Here Comes the Drama with Christa Innis

They cried. They complained. They blamed everyone else. And then the check bounced.
This week’s wedding submission spirals into accusations, threats, and a bounced $16K check that leaves vendors stunned. Joined by Kendra Matthies, Christa dissects the chaos, calling out toxic wedding norms, contract misunderstandings, and entitlement disguised as innocence. 
Then we dive into wedding confessions: maid of honor regrets, guest list battles, and the quiet urge to just elope. Buckle up, this one is totally WILD!
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Must-Hear Insights and Key Moments

Step Back to Protect Health – The burnout no one talks about, and how constant entitlement can push vendors to their breaking point.

The $16K Wedding Scam – A venue hosts a full wedding… then the final check bounces and chaos erupts.

Cake on the Floor, Tears in the Room – Accusations fly after a cake mishap sparks emotional manipulation and blame.

“We Know the Owner” Energy – Why entitlement shows up loudest at weddings and small businesses feel it hardest.

Pastor Threats & Legal Pressure – A shocking twist involving church leadership and intimidation tactics.

Vendor Survival Tips – Kendra breaks down contracts, deposits, and protecting your business.

Elopement Temptation – Skipping the drama and choosing peace over performance.

Words of Wisdom: Standout Quotes from This Episode

“My wedding is important to me, but I don’t expect it to be the most important thing in everyone else’s life.” - Christa Innis

“I feel like if I’m doing too much work, I’m not enough of a mom or not enough of a wife or a friend.” - Christa Innis

“Contracts exist because of people like this.” - Christa Innis

“Your wedding was literally built on a lie.” - Christa Innis

“People love boundaries until they apply to them.” - Christa Innis

“At some point, this stops being ignorance and starts being entitlement.” - Christa Innis

“You don’t have to have a chronic illness to need to know your limits.” - Kendra Matthies

“Give an inch, they take a mile, every single time.” - Kendra Matthies

“If you signed the contract, that’s on you. Don’t blindly sign, consult.” - Kendra Matthies

“As a business owner, your pricing should protect you, not depend on tips.” - Kendra Matthies

“Stop expecting discounts from people you barely know.” - Kendra Matthies 

“It is never worth it to put yourself in debt for a wedding.” - Kendra Matthies

“There are twenty-four hours in a day, and we’re not awake for all of them.” - Kendra Matthies

*This conversation is for entertainment and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Please seek a licensed professional for your specific situation.

About Kendra
Kendra Matthies is a Michigan‑based bridal makeup artist, licensed esthetician, beauty educator, and social creator with over a million fans across social platforms. She’s built her career helping hundreds of brides glow on their big day and teaching other artists how to thrive in the beauty world, with real talk about technique, clients, and the sometimes brutal backstage truth of weddings and events. 

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This bride didn’t want a friend, she wanted free labor.
This week’s listener submission delivers peak bridezilla chaos: free bridesmaid dresses turned into unpaid labor, public bridesmaid demotions, and a cold cutoff once the wedding was over. A painful reminder that pleasing people can invite the wrong kind of power.
This week, Christa sits down with Jubilee Dawn to unpack a story that cuts even deeper. A 17-year friendship that unraveled after a wedding alcohol “reimbursement” exposed money scams, blind loyalty, and manipulation buried for years. From betrayal to boundaries, this episode proves weddings don’t change people, they reveal them.
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Must-Hear Insights and Key Moments

Maid of Honor Betrayal - A 17-year friendship collapses after a wedding alcohol “reimbursement” exposes manipulation and gaslighting.

The Receipt That Changed Everything - Credit card statements uncover a pattern of financial abuse far bigger than one wedding.

Forced Forgiveness & Gaslighting - Confrontation is met with defensiveness, religious pressure, and zero accountability.

Losing Half the Bridal Party - Setting boundaries reveals enablers unwilling to face the truth.

Bridezilla & Free Labor - A listener story exposes kindness exploited for unpaid dresses and wedding work.

Public Humiliation on Display - Bridesmaids are demoted, helpers yelled at, and friends treated like staff.

When Weddings Reveal Character - Weddings don’t create drama, they expose power, patterns, and priorities.

Words of Wisdom: Standout Quotes from This Episode

“ Weddings bring out people's true colors. How people are people.” - Christa Innis

“Being sensitive doesn’t make you weak—it means you notice when something’s wrong.” - Christa Innis

“ I think learning to put up boundaries in a healthy way has been a big part of my healing.” - Jubilee Dawn

“You don’t owe anyone access to you just because you’ve known them a long time.” - Christa Innis

“Forgiveness without accountability isn’t healing, it’s just more harm.” - Jubilee Dawn

“Being a bridesmaid is not payment for free labor.” - Christa Innis

“If everyone’s ex is ‘crazy,’ maybe it’s not the exes.” - Christa Innis

“I spent years believing everyone was good. Healing taught me that boundaries matter more than optimism.” - Jubilee Dawn

“After 17 years, I realized I never actually knew her.” - Jubilee Dawn

“You’re not dramatic for noticing patterns, you’re paying attention.” - Christa Innis

“Walking away was the hardest and healthiest choice I’ve ever made.” - Jubilee Dawn

“Losing half my bridal party hurt, but losing my peace would’ve hurt more.” - Jubilee Dawn

“Being kind doesn’t mean being available for exploitation.” - Christa Innis

*This conversation is for entertainment and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Please seek a licensed professional for your specific situation.
About Jubilee

Jubilee Dawn is a prominent content creator, advocate, and storyteller known for sharing raw, honest conversations about religious deconstruction, purity culture, and healing from toxic systems. Through her platforms on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, Jubilee opens up about personal experiences, survivor stories, and the complicated realities of setting boundaries, especially when it comes to relationships, faith, and family dynamics. She hosts two podcasts entitled "Healed-ish" and “The Overshare Hour”, where she blends vulnerability, humor, and hard truths to help others feel less alone and more empowered.
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“Am I still the most important woman in your life?”
In this week’s jaw-dropping submission, I dive into a bride’s story of boundary-crossing chaos that exploded during wedding week, from hospital drama and rehearsal dinner meltdowns to ceremony-day tantrums and reception sabotage. This MIL is all about being the “most important woman” in her son’s life, and trust me, it’s WILD.
I react in real time, call out the red flags, and give my unfiltered advice on how to protect your peace and set boundaries.
Plus, don’t forget to enter the anniversary giveaway! Subscribe to the HCTD podcast and YouTube channel, drop a comment saying “entered” on this episode, and you could win. Buckle up, this one’s a long ride.
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Must-Hear Insights and Key Moments

Anniversary Giveaway Celebration – I kick things off by celebrating one year of Here Comes The Drama and share how you can enter to win gift cards.

“Am I Being a Bridezilla?” Dilemma – A bride reached out asking if she was being controlling as her bridesmaids pushed back on dresses, budgets, and bachelorette party expectations. I break it all down.

Bachelorette Budget Blowups – Money tension flares when expectations weren’t clearly communicated. I weigh in on fairness, financial boundaries, and how to handle these sticky situations.

Hair & Makeup Control Debate – I get real about when it’s reasonable to set appearance guidelines for your bridal party… and when it’s straight-up micromanaging.

Mother-in-Law Wedding Horror Story – A jaw-dropping submission shows years of boundary violations that spiral into full-blown chaos during wedding week.

The “Most Important Woman” Moment – At a funeral lunch, the MIL asks the groom if she’s still the most important woman in his life. I break down why this is a huge red flag and how to handle it.

Wedding Day Meltdowns – From rehearsal dinner drama to groom suite invasions and family photo hijacking, I walk through the wedding-day disasters and what could’ve been done differently.

Boundary Advice & Protecting Your Peace – I close the episode with actionable advice on standing up for your partner, setting limits with toxic relatives, and keeping your emotional well-being front and center.

Words of Wisdom: Standout Quotes from This Episode

“When you agree to be a bridesmaid, you’re agreeing to the bride’s vision.” 

“Communication would’ve saved about 80% of this wedding stress.” 

“Your wedding gifts are gifts — not emotional leverage.” 

“You don’t get unlimited access to someone’s life just because you share DNA.” 

“If someone is competing with their child’s spouse, that’s not love, that’s control.” 

“Protecting your peace is more important than keeping toxic people comfortable.” 

“Your wedding is not the place for someone else’s emotional meltdown.” 

“Being family doesn’t excuse toxic behavior.” 

*This conversation is for entertainment and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Please seek a licensed professional for your specific situation.
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The MIL stole their car keys… on the morning of their honeymoon.
This week on Here Comes The Drama, a listener shares a “drama-free” wedding that takes a sharp turn the next morning. What should have been a quiet newlywed breakfast spirals into a full-blown hotel lobby meltdown when a mother-in-law demands a ride to the airport, refuses to take no for an answer, and crosses every boundary imaginable.
Plus, Christa and Honeyfund CEO Sara Margulis break down honeymoon funds, modern gift etiquette, and why couples need to stop planning weddings they can’t afford. From Shark Tank success to wedding-industry pressure, Sara shares what couples actually need to start thinking beyond that ‘one big day’.
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Must-Hear Insights and Key Moments

Cash Gifts vs. Entitlement – Why asking for a honeymoon fund isn’t rude, but treating wedding guests like ATMs absolutely is.

The Honeymoon Morning Meltdown – A “drama-free” wedding explodes when a mother-in-law steals car keys and demands a ride to the airport.

Wedding Industry Pressure – How FOMO-driven marketing pushes couples to plan weddings they can’t realistically afford.

Boundaries as a United Front – Why marriage requires choosing your partner first, especially when family crosses the line.

From Shark Tank to Wedding World – Sara Margulis shares how Honeyfund grew and why fee-free gifting matters to modern couples.

Honeymoon Planning Mistakes – The biggest financial mistakes couples make when planning travel—and how to avoid them. 

Choosing Peace Over Chaos – Why limiting contact with toxic family members can be necessary, even years after the wedding.

Words of Wisdom: Standout Quotes from This Episode

“Don’t look at people as dollar signs at your wedding, look at them as people.” - Christa Innis

“If you’d rather have someone there for a gift than their presence, you shouldn’t invite them. Be more excited to have them there versus a gift.” - Christa Innis

“There are so many ways to make a wedding work at any budget — ultimately, it’s about the marriage, not the one big day.” - Sara Margulis 

“A gift is always at the discretion of the giver. You should never expect anything.” - Sara Margulis

“Never plan a wedding where you’re counting on gifts to cover the cost.” - Sara Margulis

“Nobody has any business expecting anything from a couple in the first weeks of marriage.” - Sara Margulis

“Wedding drama doesn’t always end when the music stops.” - Christa Innis

“Issues with in-laws come up all the time — and marriage is when you learn to stand united.” - Sara Margulis

“Marriage works when you put each other first before everyone else.” - Sara Margulis

“All the villains have a backstory — but that doesn’t excuse the behavior.” - Sara Margulis

“Boundaries aren’t rude. They’re necessary.” - Christa Innis

“The gift of experiences has become more important than the gift of stuff.” - Sara Margulis

“FOMO-based wedding marketing makes people feel less than — and it needs to stop.” - Sara Margulis

“If you wake up after your wedding broke and stressed, that’s not a great start.” - Sara Margulis

“Boundaries don’t end relationships, they protect them.” - Sara Margulis

About Sara

Sara Margulis is the co-founder and CEO of Honeyfund, a mission-driven platform that has empowered nearly 1.6 million couples to receive more than $1 billion in wedding gifts. What began as a personal project to fund her own honeymoon has grown into a company helping couples celebrate love and build a financially strong future.
With a background in psychology and digital marketing, Sara leads Honeyfund with heart-centered, human-first leadership.
She gained national attention after a memorable appearance on Shark Tank, where she secured an investment from Kevin O’Leary – not just for her savvy pitch, but for her vision of love and generosity powering a business. Her journey continues to inspire both entrepreneurs and couples alike.
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Older. Employed. Owned a car. Buying a house. Apparently, those were the “red flags.”
This week marks one year of Here Comes The Drama (yay!), and I’m sharing a deeply personal, most bizarre wedding story where an engagement triggered years of emotional manipulation, financial pressure, and escalating abuse. From blessing requests gone wrong to explosive ultimatums, we unpack how toxic family dynamics can surface during major life milestones. This story is heavy, but important.
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Must-Hear Insights and Key Moments

The Podcast Turns One – We’re celebrating one full year of Here Comes The Drama with a special giveaway: a $150 Visa gift card or one of two $25 Amazon gift cards.

Would You Rather: Wedding Edition – I’m answering your toughest “would you rather” wedding dilemmas, from feuding relatives to money with strings attached, during our one year special episode.

The “Blessing” That Became an Interrogation – What should’ve been a respectful conversation spirals into grilling, accusations, and power plays.

Control Disguised as Concern – Parents frame normal age gaps, financial stability, and independence as red flags to maintain control.

Financial Manipulation & Wedding Ultimatums – From demanding a master’s degree to refusing wedding support, money becomes leverage.

The Attic Incident – Screaming, verbal abuse, and a father apologizing to the boyfriend instead of his daughter push everything over the edge.

Choosing Safety & Ending the Cycle – Moving out, going no contact, and protecting future children becomes the ultimate act of healing.

Words of Wisdom: Standout Quotes from This Episode

Control doesn’t always show up as anger, sometimes it shows up as “concern.”

When your independence threatens someone, the behavior will escalate.

Green flags can look like red flags to people who benefit from your dependence. 

Money with strings attached is never a gift. Protecting your peace sometimes means choosing distance, even when it’s painful. 

Ending the cycle is an act of love for the next generation.

*This conversation is for entertainment and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Please seek a licensed professional for your specific situation.
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