Re: Making a wedding simple ...
i wish you the best of luck in cutting costs!
well im not too sure if there is a such thing in Pak (i think your in pak right?) but here in Ireland some hotels are offering recession busting wedding packages, the only catch it you have to have 100+ guests which is not problem for an asian wedding,
there is one particular hotel who is offering your whole wedding, hall, food, drinks reception one nights suit linens, table arrangements etc etc for €5000 and if you want to upgrade its €8000 and plus they have this points scheme with their gold card you can cash for 3-4 even 5 nights in a partner hotel in various countries for your honeymoon so all you have to do is pay for your flights!!
apart from that i suppose centrepieces are somthing you can cut costs on, like go for a cheaper flower which is in season and lots of candles is all your really need.
i think "bridal" make up is over-rated, you can get party make up done and still look stunning for your photographs so maybe look into someone that does heavy party make up
another thing i was thinking to do was have a ladies only mehndi (with the exception of males in my family which isnt that many and a few friends) you can have a great night with the girlies and plus i dont think men enjoy these kind of events anyway....or alternatively have a joint mehndi so its not really his or yours its both?
oh and for favours and silly things like that im going to Ikea and the 99cent store!!!! as long as no-one knows where it came from it doesnt matter if its designer or DIY :)