“Right now my biggest motivation is my wedding – that’s why I’m working a lot. And it’s paying off.”
Arben is currently taking on extra hours on purpose to finance the wedding he and his fiancée have always dreamed of. Arben is 27, and in August he and his fiancée will get married. For them, it marks the beginning of a new chapter in life – one that, in Kosovo, is traditionally celebrated in a big way. A wedding there is far more than a small private celebration. Often hundreds of guests attend, the festivities last several days, and music, traditions, and family are at the center of it all. It’s an event that takes a long time to prepare – and one that people remember for years. And of course, a celebration like that also comes with responsibility – both emotionally and financially. For many couples, a wedding is one of the biggest investments of their lives. What that means for Arben personally, he shares in this interview.