Originally Posted by
CrispyRice
Thanks, Darren! I appreciate any help on this, lol. Money is certainly easier as a gift, but it's always a toss up to me whether it's crass or not. If it's acceptable, that would be the way to go. Great hints on the clothing and stores, thanks. You don't have to twist my arm to go shopping, so it'll be a nice excuse.
As the others said, it's not crass. Weddings are typically very expensive relative to the average income, and it helps offset the costs. Also, most houses are small and there's not much room for storage. And joint families are common, limiting the amount of extra room.