About this episode

This episode discusses a chaotic wedding submission involving a $16K scam and explores the challenges faced by vendors in the wedding industry.

They cried. They complained. They blamed everyone else. And then the check bounced. This week’s wedding submission spirals into accusations, threats, and a bounced $16K check that leaves vendors stunned. Joined by Kendra Matthies, Christa dissects the chaos, calling out toxic wedding norms, contract misunderstandings, and entitlement disguised as innocence. Then we dive into wedding confessions: maid of honor regrets, guest list battles, and the quiet urge to just elope. Buckle up, this one is totally WILD! JOIN ME IN GREECE OCTOBER 2026! My new book Here Comes the Drama: A Ferris and Sloan Story is live! Get the book! Must-Hear Insights and Key Moments Step Back to Protect Health – The burnout no one talks about, and how constant entitlement can push vendors to their breaking point. The $16K Wedding Scam – A venue hosts a full wedding… then the final check bounces and chaos erupts. Cake on the Floor, Tears in the Room – Accusations fly after a cake mishap sparks emotional manipulation and blame. “We Know the Owner” Energy – Why entitlement shows up loudest at weddings and small businesses feel it hardest. Pastor Threats & Legal Pressure – A shocking twist involving church…

People in this episode

Host: Christa Innis

Guest: Kendra Matthies

Topics covered

• wedding scams
• vendor challenges
• toxic wedding norms
• contract misunderstandings
• elopement
• wedding confessions

Keywords

• wedding scam
• bounced check
• vendor survival tips
• entitlement
• elopement
• wedding confessions

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Here Comes the Drama, Greece

Books & works: Here Comes the Drama: A Ferris and Sloan Story

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