Ring, ring! It’s 1-800-Bridesmaid.
Author and pro bridesmaid Jen Glantz brings her hit newsletter to life in this judgment-free zone for all your burning real wedding, love, and friendship drama questions—plus expert advice to help sort it all out.
In this episode, Jen is joined by Amy Shack Egan—founder of Modern Rebel and Cheersy, and self-proclaimed “anti-wedding wedding planner, wedding planner”—to explore what happens when your dream wedding looks nothing like the Pinterest boards… and everyone in your life hates it. From deciding which traditions to toss, remix, or keep, to handling family meltdowns and partner disagreements, Amy shares her best tips for making your wedding feel authentically you—without destroying your budget, your sanity, or your relationships.
Plus, they take a caller question from a bride who wants an emerald-green dress, no aisle, and zero “scripted performances”—but whose partner, parents, and best friend are all pushing back hard. Amy offers a compassionate (and practical) plan to navigate the pressure and still have a day worth celebrating.
Episode Highlights:
- How to identify which wedding traditions matter—and which you can skip
- Why “guest experience” doesn’t have to mean sacrificing your personality
- The conversation every couple should have with financial contributors before booking vendors
- How to balance authenticity with compromise (and why it’s okay to change your mind)
- Creative, real-life examples of weddings that broke the rules—and totally worked
If you’ve ever felt trapped between being true to yourself and keeping the peace, this is the episode you need before you plan another detail.
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