Wedding planner Samantha Curtis discusses the evolution of modern weddings into high-stakes, multi-day experiences that function as complex status symbols. She explains that the planning process now often spans eighteen months and requires hundreds of hours of labor to manage elaborate custom builds, international logistics, and high-end entertainment. Curtis emphasizes her role in mitigating behind-the-scenes crises, such as vendor breaches or difficult family dynamics, to ensure a seamless aesthetic for clients influenced by social media expectations.

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