Welcome back to Episode 83 of The Wedding Duo Podcast. We are officially 17 episodes away from 100, which feels both exciting and mildly unhinged in the best way. In this episode, we recap our January travel chaos (Connecticut wedding, Miami wedding, Disney marching band trip, and getting stranded thanks to the storm) and then we jump into a topic we see all the time in real life: wedding myths couples still believe.

We talk through the pressure to follow traditions, the guilt around guest lists, the fear of an empty dance floor, and the idea that timelines have strict rules that cannot be touched. Spoiler: a lot of this is optional, flexible, and way more personal than people make it seem. The goal is not a perfect wedding, it is a wedding that feels like you.

What We Cover

Myth: You must follow traditions
We talk about the pressure of “we have always done it this way” and how to pick your battles when family opinions get loud.

Myth: Everyone has to be invited
The guest list guilt is real. We chat about plus ones, cousins you have not seen in 10 years, and how guest count affects your budget fast.

Myth: A good wedding means everyone is dancing
Dominic breaks down why dance floors have natural ebbs and flows, and why people can have a great time even if they never step foot on the dance floor.

Myth: There are strict timeline rules
Serena explains the difference between an order of events and a minute by minute schedule, plus why flexibility is not a failure, it is just real life.

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As always, it’s your day. If you want kids there, bring the kids. If you do not want the money dance, skip it. If you have your heart set on something, do it. Happy wedding planning!

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