Wedding Budget Calculator India
Plan your marriage like a professional planner. Adjust each category and watch the total, the food percentage and the per-guest cost update instantly — with realistic Indian ranges.
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Amounts in lakhs (₹). Drag the sliders to match your city tier and guest list. Use the wedding food cost calculator for the catering line item. For per-plate rates by city, see Wedding Catering Cost per Plate. Planning quantities? Try the Food Quantity Calculator.
Indian Wedding Cost Breakdown (₹ lakh)
| Category | Typical range | Share of total |
|---|---|---|
| 🏨 Venue & stay | ₹2–12 lakh | 25–30% |
| 🍛 Catering & food | ₹2–12 lakh | 25–35% |
| 💐 Decor & flowers | ₹1–6 lakh | 10–15% |
| 📸 Photography | ₹0.5–4 lakh | 5–10% |
| 👗 Attire & jewellery | ₹0.5–4 lakh | 5–10% |
| 🪔 Puja & rituals | ₹0.2–2 lakh | 2–5% |
| 💌 Invites & misc | ₹0.2–2 lakh | 3–5% |
Indicative ranges from Indian wedding planning benchmarks (2024–25). Actual costs vary by city tier, season and guest count.
Food is the biggest line item
Catering is usually 25–35% of the total wedding budget. Before fixing the venue and decor, price your menu with the wedding food cost calculator — it gives per-dish quantities and cost per plate for your exact guest list.
Wedding Budget — FAQ
How much does an Indian wedding cost?
A mid-range Indian wedding costs ₹5–15 lakh in Tier-2 cities and ₹20 lakh+ in metro cities. Food and catering are usually the biggest line item at 25–35% of the total budget.
How do I make a wedding budget in Excel?
List your categories (venue, catering, decor, photography, attire, puja, invitations, misc), then a budgeted amount, an actual amount, and the % of total for each. The calculator below does this for you with realistic Indian ranges.
What is the average wedding budget in India?
₹10–25 lakh in metro cities, ₹5–10 lakh in Tier-2/3 cities, and ₹25 lakh+ for destination weddings. Food typically takes 25–35% of the total.
How much should food cost for a wedding?
Plan ₹500–1,800 per plate depending on your city tier — usually 25–35% of the total wedding budget. For 300 guests at ₹800/plate, food alone is about ₹2.4 lakh.
What is a Bengali wedding cost breakdown?
Bengali weddings are famous for 8–12 course food, so budget food at 30–40% of the total. Venue and decor come next, followed by puja and photography.
What is a destination wedding budget in India?
A 2-day destination wedding with guest travel and stay typically costs ₹20–40 lakh, of which food is 20–30%. Venue + stay is the largest cost for destination events.