May 01, 2025

15: Family Feuds, Bridal Boundaries & Wedding FAQs: With Cora Lakey

59 minutes

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Would you risk a lifelong friendship over a wedding rule? Cora Lakey did—and it went viral. In this episode, Christa chats with Cora about the controversial wedding FAQ that lit up the internet, the truth behind her no plus-one policy, and why people still struggle with brides having boundaries.

They also dive into how social media shapes public opinion, how post-COVID relationships shifted weddings, and why guests sometimes act like the event is about them.

If you've ever been labeled a "bridezilla" for setting standards, this conversation is the validation you've been waiting for.

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Must-Hear Insights and Key Moments

The Viral Wedding FAQ - Cora explains the behind-the-scenes of her infamous guest FAQ and why it wasn’t as outrageous as it seemed.

When Plus-Ones Become Dealbreakers - Hear how Cora’s decision to limit plus-ones led to the end of a seven-year friendship.

Losing Friends, Gaining Clarity - A deep dive into how post-COVID life and weddings revealed who really mattered.

Wedding Industry Pressure - Christa and Cora reflect on the unrealistic standards brides face and how it feeds the bridezilla narrative.

Guest Behavior: The Entitlement Era - Cora shares real stories of guests behaving badly and the hard truths brides have to deal with.

Misunderstood on the Internet - What happens when a TikTok explodes on the wrong side of the internet? Cora shares how she handled it.

Why She Almost Eloped - Cora wanted a simple wedding—but her husband at the time had other plans. Here’s what happened next.

About Cora

Cora Lakey is a TikToker whose content career kicked off with a story involving her own wedding drama! Now with over 100k followers, she covers lifestyle, commentary on all things pop culture - and of course wedding hot takes!

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