How a tropical storm impacted this bride’s wedding day (a phone call with my close friend)

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In this episode, I’m continuing my mini-series Don’t Hang Up, where I pick up the phone and call people in my real life (begging them not to hang up!) while I ask them deeply personal questions.

This time, I called my friend (completely unannounced - sorry, Monique!!) to talk about what went down at her recent destination wedding in Cabo. Monique is one of my best friends from college, and after years of planning, her dream beach wedding was hit by a literal tropical cyclone. Not just rain…it was a sideways, slamming, ceremony-soaking cyclone kind of weather event.

We talked about what it felt like to watch her wedding day unravel in real time, the emotions she went through that morning, how her support system showed up for her, and how she ultimately found the beauty in all the chaos. It’s a story about resilience, friendship, soggy dance floors, and what really matters when things don’t go according to plan.

Whether you’re a bride-to-be, a wedding guest, or just love a good real-life plot twist—this one’s for you!

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I also want to extend a special thank you to East Love for the show's theme song, Rolling Stone.

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Produced by Dear Media.

00:00 – Intro: who is Monique and why am I calling her?
04:00 – Monique reacts to the surprise podcast call
05:00 – How the weather news broke (and the lack of a plan B)
07:00 – Processing the disappointment
09:00 – When Monique almost cancelled the wedding
10:45 – How her support system showed up
12:10 – Dancing through the storm
13:25 – The next-day photoshoot (in sunshine!)
14:43 – Standing in the rain, saying their vows
17:00 – Sneaker change, soggy gown, and embracing the moment
18:00 – Final reflections: chaos, connection, and perspective

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