Weddings without the price tag

Growing up in India, I often saw our domestic help or less affluent relatives approach my family for financial aid to fund their children's weddings.

My father, always charitable, would help within his means. Yet, as a child, I often wondered: why organize a grand wedding if finances don't permit? While seeking help for medical emergencies seemed justifiable, asking for contributions to host a wedding party puzzled me.

As I grew older and began to understand the societal fabric of India, I realized the question wasn't as simple as it seemed.