I happen to come across a Facebook web page by the name of Karachi Tips, which talks a lot about how things happen in Karachi.
The following image has been extracted from their page:
I find this 100% true. Not just in Karachi but it applies to the whole of Pakistan. If there is marriage taking place somewhere in the neighborhood, it simply has to be too grand a show off with loud blaring music pouring out of the event space into the streets and into the houses of the unfortunate neighbors! Simplicity has long been trashed; talk about low music, less guests, less food and less fuss - you are sure to get some extremely pathetic glares from those actively involved in the festive event. To back up their view, they go on to say how it is the last marriage in the family, or the first, or the second, or . . . Some can even go on to say it is to impress the in-laws!
It is no wonder that the average cost of an "average" wedding these days lies somewhere between 8-10 lacs! I believe it is a complete waste of money! If things can be kept a little simpler and low on the show-off mode, weddings can truly be made affordable and memorable (and this does not apply to those who can afford extravagance. They, by all means, can continue to torture their neighbors!)
I find the hall systems slightly better in this regard since they are, at times, aloof from residential areas. Loud music in weddings sound better when it is at considerable distance and audible in whispers. Weddings are not going to stop - this is a necessity going on since generations. It is merely the styles that keeps changing, and the present style is truly rogue!
Peace.
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