The moment you get engaged, everyone suddenly has an opinion.

Your parents have thoughts about the guest list. Your friends have opinions on the venue. Your aunt you've met twice somehow cares deeply about the seating chart.

But who is your wedding actually for?

This week on The Realistic Romantic, Drew sits down with his longtime friend Jess to unpack the reality of wedding planning and why one of the happiest moments in a relationship can quickly become one of the most stressful.

Together they answer an important queston: Are you spending more time preparing for your wedding than your marriage?

Whether you're engaged, dating, planning a wedding, or simply wondering how to build a healthier relationship, this episode is a reminder that a wedding lasts one day, but a marriage lasts a lifetime.

In This Episode

• Why everyone suddenly thinks they deserve a vote in your wedding
• Family expectations versus your own vision for your big day
• Destination weddings, guest list drama, and wedding planning stress
• Two unbelievable wedding stories you'll never forget
• Why the best weddings aren't always the most expensive
• How to prepare for marriage instead of just planning a wedding

Chapters

00:00 Who Is Your Wedding Really For?

01:58 Jess & Her Relationship

05:44 The Public vs. Private Nature of Weddings

10:17 Jess's Wedding Aspirations 11:59 Wedding Planning Red Flags & Green Flags

14:49 Wedding Drama: A Cautionary Tale

23:13 Wedding Crashers: A Personal Story

29:28 Would You Rather? Wedding Edition

33:07 Marriage Begins After the Wedding

38:28 Planning Your Marriage, Not Just Your Wedding

40:16 Closing Thoughts

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