Behind The Veil

About Behind The Veil

A an award winning podcast that goes Behind The Veil that provides insight into the world of weddings and events. From Mental Health and Wedding Planning to Vendor Meals - A Right or a Privilege, to singers on tour, and even a few famous people. There is nothing we won't tackle! Bringing in the worlds best vendors to provide true, honest, and real advice. The shows are always live, and always unedited.... so you never know what someone is going to let slip out! Host: Keith Willard - Owner of Keith Willard Events. Keith has over two decades of event planning including Director of Catering and Events for The Ritz-Carlton, The One Hotel, and Hyatt Regency. He is known for his no nonsense take of the event world. Knowledge is power and we can all make better choices when we have the facts. Co-Host: Marci Guttenberg - Owner of An Affair To Remember By Marci - Marci is also a long time veteran of the event world but ensures that we follow the proper etiquette!Co-Host: Brooke Logan Stoner- Brooke is the wild card of our trio. You never know what she is going to say. She keeps it honest and keeps it real!Winner of The Telly Award - Best Unscripted Online Series. Winner of the NACE One Award - Innovator of The Year

Publisher

Keith

Category

business · society & culture · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Oct 2020

Latest episode

25 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

4 of 171 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   25 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Behind The Veil - The 2026 Real Wedding Study

   We speak to Tom Chelednik - The Associate Director of Vendor Engagement about the 2026 Real Wedding Study that was just released! The Knot Worldwide (TKWW) released its 2026 Real Weddings Study, which offers one of the most comprehensive looks at how modern couples are planning for, spending on, and celebrating one of life’s most meaningful moments. Drawing on insights from more than 10,000 U.S. couples married in 2025, the Study underscores key themes such as the resiliency of the $100 bill...

2. 

   26 Jan 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Behind The Veil Special Edition - Keith as a guest on the BrideChilla Podcast talking about Smart Wedding Planning: Personal Touches & Timeless Tips

   Luxury event planner Keith Willard discusses his journey in wedding planning, from childhood fundraising to collaborating with industry leaders, in an interview with Leah on the BrideChilla podcast.

3. 

   26 Jan 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Behind The Veil Special Edition: Keith talks about High Impact Low Cost ideas on The BrideChilla Podcast

   Wedding planner Keith Willard shares high-impact, low-cost wedding ideas and strategies with Leah Smart on the BrideChilla Podcast, emphasizing sanity and meaningful planning in this interview.

Inside a recent episode

Behind The Veil - The 2026 Real Wedding Study

Published 25 Mar 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Gen Z is anywhere between 18 and 27. Gen Z wants this more modern tradition keepers. Right. They like to likely due to your younger age also. And the parents have a greater influence in their decision making process. Gen Z embraces classic wedding traditions at higher rates than millennials, including like cake cutting. Right? Cake cutting. Cake cutting. 77% of Gen Z want cake cutting compared to versus 67%. Bouquet tosses. 38% Gen Z compared to 23% millennials. Bouquet tosses. What? I mean – You're going to tell me garters are back. Like what? I was looking for the garter thing. I think it's 34 years. […]

Who has been a guest on Behind The Veil

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Leah Smart
• Dawn Diehl
• Tom Chelednik
• Terrica
• Sara Margulis

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

1,674,819

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 81 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

81

Social presence

94

YouTube

86

Engagement

68

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