What happens when your vision for the perfect wedding collides with reality?
In this episode, I sit down with my best friend and matron of honor, Ivette, for a candid and hilarious conversation about the highs and lows of wedding planning.
From juggling family expectations to incorporating meaningful cultural traditions, Ivette shares how she navigated the chaos of planning her wedding while staying true to her values. We also dive into some of the wildest wedding hot takes submitted by listeners—prepare for strong opinions and unfiltered reactions!
Whether you're a bride-to-be, a bridesmaid, or just love a good wedding story, this episode is packed with relatable moments, laughs, and real talk about what truly matters on the big day.
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Must-Hear Insights and Key Moments
- The Reality of Wedding Planning – Ivette opens up about the stress of balancing her dream wedding with family pressures.
- Bringing Culture Into the Celebration – How Ivette honored her heritage through unique wedding traditions.
- Hosting a Full House – The chaos (and comedy) of accommodating 11 guests in a tiny apartment.
- Wedding Hot Takes – We react to bold listener opinions on cash bars, unplugged ceremonies, and more.
- The Bridesmaid Selection Dilemma – Do brides really choose bridesmaids based on skills and aesthetics?
- Setting Boundaries in Wedding Planning – Ivette’s take on standing firm against outside expectations.
- What Really Matters on the Big Day – The moments that made Ivette’s wedding truly unforgettable.
About Ivette
Ivette is a mommy, a wife, and a psychotherapist in training. She loves girl talk and giving unsolicited advice. She's all about conversations that matter because she believes people matter. She was also Christa’s Maid of Honor in her wedding.
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