Mind Over Matrimony

Corporate events might be the most whispered-about side of the wedding industry. So many of us do them, but hardly anyone talks about them openly. In this quick "snack" episode, why I see corporate work as an incubator...

This week we're answering the etiquette questions we at JLE get asked on repeat: - Child-free weddings - The plus-one dilemma - Who should give a speech (and where) - Who pays - How to handle divorced parents or tricky...

*This one is for our couples* On this episode, I dig into how my process has evolved to meet clients where they are, recognizing that every couple communicates, processes decisions, and handles the overwhelming flood of...

In this episode, we dig into the delicate art of communication with wedding vendors, the fine line between friendship and professional partnership. We break down the difference between vendors you're "married" to...

Not our normal title, right? This season I said yes to five industry showcases instead of my usual one or two, and I'm calling it "the year of mistakes" on purpose. In this episode I talk about why testing my new team...

Friends we couldn't jump from two heavy mind episodes to talking about the latest in 2027 wedding trends, so consider this your bridge episode. We've been pulling back the curtain and today, it all comes to a head. This...

*Content note* this conversation touches on abuse, trauma, and suicidal ideation. The last secret I never told. I spent most of my life trying to make sense of my own story. This is a conversation overheard and I'm...

Every year around my sobriety anniversary, the feelings show up right on schedule and this year hit harder than ever. We're talking about what happens when you numb feelings for years and then have to learn how to...

Etiquette used to feel like a rulebook. Now it feels more like a conversation, and that's exactly what this episode is. On today's episode, we talk through how the "rules" of weddings are quietly being rewritten...

In this milestone episode, we reflect on 10 remarkable years of building Julian Leaver Events. We talk about how a journey that began as a destination wedding business grew into a company that's produced over 550 events...

This week, I'm opening up all the unsexy tabs in my brain - the work you never see on Instagram. On this episode, we cover: - Force majeure clauses - Rain plans A through E - Venue quirks + noise restrictions - I share...

We are BACK from my first true vacation in 10 years and of course it's right in time to provide you with ample commentary on our Royal Wedding - the wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Today's episode is like a...

<p>We are BACK from my first true vacation in 10 years and of course it's right in time to provide you with ample commentary on our Royal Wedding - the wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. </p><p><br></p><p>Today's...

<p>Our last Re-Listen episode and then we are back with fresh episodes next week! </p><p><br></p><p>This episode explores how wedding planners charge for their services and why pricing in the wedding industry can be...

Our last Re-Listen episode and then we are back with fresh episodes next week! This episode explores how wedding planners charge for their services and why pricing in the wedding industry can be complex. On this episode...