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Indian Wedding Budget Calculator (2025–26)
Plan your big day with real costs, not guesses. Our free, easy-to-use calculator estimates your total Indian wedding budget by city, guest count, meal type, and events (Engagement, Mehendi, Sangeet, Wedding, Reception).
Get an instant, transparent breakdown for venue, catering, décor, outfits, photography/videography, entertainment, invitations, gifts, logistics and more—reflecting prices across major Indian cities and regional styles (North, South, East, West).
Tweak inputs on the fly to see how choices impact costs, then save or share your plan with family and vendors. Start planning smarter with reliable numbers from Wedding Diary Official and build a celebration that fits your vision and your wallet.
How Wedding Budget Calculator Works:
Inputs: City, guest count, meal type (veg / non-veg / mix), catering charge %, event days, decor style, MUA bundle.
Outputs: Estimated totals for Venue, Catering, Decor, Photo/Video, Music/DJ, Makeup & Hair, Outfits, Rituals/Puja, Miscellaneous, plus grand total.
Override: Enter a custom per-plate value if you already have quotes.
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FAQs
Q1. What is the average cost for a 300-guest wedding in Tier-1 cities?
₹15–30 lakh depending on city, venue class, and menu band. Weekdays/off-season dates can save 10–20%.
Q2. Which month is cheapest?
Typically non-peak months (monsoon or immediately post-festivals) and weekday events.
Q3. How can we trim 20% without losing quality?
Shorter guest list for main day, brunch haldi menus, reuse florals, negotiate service hours, and pick inclusive venues (in-house lights/sound/furniture).
Q4. Are weekday weddings actually cheaper?
Vendors often offer weekday discounts; availability is better and you can bundle services.
Q5. What hidden costs should we plan for?
Service charge, GST, overtime, generators, permissions, corkage, and crew meals.
Quick Budget Tips
Lock catering first: It’s usually the largest line item; weekday/off-season dates can drop prices 10–20%.
Be specific: Share guest splits (family vs friends), menu bands, and service timings to reduce buffers.
Bundle smart: Photo + video + same-day edit combos can save 10–15%.
Keep a contingency (8–12%) for taxes, tips, permits, generators, and last-minute rentals.
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