How did you balance parents' wedding expectations to have your own budget wedding?

Talk to your parents tell them your expectations. Truthfully if you tell then people will know what you are looking at and then they will try to keep you in the middle.

Communication is always key for both parties to know their interest and this reaps mutual benefit

My wedding was just over so I can honestly say I livedby the mantra - some things are not worth fighting over. If it's something you can comprise on, just do it because at the end of the day, they're also proud and happy parents and they share your joy as well. If it's something you have very strong ideas about, sit down with your parents, talk about it and come to a compromise.

I always receive this question from the couple I met. I would always suggest to have a dual wedding celebration. One for family (Something very affordable and simple; require less effort) another one for self (Something more personalise, do it the way I want mentality when come to organising it) At the end of the day it's not how grand things are but how much it means to you.

Be firm.

Show them your cashflow statement and planning for the future, e.g. house, family planning. Let them understand whether it is financially feasible to increase the size to their expectation.

Here is a guide to help you: https://www.blog.pzl.sg/understanding-your-pers...

At the end of the day, I believe all parents love their child and will not wish to handicap them financially over face.

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