dushwari: i think the problem would then be, see how kanjoos her in laws were, they didnt do anything at the wedding.. they probably dont have enough dreams or desires, poor girl.. etc etc
You are right. Loads of the over expenses are based entirely on the "what will people say"-argument. I remember once talking with my SIL about gold. She has got loads from her and mine parents - which btw is just rotting in bank boxes :p. And her arguement for having to wear so much gold was .. "humari taraf to sub yehi dekhte hain ke kitna sona pehna hai isne" .. Lets not forget she is a well educated woman ... I think it must be the desi mentality so