Welcome back to Episode 83 of The Wedding Duo Podcast. We are officially 17 episodes away from 100, which feels both exciting and mildly unhinged in the best way. In this episode, we recap our January travel chaos (Connecticut wedding, Miami wedding, Disney marching band trip, and getting stranded thanks to the storm) and then we jump into a topic we see all the time in real life: wedding myths couples still believe.

We talk through the pressure to follow traditions, the guilt around guest lists, the fear of an empty dance floor, and the idea that timelines have strict rules that cannot be touched. Spoiler: a lot of this is optional, flexible, and way more personal than people make it seem. The goal is not a perfect wedding, it is a wedding that feels like you.

What We Cover

Myth: You must follow traditions
We talk about the pressure of “we have always done it this way” and how to pick your battles when family opinions get loud.

Myth: Everyone has to be invited
The guest list guilt is real. We chat about plus ones, cousins you have not seen in 10 years, and how guest count affects your budget fast.

Myth: A good wedding means everyone is dancing
Dominic breaks down why dance floors have natural ebbs and flows, and why people can have a great time even if they never step foot on the dance floor.

Myth: There are strict timeline rules
Serena explains the difference between an order of events and a minute by minute schedule, plus why flexibility is not a failure, it is just real life.

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As always, it’s your day. If you want kids there, bring the kids. If you do not want the money dance, skip it. If you have your heart set on something, do it. Happy wedding planning!

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Hey friends. It’s Dominic (wedding DJ) and Serena (wedding planner), and today we’re getting real about something no one wants to think about, but everyone should understand.

Sometimes weddings get a little chaotic. And the difference between panic and problem solved is usually experience, professionalism, and staying calm under pressure.

In Episode 82, we kick off with a wild Reddit story (yes, a physical fight at a wedding 😳), and then we share real moments from our own weddings and events where things started going sideways and we helped bring it back to smooth.

What we cover in this episode

• The “chaos spectrum”: from rare, crazy moments (like fights) to common hiccups (like timeline delays)
• Cake disasters (tilting, melting, falling, transport fails) and what to do before it’s a disaster
• Catering issues (missing meals) and how to pivot the timeline without guests even realizing
• Key people disappearing right when it’s time for dances and toasts (beer run, diaper changes, bathroom breaks, yep)
• Last-minute first dance song changes (and why a pro won’t get rattled)
• Wardrobe malfunctions and the “vendor shield” move you didn’t know you needed
• Bouquet toss vs. chandelier and ceiling fan (how to throw it out, not up)
• Why we say: your timeline is really an order of events, not a rigid minute-by-minute schedule
• The big takeaway: at some point, you have to let go and trust your team

The Wedding Duo Reminder

Most weddings go beautifully. But even the best days can have curveballs, and your vendors’ job is to handle them so you can stay present.


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What if your guests could literally help choose the next song, find their seat with a scan, and upload all their candid photos into one place... all without downloading an app?

In this episode, we’re joined by Mark Laurent, founder of Funktion, the new all-in-one digital experience platform that’s changing how couples engage guests at weddings and events.

We chat about:

✨ The inspiration behind Funktion and how Mark built it for his own wedding
✨ Fun interactive features like song requests, live polls, photo sharing, and crowdfunding
✨ How Funktion lets guests find their seat and see announcements in real time
✨ DJ Dominic’s take on how crowd voting can level up your dance party
✨ Ways to simplify planning and cut down on paper programs with digital tools

If you’ve ever wished your guests could be more connected and have more fun, this is the episode to listen to. We also share stories from a recent 20-year vow renewal, complete with CrossFit vows, “Up” music, and a Central Perk lounge moment straight from Friends.

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Try Funktion for your wedding or event at usefunktion.com

Use code DUOFUNK_2025 for exclusive savings on your first event setup!

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🎶 Remember: it’s your day. Don’t let someone talk you into something you don’t want (or out of something you love). Just do you — and make it funk(tion) while you’re at it. 🪩

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