India, Feb. 6 -- In an era where 'big fat Indian weddings' are reaching new heights of extravagance - complete with international destinations, designer outfits, and multi-day festivities - one couple is winning hearts on social media for choosing financial security over a single day of spectacle. Also read | Your guide to plan an intimate wedding at home

A February 4 video shared on Instagram by IAS World Official showed a couple that reportedly decided to forgo the traditional expensive wedding ceremony. Instead, the bride and groom reportedly took the massive sum of money saved for the event and used it as a down payment for their first home. Adding a poetic touch to their decision, the two didn't just buy the house, they turned it in...