In this episode your favorite pink haired planner, Carissa Campbell welcomes Dawn Mauberret, bi-coastal wedding planner and designer, to her infamous purple couch to discuss the intricacies of wedding planning, particularly in the bustling markets of Los Angeles and New York.

They delve into the importance of understanding the logistics behind wedding venues, such as permits, the importance of budgets, and the necessity of hiring a professional team.

Dawn shares her experiences and insights on how to navigate the often overwhelming world of wedding planning, emphasizing the need for couples to prioritize their budgets and guest counts effectively. The conversation also touches on the evolving trends in weddings, including a shift towards more personalized and campy themes, allowing couples to express their unique personalities on their special day.

As they explore the challenges of budgeting, Carissa and Dawn highlight the significance of hiring the right vendors and staff, as well as the impact of venue choices on overall costs. They encourage couples to focus on what truly matters to them, whether it's food, design, or entertainment, and to remember that a wedding is ultimately a celebration with loved ones.

The episode features Owney's Rum which is currently making a 2026 resurgence. https://owneys.com/

Find Carissa at https://www.campbelleventsblog.com/

and Dawn at https://www.dawnmauberretevents.com/

Episode 2 Recap: So You Just Got Engaged...

It's engagement season friends and we have a new recurring segment, the State of the Wedding Industry Address, covering recent wedding world moments, pop culture engagements, and internet worthy ceremonies. From celebrity and queer wedding highlights to engagement season realities, this segment sets the tone for what’s happening right now in weddings.

The heart of the episode focuses on the first three things couples should do after getting engaged.

Carissa breaks down why these foundational steps matter before booking venues or vendors, and offers grounded, practical advice to help couples plan with clarity, confidence, and a lot less overwhelm.

Episode 1: Welcome to 10 Years of Weddings

In this intro episode, Carissa Campbell, New York–based wedding planner and founder of Campbell Events, kicks off a special 10-part mini series celebrating 10 years in the wedding industry. Carissa shares how she got here, why New York weddings have her heart, and what inspired her to finally hit record.

This episode sets the stage for the series: a behind-the-scenes look at what wedding planning really entails, from navigating family dynamics and decision overload to understanding why weddings matter in the first place. Carissa reflects on the magic of bringing every chapter of a couple’s life into one room, and why truly knowing your partner is the true foundation of a great wedding.

You’ll also hear what’s coming up this season, including real stories from a decade of weddings, lessons learned the hard way, evolving trends, NYC-specific planning advice, guest experts, and honest conversations about budgets, pressure, and priorities.

Whether you’re newly engaged, deep in planning, or just wedding-curious, this episode is your invitation into the wild, meaningful, and unforgettable world of weddings.