In this episode of Chats with Cat – The Bridal Era, I sit down with Issa, a pilates instructor who planned a stunning October destination wedding in Barcelona. From her love story and engagement to designing an unforgettable wedding weekend abroad, Issa shares every detail.

We talk about finding “the one,” planning a wedding overseas, choosing the perfect dress, curating a guest experience that felt intimate and electric, and throwing a reception that truly felt like a party. Masks, hot sauce, outfit changes, emotional moments, and real advice for brides considering a destination wedding.

If you’re dreaming of getting married abroad or want inspiration for creating a wedding that feels personal, stylish, and unforgettable, this episode is for you.

In this episode of Chats with Cat – The Wedding Era, Catherine sits down with Madison to unpack one of the sweetest love stories ever: marrying the boy next door. From growing up as childhood neighbors to taking the leap into dating, Madison walks us through how their lifelong friendship turned into a forever kind of love.

She opens up about their engagement, the surprise twists of pregnancy, and their decision to elope at Gurney’s in Montauk when she was nine months pregnant.

Madison also gets candid about wedding planning pressure, navigating family expectations, and the friendships that shifted along the way.

This conversation is honest, warm, and full of wisdom for any bride-to-be, especially if you’re juggling unconventional timelines, big emotions, or a few wedding dilemmas of your own. Get ready for an episode that feels like a heart-to-heart with your bridal bestie.

In this first episode of Chats with Cat - The Wedding Era, I catch you up on my own wedding planning adventures before sitting down with the amazing Adyson, who planned a stunning destination wedding in Mallorca. She shares how she met her husband, their proposal, her civil ceremony in Minnesota, divorced-parent dynamics, guest list surprises, her dress journey, and everything that went right (and wrong) along the way. If you’re a bride, a romantic, or just here for the gorgeous chaos of real wedding stories, you’re in the right place. Let’s get into it.

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