yeah... it's not as easy as it sound. Me for example, my mom already told me ahead of time that we don't have much family/relative here, so instead of only holding wedding baquet here in Canada, it's a must to have another one in Asia to entertain her family.....
and my bf has a huge family himself in Canada... so it's all $$$$
I think for Chinese banquet, the cost is not as bad....probably can't break even but not that far...provided that don't have expensive wedding favour ...etc..
i heard that people can bring in their own wine again? that would be good in terms of cost.