Two words: vintage gowns & wedding trauma. In this episode of & We Could Go On, Lisa and Nykki shimmy back into their “vintage” wedding dresses (proof of life after multiple kids + GLP-1s) and dive into real wedding day disasters, while sharing all the Utah/Mormon lore around weddings. From temple ceremonies that feel more like secret clubs to elopements hijacked by in-laws, it’s messy, hilarious, and painfully relatable.
Listeners sent in their wildest wedding stories — and they do not disappoint. We’re talking:
✨ A courthouse judge trauma-dumping divorce stats mid-vow
✨ An aunt hiding in the woods to secretly watch a mountain wedding
✨ Bridesmaids who “called in sick” but posted snowboarding selfies
✨ COVID chaos and red flags no one wanted to see
The girls also unpack the bizarre expectations around LDS weddings — from purity-culture whiplash (“no touching” to “perform tonight”) to realizing your “dream dress” was never even part of the real ceremony.
It’s equal parts unhinged, nostalgic, and healing — a collective laugh (and cringe) at the rituals, rules, and red flags we all survived.
Listen if you:
Love messy wedding stories that make you feel better about your own
Grew up Mormon (or are just morbidly curious)
Are here for honesty and humor
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00:00 Introduction to Wedding Day Disasters
02:38 Life Updates and Therapy Journeys
05:51 Unique Wedding Gifts and Practical Advice
08:37 Cultural Insights on Weddings in Utah
19:22 Personal Wedding Experiences and Expectations
19:53 Wedding Day Expectations vs. Reality
22:43 Unexpected Wedding Day Surprises
25:04 Family Dynamics and Wedding Drama
29:51 Logistical Nightmares on the Big Day
35:55 COVID-19 and Wedding Planning Challenges
39:21 Cultural Differences in Wedding Ceremonies
46:24 Weddings and Friendships: The Emotional Rollercoaster
49:06 Bridesmaid Drama: Expectations vs. Reality
51:39 The Impact of Friend Breakups on Special Days
53:55 Memory and Trauma: The Wedding Day Experience
55:12 Navigating Family Dynamics at Weddings
58:34 Cultural Expectations: Marriage and Parenthood in Utah