Yeah, my sister didn't want a big wedding, but she didn't get a choice in the matter (and no say in anything pertaining to how the wedding was to go). Her parents-in-law wanted to show off, so they dropped at least 100k on the wedding reception, flying their family and friends in from all over the world. Thankfully my side of the family didn't have to pay for anything more than plane tickets and hotel for ourselves, and a bridesmaid's dress for me (gag), but the whole thing was ridiculous, and in my mind a complete waste of money. If my sister's husband's parents would have only given them that money as a down payment, it would have made their lives so much better, but nope, the wedding party was the most important thing.
Yeah, my sister didn't want a big wedding, but she didn't get a choice in the matter (and no say in anything pertaining to how the wedding was to go). Her parents-in-law wanted to show off, so they dropped at least 100k on the wedding reception, flying their family and friends in from all over the world. Thankfully my side of the family didn't have to pay for anything more than plane tickets and hotel for ourselves, and a bridesmaid's dress for me (gag), but the whole thing was ridiculous, and in my mind a complete waste of money. If my sister's husband's parents would have only given them that money as a down payment, it would have made their lives so much better, but nope, the wedding party was the most important thing.