So, with at least two events, the costs can hike upto $30k? I have been thinking about having just one big reception at some venue and mehendi and rukhsati and stuff in a more intimate setting; like parents’ backyard. Actually “rukhsaty-ing” from parents place would mean so much more. But part of me would also like a proper walk-down-an-aisle rukhsati.
Also, do you know if you go ahead with a non-desi venue and don’t get food catered (I am vegetarian - and who knows I might be able to convince SO for a meatless wedding), what are the costs like? Do they still end up being more expensive than desi? And what makes them complicated?
My dresses are coming from pak then! But there ARE added costs of flying there and back.