If ever there is a day filled with hopeful expectations of perfection, it's your wedding day. We grow up dreaming and planning for the day when we walk down the aisle and ride off into the sunset. But somewhere between this fantasy and reality, things unravel. 

What is supposed to be a day centered around celebrating love and commitment all too often becomes a source of conflict - especially for the bride. That's why our guest and bride-to-be Lisa Torres created a two-page letter for her bridesmaids - asking them to be a part of the special occasion, as well as outlining their financial and time obligations if they said yes. 
Now nearly 7 million views later, Lisa's idea has created quite the stir, as well as an opportunity to ask some tough questions about weddings, brides, families and money. 

Special Guest: 
Lisa Torres

Hit the Highlights:
5:30 Listen here for the audio of Lisa Torres's Tik Tok video on bridal party expectations.

10:45 The average cost of wedding venues and weddings might surprise you.

13:45 What was Lisa's goal in writing the letter? And what did it include?

19:30 The average cost of being a bridesmaid in the U.S. might surprise you, which is why it can cause strain on friendships between the bride and her wedding party.

26:45 Here's what happened when one of Lisa's friends said no to her ask to be in her wedding.

30:00 The guest list - another sticky subject that can cause conflict between family members. 

34:00 What generational differences are there these days when it comes to weddings?

36:00 Expectations around money make things complicated for the bride and groom and their parents. 

42:00 What's the best way to get parents on the same page.

49:00 Listen here for what to do when a bride is being unreasonable.

53:30 How do you decide who to ask to be in your wedding party without feeling guilty?

55:00 Why do brides get a bad rap and is it fair?