Weddings are supposed to be joyous, but what happens when family traditions take over?
Bethy Abdissa, a wedding planner with experience across cultural traditions, joins Christa to dive deep into the unexpected pressures couples face. From toxic bridesmaids to demanding in-laws, she’s seen it all. Bethy shares jaw-dropping stories of brides forced to appease their families by having weddings that don’t reflect who they are. She also explores the bold decision of cutting out guests who bring negativity rather than joy. Plus, should you really have a bridal party at all?
If you’ve ever questioned wedding traditions or struggled with family expectations, this episode is packed with insights and real talk. Don’t miss it—hit play now!
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Must-Hear Insights and Key Moments
- Bethy shares how many couples end up planning weddings that reflect their family’s wishes rather than their own.
- The hidden drama behind bridal parties and why some brides are choosing to skip them altogether.
- The unexpected stress of planning pre-wedding celebrations.
- Stories of overbearing in-laws trying to control everything.
- How to balance tradition, expectations, and your own happiness.
- Bethy reveals the biggest misconceptions about planning a wedding.
- The importance of setting boundaries and making your big day about YOU.
About Bethy
Bethy Abdissa is a dynamic wedding planner, content creator, and entrepreneur with a passion for storytelling and cultural inclusivity. Originally from Ethiopia, she moved to the United States 15 years ago and began her professional journey in finance and accounting. After realizing the corporate world wasn’t her calling, Bethy took a bold leap in 2022 to pursue her true passion: event planning.
With over three years of experience as a wedding planner and a lifelong love for party planning, Bethy now specializes in coordinating weddings across the U.S., particularly in the DC, Maryland, Virginia, and Minneapolis areas. She’s also diving into the world of content creation—sharing makeup tips, hair styling, wedding insights, and self-development reflections through her TikTok channel, @Bethy_Creates. Long term, Bethy is working toward becoming a therapist, bringing her full-circle journey of creativity, empathy, and purpose to life.
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