India, July 23 -- A Bengaluru-based woman has sparked a discussion on social media after arguing that spending Rs.20 lakh on a wedding to impress relatives may not be worth the long-term financial impact.

Meenal Goel, a chartered accountant and former KPMG and Deloitte professional, shared an Instagram post breaking down how a typical Rs.20 lakh wedding budget is spent and why couples should prioritise their financial future over lavish celebrations. "Don't spend Rs.20 lakhs to impress relatives," the text on her Instagram post read.

According to Goel, a Rs.20 lakh wedding can quickly add up, with around Rs.6 lakh spent on food, Rs.5 lakh on the venue, Rs.3 lakh on decorations, Rs.2 lakh each on photography, entertainment and miscellane...