The Toast and The Tea
by Jessica and Molly
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About this podcast
A new podcast serving up hilarious stories, unforgettable moments, and insider insights from two people who've truly seen it all.
Hosted by Jess and Molly—best friends for over 20 years and professional wedding singers (and occasional fixers) for 15+ years—this show pulls back the curtain on the wild world of weddings and special events. Expect candid takes, behind-the-scenes chaos, and true stories so unbelievable you'll swear they're urban legends.
Whether you're planning your own wedding or work in the industry, you'll laugh, cringe, and gain a whole new appreciation for what it takes to create a truly magical day... even if it comes with a little side-eye.
Episodes
- Episode 13: Spooky Season: The Most Haunted Wedding Venues in Chicago & Beyond · 37 min · Season 1 Episode 13It's Halloween week, and Molly and Jessica trade ghost stories from the wedding venues. They cover Chicago's Congress Hotel, the Drake and the Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee. Molly…
- Episode 12: Bridezillas Are Rare—Groomzillas Are the Real Problem · 35 min · Season 1 Episode 12The biggest wedding-industry stereotype may be wrong: brides aren’t always the source of the chaos. Molly and Jess share behind-the-scenes stories about demanding grooms, unruly…
- Episode 11: Why Gen Z Weddings Feel More Like TikTok Content Than Real Life · 33 min · Season 1 Episode 11Millennial weddings can be super sloppy, Gen Z weddings can feel fake, and one bride just asked if the emcee would hide behind a curtain. If you work weddings or just love a good…
- Episode 10: The Wedding Story Where a Jacket Got Sucked Into the HVAC · 29 min · Season 1 Episode 10Episode 10 is pure wedding-industry ridiculous in the best possible way: a guest's outfit inspired by Carrie Bradshaw, a bandleader climbing over an HVAC colon, a jacket…
- Episode 9: The Harpist Who Makes Everything Fancier · 39 min · Season 1 Episode 9This week, Jess and Molly sit down with Micky York, the musician, published author, professor, and most importantly, Fake Benny from Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute. He plays keys…
- Episode 8: The Groomzilla Who Stopped His Own Perfect Wedding Moment · 23 min · Season 1 Episode 8A groom who can't stop stage managing his own wedding and a bride who changed venues the day of the event (a happy ending!) It's peak season and Molly and Jess once again share…
- Episode 7: When the Power Went Out, the Groom's Dad Went Nuclear · 31 min · Season 1 Episode 7Jessica gets screamed at in the rain, a power outage threatens the whole event, and the band has to decide in real time whether to keep the party alive or walk away. For anyone…
- Episode 6: When the Wrong Song Sounds Exactly Like the Right Song · 35 min · Season 1 Episode 6The wrong first dance song can turn a wedding into a full-blown crisis ...for 1 maybe 2 people. Molly and Jess get discuss what actually makes a first dance work, why some first…
- Episode 5 with DJ Bobby Drumstix (that's not really his name) · 18 min · Season 1 Episode 5Bobby Drumstix (not his real name) joins the conversation as the hosts’ first guest, bringing a funny behind-the-scenes perspective from the wedding world. After some playful…
- Episode 4: Eat the Mistake and Move On · 20 min · Season 1 Episode 4The best event advice is brutally simple: don’t take it personally, apologize fast, and know when to eat the mistake and move on. Jessica and Molly unpack the real-life wedding…
- Episode 3: Why is Everyone Wearing White? · 24 min · Season 1 Episode 3White at a wedding can get you mistaken for the bride, spark family drama, and completely derail the night - especially when everyone in the bridal party is wearing it. If you…
- Episode 2: Terrible Wedding Toasts · 18 min · Season 1 Episode 2Wedding speeches that run 48 minutes. A father of the bride who throws a mic. Molly and Jessica break down why speeches go off the rails, how long they should actually last, and…
- Episode 1: Introducing The Toast and The Tea: The Wedding Fails That Made Us Cry, Laugh, and Hide · 25 min · Season 1 Episode 1In this episode of The Toast and the Tea, Jess and Molly swap their most unforgettable wedding-day mishaps — from falling face-first in the grass to navigating stage disasters…
