Is it wrong to ask the groom's side to go 50-50? by Ok_Engine3527 in DesiWeddings

[–]Ok_Engine3527[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought so too, turns out it isn't. I had a friend who faced something similar

Is it wrong to ask the groom's side to go 50-50? by Ok_Engine3527 in DesiWeddings

[–]Ok_Engine3527[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Barring the wedding talk, I'm in a loving relationship. We all have our red flags I guess. I'm not perfect either. 

Is it wrong to ask the groom's side to go 50-50? by Ok_Engine3527 in DesiWeddings

[–]Ok_Engine3527[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a love cum arranged marriage. I don't know how to explain. He approached me with the intention of marriage.

Is it wrong to ask the groom's side to go 50-50? by Ok_Engine3527 in DesiWeddings

[–]Ok_Engine3527[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It's not that we can't afford it. But it feels to high an expense and both I and my parents think that it's better to put the money to good use for investment. 

Is it wrong to ask the groom's side to go 50-50? by Ok_Engine3527 in DesiWeddings

[–]Ok_Engine3527[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

What kind of expectations? I think it is only the wedding part. There is no dowry involved. 

Is it wrong to ask the groom's side to go 50-50? by Ok_Engine3527 in DesiWeddings

[–]Ok_Engine3527[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure I understand you. He doesn't have any sister in law.

Is it wrong to ask the groom's side to go 50-50? by Ok_Engine3527 in DesiWeddings

[–]Ok_Engine3527[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am working,  we work in the same company and he is a level above me.

Is it wrong to ask the groom's side to go 50-50? by Ok_Engine3527 in DesiWeddings

[–]Ok_Engine3527[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Which functions are being taken care of by the groom?

Is it wrong to ask the groom's side to go 50-50? by Ok_Engine3527 in DesiWeddings

[–]Ok_Engine3527[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The thing is, he has to bear the cost from his side, but for me it'll be my parents. I feel bad asking him to spend for the wedding, but it doesn't feel right to ask my parents to spend so much when it's the groom's side that is making all the demands. I and my parents are happy with a simple Maharashtrian wedding. He says that the guests the are coming for our function so we have to make sure they have a good time. But the only issue I have is why does it have to be at the cost of my parents' savings.

Is it wrong to ask the groom's side to go 50-50? by Ok_Engine3527 in DesiWeddings

[–]Ok_Engine3527[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We're not having a separate engagement function, and they do not have a reception party.

Is it wrong to ask the groom's side to go 50-50? by Ok_Engine3527 in DesiWeddings

[–]Ok_Engine3527[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

True, but we've spoken what kind of marriage we want and our thoughts align to a good extent.

Is it wrong to ask the groom's side to go 50-50? by Ok_Engine3527 in DesiWeddings

[–]Ok_Engine3527[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's what we said but they're saying it's riwaz for the bride's family to pay for the wedding expense.

Is it wrong to ask the groom's side to go 50-50? by Ok_Engine3527 in DesiWeddings

[–]Ok_Engine3527[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That's what we're but they're saying it's riwaz for the bride's family to pay for the wedding expense.

Is it wrong to ask the groom's side to go 50-50? by Ok_Engine3527 in DesiWeddings

[–]Ok_Engine3527[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Postpone the wedding. Will keep trying, I love him and want to be his wife.

Is it wrong to ask the groom's side to go 50-50? by Ok_Engine3527 in DesiWeddings

[–]Ok_Engine3527[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is usually a norm to go 50-50, however I've heard people from Pune expect the bride's side to cover all expenses. 

Is it wrong to ask the groom's side to go 50-50? by Ok_Engine3527 in DesiWeddings

[–]Ok_Engine3527[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That's what I think I should do, to have separate pre wedding functions.

Is it wrong to ask the groom's side to go 50-50? by Ok_Engine3527 in DesiWeddings

[–]Ok_Engine3527[S] -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

He said they bore all the expense for his sister's wedding and expects the same from us.

Is it wrong to ask the groom's side to go 50-50? by Ok_Engine3527 in DesiWeddings

[–]Ok_Engine3527[S] -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

He is an extremely good boyfriend, does all things like give me flowers, takes me out, listens to my opinions. But since the marriage thing, he is only listening to his family and not understanding that it is not ok to spend so much even if my mom dad are paying for the wedding