Planning a wedding? This episode is a must listen.

We kick things off talking about New Year’s intentions, vision boards, and long-term growth, then shift into the parts of wedding planning no one sees on Instagram.

From plus-ones who turn into unexpected wedding participants, to family members who believe they own venues, dates, and entire wedding months, we break down the real-life situations planners and couples are constantly navigating behind the scenes.

In this episode, we cover:

• Guest behavior that pushes boundaries (and tests everyone’s patience)
• Family dynamics that complicate timelines, layouts, and decisions
• Dress codes, accommodations, and expectations gone wrong
• And why some things should never be left to AI

If you’re newly engaged, curious about the wedding industry, or considering wedding planning as a career, this episode offers an honest look at what the job actually requires... beyond aesthetics and timelines.

00:00 - Do New Year’s resolutions actually work?
01:05 - Why vision boards feel less toxic
02:33 - Proof that manifestation actually works
03:38 - What we want for the podcast in 2026
04:28 - Being intentional with weddings & clients
05:13 - “Year of the Horse” energy explained
06:49 - Surprise second flower girl walks the aisle
08:36 - When a plus-one turns into a plus-two
09:58 - She tried to stay in the couple’s Airbnb
10:54 - And then she stole a wedding card
14:06 - Guests expecting the couple to pay
15:01 - Sister-in-law claims a wedding venue
21:32 - You don’t own an entire wedding month
28:31 - Guests & bridesmaids crossing the dress code
30:26 - Officiant uses ChatGPT (and gets the name wrong) 

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