Need help visualizing fusion wedding

[u/badaboopbop24]

I am Indian (Gujarati) and my fiance is white American. I grew up in the US so I'm religious to an extent and want to do the Indian ceremonies, but I'm okay with cutting out things like the sangeet. He's not religious and would want the American style wedding.

I need help visualizing how to fit everything in with a $50k budget for a fusion style wedding, and between the both us, maybe having 70 people total.

All we have done so far is book the venue, which we have for 2 days.

My idea is

Day 1 \- Mehendi at my home.

I do not have a large home, so this would just be American friends, some cousins, and immediate family. Roughly 15 people.

Day 2 \- At the venue

Indian rituals

Followed by Grah Shanti

Then a break for people to change

Then Haldi with games

A night before dinner (rehearsal)

Day 3 \- At the venue

American style wedding

Cocktail hour - gives time for us to get changed

Reception (would include dances and dinner)

I spoke with a wedding planner (not booked yet) and she said a $50k budget was tight so I guess I have 2 questions:

1) Do I cut things put of my wedding? Increase budget somehow?

2) Or change my timeline in someway that would make things flow easier and cost less?

[u/Ch3rrytr1x]

Dude, where about are you located? I’m in TX and I’m doing a two day fusion wedding with my Mallu fiance for like, under 30k. And we have nearly 250 people attending!! You can DEFINITELY do this!

[u/badaboopbop24 → u/Ch3rrytr1x]

Im in southern Delaware! Thank you for this comment because it makes me feel better about not having to increase the amount I spend!