I am 24F punjabi, planning to marry in the next 2-3 years. My boyfriend is an only child and a baniya, so I dont know if his side will have any demands on how grand the wedding should be.
I want to do something lowkey but then i feel it is a once in a lifetime event. Should I go all in? I also dont want my networth to go to zero just because my marital status is changing.
I want to self fund my wedding. My family has zero savings, I dont want to take a loan, or borrow from anyone. Feels stupid, personally. I have 8-10 LPA in savings so far.
Can someone suggest how to finalize reasonably priced venues? Or websites to rent good outfits under 5-10k? Good photographer options? Should I do multiple functions in a single day to save up on venue costs? How do I source jewelery? I feel like I have really poor taste in fashion, and may end up choosing something which won't look great on me, or wont feel culturally appropriate, or bridal-heavy enough lol. Also, MUA options?
So far, what I have clarity on: Minimal outfits (I won't be able to carry anything heavy, I value comfort, rented is better), 50 guests or less, minimal makeup, decent hairstyles, good memories (photos are integral), budgeted but shouldn't have lingering regrets that I should have done more. :")