What is the ruling on the celebration held at the wedding, and is it permissible to stipulate money for purchasing luxurious furniture upon marriage?

Question:
She says: We have a custom where, when a girl gets married, she stipulates a sum of money for her mother. She remains with her family for a period of time, and then the mother uses the money she received from her daughter’s husband to buy furniture. She holds a gathering, not a party, and then her daughter goes to her husband. My question is: Is the gathering held at the time of marriage, instead of the wedding night, permissible? And is it permissible to stipulate money for buying luxurious furniture upon marriage? Please advise us. May Allah reward you with good.

Answer:
Holding the wedding feast on the occasion of marriage is prescribed. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said to the one who marries: “Give a feast, even if it is only a sheep.” This is also based on his action (peace and blessings be upon him), for he used to prepare food and invite people to it when he married. Therefore, the wedding feast on the occasion of marriage is prescribed and recommended. It is part of announcing the marriage, and it is a way of thanking Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He), displaying joy at the marriage, and pleasing the families of both the husband and the wife. It is a good outcome and a confirmed Sunnah from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). It should not involve waste, and the food prepared should be only as much as will be eaten, without extravagance, squandering of money, or excess. Likewise, there is no harm in stipulating that the husband provide money to buy furniture for the house, or to buy what the wife adorns herself with, such as jewelry and clothes. There is no harm in that, provided it does not reach the level of extravagance in furniture, or in jewelry, or in clothes. Rather, this should be done in a moderate manner. Yes. May Allah reward you with good, and may He do you good.