Asian Network

For many South Asian couples, weddings can mean big budgets, huge guestlists and months, or even years, of planning. But what happens when you decide to do things differently? Amber Haque speaks to two brides who've chosen a different approach to the traditional big fat Asian wedding. Newlywed Sareeka reflects on planning her entire wedding in just six weeks, while bride-to-be Simi explains why she and her partner have chosen to keep their wedding budget to just £5,000 and focus on building their life together instead. They discuss family expectations, cultural traditions and why creating a wedding that felt true to them mattered more than following trends. Asian Network Trending: the biggest stories affecting Asian Network listeners across the UK with Amber Haque. Produced in Birmingham by Samsaara Productions for BBC Asian Network.