stressful Bridal Spirals yet… A wedding where she was booked through a band, given barely any information, asked to perform an unexpected conga line, blamed for a bride’s missing entrance and then hit with a refund request afterwards. Honestly, you couldn’t write it. This episode is full of laughs, behind-the-scenes wedding industry stories and some genuinely useful advice for couples booking live music, sax, DJs or entertainment for their big day. Follow Cat at @saxophonique_  Follow The Aisle Diaries for more honest wedding advice, supplier stories, wedding planning chats and Bridal Spirals. Joella — @seraphinaweddings_ Sophie — @sophie.brown.makeup / @sp.bridalmakeup Produced by TAEPodcast - www.taepodcast.co.uk

  2. Sep 14

    I've just realised I don't want anyone getting ready with me... your wedding morning debrief!

    Welcome back to The Aisle Diaries Podcast, your weekly wedding planning catch-up that feels more like a proper chat over tea than a to-do list you didn’t ask for. This week, Joella and Sophie are talking about the morning of your wedding, what actually happens, what you need to organise beforehand, and how to make sure those precious few hours feel exciting rather than completely chaotic. From what you should have sorted weeks before the wedding, to steaming dresses, organising your wedding morning boxes, planning hair and makeup timings, making sure your suppliers can actually find you, and getting everyone into the right chair at the right time… they cover it all. They also get into the things couples often forget about, including: ✨ Why you should be finished with the DIY jobs well before wedding week ✨ How to organise your wedding details into labelled boxes ✨ Why your hair and makeup schedule needs a bit of breathing room ✨ Who should actually be awake in the morning ✨ Why bridesmaids need to take responsibility rather than bombarding the bride with questions ✨ What NOT to do the night before your wedding ✨ Why you really should eat on your wedding morning ✨ What to put in your emergency kit ✨ How to prepare your flat lay details for your photographer ✨ Why you shouldn't be steaming your dress five minutes before you put it on ✨ Making time for TikToks, photos and content if you want them ✨ And why taking five quiet minutes to yourself before walking down the aisle might be one of the best things you do all day Plus, they share some real wedding morning disasters and supplier experiences, including getting-ready locations that are impossible to find, suppliers struggling to get access, and one very frustrating moment where a bride's planned first look was missed. So if you're getting married soon, save this episode for your final few weeks of planning. And if you've already had your wedding day, see how many of these things you actually did! Because your wedding morning doesn't have to be chaos. A little preparation can make a massive difference. Follow The Aisle Diaries on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube, and send your wedding dilemmas and topic ideas their way. Email - theaislediaries@gmail.com Joella — @seraphinaweddings_ Sophie — @sophie.brown.makeup / @sb.bridalmakeup Produced by TAEPodcast - www.taepodcast.co.uk

  3. Sep 7

    Life behind the scenes as a wedding supplier

    Welcome back to The Aisle Diaries Podcast. Your weekly wedding planning catch-up that feels more like a deep chat over tea than a to-do list you didn’t ask for. This week, Sophie and Joella are doing something a little different: just a proper catch-up. From Joella’s very eventful hen weekend, complete with Mr & Mrs, a naked man painting, bottomless brunch, Dream Boys and an AI hen-do game, to Sophie’s 30th birthday, their very busy wedding season and everything happening behind the scenes, this episode is basically like sitting down with the girls for a good old gossip. But, as always with The Aisle Diaries, the conversation gets real. Sophie opens up about losing her grandad, the pressure of carrying on working when life feels anything but normal, and something she hasn’t spoken publicly about before, her and Ethan’s journey trying for a baby. The girls talk honestly about grief, fertility, the pressure women face around having children, and why asking someone “when are you having kids?” can be far more loaded than you realise. It’s vulnerable, emotional and very real, but still filled with the laughs, chaos and honest conversations you know and love. And, because no episode of The Aisle Diaries would be complete without one, they finish with another Bridal Spiral: should you have to invite your fiancé’s friends’ partners to your wedding when you’ve never even met them? So grab a brew, settle in and join Sophie and Joella for a very honest catch-up. Follow the girls: Joellas Instagram: @seraphinaweddings_ Sophies Instagram: @sophie.brown.makeup / @sb.bridalmakeup Email us on theaislediariespodcast@gmail.com Produced by TAEPodcast - www.taepodcast.co.uk Produced by TAEPodcast - www.taepodcast.co.uk

  4. Aug 31

    Your wedding-day timeline can be whatever you want it to be!

    Welcome back to The Aisle Diaries Podcast. Your weekly wedding planning catch-up that feels more like a deep chat over tea than a to-do list you didn’t ask for. In this episode, Joella and Sophie are throwing the traditional wedding timeline out the window and asking the question: who actually decided your wedding day had to happen in that order? From 2pm ceremonies and wedding breakfasts to speeches, first dances and cake cutting, they chat about the wedding traditions and timings you really don’t have to follow. Want a sunset ceremony? A late dinner? Pizza at 10pm? A legal ceremony with just your parents before having a bigger celebrant-led ceremony with all your guests? Apparently, you absolutely can. There’s also some very honest chat about speeches (including one best man who somehow managed to turn a 10-minute speech into a 30-minute situation), why suppliers need to be considered when planning your timings, and the benefits of letting your bridal party actually have a lie-in on the morning of your wedding. Plus, the girls answer a listener dilemma about a 4pm ceremony, fire through some wedding timeline quick-fire questions, and finish with one seriously outrageous proposal story involving a once-in-a-lifetime European holiday and possibly the worst proposal location imaginable. The takeaway? It’s your wedding. You can do whatever the f**k you want. So, if you’re planning your wedding and finding yourself wondering “but does it actually have to be done like that?” this episode is for you. Follow The Aisle Diaries: Instagram, TikTok & Facebook: @theaislediariespodcast Joella: Instagram: @seraphinaweddings_ TikTok & Facebook: @seraphinaweddings Sophie: Instagram, TikTok & Facebook: @sophie.brown.makeup / @sb.bridalmakeup Email: theaislediariespodcast@gmail.com Produced by TAEPodcast - www.taepodcast.co.uk

  5. Aug 24

    YOU'RE NOT INVITED.

    Your mum wants to invite 12 people you've never met. Your fiancé wants to invite everyone he's ever played football with. Your best friend wants a plus-one you've never met… Where do you draw the line? This week on The Aisle Diaries, Sophie and Joella are getting brutally honest about one of the hardest parts of wedding planning: the guest list. From parents and siblings to old school friends, distant cousins, work colleagues, parents' friends and those people you haven't spoken to in years, they're asking the question every couple needs to hear: If you wouldn't invite them round for a cup of tea… why are they coming to your wedding? They also get into the tricky world of plus-ones, whether parents should get to choose guests if they're contributing financially, and what to do when your partner wants to invite people for career reasons rather than because they actually want them there. Plus, Sophie and Joella put some seriously awkward wedding scenarios to the test in a rapid-fire guest list round including exes, random strangers, football teammates and 150-person weddings full of people you barely know. And, of course, there's another Bridal Spiral and this time involving a venue promising trestle tables before suddenly telling the couple they'd have to pay to hire them themselves.  💍 Your wedding. Your guest list. Your rules. Produced by TAEPodcast - www.taepodcast.co.uk

  6. Aug 17

    Mid wedding season catch up & Sophie's travel dilemma

    In this episode of The Aisle Diaries, Sophie and Joella are back with another honest, chaotic and very relatable chat — and this time, Sophie has a travel disaster to share! From missed connecting flights and disappearing luggage to the panic of trying to get to a wedding on time, Sophie talks through the travel nightmare that left her wondering whether she was actually going to make it to the wedding she was due to work at. 😅 Plus, the girls chat about getting some much-needed downtime, travelling with children, holiday expectations, wedding season, and why sometimes you really do just need to switch off. Expect plenty of laughs, a few stressful travel stories and the usual Aisle Diaries honesty. 🎧 Listen now and let us know — what’s your biggest travel disaster? Produced by TAEPodcast - www.taepodcast.co.uk

  7. Aug 10

    Don't Send Your Invitations Until You Hear This, Sophie explains all things wedding stationery.

    This week on The Aisle Diaries Podcast, Joella and Sophie are joined by a wedding stationery expert to answer the questions every engaged couple has when it comes to designing their big day. From save the dates and invitations to on-the-day stationery, signage and wedding timelines, we're uncovering everything you need to know before ordering your wedding stationery—and the mistakes couples should avoid. In this episode, we discuss: ✨ When you should book your wedding stationer ✨ Save the dates vs invitations – what do you actually need? ✨ Wedding signage essentials (and what's just a nice extra!) ✨ How to create cohesive wedding styling through stationery ✨ Budgeting for wedding stationery ✨ The importance of transparency when booking suppliers ✨ Managing timelines, production dates and last-minute changes ✨ Real advice for couples feeling overwhelmed by wedding planning Plus, we chat about Christmas and New Year weddings, how to prioritise your wedding to-do list, and why having an experienced stationer can take so much stress out of the planning process. Whether you've just got engaged or you're finalising the details for your wedding day, this episode is full of practical advice, expert insight and plenty of wedding inspiration. 🎧 Follow The Aisle Diaries Podcast for weekly wedding planning tips, supplier insights, bridal spirals and honest conversations from behind the scenes of the wedding industry. Produced by TAEPodcast - www.taepodcast.co.uk

  8. Aug 3

    It was a chaotic morning for Sophie...

    This week on The Aisle Diaries Podcast, Joella and Sophie are joined by an experienced wedding planner to answer the questions every engaged couple wants to know. From managing budgets and timelines to dealing with family dynamics and wedding day logistics, we're diving into what really goes on behind the scenes of planning a wedding—and the mistakes couples can easily avoid. In this episode, we discuss: ✨ The biggest wedding planning mistakes couples make ✨ When you should start planning your wedding ✨ Why a wedding planner can save you time, money and stress ✨ Budgeting tips every couple should know ✨ Managing family expectations during the planning process ✨ Creating a realistic wedding timeline ✨ The importance of trusting your suppliers ✨ Behind-the-scenes stories from real weddings Plus, we chat about the unexpected moments that happen on wedding days, why flexibility is so important, and the advice every couple should hear before saying "I do." Whether you're newly engaged, halfway through planning, or simply love hearing insider stories from the wedding industry, this episode is full of practical advice and honest conversations. 🎧 Follow The Aisle Diaries Podcast for weekly wedding planning tips, supplier insights, bridal spirals and real conversations from behind the scenes of weddings. Produced by TAEPodcast - www.taepodcast.co.uk

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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.”

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    TAEPodcast
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    37
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