Pakistan's wedding industry is experiencing significant contraction amid economic uncertainty and government austerity measures. Marriage halls have raised rates by up to Rs500 per head while refusing long-term pricing commitments, and stricter regulatory enforcement—including 10pm curfews and one-dish policies—has forced venue closures, particularly in Islamabad. Guest lists have shrunk from an average of 400 to around 150 people, with budgets declining across venues, photography, and catering as ordinary Pakistanis tighten spending in response to inflation and geopolitical tensions.