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 wedding planner and founder of The Privilege Is Mine, Lara Mahler, to tackle one of the most common—and exhausting—wedding problems: refusing to ask for help. Together, they unpack why so many brides take on everything themselves, how that snowballs into stress, and how to let others step in without feeling like a failure.

Plus, a caller confesses that she’s DIY-ing her way into panic attacks, sleepless nights, and strained relationships because she just can’t let go.

Episode Highlights: • Why asking for help doesn’t make you weak—it makes you wise • The art of delegating without losing control • How to balance your vision with what others want to contribute • The hidden emotional toll of “doing it all” • Tips for letting loved ones back in after you’ve shut them out

If you’ve ever felt like wedding planning became a second (or third) full-time job, this episode is your permission to put the glue gun down and let someone else hold it.

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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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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 Lucie Beatrix—model, ultrarunner, and host of The Lucie Beatrix Podcast—to unpack the quiet heartbreak of being left out. From friendship breakups to the sting of not getting a bridesmaid invite, they open up about what it means to grow out of friendships and how to protect your peace along the way.

Plus, they hear from a caller whose best friend invited everyone else to be a bridesmaid… except her. Ouch.

Episode Highlights: • What to do when you feel invisible in your own friend group • The quiet power of walking away from relationships that drain you • Why friendship breakups can hurt even more than romantic ones • Tips for making new friends in your 30s (and not feeling weird about it) • Why it’s totally okay to not have a huge circle of friends

If you’ve ever wondered, “What’s wrong with me?” after getting left out, this one’s for you.

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