The Planner's Perspective
The Planner’s Perspective with Jessie Khaira is a podcast about South Asian and Indian weddings told from the inside.
Wedding planner and educator Jessie Khaira breaks down the cultural dynamics, design decisions, family expectations, and money conversations that planners and couples are rarely prepared for.
This show goes beyond timelines and aesthetics to explore what really happens behind the scenes of multi-day South Asian weddings.
Created for planners navigating Indian weddings and couples planning one, this podcast delivers clarity, honesty, and real-world perspective.
Podcasting since 2026 • 5 episodes
The Planner's Perspective
Latest Episodes
Planning Your Wedding Budget With Intention (So You Don’t Regret It Later)
Wedding budgets don’t fall apart because of numbers. They fall apart because of pressure, unclear priorities, and decisions made without structure.In this episode, Jessie Khaira walks couples and planners through a more grounded way to t...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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14:44
The 3 Biggest Mistakes Planners Make on Their First South Asian Wedding
Taking on your first South Asian wedding can feel exciting, intimidating, and full of opportunity. But too often, planners say yes without fully understanding the scope, expectations, and cultural responsibility that come with the work....
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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It’s Not Just You: Why South Asian Wedding Planning Feels Like So Much
If wedding planning feels heavier than you expected, there’s a reason for that.In this episode, Jessie Khaira breaks down why South Asian wedding planning often carries emotional weight long before logistics become complicated. From uns...
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Episode 2
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12:28
What No One Tells You About South Asian Weddings
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 wedd...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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