Behind I Do is a wedding planning podcast that pulls back the curtain on what really happens on wedding days.
Hosted by seasoned wedding planners Jaden Fego and Allie Skinner of Capital Occasions, this podcast is your backstage pass to the timelines, logistics, trends, and behind-the-scenes decisions couples never see—but absolutely feel. From smooth, beautifully executed celebrations to the “did that really just happen?” moments, Jaden and Allie share real stories, expert insight, and honest advice from hundreds of weddings in the field.
Each episode covers practical planning topics, wedding trends worth embracing (and retiring), common mistakes to avoid, and what it actually takes to keep a wedding day calm, on track, and enjoyable for everyone involved. Whether you’re newly engaged, deep in planning, or a wedding vendor looking for industry perspective, Behind I Do helps you plan with confidence—and maybe laugh a little along the way.
Grab your coffee, your planning binder, and your confetti—and come Behind I Do.
What does it really take to run a wedding venue? In this episode of Behind I Do, Charlie from Deer Flat Ranch talks about how the property became a wedding venue and how it was designed to make wedding days run smoothly. He gets candid about the hardest parts of the business, how the venue's business model works, and the wedding stories that stand out. He also covers the vendor relationships that cause the most friction, from vendor meals to musicians. Couples get practical advice on choosing a venue, entertainment rules and whether all-inclusive venues are actually better. He also explains what separates a well-equipped venue from a cheap-looking one. Plus: what Charlie enjoys most about owning Deer Flat and the bigger vision he's building beyond weddings.
9 Oct 2026
Real Talk With A Wedding Florist | Episode 24
How much should wedding flowers actually cost? What should you ask a florist before booking? And what happens to all those flowers after the ceremony? In Episode 24, we sit down with Samantha from Wayward Greens to pull back the curtain on the world of wedding florals—and there is A LOT more to it than picking pretty flowers from Pinterest. Sam shares how she went from studying criminal justice and dreaming of becoming a police officer to building a career in florals spanning more than 20 years. We also dive deep into what couples often misunderstand about floral pricing, why getting three quotes isn't as simple as comparing three numbers, and why finding a florist you genuinely trust can make all the difference. We also get into the behind-the-scenes realities of working with planners and other wedding vendors, including some very real floral pet peeves. In this episode: • How Sam went from aspiring police officer to longtime floral designer • How Wayward Greens came to be • Why florists don't want to recreate the exact same wedding they've already designed • How to find a florist who actually fits your style and personality • Why wedding flower quotes can vary SO dramatically • Why you can't fairly compare florist quotes based on price alone • What $500 vs. $5,000 vs. $10,000 can actually mean for wedding flowers • Why your Pinterest inspiration photos need context • How to communicate your floral budget and expectations • Why florists sometimes provide multiple proposals • The importance of trusting your florist's creative expertise • Why meeting your florist before the wedding matters • Florist pet peeves with planners • The importance of communication between planners, florists, photographers, and couples • Why florists need more than just a generic wedding-day timeline • How ceremony and cocktail-hour timing affects floral setup and breakdown • Who should move flowers during the reception? • When a florist should stay for a floral flip or strike • Why some floral designs aren't actually practical to move • What happens to your flowers at the end of the night • Why you should have a plan for taking your flowers home • How flowers can be donated instead of thrown away One of the biggest takeaways? **Don't book your florist based on a number alone.** Your floral design is highly customizable, and the same budget can create completely different results depending on the flowers, coverage, installation, mechanics, labor, repurposing, and overall vision. If you're planning a wedding, this episode will help you understand what you're actually paying for—and how better communication with your florist can make your wedding day smoother for everyone. And yes… this conversation was WAY too good to fit into one episode. 👀 📍 Featuring Samantha from Wayward Greens 🎙️ Behind I Do — Episode 24 #WeddingFlowers #WeddingFlorist #WeddingPlanning #IdahoWeddings #BoiseWeddings #TreasureValleyWeddings #WeddingFlorals #WeddingVendors #WeddingTips #WeddingBudget #WeddingDesign #WaywardGreens #WeddingPlanningTips #WeddingIndustry
24 Sept 2026
What Peak Wedding Season REALLY Looks Like Behind the Scenes | Episode 23
Peak wedding season isn't just white dresses and clinking glasses — it's early-morning setups, last-minute chaos, and the kind of stamina most people never see. In Episode 23, we go behind the scenes with a working wedding planner to unpack what those non-stop months really demand: the hidden workload before the ceremony ever starts, how planners keep the day calm when everything wants to fall apart, the physical and mental grind of long wedding weekends, and the crash that comes after. We also get into the systems, vendor relationships, and hard-won boundaries that make it possible to survive the season without burning out — plus one very real story about doing all of it with a newborn at home. If you've ever wondered what it actually takes to pull off a flawless wedding day, this one pulls back the curtain.
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