The Gown and Beyond Wedding Podcast

A Real Wedding Podcast for Real Brides

Welcome to The Gown & Beyond Wedding Podcast, where wedding dress shopping gets real. Hosted by Ramona Southard, owner of Love and Lace Bridal Salon, this podcast takes you behind the scenes of what it’s really like to find your perfect wedding dress—emotionally, practically, and fashionably.

Wedding dress shopping is such an essential part of a bride’s story! We want to explore, explain, and celebrate the bridal process and also give you a glimpse of everything that happens behind the scenes. We will talk candidly about today’s bride and how she searches for a dress, and all things related to that journey!

You will also be privy to the way the process unfolds from the salon’s point of view – dealing with the brides and their families, the bridezillas we put up with, as well as the sweet ones that make us cry!

Wedding dress shopping is such an essential part of a bride’s story! We want to explore, explain and celebrate the bridal process and also give you a glimpse of everything that happens behind the scenes! We will talk candidly about today’s bride and how she searches for a dress, and all things related to that journey!

You will also be privy to the way the process happens on the other end – from the salon’s point of view: dealing with the brides and their families, the bridezillas we put up with as well as the sweet ones that make us cry!

Why Brides Love This Wedding Podcast

We talk openly about the journey every bride goes through—navigating opinions, emotions, budgets, and expectations—to find the gown that genuinely feels like them. From heartfelt moments to high drama, our episodes explore what it means to say “yes” to the dress on your terms.

If you’re a bride-to-be, stylist, planner, or love bridal stories, this wedding podcast is a must-listen.

About the Host: Ramona Southard

Ramona is the founder and fearless leader of Love and Lace Bridal Salon, a boutique bridal experience in Orange County, California, built to empower women to embrace their individuality.

“I started Love and Lace Bridal because I wanted brides to have a space where they could feel safe, celebrated, and supported in choosing a dress that reflects who they are. I fell in love with the creativity of this industry and the incredible women it brings together.”

Her warmth, honesty, and 10+ years of experience are the heart of The Gown & Beyond. You’ll laugh, cry, and learn something new every episode.

What You’ll Hear on the Podcast

How real brides find the perfect wedding dress
What happens behind the scenes in a bridal salon
Honest takes on bridezillas, breakdowns, and breakthroughs
Expert tips on bridal fashion, trends & timelines
Empowering stories about identity, style, and self-expression

What Makes This Wedding Podcast Stand Out?

Unlike other wedding podcasts, The Gown & Beyond offers unfiltered insight from inside a real bridal salon. Hosted by an expert with years of bridal industry experience, this podcast blends humor, heartfelt stories, and practical advice in every episode. Whether you’re newly engaged or deep in wedding planning, each conversation is packed with relatable moments and real advice you won’t find anywhere else.

From gown fittings to guest list drama, we share it all—so you’ll walk into your appointment informed, empowered, and excited to find your dress.