On this episode of Love Stories Radio, host Rachel Jo Silver, GM of Media at David's Bridal and founder of Love Stories TV sits down with Elina Vilk, President of David’s Bridal, for the official launch of Pearl Planner—a revolutionary, AI-powered planning platform that’s about to change the way couples plan their weddings.

Born from David's 70 years of firsthand experience with brides and a passion for solving the real, anxiety-inducing pain points of wedding planning, Pearl Planner replaces your binder, your spreadsheet, and your stress with a personalized, intuitive tool to guide you from “Yes” to “I do.”

Elina breaks down how Pearl Planner streamlines every step, from building your wedding vision board and timeline to surfacing vendors based on your style, location, and budget—plus, it's 100% free.

Whether you’re Type A or totally overwhelmed, planning with a pro or flying solo, Pearl meets you where you are and helps you create the wedding you’ve always imagined—minus the burnout.

Episode Highlights:

• The Wedding Planning Problem: Why even one task (like engagement photos) is actually 10 hidden tasks—and how Pearl helps.

• AI, But Make It Romantic: How generative AI powers a fully customizable planning experience that updates in real time.

•Social Media Meets Sanity: Why pretending wedding pressure doesn’t exist is unhelpful—and how Pearl helps you stay grounded and inspired.

•Vendors Win, Too: High-intent lead generation for local wedding pros—so no one wastes a single red cent on advertising again.

•This is David’s Bridal’s love letter to every bride in America—and a game-changer for the entire industry.

Pearl Planner is now launched in beta. Learn more and request early access at pearl.davidsbridal.com

On this episode of Love Stories Radio, host Rachel Jo Silver, Founder of Love Stories TV and GM of Media for David’s Bridal, sits down with Kelly Cook, CEO of David’s Bridal, to unpack a topic that’s top of mind for everyone in the bridal industry: tariffs. Kelly pulls back the curtain on how David’s Bridal remains resilient in a changing global economy and continues to deliver stunning gowns and exceptional value to every bride, no matter what challenges arise behind the scenes. From a deep dive into their vertically integrated supply chain to the artistry behind every hand-sewn bead, this conversation reveals how David’s stays flexible, innovative, and unwaveringly committed to brides and boutique owners alike.

Episode Highlights: • Tariff Resilience: How vertical integration protects brides from unexpected costs • Around the World: 36 production centers and expert artisans ensure quality and flexibility • Handcrafted Magic: Why David’s gowns are meticulously hand-beaded and custom-designed • Beyond Bridal: How category diversification fuels the brand’s growth and partnerships • Supporting Small Businesses: How David’s scale helps boutique owners thrive

In this episode of Love Stories Radio, host Rachel Jo Silver, Founder of Love Stories TV and GM of Media for David’s, sits down with Lisa Jammal, visionary Co-Founder and CEO of Social Agent, to explore how her groundbreaking new app is changing the way we capture and create content.

Rachel and Lisa talk about how Social Agent is giving individuals and - businesses affordable, on-demand access to certified content creators, also known as “agents,” who can arrive in 30 minutes to film, photograph, and edit. The result is that you can finally put your phone down and enjoy the moment.

Topics include:

How Lisa’s PR and social media background inspired the idea for Social Agent

- Why everyone today is a content creator, even if they are not trying to be

- How Social Agent’s real-time model delivers instant gratification

- What makes their agent certification process so unique and trustworthy

- Use cases from weddings and kids’ birthday parties to real estate and restaurants

- Why UGC editing is part of their mission and how they are scaling nationwide

Tap the link below to pre-download the Social Agent app now https://apps.apple.com/us/app/social-agent-on-demand/id6670620131