Short answer
Islam encourages avoiding unnecessary extravagance and making marriage accessible rather than turning weddings into competitions.
Islamic Guidance
What Islam teaches
The Qur'an discourages waste and excess, while the Sunnah encourages ease and simplicity in marriage.
Practical Guidance
What you can consider
Set a realistic budget, distinguish religious requirements from cultural extras and avoid financial pressure created by social competition.
Sources
Qur'an 7:31; Qur'an 17:26-27; Sahih al-Bukhari.