I’m 25M and genuinely confused/stressed about how people afford weddings in Tier-1 cities.
Costs I’m seeing:
- Catering: ₹1000+ per plate
- Gold/jewellery: skyrocketing
- Venue + decor
- Clothes (bride/groom)
- Photography, DJ, etc.
- Honeymoon
Even with 4–5 years of working, it feels impossible to save enough without either:
Taking financial help from family, or
Cutting down heavily on the wedding
People who recently got married:
- How did you manage finances?
- Did you save specifically for it or just adjust last minute?
- What % came from you vs family?
- Did anyone take loans for weddings?
Trying to understand what’s realistic vs what we see socially.
Would appreciate honest answers.
u/EnergySuperb4362 — 17 days ago