I agree. That dynamic is crass and ugly. 

Yes, you're right! 

But, it's a fashion here. If you spend 10k, I would want to spend more than that. Weddings are like a show of your riches!

Coinsreporter

I think it's more that our culture has disintegrated and we don't value these customs like we once did. Beautiful things are what make life worthwhile. It's good to value them.

Undisciplined

econ

India's wedding economy over $130 billion in size, second only to groceries

So, it seems like people in the west are more conscious about unnecessary expenses. That's why they are rich!

Here, we may see that we invite thousands of people to a feast when someone dies!