Shaadi Szn and Money✨
Hello!!
What's up? I hope December is treating you well! Yaar, I don't know if it is just me but I see content about weddings in every corner of Instagram. It is "Shaadi Szn" as Gen Z calls it and I want to know
Okay then, let’s break down wedding guest expenses this time around!
Market ka haal: 📈 D-street seems to be on a euphoric streak upward as a result of positive global cues and an absence of immediate red flags. Nifty's ambitious flirtation with the 22,000 levels before the year ends doesn't seem entirely impossible, but a lingering sense of volatility, fueled by over-buying, remains a cause for caution.
🌐 Overnight, major US indices hit new highs, with Dow Jones and Nasdaq Composite setting fresh records. This positivity cascaded into Asia-Pacific markets, echoing Wall Street gains.
💃📈Despite this, the Indian economy stands robust, backed by a strong global setup, declining yields, and a weaker dollar, so, yay!!
What I was up to: This week has been all about planning and aligning our content for social media…. and some top secret stuff that we will be revealing in Jan! Niyati & I are trying to be as productive as we humanly, possibly can because the blink of a week between 25th and the 1st (and probably a few days before) will be (a) gone before we notice and (b) who even wants to work around the holidays ya? I mean, Niyati, perhaps but I’d happily take the time to get cozy watch some Christmas-y movies, sneak in some fuzzy snuggles with Simbaa, and call it a day week!
Any-hoozle, that aside, we’ve been doing a lot of informative stories these days, have you noticed? This is what I mean:
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Humara Gyaan:
Alright, fam, let's spill some tea on a topic that's as hush-hush as the secret spice on Nani's special dish—the cost of being a wedding guest! While we're all up for celebrating love, our wallets might be throwing some serious side-eye. Time to unveil the less glamorous, often ignored side of attending the Big Day.
So, why is being a wedding guest a bit like going on a rollercoaster for your bank account?
👗Outfits & Grooming: In the era of Instagram-worthy celebrations, 'looking fly' at weddings is practically a civic duty. Yet, with multiple functions per wedding and the desire to avoid outfit repetition, the costs of extravagant attire and salon pampering add up.
Fix: Embrace sustainable fashion, invest in versatile pieces that can be mixed and matched, and consider investing in learning how to groom yourself!
🎁 Wedding Gifts: While your loved ones may not explicitly expect a gift, societal norms often dictate otherwise. Deciding on an appropriate budget for a gift can become a significant expense based on your relationship with the couple.
Fix: Forget the price tag; focus on the sentiment. Something that screams 'you' is always a win, even if that means it’s a homemade gift.
✈ Commute, Travel, & Accommodation: From Uber bills that make you question your life choices to the sudden urge for a vacation because, hey, it's a destination wedding! The financial whirlwind starts to spin faster than a cyclone.
Fix: Leverage air miles, exploit credit card offers, and, when necessary, respectfully decline invitations that may stretch your budget thin.
Being invited to share in someone's joyous occasion is a beautiful experience, an honor, in fact. But anything that comes at the expense of your financial well-being is not cool. Cheers to celebrating love with panache and wisdom, ensuring that the memories linger without haunting our bank statements.
Happy budget-friendly wedding adventures, everyone! 🎉💕💰
Sayali ❤️
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