Plan your Indian wedding budget with our free calculator. Get a realistic cost estimate based on your city, guest count, number of events, and wedding tier. From budget weddings to luxury celebrations — our tool covers it all with category-wise expense breakdown.
Indian weddings cost anywhere from ₹5 lakh to ₹5 crore+. The biggest surprise for most couples is how quickly costs add up across venue, catering, decoration, photography, jewellery, and clothing. Our calculator helps you plan before you spend with a detailed budget tracker.
How to Use This Calculator
- Select wedding tier (Budget, Mid-Range, Premium, Luxury).
- Select city tier (Metro, Tier-2, Tier-3, Destination).
- Enter guest count and number of events.
- Click “Estimate” to see category-wise budget breakdown.
- Use Tab 2 for detailed item-by-item budget tracking.
Category-wise Budget (₹)
Estimated costs auto-fill based on city tier, guests & budget level. Edit any field to customise.Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average wedding cost in India?
A mid-range Indian wedding with 200-300 guests typically costs ₹15-30 lakh in metro cities. Tier-2 cities are 30-40% cheaper. Major cost heads: Venue (25-30%), Catering (20-25%), Decoration (10-15%), Photography (5-8%), Clothing & Jewellery (15-20%).
How to plan a wedding on a budget in India?
Key tips: limit guest count (biggest cost driver), choose off-season dates (June-August), book venue in Tier-2 cities, reduce number of events, negotiate with vendors, skip unnecessary luxuries. A well-planned budget wedding for 150 guests can be done for ₹5-10 lakh.
How many events does an Indian wedding typically have?
Traditional Indian weddings can have 4-8+ events: Roka/Engagement, Mehendi, Haldi, Sangeet, Wedding Ceremony, Reception, and sometimes Cocktail and Vidai. Each additional event adds 15-25% to the total budget. Most families today do 2-4 events.