Ilana Dunn Shares the Real Reason She Skipped Bridesmaids & a Bachelorette Party!

In this episode, I’m thrilled to sit down with Ilana Dunn, host of the wildly popular podcast Seeing Other People and now a newlywed herself! Ilana joins us to share her wedding planning experience—from selecting a meaningful venue close to home to making bold choices like forgoing a bachelorette party and wedding party.

We dive into why these decisions made her big day so special and how she personalized every detail, from signature cocktails to sentimental keepsakes. Ilana also offers valuable advice on navigating guest list challenges, staying sane without a planner, and finding ways to keep dating your spouse after the wedding day. We’ll talk about how she and her husband continue to prioritize romance, even with busy lives, and why it’s important to keep the spark alive as newlyweds.

And don’t miss our “Premarital Counseling” segment, where we help a listener navigate the tricky decision of inviting their fiancé’s cousin’s partner—a former high school bully!

Episode Highlights:

• Introduction to The Pre Nup and Ilana Dunn’s wedding journey
• Choosing non-traditional wedding elements: no bridal party or bachelorette
• Guest list tips for minimizing stress and managing expectations
• Premarital Counseling: Dealing with unwelcome guests from the past
• The Afterparty: Fun wedding questions, Ilana’s honeymoon destination, and her must-have registry item

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