South Asian weddings are often misunderstood, oversimplified, and planned using systems that were never built to support them.

In this opening episode, Jessie Khaira explains why this podcast exists and what’s missing from mainstream wedding planning advice when it comes to South Asian and Indian weddings. From multi-day events and layered family dynamics to money conversations, cultural expectations, and boundaries planners are rarely taught to navigate, this episode sets the foundation for everything to come.

Whether you are a South Asian couple planning your wedding or a wedding planner entering the South Asian market, this episode will help you understand the realities behind the beauty and why feeling overwhelmed is not a failure. It is often a systems problem.

This is where perspective begins.

Chapters

00:00 – Why this podcast exists and who it’s really for

00:45 – Why South Asian weddings feel overwhelming before planning even starts

01:30 – The problem with “one-size-fits-all” wedding advice

02:15 – Why South Asian weddings are never just one event

03:00 – Culture, religion, and regional differences that matter

03:45 – Family dynamics and layered decision-making

04:30 – Why budgets and timelines often break down

05:15 – The emotional weight couples and families carry

06:00 – Where planners struggle when systems aren’t built for this work

06:45 – Boundaries, burnout, and the planner’s role

07:30 – Why these conversations are rarely talked about publicly

08:15 – What this podcast is here to offer moving forward

Connect with Jessie

Website: www.jessiekhaira.com

Instagram: @jessiekhaira

If you are planning a South Asian wedding, supporting someone who is, or working in this space as a planner, this podcast was created for you. Hit subscribe and join the conversation as we plan with clarity, confidence, and perspective.