When my wife and I got married 20 years ago (my second, her first) we had a very low-key affair at a hotel. Indoor/outdoor, 50 people, catered by their restaurant - they even baked the cake for us for like 150 bucks. My first time 'round was… not a small gathering and too much.
I’m not sure the exact amount we spent, but we specifically kept it low key so as to not go into debt for a party. And we’re happily married still, so perhaps you’re right. 
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