Anahita’s whirlwind wedding extravaganza left her with a treasure trove of memories—and a crash course in wedding planning. Whether you’re dreaming of your own Big Fat South Asian Wedding or just trying to survive the chaos of it all, this one’s for you.

Join the duo as they unravel the madness behind the glitz: from budgeting headaches that stretch longer than the baraat, to the Instagram-fueled explosion of custom decor, and the fine line between tradition and trend. What started as a cozy family affair has snowballed into a full-blown industry—one that thrives by feeding on cultural dynamics and expectations.

Clickable timestamps:

(00:45) How to actually start planning a big, fat wedding

(04:42) Does she even know how to cook?

(09:00) Deciding or stretching your wedding budget?!

(15:37) Ana’s wedding missed one huge factor!

(21:22) The wedding aspiration trap — are we chasing the impossible?

(25:32) The Instagram-ification and industrialization of wedding planning

(30:00) Weddings as how families “give back” to South Asian society

(37:56) What’s a gift - what’s a dowry?

(42:33) Is the wedding industry exploiting cultural dynamics?

(46:46) How to pick your bridal trousseau