Brides Before You

In honor of Mother's Day last week, we're back with some wild and appalling reddit stories! We start off this week with Megan's moving adventures and Courtney shares details on the wedding she just went to. There was quite a few news stories this week, including a retired Arizona sheriff that has been stealing wedding gifts, and a man who married a hologram but her software is expiring. This week's stories are wild and we get right into it with a mom planning her wedding on her late ex husband's anniversary of passing! From a step mom photoshopping herself into the wedding she wasn't invited to, to several mom's having no boundaries when it comes to their DIL's love life, Megan ends us off with a story so jaw dropping we still can't wrap our minds around it!! If you're a fan of our crazy reddit stories, then this is one you don't want to miss!

This week we're drinking: The Mother In Law

https://honestcooking.com/video-cocktail-mother-in-law-cocktail/

Fun Fact

https://www.weddingplannersitaly.com/italy-wedding-traditions/

News/Pop Culture

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/britney-wedding-date-officially-set-160745365.html

'Fictosexual man' who married a HOLOGRAM can no longer speak with his wife due to a software glitch | Daily Mail Online

https://nypost.com/2022/05/09/former-arizona-sheriffs-deputy-landon-earl-rankin-arrested-for-allegedly-crashing-weddings-and-stealing-newlyweds-gifts/

https://www.eonline.com/news/1330394/ariana-grandes-brother-frankie-grande-marries-hale-leon-in-intimate-wedding-ceremony

https://www.eonline.com/news/1330128/ross-mathews-marries-wellinthon-garcia-and-drew-barrymore-is-their-flower-girl

Stories

https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/ult712/aita_for_not_attending_my_moms_wedding_because/ 

https://www.reddit.com/r/weddingshaming/comments/u4l6lh/please_buy_my_wedding_dress_my_granddaughters_are/ 

https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/uag4d4/aita_for_holding_my_wedding_at_the_same_venue_as/ 

https://www.reddit.com/r/weddingshaming/comments/uhq0or/dads_wife_photoshops_herself_into_wedding_pics/ 

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-6151467/Woman-calls-wedding-fianc-s-mother-DESTROYED-16K-dress.html

Time flies when you're having fun, it's officially been a whole year since Courtney & Matt tied the knot and we can't believe where all the time has gone! We start off this episode on our takes on some wedding inspired Met Gala looks & Courtney shares some great wedding guest outfit Inso from Abercrombie! Megan shares the origin of saving the wedding cake, and it leaves us cackling! We cover a few crazy wedding stories from the week, like a couple who got married on a southwest flight & a baker's wild take on a recent wedding that was shut down by the cops! We end this week with Courtney's recap of the anniversary weekend in Vegas, best things about marriage so far and a few tips and tricks that have helped along the way!

This Week We're Drinking (Courtney's Signature Cocktail) Frose'! 
https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/frose-frozen-rose-wine

Fun Fact:

https://people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/cultural-traditions/10-strange-wedding-traditions.htm

Stories:

Couple gets hitched in impromptu inflight Southwest Airlines wedding in Dallas 

https://euroweeklynews.com/2022/05/03/groom-gets-locked-out-of-his-own-wedding/

https://www.elle.com/culture/celebrities/a39894462/kylie-jenner-wedding-dress-explanation-met-gala-2022/ 

Emma Stone re-wore her wedding reception dress to Met Gala 2022 

Fifty Nifty United States from 13 original colonies....please tell us you all know the song and that it's now stuck in your head too?? We've covered many interesting cases and outright bizarre stories of wedding drama that went down because of old traditions and outdated state laws. So this week we're diving head first into the craziest wedding laws we could find in the great U S of A! We start off the episode with some bachelorette crime that has been flooding our social media pages, Megan shares a fun fact that has Courtney reminiscing of the Florida Keys, and last week's topic comes back in our news/pop culture segment in a big way! Tune in to this week's episode to out what you have to do to make a proxy wedding official, why you shouldn't get married in Kansas if you have a crazy MIL, and if you live in Vermont....you better take care of them teeth girl!!

This Week We're Drinking: The American Pie

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/guy-fieri/american-pie-cocktail-recipe-1947723

Fun Fact

https://www.ranker.com/list/unique-us-wedding-traditions/chrissy-rose

Pop Culture

https://nypost.com/2022/04/26/paulina-gretzky-reveals-glamorous-look-for-dustin-johnson-wedding/ 

https://www.marieclaire.com/celebrity/sofia-richie-engagement-ring/

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/florida-bride-caterer-accused-serving-cannabis-laced-food-wedding-rcna25514 

Stories

https://www.womansday.com/relationships/dating-marriage/advice/a1846/10-obscure-marriage-laws-in-the-us-110196/

https://www.mywedding.com/wedding-ideas/the-10-strangest-wedding-laws-still-in-the-books/

https://lettery.co/2019/07/10/tips-for-marrying-yourself-in-colorado/

https://www.boundless.com/blog/proxy-marriage/

https://www.military.com/spouse/relationships/proxy-marriage

Well what can we say...we love a good theme...so we couldn't resist covering a non conventional wedding theme this week in honor of 4/20! Courtney starts off this episode with a great Dyson hack for any of you airwrap owners, and Megan shares some TV she's been loving! After an eventful few weeks with the celebs, they've been pretty quiet this week, so we're sharing  a few trends & a fun fact that left us with so many questions!! Weed at weddings is not something we could have imagined years ago, but now there are cannabis vendors, weed wedding expos & a man that calls himself the Flower Daddy?? What happens when a brother laces his sister's wedding cake with weed? Are bong rips the new equivalent to Champagne Toasts? What do you do when you're wedding guests start falling asleep after a few too many "magical" brownies? This is your sign to pop a big chill today, no matter what that looks like!!

This Week We're drinking: Liquid Marijuana (no there's no THC; yes its the same one you had at 18 in a dive bar) https://www.kfcrecipe.com/liquid-marijuana/

Dyson Link

https://www.dyson.com/forms/airwrap-complimentary-attachment

Trends/Social Media

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/18/style/morning-weddings.html

https://abc7.com/500-wedding-cost-weddings-dresses/11765037/

Stories 

https://www.weedbarla.com/

I laced my sister's wedding cake with marijuana and guests got high as kites

https://hellogiggles.com/love-sex/weddings/weed-wedding-california/

https://www.vogue.com/article/how-to-host-a-weed-wedding/amp

https://www.ketk.com/news/top-stories/brides-call-on-florists-to-incorporate-cannabis-into-wedding-bouquets/amp/

Wow what a week it's been keeping up with allllll the pop culture! The celebs are booked and busy, so much so that we didn't even need an additional topic this week! We start off the episode with a great health tip Courtney came across this week & Megan shares some fun facts from past celebrity weddings! We discuss Avril's downfall from pock princess to a girl who gets engaged with a heart shaped ring?? We breakdown Tia Booth's engagement, give our thoughts on the Peltz-Beckham wedding & check in on Britney and her wild instagram captions. Finally, the moment we've all been waiting for, we discuss the BENNIFER engagement and clear the air that we definitely are the ones that manifested this to happen last summer! (Jen if you need our address for a wedding invite we'll have our people call your people)

This Week We're drinking: A Cranberry Cocktail (tune in to find out why...lol)
https://www.berlyskitchen.com/vodka-cranberry-cocktail/

Health Sites Mentioned:

https://www.pushhealth.com

https://hellowisp.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=13741517463&utm_content=122175092617&utm_term=hellowhisp&utm_device=c&utm_loc_interest_ms=&utm_gclid=Cj0KCQjwxtSSBhDYARIsAEn0thQdlcANI6KGdN8kQooqxE8CReGG82__7NSy7nnBlHXP_2uuLZzJdB0aAquhEALw_wcB&gclid=Cj0KCQjwxtSSBhDYARIsAEn0thQdlcANI6KGdN8kQooqxE8CReGG82__7NSy7nnBlHXP_2uuLZzJdB0aAquhEALw_wcB

Fun Facts
https://twentytwowords.com/shocking-facts-extravagant-celebrity-weddings/

Pop Culture

https://www.papermag.com/avril-lavigne-mod-sun-engaged-2657129744.html

https://people.com/tv/bachelor-alum-tia-booth-engaged-to-boyfriend-taylor-mock/

https://www.cnn.com/2022/04/11/entertainment/tish-cyrus-billy-ray-divorce/index.html

https://variety.com/2022/music/news/britney-spears-pregnant-sam-asghari-1235230294/

https://onthejlo.com

We're back to some crazy reddit stories this week, and in this episode we're embarking on the age old debate....kids or no kids?? Megan gives us a fun fact that definitely makes Courtney regret not having more candy at her wedding, and we spill our thoughts on the Kravis nuptials!! As we dive into one of the most controversial topics when it comes to wedding planning, Megan plays devils advocate with some pros and cons of why or why not to opt for a kid free wedding. Is a plate of Mac and cheese worth $70? Can you have kids in your ceremony but not your reception? If you get invited to a kid free wedding what happens if you show up with them anyways? What age limit is "kid free" referring to? While there are no right or wrong answers, communication is definitely key in today's stories!

This week we're drinking: The "Dirty" Shirley Temple
https://bellyfull.net/shirley-temple-drink-recipe/ 

Pop Culture

https://www.fox13news.com/news/dolly-partons-former-home-now-a-wedding-venue-for-brides-displaced-by-wildfires

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/04/us/politics/naomi-biden-white-house-wedding-reception.html

https://www.tmz.com/2022/04/05/kourtney-kardashian-travis-barker-get-married-las-vegas-wedding-chapel/

https://people.com/tv/former-bachelorette-andi-dorfman-engaged-to-blaine-hart-exclusive/

Stories

AITA for not inviting my fiancé’s niece and nephew to our wedding? 

Another day another drama over a childfree wedding reception : r/weddingdrama 

AITA for getting upset at something I had originally said is ok regarding my wedding

https://www.reddit.com/r/weddingdrama/comments/rll2vf/is_it_possible_to_have_a_childfree_wedding/ https://www.brideandgroomdirect.co.uk/blog/2020/12/the-pros-and-cons-of-having-a-child-free-wedding/

A wise woman (the Queen Dolly Parton) once said, “I am a self-made woman, and I have the doctor bills to prove it!” We love some honesty around here, so we're breaking down expectations, realizations and truths behind all things beauty in the world that is 2022. We're breaking stigmas, hyping up treatments and quick fixes we love, while also sharing fads and procedures we regret or think are overrated. It's not easy being a woman, and adding a wedding creates so much more pressure to look your best. We're here to help navigate that process with tips that have worked for us, as well as provide some suggested timelines to prevent pimples on your wedding day and what treatments you can pass on! Always remember you're your toughest critic and to do your research before deciding on any type of significant change or improvement - and when you're doubting yourself, try a spray tan first just to make sure!

This week we're drinking: The Beauty Queen!
https://www.absolutdrinks.com/en/drinks/beauty-queen/

Stories/Articles

https://www.eugeneportman.com/just-for-fun/interesting-humorous-weird-wedding-facts-and-traditions/

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/wedding-related-cosmetic-procedures-increase-30-on-realself-rhinoplasty-breast-augmentation-and-botox-top-the-list-300847057.html

https://www.vogue.com/article/prepping-skin-for-wedding-plan#:~:text=One%20Week%20Before%20the%20Wedding&text=One%20week%20before%20your%20wedding,the%20skin%20red%20or%20irritated.

https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/bridal-makeup-wedding-horror-stories 

This week is a bit different from our typical format, but by far the most important episode we've ever done. While we are not medical professionals by any means, we are opening up about some health issues that are currently keeping us down. We hope that by sharing our stories, resources and experiences - we can be an outlet to anyone else struggling. From PCOS, periods & pooping to endometriosis, a flawed medical system and celery juice, nothing is off limits this week! Every body is different, but our biggest piece of advice this week is to be your own health advocate!! No one should have to live a life in pain, uncomfortable or without answers...you are not alone!!

Signature Cocktail - The Crypt Keeper (from urgent care...iykyk) https://thedrunkenmoogle.com/post/179189768996/the-crypt-keeper-tales-from-the-crypt-cocktail

Some resources mentioned in today's episode as well as products that have been helpful:

https://www.happygutlife.com/the-book/

https://www.medicalmedium.com/medical-medium-podcast.htm

https://www.medicalmedium.com/medical-medium-celery-juice-movement.htm

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pcos-why-are-so-many-women-suffering-a-conversation/id1493579571?i=1000535137037

https://seed.com/daily-synbiotic?gclid=Cj0KCQjw5-WRBhCKARIsAAId9Fmra_WvTZIHqxxb0bnJZMtHGr4a4iB8OqXQDemET9kayb4PBhTuNSEaArSoEALw_wcB

Rom Coms & Roses & Wedding Traditions...(I hope you sang that in Julie Andrew's voice!!) This week we're sharing a few of our favorite things from all the wedding categories ranging from movies, reality shows and must play wedding songs! A lot happening in the celebrity couple news this week, as well as some full circle moments including this week's fun fact! And celebs aren't the only one's getting engaged, this week we celebrate a dear friend and listener of the pod as she said yes in Hawaii last weekend! Lastly, our Love is Blind recaps come to an end, as we weigh in our thoughts on that awkward af reunion...yikes!! Sit back and enjoy a simple but sweet episode, as our listeners are our most favorite of all!! XOXO!!

This week we're drinking: A Mai Tai, an all time BBY classic!!!
https://www.platingsandpairings.com/mai-tai-recipe-hawaiian-classic-cocktail/

Stories

https://www.minted.com/wedding-ideas/wedding-traditions

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.eonline.com/amp/news/1322097/mtv-star-ryan-sheckler-marries-abigail-baloun-and-megan-fox-and-machine-gun-kelly-attend-wedding

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/euphoria-star-sydney-sweeney-engaged-to-jonathan-davino/HOCD5XN4BY7XBFT5HU773LJE6Y/%3FoutputType%3Damp

https://www.google.com/url?q=https://technotrenz.com/entertainment/joey-king-has-a-new-engagement-ring-steven-piet-her-fiance-is-the-subject-of-this-article-1692615.html/amp?entertainment/joey-king-has-a-new-engagement-ring-steven-piet-her-fiance-is-the-subject-of-this-article-1692615_html

https://www.buzzfeed.com/jenniferadams2/aita-woman-refused-to-photoshop-facial-scar

https://www.google.com/url?q=https://amp.tmz.com/2022/03/06/aaron-rodgers-officiate-wedding-david-bakhtiari-packers/

What in the world? Literally, things have been crazy these past few weeks and we felt like we could not start off this week's episode without addressing some of the scary and devastating situations going on right now. Our hearts are with the people of Ukraine and we start off this episode with some fun Ukrainian wedding traditions as well as a story of a young couple who demonstrate true love and bravery during such an uneasy and terrifying time. In the spirit of "the news" we're giving you our best take on what's happening in the world when it comes to weddings, from a region in Italy paying for your wedding - to getting married by proxy in Montana, this weeks stories are a little lighter but interesting all the same!  As Love is Blind has come to a close, we're ending this episode with our reactions to last week's finale, let's just say our eyes were as wide Shane's ceremony look, during most of the episode!

This week we're drinking: https://tarasmulticulturaltable.com/mamushka-cookbook-review-uzvar/

Stories:

https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/celebrity-engagements-of-2022-stars-who-got-engaged-this-year/

https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/cheryl-burke-returns-to-wedding-venue-after-matthew-lawrence-split/

https://www.krqe.com/news/national/free-wedding-in-2022-heres-how/

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/feb/28/italys-lazio-region-offers-couples-money-weddings

https://www.mlive.com/news/2022/02/up-bride-snowmobiles-to-mountaintop-wedding-surprises-groom-with-big-white-dress.html

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/illinois/articles/2022-02-27/together-at-last-a-wedding-50-years-in-the-making

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/double-proxy-weddings-getting-hitched-in-montana-without-being-there/

https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/26848-atlas-performs-first-legal-antarctica-wedding.html

https://www.baltimoresun.com/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-ci-st-agnes-wedding-20220228-djwvu5zdrjaahptbeenadpnauy-story.html

https://www.weddingdetails.com/what-are-the-most-popular-ukrainian-wedding-traditions/