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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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Imagine standing at your wedding, basking in love—only for your best man to steal the spotlight with his proposal!

That’s exactly what happened to today’s anonymous guest. In this jaw-dropping episode, Christa dives into the shocking moment that turned a dream wedding into an unexpected showdown. From the best man’s ill-timed question to the groom’s furious reaction, this story is one for the books. How do you move on when your special day is overshadowed? And what happened after the proposal?

Tune in for all the unbelievable details, wedding chaos, and lessons learned!

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Must-Hear Insights and Key Moments

• The Wedding Day Bliss – A look into the beautiful, intimate wedding before the drama unfolded.
• When the Best Man Stole the Show – What started as a heartfelt speech turned into something unbelievable.
• The Groom’s Furious Reaction – He didn’t hesitate—his reaction left guests shook.
• The Bridesmaid’s Awkward Dilemma – What do you do when you’re proposed to at someone else’s wedding?
• How It All Ended – The aftermath, the emotions, and where they all stand now.

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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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Follow us on social media for updates and sneak peeks at upcoming episodes. Your stories inspire the drama, the laughs, and the lessons we love to share!

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