73: Maid of Honor Demotion, Seating Chart Chaos, and a Mother-in-Law's Tantrum

73: Maid of Honor Demotion, Seating Chart Chaos, and a Mother-in-Law's Tantrum

June 11, 2026 · 36 min · Episode 73

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Christa discusses wedding planning challenges including a disengaged maid of honor and family drama over seating arrangements.

This week, I'm reacting to a story from a bride whose best friend slowly checked out of wedding planning, while another bridesmaid stepped up. Then we're diving back into the mother-in-law seating chart saga, where a simple table assignment spirals into family drama, emotional manipulation, and threats. What do you do when your maid of honor says yes to the role... and then acts like your wedding is the last thing she wants to talk about? This week, I'm reacting to a story from a bride whose best friend slowly checked out of wedding planning, while another bridesmaid stepped up and became the support person she desperately needed. Then we're diving back into the mother-in-law seating chart saga, where a simple table assignment spirals into family drama, emotional manipulation, and threats that had me asking... are we really doing all this over a seating chart? From friendship disappointments to wedding power struggles, we're talking about boundaries, expectations, and protecting your peace when other people try to make your wedding all about them. My new book Here Comes the Drama: A Ferris and Sloan Story is live! Get the book! Must-Hear Insights and Key Moments The Maid of Honor…

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