Podcast Summary: Happy Wife Happy Life

Episode 94: We Finally Got MARRIED! (S3 Premiere)

Hosts: Kendahl Landreth & Jordan Myrick
Release Date: January 12, 2026

Main Theme

Kendahl and Jordan kick off the third season by sharing the joyous news of their recent marriage. The episode is a candid, affectionate, and hilarious dive into why and how they got married, their decision to elope in New York, and how they made their unconventional, private celebration both meaningful and stress-free. The hosts also answer listener questions about details of their non-wedding, advice on eloping, name changes, family reactions, and the practical/romantic sides of tying the knot.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. The Marriage Reveal & Immediate Feelings

• Kendahl and Jordan open the episode announcing:
  “And yes, it’s true. Kendall and I are legally married.” (00:36)
• Both felt a shift in maturity and personal identity:
  • “I didn’t feel like our relationship was different. I felt different. I felt like I’m walking through the world as a married woman.” – Jordan (01:54)
  • “We both immediately felt more mature… we’re more distinguished, we’re married.” – Kendahl (01:48)
• Jordan discusses her effort to minimize filler words in her speech this year, reflecting the couple's goal to be more intentional.

2. Why Elope in New York and Not Los Angeles?

• NYC was chosen for emotional and logistical reasons:
  • Both had lived there, but as struggling artists. Returning now felt “healing and special.” – Jordan (07:57)
  • The physical distance made it easier to have a private celebration without hurt feelings about uninvited friends/family:
    “Anyone who’s thrown even a damn birthday party knows it can snowball so fast. And we kept being like… we just are too popular.” – Jordan (04:19)
    • Kendahl clarifies: “Not just that we’re popular. We have a lot of friends we genuinely love… so if we’re having a wedding at all, it’s going to be massive.” (05:39)
  • Eloping in LA seemed impossible due to social obligations; NYC allowed a focus on their relationship, feeling like “a week of vows” (05:08)

Notable Quote:

“It just slowly becomes a wedding... and then we’re trying to make a reservation for 40 people at a brunch spot. And it was just not what we wanted.” – Jordan (04:49)

3. Making an Elopement Feel Special

• Advice: Allocate some of the money “saved” by not having a wedding to small luxuries—upgraded hotels, memorable dinners, unique activities (09:52–11:12).
• Cherish small rituals:
  • Picking out fabric flowers together in pajamas instead of having planners or rushed tasks:
    “Each moment got to be something so special.” – Kendahl (12:16)
• Slow down and savor the process:
  • “Why are we speeding through anything? Picking out the outfit, making the dinner… that's life.” – Jordan (13:14)
  • “I started walking places… just slowed it down and made it something really nice.” – Kendahl (13:44)

Notable Quote:

“You don’t need to have a wedding to have a cake.” – Kendahl (12:52)

4. Changing Names: Yes or No?

• Both decided not to change names:
  • “No, no… too much paperwork.” – Both (14:27)
  • Kendahl almost changed it impulsively, but “was just like, yeah, I’d have to do so much paperwork” (14:29)
  • Kendahl notes she considered changing to Myrick for aesthetic reasons but ultimately kept Landreth after her father’s passing (15:33)

5. Wedding Cake & Special Details

• Magnolia Bakery gifted them a chocolate cake with vanilla buttercream, customized in lavender (their shared color)
• Used thrifted cake cutters from a special trip, making for sustainable, memory-filled details (17:18)
• On dresses:
  • Kendahl wore a vintage dress from Cream and Ivory; found quickly, with little stress (19:29)
  • Jordan’s dress was sewn by her mother, a family tradition. The process was chaotic but meaningful—her mom made both the dress and veil (21:12)

Notable Quote:

“If my mom makes me a burlap sack, I’ll wear it. I’ll be happy as a clam.” – Jordan (21:43)

Outfit Details:

• Both sourced sustainably—Poshmark shoes for Kendahl, and Simone Rocha heeled Crocs for Jordan (23:01)
• Both wore fleece tights under dresses to stay warm (23:29)
• Did their own makeup after a tutorial from a friend, Jillian (24:08)

6. No Reception, No Regrets

• No plans for a post-elopement reception:
  • “I’m not throwing a reception. I don’t want to throw even a house dinner party.” – Kendahl (24:42)
  • Many traditional wedding things feel like “work” for them as performers—photoshoots, costumes, being the center of attention (25:39)

7. Paperwork & Practical Matters

• Highly recommend courthouse ceremonies for legal simplicity:
  • “If you're doing it yourself... you can mess up despite it being simple paperwork.” – Jordan (29:03)
• On practical reasons for marriage:
  • “I got married with the knowledge there are benefits, but I don’t know what they are... For me, it was more of a safety.” – Kendahl (29:34–30:00)
  • Fear of losing rights as a queer couple was a motivator, especially post-2016 election (30:15)
  • Being each other’s primary legal, medical contact is crucial (32:20)
• SAG insurance a big plus, as Jordan can cover Kendahl, but unclear about tax benefits (35:08)
• Emotional and symbolic value as a queer couple emphasized:
  • “Getting married felt like I was taking control and I was making our marriage, our relationship, valid.” – Kendahl (31:01–32:20)

8. Family & Gifts

• Most touching gift: A wedding card and $20 from Kendahl’s elderly aunt, a sign of acceptance and affirmation from extended family:
  • “I just didn’t expect anything. So when I came home and I got that, it was… it made me cry. And I think I was just like, I didn’t know I needed that and that was nice.” – Kendahl (47:35)

9. Moments of Joy

• Favorite parts of the day:
  • Kendahl: Getting ready and the ceremony itself
  • Jordan: The end of the night, being in bed together, and the communal joy at the courthouse (40:12–41:22)

Memorable courthouse scene:

“It’s so fun because everyone is there getting married… all different types of people. There were some people whose situation was much more traditional… and then the couple with a French bulldog in a wedding dress.” – Jordan (41:06)

10. Notable Quotes & Lighthearted Banter

• On gender roles and lesbian weddings:
  • Courthouse staffer: “This is why I think it should just be lesbians. God intended for us to help each other with our makeup.” (42:40)
• The officiant’s marriage advice:
  • “Never go to bed angry. Always communicate.” (43:00)
• Playful debate over who coined the joke about the officiant telling everyone their kids’ names are the couple’s names (43:09–43:43)

Memorable Moments with Timestamps

• [01:54] – “I felt like I'm walking through the world as a married woman.” – Jordan
• [04:19] – The viral “too popular” quip about wedding guest lists
• [07:57] – Reflecting on NY childhood poverty vs. current success
• [12:16] – “It was this slow, 45 minute… process that I’ll remember forever…” – Kendahl on choosing wedding flowers
• [14:29] – Spontaneous almost-name-change at courthouse
• [17:18] – Magnolia Bakery wedding cake and thrifted cake cutters
• [21:43] – “If my mom makes me a burlap sack, I'll wear it...” – Jordan
• [24:42] – “I’m not throwing a reception. I don’t want to throw even a house dinner party.” – Kendahl
• [30:00] – The urgency of queer marriage in today’s political climate
• [41:06] – Describing the unique, diverse courthouse wedding environment
• [43:00] – The officiant’s marriage advice
• [47:35] – Kendahl’s emotional reaction to her aunt’s wedding card

Important Segments & Timestamps

• Season/Marriage reveal & feelings: [00:31–02:20]
• Why elope? (NYC vs. LA): [03:30–09:52]
• Making an elopement special: [09:52–14:16]
• Name change discussion: [14:27–15:39]
• Special Outfits & Details: [17:18–23:32]
• Reception thoughts: [24:42–25:39]
• Legal/paperwork advice: [27:54–29:26]
• Practical vs. emotional reasons for marriage: [29:34–36:12]
• Family support & most meaningful gifts: [44:27–48:43]
• Favorite wedding moments: [40:12–41:22]

Tone and Style

• Conversational, candid, and deeply loving, with comedic flair
• The hosts are honest about both the romance and the logistical headaches, as well as the unique considerations for queer couples

Takeaways for Listeners

• Elope or throw your wedding in the way that feels special (and stress-free) for you.
• Small, intentional rituals can hold more meaning than a large event.
• Queer joy and validation are powerful, especially when reflected by society, systems, and family.
• The best “wedding” details come from genuine acts of love and memory-making—not from spending thousands.
• Paperwork is smoother at the courthouse!
• Savor the details and let go of expectations.

For more, listen to the episode or check out the hosts’ social media and Patreon for additional wedding Q&A and behind-the-scenes content!