Send the podcast some love! My new book Here Comes the Drama: A Ferris and Sloan Story is live! Get the book! What happens when wedding planning turns into a battleground of loyalty, identity, and deception? In this gripping episode, the best man shares her emotional journey navigating a chaotic wedding filled with hidden truths, impossible demands, and fractured friendships. From forced tattoo cover-ups to $600 suits no one wanted, the pressure mounts in every corner. Listen as Christ...

Send the podcast some love! Ever felt like saying no to being a bridesmaid? Lisandra Vazquez spills the raw truth about why she’s done with being in wedding parties… forever. From destination weddings she never even made it to, to the awkward aftermath when friends cut ties, Lisandra and Christa unpack the messy side of adult friendships, money guilt, and wedding obligations no one talks about. If you’ve ever felt pressured to go broke for someone else’s big day, grab your headphones. You’re...

Send the podcast some love! My new book Here Comes the Drama: A Ferris and Sloan Story is live! Get the book! What would you do if a random wedding guest ate your lunch, faked an emergency, and trashed the groom suite? Rebecca Rogers joins Christa for one of the most unhinged stories HCTD has ever featured. They also get real about toxic friendships, the loneliness of online work, and the importance of recognizing red flags—at weddings and in life. Rebecca opens up about her teaching-t...

Send the podcast some love! What happens when a dream wedding breaks more than just budgets? In this episode, Lisa Pontius shares how her whirlwind romance turned into a wedding that fractured friendships—literally. From unexpected parent fallout to the silent war of traditions and finances, Christa and Lisa unpack the hidden landmines of wedding planning that no one warns you about. Plus, they dive into viral hot takes—from guest dress codes to social media restrictions—and ask: are you rea...

Send the podcast some love! My new book Here Comes the Drama: A Ferris and Sloan Story is live! Get the book! What happens when a bride hates planning her own wedding, but demands a Vegas blowout and expects everyone else to make it magical? In this episode, I share my biggest milestone yet: the official launch of my debut book Here Comes the Drama: A Ferris and Sloan Story, plus a jaw-dropping listener-submitted story that defines the word “ungrateful.” I also break down wedding hot t...

Send the podcast some love! What do you do when your DJ forgets the first dance and narrates the cake cutting like it’s a football game? Christa and Cassie are back with some jaw-dropping stories from the wedding trenches! This episode dives into vendor red flags, social media pressure, and one mother-in-law so toxic, the entire wedding had a shocking surprise! From aisle music glitches to guest list drama, it’s a cautionary tale and a comedy of errors. Plus: how to stand firm when everyone ...

Send the podcast some love! What happens when a cousin wears white, ignores boundaries, and starts throwing punches? This episode dives into the chaos of a vineyard wedding gone completely off the rails. Christa Innis sits down with guest Janelle Riddell—creator of relatable in-law content and skits—to unpack a jaw-dropping real wedding story involving fistfights, a crying bride, and a cousin who just wouldn’t quit. Together, they reflect on boundary-setting, judgment from the internet, and ...

Send the podcast some love! What happens when your future mother-in-law corners you in the pantry to accuse you of ruining her son’s life? That’s exactly what went down in today’s jaw-dropping episode. We reconnect with an anonymous guest, who now returns to share how her wedding journey unraveled into a powder keg of emotion, betrayal, and a confrontation she’ll never forget. If you've ever questioned a wedding's red flags, this story will stay with you. From a fiancé caught in the middle t...

Send the podcast some love! She wore the same color as the bride—intentionally. Payal Desai joins Christa for a no-holds-barred conversation on gender expectations, cultural clashes, and the wild moments that weddings bring out in people. From viral videos on dismantling patriarchal parenting to surviving chaotic family traditions, Payal shares what it’s like to raise sons in a world obsessed with “mama’s boys.” She even dishes on the unexpected wedding sabotage she experienced firsthand. Th...

Send the podcast some love! This week, Christa Innis takes the mic solo to share the exciting launch of her debut novel, Here Comes the Drama: A Ferris and Sloan Story. Based on her most viral wedding story skits, this book dives into the emotional aftermath of a proposal gone wrong, messy in-law dynamics, and the kind of drama that’s almost too wild to be fiction. You’ll hear how the characters evolved, why the story had to be written, and the real-life inspiration behind Ferris and Sloan’s...

Send the podcast some love! Would you risk a lifelong friendship over a wedding rule? Cora Lakey did—and it went viral. In this episode, Christa chats with Cora about the controversial wedding FAQ that lit up the internet, the truth behind her no plus-one policy, and why people still struggle with brides having boundaries. They also dive into how social media shapes public opinion, how post-COVID relationships shifted weddings, and why guests sometimes act like the event is about them. If yo...

Send the podcast some love! Weddings are supposed to be joyous, but what happens when family traditions take over? Bethy Abdissa, a wedding planner with experience across cultural traditions, joins Christa to dive deep into the unexpected pressures couples face. From toxic bridesmaids to demanding in-laws, she’s seen it all. Bethy shares jaw-dropping stories of brides forced to appease their families by having weddings that don’t reflect who they are. She also explores the bold decision of c...

Send the podcast some love! Imagine standing at your wedding, basking in love—only for your best man to steal the spotlight with his proposal! That’s exactly what happened to today’s anonymous guest. In this jaw-dropping episode, Christa dives into the shocking moment that turned a dream wedding into an unexpected showdown. From the best man’s ill-timed question to the groom’s furious reaction, this story is one for the books. How do you move on when your special day is overshadowed? And wha...

Send the podcast some love! What happens when your vision for the perfect wedding collides with reality? In this episode, I sit down with my best friend and matron of honor, Ivette, for a candid and hilarious conversation about the highs and lows of wedding planning. From juggling family expectations to incorporating meaningful cultural traditions, Ivette shares how she navigated the chaos of planning her wedding while staying true to her values. We also dive into some of the wildest wedding...

Send the podcast some love! What happens when a mother-in-law hijacks your wedding and makes it all about her? Absolute mayhem. This week on Here Comes the Drama, we dive into one of the most outrageous MIL meltdowns ever. From insisting on a 500-guest wedding to uninviting the bride from a wedding dinner, this story is a rollercoaster of entitlement, manipulation, and jaw-dropping audacity. Saron Olkaba, a pop culture commentator, reality TV aficionado, and queen of hot takes joins Ch...