Today on Every Day’s a Train Wreck, Marley launches something completely new — a full-blown, real-time wedding-planning reality series, starring newly engaged American bride Ashley, who lives in London and is planning a destination wedding abroad without losing her mind (yet). This episode kicks off the entire journey: the proposal, the vision, the venue drama, the misconceptions, the Pinterest spirals, the mother-of-the-bride logistics, the transatlantic chaos, and the genuine excitement of planning a 150–200 person London wedding while living 6,000 miles from your childhood home. Casual. Ashley joins Marley from London to walk through: ✨ Her Paris proposal — Eurostar, a terrace overlooking the Eiffel Tower, candles, champagne, private moment, and a next-day photoshoot with a French photographer who may now be part of the wedding team. ✨ Why London (not California, Tuscany, Paris, or the Cotswolds) won the venue battle — logistics, travel time for guests, budget realities, and the surprising misery of taxis in Tuscany. ✨ How venue “vibes” beat venue “status” every time — lighting, bones, ambience, flow, drapery, carpet (yes carpet), and choosing a space that feels like a London wedding without needing a full demolition and rebuild. ✨ What scares her about planning a wedding abroad — VAT taxes, cultural communication differences, currency fluctuations, and the joy of UK emails that simply say, “No, that’s not possible.” ✨ Pinterest inspo vs. Pinterest delusion — using mood boards without becoming chained to them, spotting design patterns you didn’t realize you loved, and how Marley will decode Ashley’s subconscious through her pins. ✨ Negotiables vs. non-negotiables Must-haves: • A knockout dress • A truly stunning venue • Great wine & champagne • Phenomenal photography (maybe two photographers) Nice-to-haves / don’t-cares: • Cake (gluten, dairy, nut allergy = questionable math) • Overly curated food memories • Anything that feels like effort simply for effort’s sake ✨ The long-engagement myth — They said they wouldn’t start planning early. They lied. Here we are. Whether you're planning your own wedding, helping a friend, or just love a good “beautiful chaos” storyline, this series gives you the real process — the glam, the stress, the logistics, the emotions, and of course, Marley’s commentary. Grab popcorn. And a glass of wine. This is going to be good. 🚨 Marley’s CTA (Obviously): 💍 Want more planning tips, design inspo, and behind-the-scenes chaos? Follow @ThePartyGoddess on Instagram. 📌 Watch the visual version of this series (including engagement photos!) YouTube: @ThePartyGoddess 📚 Entrepreneurs — stop bleeding money and start profiting: Download Marley’s free guide → theprofitgoddess.com/nyp Get the book → http://amzn.to/1wAWpfx Share this episode with a bride-to-be, a planner, or anyone who loves reality-show energy with better lighting. 💋 To learn more, visit: https://thepartygoddess.com/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/marley-majcher/