Is the Baraat/Shaadi function neccessary?

Re: Is the Baraat/Shaadi function neccessary?

Saimab will you do a lunch/dinner after the nikaah as well?

I mentioned this idea to my mom, but we haven’t decided yet. I went to a wedding a few weeks ago in Toronto, where the the family had spent alot of money on the baraat but most of the guests had left after dinner and didn’t stay for most of the event

So this way I’m hoping the night will have more of a party atmosphere so everyone enjoys it. I’m just a little worried that other people will think we’re being cheap…but people will always find some reason to complain. And I know what you mean about regrets. My mom keeps asking me if I’m sure I want to do it this way…but it seems like such a waste to have a seperate function.