What do you do when you realize—on your wedding day—that you shouldn’t be getting married?

In this episode of The Scarlet Edit, I sit down with Emily Kuch, a content creator and Pilates instructor, to talk about one of the bravest decisions a person can make: calling off a wedding at the last possible moment.

After nearly ten years together and months of wedding planning, Emily found herself standing in full hair and makeup, overlooking the ocean in Hawaii, facing a truth she couldn’t ignore. Instead of walking down the aisle, she chose herself.

We talk about:

1. Knowing something is wrong but feeling trapped by expectations
2. The pressure of destination weddings, vendors, guests, and sunk costs
3. Trusting your gut when everyone else’s opinions are louder than your own
4. What happens after you call everything off
5. Starting over with no home, no job, and no clear plan
6. Rebuilding identity after a long-term relationship
7. Why talk therapy isn’t always the first or best step
8. Using travel, movement, and discomfort as healing tools
9. Letting go of shame and outside judgment
10. Learning how to make decisions on your own again

This is a conversation about courage, self-trust, and redefining what strength actually looks like when your life doesn’t go according to plan.

If you’ve ever questioned a relationship, stayed because it felt too hard to leave, or wondered what would happen if you chose yourself—this episode is for you.

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