Gen Z's ‘Affordating Trend’ Is Fueling Intimate Weddings

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Gen Z's ‘Affordating Trend’ Is Fueling Intimate Weddings

If you've been on Instagram lately, you've probably noticed something shifting in the wedding world. People are moving away from huge 500-person weddings with endless functions, and choosing smaller 80-person weddings instead and surprisingly, those smaller weddings end up feeling even more beautiful and meaningful. There's actually a name for the mindset driving this change, and Gen Z coined it: “affordating”. And trust us, it's not just changing how people date, it's completely rewriting the rules of wedding planning in India.

What Is Affordating? (Because You Might Be Doing It Already)

5. Gen Z couple reviewing wedding packages on laptop for intimate wedding planning

Affordating = Affording + Vacationing, a term Gen Z uses to describe choosing budget-conscious experiences that still feel rich, meaningful, and worth every rupee. Think of it this way: instead of blowing your entire month's salary on a fancy dinner to impress someone, you pick a beautiful rooftop café with great food, good conversation, and zero financial regret the next morning. Now apply that exact logic to your wedding. That's affordating in full swing. It's not about being cheap. It's about being financially mindful without compromising on the experience. And honestly? That's just wisdom wearing Gen Z clothes.