85: Wedding Doubts, Cowboy Boots, and a Mother-in-Law Meltdown with Jen Glantz

This week, I’m joined by returning guest Jen Glantz to talk about motherhood, marriage, social media boundaries, wedding cold feet, and what she’s learned from working hundreds of weddings. Then we dive into a wedding story with bridesmaids quitting, a drunken mother-in-law speech, family money drama, and a shocking secret that changes EVERYTHING.What starts with a pair of cowboy boots ends with a family secret you definitely won’t see coming.This week, I’m joined by returning guest Jen Glantz, founder of Bridesmaid for Hire, and we dive into one WILD wedding story. Cowboy boots. Bridesmaids quitting. A drunken mother-in-law speech. Accusations about money. And then, just when you think you understand the drama, a shocking family secret changes EVERYTHING. Because, spoiler alert, this wasn’t about the boots.We also talk about motherhood, social media boundaries, finding your village, and what 12 years of working as a professional bridesmaid has taught Jen about love, marriage, and those terrifying last-minute cold feet. What would you do if you said, “I don’t wanna do this,” right before walking down the aisle?My new book Here Comes the Drama: A Ferris and Sloan Story is live!Get the book!Must-Hear Insights and Key Moments Finding Your Village — Christa and Jen reflect on how some of their closest friendships exist entirely online and why community doesn't always have to be local. When Cold Feet Get REAL — Jen has seen firsthand what happens when someone questions their marriage right before walking down the aisle—and one story still haunts her. Put the Phone DOWN — Christa and Jen talk motherhood, social media, comparison, and the very real struggle of being present when your entire digital life is sitting in your hand. 12 Years of Wedding Drama — As the founder of Bridesmaid For Hire, Jen has watched hundreds of relationships up close. She shares what those weddings taught her about marriage and choosing the right person. This Isn’t About the Cowboy Boots — Two sisters-in-law suddenly drop out of the wedding over dresses and cowboy boots. But Jen immediately sees what Christa sees: there is something much bigger going on here. The Mother-in-Law Takes the Mic — A rehearsal dinner speech takes a wildly inappropriate turn when the mother-in-law gets drunk, drops multiple F-bombs, and claims she’s responsible for the couple meeting. When Family Drama Gets DARK — What initially looks like toxic in-law behavior takes a heartbreaking turn when the couple discovers the mother-in-law has been struggling with a serious addiction. The Money Mystery Finally Makes Sense — The couple eventually discovers why the father-in-law thought they were lying about the rehearsal dinner costs—and the truth is even messier than they expected. Protective Mom or Future Problem? — Jen and Christa debate how they’ll handle their daughters dating someday. One wants to be welcoming. The other is already preparing to become a problem. Words of Wisdom: Standout Quotes from This Episode “If I have to choose between being present with my daughter or filming, I'm gonna be present.” - Christa Innis “Sometimes I literally will be scrolling, and I'm like, I need to go outside and physically touch some grass right now.” - Christa Innis “It’s so good to be authentic to you, because I think especially in social media, it’s so easy to get caught up on, ‘Oh, well, that’s what they do. So I should do that too.’” - Christa Innis “I feel like a lot of it stems from insecurity and control.” - Christa Innis “He needs to be standing up for her and on the same page as her.” - Christa Innis “I want my daughter to feel comfortable bringing people here, and I wanna be, like, fun.” - Christa Innis “If the line gets crossed and my daughter says, ‘They did this to me,’ I will never forget.” - Christa Innis “This isn't about the dress and the boots.” - Jen Glantz “You can choose who you marry, you can't really choose their family.” - Jen Glantz “If you are engaged and you're not sure, it is okay if you go through with it. It's also okay if you decide to call it off.” - Jen Glantz “You are so brave either way, truly.” - Jen