n this episode of Figuring Fashion Podcast, Host Arvind Karthik sits down Reema Thakkar Tiwari – the force behind South India’s grandest weddings and founder of Spize Weddings & Events where she reveals the untold truths of luxury wedding planning. From celebrity celebrations to destination weddings across the Maldives and Palm Jumeirah, this episode takes you inside the world of big, beautiful, and emotional weddings. ✨✨ What you’ll discover in this episode: 🌸 How Reema got into wedding planning & built South India’s top event company. 🕊️ Why wedding planning is an emotional business and how to set boundaries with families. 📋 Step-by-step breakdown of how a planner turns your vision into a dream wedding. 📅 Ideal timeline to approach a planner & what couples should know before starting. 🌍 Challenges of planning Indian weddings abroad – from legal rules to logistics. 💰 Pinterest dreams vs. practicality – things couples want that waste money (and what actually wows guests). 🎥 Why “what looks good on stage won’t look good on camera” and how lighting can make or break your décor. 🎨 How to make one venue feel unique for every couple – Reema’s creative secrets. 🏝️ Trending wedding destinations & why the Middle East is becoming India’s top pick. 💎 How to host an unforgettable luxury wedding on a smart budget. 👗 Inside Chennai’s fashion scene – why fashion shows are fading and what needs to change. 🎬 Paid celebrity guests & the business side of big weddings. 💼 How wedding planners actually make money – design fees, margins & hidden costs explained. 🚺 What it takes to get work done as a woman in a male-dominated vendor space. ❤️ The role of a life partner in building a successful event business.💡 Whether you’re getting married, planning a destination wedding, or dreaming of becoming an event planner, this episode is a goldmine of real insights, wedding hacks, and business lessons.