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Here Comes the Drama with Christa Innis

Here Comes the Drama with Christa Innis

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Get ready for the wildest ride down the aisle and beyond! Here Comes the Drama dives into the chaos, hilarity, and heartwarming moments of weddings and events. Hosted by Christa Innis, this podcast brings to life the jaw-dropping real-life wedding horror stories sent in by her over one million social media fans.

Each episode features live reactions, advice on setting boundaries, and discussions about all things drama in the world of weddings, parties, and beyond. From outrageous mother-in-law tales to bridesmaid betrayals that could rival reality TV drama and more, no story is too big—or small.

Whether you're a bride-to-be, party planner, or just love some juicy gossip, this show is your ultimate escape into the unexpected drama of some of life’s most celebrated moments. Listen, laugh, and maybe learn how to protect your peace along the way!

New episodes weekly. Follow Party Planning by Christa on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook for more drama, behind-the-scenes moments, and more!

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  • 57: MOH Betrayal, Secrets Uncovered, & a Full Bridezilla Meltdown with Jubilee Dawn

    57: MOH Betrayal, Secrets Uncovered, & a Full Bridezilla Meltdown with Jubilee Dawn
    Feb 19 2026
    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.JOIN ME IN GREECE OCTOBER 2026!My new book Here Comes the Drama: A Ferris and Sloan Story is live!Get the book!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.Join the Drama with Christa Innis:WebsiteTiktokInstagramYouTubeFacebookGet ‘Here Comes the Drama: A Ferris & Sloan Story’ on Amazon Got Wedding Drama? We Want to Hear It!Your stories make Here Comes the Drama what it is! Share your unforgettable wedding tales, hilarious mishaps, or unbelievable moments with us. Whether it’s a wild confession or a story worth a skit, we can’t wait to hear it.Submit your story today: Story Submission FormFollow us on social media for updates and sneak peeks at upcoming episodes. Your stories inspire the drama, the laughs, and the lessons we love to share!A Team Dklutr Production
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • 56: Am I the Bridezilla? Drama at a Funeral and Reception Interrogations

    56: Am I the Bridezilla? Drama at a Funeral and Reception Interrogations
    Feb 12 2026
    “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.Here are the winners from the last giveaway:@charlynestyles@itsjhonagurl@partisgoingsomewhere@alliyahdennisseJOIN ME IN GREECE OCTOBER 2026!My new book Here Comes the Drama: A Ferris and Sloan Story is live!Get the book!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.Join the Drama with Christa Innis:WebsiteTiktokInstagramYouTubeFacebookGet ‘Here Comes the Drama: A Ferris & Sloan Story’ on Amazon Got Wedding Drama? We Want to Hear It!Your stories make Here Comes the Drama what it is! Share your unforgettable wedding tales, hilarious mishaps, or unbelievable moments with us. Whether it’s a wild confession or a story worth a skit, we can’t wait to hear it.Submit your story today: Story Submission FormFollow us on social media for updates and sneak peeks at upcoming episodes. Your stories inspire the drama, the laughs, and the lessons we love to share!A Team Dklutr Production
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    57 mins
  • 55: Wedding Finances, Honeymoon Hacks & an MIL Meltdown — with Sara Margulis

    55: Wedding Finances, Honeymoon Hacks & an MIL Meltdown — with Sara Margulis
    Feb 5 2026
    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’.We’re celebrating one year of Here Comes The Drama! 🎉 Subscribe to my podcast and YouTube channel, and comment “Entered” on this episode’s YouTube video for a chance to win one $150 Visa gift card or one of two $25 Amazon gift cards. Winners will be announced on March 12.Download the Honeyfund AppiOSAndroid JOIN ME IN GREECE OCTOBER 2026!My new book Here Comes the Drama: A Ferris and Sloan Story is live!Get the book!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 SaraSara 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.Follow Sara Margulis:WebsiteTiktokInstagramLinkedIn *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.Join the Drama with Christa Innis:WebsiteTiktokInstagramYouTubeFacebookGet ‘Here Comes the Drama: A Ferris & Sloan Story’ on Amazon Got Wedding Drama? We Want to Hear It!Your stories make Here Comes the Drama what it is! Share your unforgettable wedding tales, hilarious mishaps, or ...
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