In this episode of Catching Up with Cat, I’m sharing a full, heartfelt recap of my recent wedding planning trip to the South of France with my fiancé and my mom.

This weekend felt like such a special chapter in my life. From landing in Cannes and feeling instantly relieved that I loved it, to touring our venue, tasting the menu, selecting cocktails, and seeing everything come to life in person, it made the wedding feel real in a whole new way. If you’re planning a destination wedding, you truly have to go and try everything. Photos are one thing, but being there changes everything.

One of the most emotional parts of the trip was having my mom there with me. Getting that uninterrupted mother-daughter time during such a meaningful season meant more to me than I can even explain. Watching her meet my future in-laws for the first time was a dream come true. It felt like our families officially coming together.

I also share what I learned from my hair and makeup trial and why I ultimately decided to do my own glam for the wedding, how essential the food tasting was for finalizing our menu, and how this trip eased so many of the wedding planning anxieties I had been carrying.

This was truly a weekend I hope I never forget. I felt so grateful, so emotional, and so excited for what’s to come. If you’re in your bridal era, planning a wedding abroad, or just love a good South of France travel diary, this episode is for you 🤍

In this episode, Catherine sits down with bespoke bridal designer Phoebe Crosby for an honest and refreshing conversation about what it really means to find your wedding dress.

Phoebe shares her journey into bespoke bridal design and explains how the custom process goes far beyond measurements, starting with mood boards, storytelling, and understanding how a bride wants to feel on her wedding day. Together, they unpack common bridal myths, including the pressure to cry in the fitting room, the belief that beauty must come at the cost of comfort, and the overwhelm that can come from too many opinions.

They also talk candidly about balancing creativity, business, and family life, how social media has reshaped the bridal industry, and why trusting your instincts matters more than following trends. Whether you are at the very beginning of your dress search or feeling lost in the process, this episode is a reminder that your wedding dress should support you, empower you, and never ask you to lose yourself along the way.

In this solo Q&A episode of Catching Up with Cat, I answer your biggest questions about wedding planning, from budgeting stress and family dynamics to the anxiety that can creep in as the big day gets closer.

I share how my wedding vision has evolved, what has surprised me most about the financial side of planning, and how I am navigating family expectations while trying to stay true to what feels right for us. I also open up about wedding related anxiety, the pressure created by social media, and what has helped me stay grounded throughout the process. This episode is for anyone planning a wedding who wants honest reassurance, real perspective, and a reminder that you are not alone in this season.