From Waffles to Wedding Venues | Chelsea & Jason

What happens when the venue where you celebrated your wedding reception walks back into your life a decade later...this time as a business opportunity? On this episode of the Anniversary Podcast, Mary sits down with Chelsea and Jason to talk about a 12-year marriage built on gradual growth, absolute transparency, and the beautiful chaos of starting over in business together. From meeting at a friend's game night where Chelsea finally remembered what it felt like to laugh, to navigating a whirlwind eight-month engagement, their relationship is a refreshing reminder that true love doesn't always need a cinematic spark—sometimes, it’s a beautiful, slow burn. Chelsea and Jason open up about the early years of marriage, breaking down the communication cycles that take days to untangle, and how they developed their signature "popcorn method" to pause high-emotion fights without sweeping them under the rug. They share the wild, emotional rollercoaster of buying Castle Park, a run-down wedding venue that completely tested their partnership down to the wire, and how choosing "kind candor" over superficial niceness allowed them to elevate each other as both romantic and business partners. This episode is about learning to give your partner space to breathe, trusting the unique strengths of different personality types, and understanding that full disclosure is the only way to build a marriage with real buy-in. Plus, Chelsea and Jason talk about the beautiful event space they’ve resurrected here in Utah and how they are creating a place for families to gather and celebrate their own milestones. Follow & connect with Chelsea and Jason: 🏰 Castle Park Eventshttps://castleparkevents.com/ Social Media Pages: Facebook: Castle Park Events and Weddings Instagram: @castleparkweddings More Links to connect with Chelsea and Jason: www.royalcouncil.biz https://linktr.ee/chelseakocherhans92 Connect with Mary and The Anniversary Podcast here: Personal Instagram: @maclward Podcast Instagram: @theanniversarypod Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theanniversarypodcast