Creating a Life Abroad: Love, Community, Home

On this week’s episode of Open Mic Life, host Stoyana jumps a few months back and revisits a fan-favorite segment—weddings, love, and family. Recorded just weeks before her own wedding, this episode features a heartfelt conversation with Vivien, who shares her firsthand experience of planning a wedding from abroad.

From navigating the wedding industry to the influence of movies and social media on our expectations, Stoyana and Vivien explore the realities behind saying “I do.” They discuss the professionals who make weddings possible—photographers, florists, caterers—and even touch on intellectual property concerns in the wedding world. With plenty of practical do’s and don’ts, this episode is a must-listen for brides-to-be and anyone curious about what goes on behind the scenes of a modern wedding.

Vivien reflects on her own ...