Wedding budget sacrifices force an impossible choice the moment planning starts. Your best friend invites you to their wedding in Cairo. Four days. Pyramids. Grand Egyptian Museum. $5,000 total. That's also 16% of the cheapest venue quote you just got for your own ceremony. Do you skip their day to fund yours?

 

Ryan breaks down the math that's keeping him up at night. First venue quote: $35,000 for 150 people, ceremony only. Guest list already cut from 230. Spreadsheets tracking every dollar. He wanted good food and a cool venue, not perfection. Good costs more than he thought. Shane shares how he only survived his own $30,000 wedding because a job offer two weeks later paid off the debt. Ryan doesn't have that safety net. He hasn't called his friend yet to say no. He dreamt about that conversation last night.

 

Discover why wedding planning's first real test isn't about flowers or music… it's choosing between supporting friends and funding your own day. Learn how couples cut guest lists by 80 people and still face quotes double what they expected. Understand what happens when the trip of a lifetime costs exactly what you need to make your own ceremony work.


Originally aired on 2026-01-13

Wedding budget sacrifices force an impossible choice the moment planning starts. Your best friend invites you to their wedding in Cairo. Four days. Pyramids. Grand Egyptian Museum. $5,000 total. That's also 16% of the cheapest venue quote you just got for your own ceremony. Do you skip their day to fund yours?
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Ryan breaks down the math that's keeping him up at night. First venue quote: $35,000 for 150 people, ceremony only. Guest list already cut from 230. Spreadsheets tracking every dollar. He wanted good food and a cool venue, not perfection. Good costs more than he thought. Shane shares how he only survived his own $30,000 wedding because a job offer two weeks later paid off the debt. Ryan doesn't have that safety net. He hasn't called his friend yet to say no. He dreamt about that conversation last night.
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Discover why wedding planning's first real test isn't about flowers or music&hellip; it's choosing between supporting friends and funding your own day. Learn how couples cut guest lists by 80 people and still face quotes double what they expected. Understand what happens when the trip of a lifetime costs exactly what you need to make your own ceremony work.
 Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-01-13

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Shane Hewitt &amp; The Nightshift is your late-night companion for real talk, bold ideas, and unfiltered conversations that matter. Hosted by Canadian radio veteran Shane Hewitt, each episode dives into the headlines, human stories, and hidden truths shaping our world&mdash;always with curiosity, compassion, and a sharp edge.
From politics and pop culture to mental health, technology, and everyday life, this podcast is where night owls, deep thinkers, and curious minds come to connect. Featuring expert guests, passionate callers, and Shane&rsquo;s signature style&mdash;thoughtful, fearless, and refreshingly real.
If you crave meaningful dialogue, smart perspectives, and late-night radio energy in podcast form, subscribe now and join The Nightshift.

Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift

Shane Hewitt is known for his engaging and relatable on-air personality, which captivates listeners. His ability to blend insightful commentary with humour and empathy creates a genuine connection with listeners.  Shane Hewitt and the Night Shift provides relatable content, informative discussions and expert insights – along with a balance of anecdotes and entertainment.

Shane Hewitt is known for his engaging and relatable on-air personality, which captivates listeners. His ability to blend insightful commentary with humour and empathy creates a genuine connection with listeners.  Shane Hewitt and the Night Shift provides relatable content, informative discussions and expert insights – along with a balance of anecdotes and entertainment.