A $16K Scam, a Shocking Threat, & Knowing Your Limits - with Kendra Matthies
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This week’s wedding submission spirals into accusations, threats, and a bounced $16K check that leaves vendors stunned. Joined by Kendra Matthies, Christa dissects the chaos, calling out toxic wedding norms, contract misunderstandings, and entitlement disguised as innocence.
They cried. They complained. They blamed everyone else. And then the check bounced.
This week’s wedding submission spirals into accusations, threats, and a bounced $16K check that leaves vendors stunned. Joined by Kendra Matthies, Christa dissects the chaos, calling out toxic wedding norms, contract misunderstandings, and entitlement disguised as innocence.
Then we dive into wedding confessions: maid of honor regrets, guest list battles, and the quiet urge to just elope. Buckle up, this one is totally WILD!
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Must-Hear Insights and Key Moments
- Step Back to Protect Health – The burnout no one talks about, and how constant entitlement can push vendors to their breaking point.
- The $16K Wedding Scam – A venue hosts a full wedding… then the final check bounces and chaos erupts.
- Cake on the Floor, Tears in the Room – Accusations fly after a cake mishap sparks emotional manipulation and blame.
- “We Know the Owner” Energy – Why entitlement shows up loudest at weddings and small businesses feel it hardest.
- Pastor Threats & Legal Pressure – A shocking twist involving church leadership and intimidation tactics.
- Vendor Survival Tips – Kendra breaks down contracts, deposits, and protecting your business.
- Elopement Temptation – Skipping the drama and choosing peace over performance.
Words of Wisdom: Standout Quotes from This Episode
- “My wedding is important to me, but I don’t expect it to be the most important thing in everyone else’s life.” - Christa Innis
- “I feel like if I’m doing too much work, I’m not enough of a mom or not enough of a wife or a friend.” - Christa Innis
- “Contracts exist because of people like this.” - Christa Innis
- “Your wedding was literally built on a lie.” - Christa Innis
- “People love boundaries until they apply to them.” - Christa Innis
- “At some point, this stops being ignorance and starts being entitlement.” - Christa Innis
- “You don’t have to have a chronic illness to need to know your limits.” - Kendra Matthies
- “Give an inch, they take a mile, every single time.” - Kendra Matthies
- “If you signed the contract, that’s on you. Don’t blindly sign, consult.” - Kendra Matthies
- “As a business owner, your pricing should protect you, not depend on tips.” - Kendra Matthies
- “Stop expecting discounts from people you barely know.” - Kendra Matthies
- “It is never worth it to put yourself in debt for a wedding.” - Kendra Matthies
- “There are twenty-four hours in a day, and we’re not awake for all of them.” - Kendra Matthies
*This conversation is for entertainment and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Please seek a licensed professional for your specific situation.
About Kendra
Kendra Matthies is a Michigan‑based bridal makeup artist, licensed esthetician, beauty educator, and social creator with over a million fans across social platforms. She’s built her career helping hundreds of brides glow on their big day and teaching other artists how to thrive in the beauty world, with real talk about technique, clients, and the sometimes brutal backstage truth of weddings and events.
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