Indian Wedding Budget Calculator 2026
Plan your marriage budget with category-wise breakdown & interactive donut chart
Wedding Details
Per Guest Cost
₹6,667
Est. Catering Cost
₹2.40 L
@ ₹800/plate
Est. Venue Cost
₹2.40 L
banquet in tier2
🎊 Budget Allocation
₹20.00 L
total
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💡 Money-Saving Tips
- ✓📅 Book 9–12 months early — get 15–25% off on venue and caterer
- ✓📆 Choose weekday or off-season (Nov–Jan) for 20% savings
- ✓👥 Every 50 guests you cut saves ~₹40–60K in catering alone
- ✓📸 Bundle photography + videography for 20–30% package discount
- ✓💌 Go digital for invitations — save ₹30–80K on printing/postage
- ✓🎵 Local bands often match DJ quality at half the price
- ✓🌸 Use seasonal flowers — roses in winter, marigolds anytime
- ✓🏛️ Community halls can cost 60–70% less than banquet halls
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Indian Wedding Budget Calculator — Free Marriage Planner 2026
Plan your dream Indian wedding without breaking the bank. Our interactive budget calculator helps you allocate spending across all major wedding categories with real-time donut chart visualization.
Key Budget Categories for an Indian Wedding
Catering (30%): Biggest expense — cost per plate × total guests. Venue (25%): Banquet halls, hotels, or farmhouses. Decoration (12%): Flowers, lighting, themed décor. Photography (8%): Covering pre-wedding shoots, wedding day, and reception.
How to Build a Wedding Fund
Start saving at least 12–18 months before. A monthly SIP of ₹25,000 for 18 months at 12% returns builds ≈₹5 lakhs. FDs offer guaranteed returns for short-term wedding funds (12–24 months).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average Indian wedding budget?
Average Indian weddings cost ₹20–30 lakhs in Tier-2 cities. Tier-1 (Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore) weddings average ₹40–80 lakhs. Budget weddings: ₹5–10 lakhs. Destination weddings: ₹1–5 crore. The biggest expenses are catering (30%) and venue (25%).
How much does catering cost per person?
Catering cost per plate: Tier-1 cities (Mumbai/Delhi): ₹1,200–2,000. Tier-2 cities (Pune/Jaipur): ₹700–1,200. Tier-3 cities: ₹400–700. For 300 guests in a Tier-2 city, expect ₹2.5–3.5 lakhs for catering alone.
How can I save money on a wedding?
1) Book venue and caterer 6–12 months early for discounts. 2) Choose weekday or off-season dates (10–20% cheaper). 3) Limit guest list ruthlessly — per-guest cost drives everything. 4) Opt for community halls over hotels. 5) DIY invitations and some decorations. 6) Negotiate packages bundling photography + video.
What is a destination wedding budget?
Destination weddings in India: Goa (₹50L–2Cr), Udaipur (₹40L–1.5Cr), Manali (₹25–60L). International: Bali (₹30–80L), Thailand (₹25–60L). The venue and travel costs dominate. Many couples save by having fewer guests.
Should jewelry be included in wedding budget?
Jewelry (gold and diamonds) is often purchased separately as an investment, not purely as a wedding expense. If you count it, bridal jewelry averages ₹2–15 lakhs for a middle-class Indian wedding. Gold is treated as long-term savings.