As we know, weddings can be a production. Especially those of the Big Fat Pakistani (Indian/Desi/Asian) variety. Likely, you either have, or will be, spending thousands of dollars/pounds/rupees on some special, but also very fleeting, days. That's why I think it's an absolute no-brainer to be able to weave in some aspect of giving / social cause into… Continue reading Using Your Wedding For Social Impact
Category: Grieving & Wedding Planning
In Honour of Father’s Day – Wedding Planning While Grieving
Dear Dad, You left me thirteen years ago, exactly half of my life now. I had no idea I would be getting married thirteen years later. Without you. I miss you. I miss you so much. I miss you like I've never missed you before. You were supposed to be here. You were supposed to be here… Continue reading In Honour of Father’s Day – Wedding Planning While Grieving
Inspiration for my Big FAT Pakistani Wedding
Hi! I’m Safa. I’m a 20-something, Canadian-Pakistani, Toronto-based writer and bride-to-be. And this is a blog is about my upcoming big fat Pakistani wedding (BFPW). (Consider the acronym officially coined!) “When’s the big day!?” is a fairly simple question that is asked of brides-to-be. And typically, the anticipated answer is straightforward: a date. One date.… Continue reading Inspiration for my Big FAT Pakistani Wedding