Call Her Daddy
Call Her Daddy
"I want to feel like an individual and I want to be like proud of myself for being able to walk myself down the aisle like I don't need anyone to hold my hand." — Alex Cooper
"The moral of the story is don't put too much pressure on this shit like I'm so fucking happy that I've randomly decided to just film an episode and then I ended up being like we maybe I just found the exact style that I'm looking for." — Alex Cooper
"The issue for Hawaii is all of the beaches are public... I don't need Uncle Marty on his retirement trip in the background snorkeling belly up holding a fucking peanut collada in my shot Matt and I are kissing and it's like oh there's that that guy belly up like nice little frosted tips having a midlife crisis in the fucking ocean it's just not what I want." — Alex Cooper
The host, Alex Cooper, details her chaotic wedding planning journey, starting with the difficulty of choosing a location. She explores various ideas, from Utah's scenic winter landscapes (dismissed due to drinking laws) to the tropical allure of Hawaii (rejected due to public beaches and potential interruptions). Other considerations include Aspen (deemed too bougie), Tennessee's Blackberry Farms (too activity-focused for her preference), and London (too work-related). The search is currently focused on tropical destinations, with an emphasis on ensuring private time for herself and her partner before guests arrive, highlighting the importance of presence and connection on their wedding day.
In the latter half of the episode, Alex pivots to answering listener questions about wedding details. She emphasizes a desire for a small, intimate wedding with only close friends and family. Key decisions discussed include sleeping together the night before the wedding, her preference for seeing her partner for the first time at the aisle to elicit an emotional reaction, and a drastic reduction of the guest list. She expresses a strong aversion to traditional wedding elements, opting to walk herself down the aisle and having her brother officiate. The episode culminates in a spontaneous wedding dress shopping trip with her mother, where, despite initial uncertainty and a desire for simplicity, she discovers a dress that is the opposite of her expectations, reinforcing the idea that personal discovery often leads to unexpected choices.
The episode touches upon the underlying pressures and potential pitfalls of wedding planning, advising listeners to prioritize their own feelings and their partner's connection above all else. The experience is framed as a learning process, with the host admitting that the search for the perfect dress, like the perfect location, is still evolving, but the focus remains on finding what makes her feel confident and happy.