Скачать или смотреть Wedding Planning Trends 2025 | Shanaya ft.Purva Shah Patel | S2E43 | WedFM India | Wedding Podcast

In this exclusive episode of WedFM India, we sit down with Purva Shah Patel , the powerhouse behind Pristine Paige Events, one of India’s most sought-after wedding planning companies. From handling high-pressure events to building a strong team culture, Purva shares her journey, challenges, and priceless advice for couples and fellow planners.
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What We Talked About:
Her inspiring journey & how she built Pristine Paige
Challenges in building a career in the wedding industry
Why having the right planner changes everything
Balancing creativity
The truth about budgets, timelines & vendor coordination
Social media pressure & setting boundaries with clients
How soon should couples hire a planner
Her take on destination weddings, sustainability & mental health
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Whether you’re a bride/groom-to-be, wedding professional, or someone passionate about the industry, this conversation is packed with insights you don’t want to miss!
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Tell us in the comments: What’s one thing YOU think couples should never compromise on at their wedding?
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00:00 – Recap
02:45 – Introduction
03:20 – Purva’s personal story
05:15 – How her professional journey began
07:27 – Navigating the ups and downs of her career
09:00 – How Pristine Paige Events was born
11:05 – Has the wedding industry embraced women leaders?
12:15 – Challenges she faced along the way
15:10 – Proving herself in a competitive space
16:02 – Building a strong and reliable team
17:22 – The one work culture they follow religiously
18:20 – Why hiring a wedding planner truly matters
20:15 – Common similarities she sees in every wedding
22:00 – How her planning process works
23:20 – The one thing she looks for before taking on a wedding
24:27 – Has she ever regretted taking on a client?
25:00 – The power of saying “No”
26:00 – When should couples hire a planner?
26:50 – Handling unusual family requests
28:25 – Pinterest expectations vs. reality
30:04 – The biggest mistake couples make while planning
31:22 – Getting artists on board for weddings
32:30 – How inflation is affecting the wedding industry
33:21 – A practical breakdown of wedding budgets
34:27 – Why are destination weddings so popular?
35:50 – Ideal gathering size for an intimate celebration
36:30 – Is India ready for large-scale weddings?
38:22 – Managing vendor room allocations
40:30 – Impact of Mission Sindoor on destination weddings
42:40 – Ground-level challenges in planning weddings in India
47:30 – Are licenses and permissions an issue abroad too?
49:39 – Are couples cramming too much into 2-day itineraries?
51:40 – Evolving culture of after-parties
52:40 – One thing couples should never compromise on
54:15 – Are social media trends failing real wedding needs?
56:39 – One wedding trend she truly dislikes
57:12 – Has she ever copied a design at a client’s request?
58:00 – Her take on mental health in the wedding space
59:50 – An unforgettable Udaipur wedding
1:01:30 – Personal tips she follows for mental peace
1:05:20 – Does Pristine work with local vendors?
1:06:52 – Her approach to sustainable weddings
1:08:45 – The legacy she wants to leave behind
1:09:30 – Outro
1:11:10 – Her experience on the WedFM India