Wedding planning is supposed to be joyful, but anyone who’s lived it knows it can also be overwhelming, emotional, and downright exhausting. Ishana gets into a conversation with two close friends, Rachel and Charlotte, who have already survived the wedding planning journey. From navigating cultural traditions and destination logistics to managing budgets, family expectations, and guest list drama, this conversation pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to plan a wedding without losing yourself in the process. Whether you’re newly engaged, deep in planning mode, or just curious about the behind-the-scenes reality, this episode offers honest insights, practical lessons, and reassuring reminders that you’re not alone, and that it’s all worth it in the end.

Key Timestamps:

(00:00) - Wedding planning realities

(03:00) - Cultural wedding decisions

(06:00) - Choosing wedding locations

(09:00) - Destination wedding logistics

(12:00) - Guest travel considerations

(15:00) - Picking wedding dates

(18:00) - Religious ceremony planning

(21:00) - Budget versus dream wedding

(24:00) - Vendor cost surprises

(27:00) - Food decor priorities

(30:00) - Guest list boundaries

(33:00) - Family expectations dynamics

(36:00) - Wedding planning stressors

(39:00) - What went wrong moments

(42:00) - Support systems advice

Key Topics Discussed:

Three Takes, Ishana Nigam, Minali Nigam, Mona Nigam, generational advice, Wedding planning stress, destination wedding advice, managing wedding budgets, guest list boundaries, cultural wedding traditions

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