508 - Wedding Industry Trends, Transparency & Social Media with Meghan Ely

Bridechilla - Wedding Planning Podcast

Evergreen Podcasts

Relationships, Society & Culture

4.8 • 625 Ratings

🗓️ 27 April 2026

⏱️ 62 minutes

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PR expert Meghan Ely joins the show to break down what’s happening in the wedding industry right now—from evolving trends and shifting client expectations to the growing role of transparency, social listening, and authentic marketing. She shares insights from recent industry conferences and what both couples and vendors need to know to navigate today’s wedding landscape with confidence. In today’s sponsored segment, Marsha-Ann Donaldson, Director of Romance and Weddings at Sandals Resorts, shares why Caribbean destination weddings offer more than stunning scenery. From cultural connection and personalized experiences to sustainability and local flavor, discover how Sandals creates celebrations that feel meaningful, memorable, and uniquely yours. Sandals Resorts offers some of the best adults-only all-inclusive resorts that bring guests closer to the vibrancy, authenticity and spirit of the Caribbean. Start planning your dream wedding at http://sandals.com/. You can also call 1-800-SANDALS or 1-800-BEACHES to learn more. Find Bridechilla online: - Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebridechilla - Instagram: https://instagram.com/bridechilla - Website: http://thebridechilla.com Bridechilla is a production of Evergreen Podcasts. TAKE OUR SHOW SURVEY HERE! ⁠https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FCT5DRM⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:55.3	Let's get this party started and embrace your inner bride chila.
0:59.3	What's up, Chillas?
1:00.8	Back with us is Megan Ely of OFD consulting.
1:04.3	Woo-boo!
1:05.5	Megan, welcome back.
1:07.3	And we've got more wedding news for you and insights to help you when you're on your
1:14.3	wedding journey whether you're a couple or a pro there's a lot to learn today so megan welcome
1:19.8	back thank you so much for having me i don't have my brightchilla shirt on today our brightchilla nerd
1:26.1	club like did we coordinate we didn't but that okay. This is an unbranded episode. We'll shout to Kevin Dennis, who part of the Bright Chill and Nerd Club and made our t-shirts. Shout out in the first 60 seconds. He'll be thrilled. He'll be thrilled. All right, Megan, so let's deep dive. You've just been a part of a lot of different
1:46.6	conferences and events. And obviously, you're always in the know because you are the PR pro
1:53.1	that leads all of the wedding and event space. So what should we start learning about?
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