{"podcast":{"title":"Weddings Unscripted","slug":"weddings-unscripted-7107449","podcast_index_feed_id":7107449,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/556312/rss","website_url":"https://sites.libsyn.com/556312","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/6/1/e/9/61e94209fe3caf4fe55e3c100dce7605/5.png","author":"Alexandra Pare","episode_count":51,"summary":"With over 18 years of planning and designing weddings, we have seen it all! Join us for a fun and insightful journey as we laugh, cry, and learn together on Weddings Unscripted – because planning a wedding is just as unforgettable as the big day itself! Subscribe today and be the first to listen! Launching January 10, 2025.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/weddings-unscripted-7107449"},"episode":{"title":"Ep 41 • How to Choose Wedding Entertainment: Live Bands, DJs & Custom Music with Lucy Black Entertainment","slug":"ep-41-how-to-choose-wedding-entertainment-live-bands-djs-custom-music-with-lucy-black-entertainment","published_at":"2026-03-10T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/weddings-unscripted-7107449/ep-41-how-to-choose-wedding-entertainment-live-bands-djs-custom-music-with-lucy-black-entertainment","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/weddings-unscripted-7107449","url":"https://f3ff8f39-81f5-4e6c-862a-d1a388f3e252.libsyn.com/ep-41-how-to-choose-wedding-entertainment-live-bands-djs-custom-music-with-lucy-black-entertainment","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/f3ff8f39-81f5-4e6c-862a-d1a388f3e252/WU_-_41_Lucy_Black_Ent.mp3?dest-id=4805187","summary":"What does it really take to build a successful wedding entertainment company from the ground up? In this episode of Weddings Unscripted , we sit down with *Rebecca Steele & Lauren Brettell *, the founders of Lucy Black Entertainment , a women-owned wedding entertainment agency known for curating live wedding bands, string ensembles, DJs, and immersive entertainment experiences . They share the story behind launching their company, how they create custom entertainment experiences for luxury weddings , and why relationships, networking, and trust are the foundation of success in the wedding industry. From building bands and vetting musicians to expanding their wedding entertainment services into new markets like St. Louis , Rebecca and Lauren reveal what really happens behind the scenes when planners and entertainment teams collaborate to create unforgettable wedding celebrations. If you're a wedding planner, vendor, musician, or engaged couple , this episode offers a rare look at how entertainment is curated, managed, and executed at the highest level. Chapters 01:32 – How Lucy Black Entertainment Was Founded 05:10 – What Makes a Great Wedding Entertainment Company 07:05 – Custom Wedding Entertainment: Creating Unique Performances 08:50 – Vetting Musicians and Bands for Luxury Weddings 15:20 – Networking in the Wedding Industry 18:00 – The First Major Event That Changed Everything 23:15 – Advice for Vendors Starting in the Wedding Industry 29:40 – Expanding Lucy Black Entertainment to St. Louis 32:05 – Wedding Band Options: Live Music Formats for Different Events 35:00 – Creating Unique Wedding Music Experiences (Jazz, Festival-Style, and More) 44:00 – East Coast vs Midwest Wedding Industry Differences 50:45 – The Story Behind the Name Lucy Black Entertainment 53:10 – W…","meta_description":"What does it really take to build a successful wedding entertainment company from the ground up? In this episode of Weddings Unscripted , we sit down with…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3271,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/weddings-unscripted-7107449/episodes/ep-41-how-to-choose-wedding-entertainment-live-bands-djs-custom-music-with-lucy-black-entertainment/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/weddings-unscripted-7107449/ep-41-how-to-choose-wedding-entertainment-live-bands-djs-custom-music-with-lucy-black-entertainment.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}