Comic's Wedding Special 'Here Comes the Bride' Debuts

Stand-up comic Ashley Hesseltine, co-host of the popular "Girls Gotta Eat" podcast, is set to release her debut comedy special, "Here Comes the Bride." This hour-long show, focused on marriage, will initially be available on YouTube on April 30 at 8 p.m. ET. Following this, it will be released on Amazon Prime Video in the U.S. on May 1.

Hesseltine recorded "Here Comes the Bride" at City Winery at Pier 57 in New York City, marking a first for the venue. The taping occurred just two weeks before her own wedding, infusing the material with a sense of urgency and personal reflection. The special captures Hesseltine's journey through the ups and downs of dating to the significant step of marriage.

The resulting performance offers a mix of high-energy, raunchy comedy and sincere vulnerability. It is described as both a personal narrative and a stand-up set, even featuring actual footage from Hesseltine's wedding. Hesseltine expressed her excitement about the release, calling it a love story spanning the last three years of her life.

Known for co-hosting the "Girls Gotta Eat" podcast since 2018, Hesseltine, alongside Rayna Greenberg, discusses dating, sex, and relationships. She also gained recognition for creating viral Instagram accounts such as @BrosBeingBasic and @FashionDads. The production of "Here Comes the Bride" is by Don't Tell Comedy, with WME's Andrew Russell serving as executive producer.