Caitlynn Pedana, Planning With Pedana

November 2, 2026

It seems like every season is wedding season, and when the biggest day of your life arrives, you need a clear vision and someone in your corner. Caitlynn Pedana, Owner & Lead Planner of Planning With Pedana, joins Dina to share how she helps couples create the wedding of their dreams without the stress. A former teacher, 2021 bride and mom of three girls, Caitlynn talks about what led her to wedding planning. She explains how a dedicated planner differs from a venue’s onsite coordinator and why that difference matters. She also shares how she designs a day that truly feels like the couple, showing off their personalities and what makes their relationship special, and the biggest mistakes she sees couples make and how to avoid them. With the holidays around the corner, Caitlynn also offers tips for creating warm, memorable moments at your own gatherings at home.

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Gerald D'Ambra
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Gerald D’Ambra is co-founder of On New Jersey.

Throughout his career in TV, Gerald has led projects developing shows for Cox Broadcasting, Sinclair, Fox, and Discovery Scripps. He is a former marketing and communications executive with a global technology company and a former TV News Anchor, Reporter, and Executive Producer.

Gerald led communications and marketing projects for global brands and secured national and local media placement. He has been nominated for Emmy Awards and won multiple AP awards for journalism.