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Episode 11: Destination Weddings — Romance… or Financial Hostage Situation?

Be honest — when that invite lands for a wedding in Greece or Italy… are you picturing sunsets and Aperol, or quietly checking your bank balance?

This week, we’re getting into destination weddings — the dream, the chaos, and the stuff no one says out loud.

We break down why couples really choose to go abroad (hint: it’s not just about “intimacy”), the pros and cons nobody sugar-coats, and the awkward truth from the guest side — pressure, cost, and the silent resentment that can creep in.

From picture-perfect beach ceremonies to delayed flights and missing outfits, we’ve seen both ends of it… and they’re wildly different.

We also tackle your dilemmas:

• How to say no when you genuinely can’t afford it
• Whether low attendance is a red flag
• If guests are expected to attend everything
• And the big one — do people secretly hate destination weddings?

Bottom line?
You’re not just planning a wedding — you’re organising a group holiday with emotional stakes.

If you’re thinking of doing one (or dreading attending one), this episode will save you money, stress… and potentially a friendship.

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