How to Calculate Costs for a Luxurious Wedding on a Budget
Planning an Indian wedding involves a lot of traditions, all of which require detailed planning and budget. If you're looking for a Premium / Elite wedding experience, the details below will help you to allocate your budget for various categories to conduct your wedding.
1.The Perfect Venue Selection
The venue is one of the fundamental categories. The venue can be a traditional mandapam or hotel banquet hall, an outdoor grounds, or a resort; desire the venue to take up about 20% of your total budget.
- For Haldi & Sangeet (150 - 300 guests) : ₹4,00,000 - ₹6,00,000
- For Wedding & Reception (300- 700 guests) : ₹10,00,000 - ₹15,00,000
Why the Cost? Premium venues offer many facilities and high-end amenities/ rooms for guests.
2. Decoration: Elevating the Ambiance
Decoration is the one that helps to make the venue more elegant based on your preferences. You can plan for floral-based themes or thematic decoration, sleek lighting, or a theme that matches your style; this category will consume about 15% of your budget.
- For Haldi & Sangeet : ₹3,00,000 - ₹5,00,000
- For Wedding & Reception : ₹7,00,000 - ₹12,00,000
Why the Cost? High-end decorators use premium materials like elite flowers, modern drapery, designer lighting, and custom installations.
3. Catering
Food is a way of showing our love to guests at Indian weddings. Premium catering services offer a range of menus, live stalls, and regional foods. This category accounts for about 25% of your budget.
- For Haldi & Sangeet : ₹4,00,000 - ₹6,00,000
- For Wedding & Reception : ₹12,00,000 - ₹18,00,000
Why the Cost? Top-end catering services provide food of high quality and quantity. From starters / live counters and plated service for guests, premium caterers give a rich experience.
4. Photography & Videography: Capturing Every Moment
From candid shots to cinematic videos and drone coverage, you’ll want to capture the best moments of the wedding. Allocate about 10% of your budget to this category.
- For all events: ₹3,00,000 - ₹12,00,000
Why the Cost? Professional photographers and videographers use high-end equipment, offer drone footage, and provide good albums and cinematic highlights.
5. Wedding Rituals: Honoring Tradition
Traditional Indian wedding rituals are an essential part of the ceremony. From the priest’s fees, ritual items, dhotis, pots, and vessels to the various ceremonial elements, this category accounts for about 5% of your budget.
- Pujari, essentials, and accessories: ₹1,00,000 - ₹3,00,000
Why the Cost? The expenses include paying for the priest, buying ceremonial items, and ensuring that all religious traditions are appropriately done without compromising quality.
6. Accommodation: Comfort for Your Guests
Accommodations will be necessary if a lot of guests are from various locations. Good hotels or resorts for the guests will take about 5% of your budget.
- For close family (20-30 rooms for 2 nights): ₹4,00,000 - ₹6,00,000
Why the Cost? Good hotels provide comfortable rooms and additional services like breakfast buffets and room services, making your guests’ stay extra special.
7. Transport: Ensuring a Smooth Ride
It is essential to provide transport facilities if the venue is outside the city limits. This will take up about 3% of your budget.
- For guests and family: ₹2,00,000 - ₹3,00,000
Why the Cost? This includes luxury cars for the bride and groom, airport transfers for guests, and buses or mini-coaches for easy transportation during the events.
8. Entertainment: Adding Fun to the Festivities
A Sangeet night and Reception need good entertainment; you should allocate about 8% of your budget.
- Sangeet (DJ, performances, lighting): ₹2,00,000 - ₹5,00,000
- Reception (Live band, DJ): ₹1,00,000 - ₹5,00,000
Why the Cost? Professional DJs, live bands, celebrity performances, and customized lighting.
9. Return Gifts: A Thank You with a Touch of Elegance
Your guests will leave with good memories and a return gift. This accounts for about 4% of your budget.
- For all guests (approx. 450 guests): ₹3,00,000 - ₹5,00,000
Why the Cost? Premium return gifts can include luxury hampers, personalized gifts, or high-quality souvenirs that make your guests feel appreciated for their presence.
10. Wedding Planning and Execution
You should plan for approximately 5% of the cost of the wedding planner and execution. He will be the single point of contact to help in all the ideation/budgeting / finalizing of the plans and execute them on the Big Day.
- For all guests (approx. 450 guests): ₹3,00,000 - ₹5,00,000
Celebrate Your Dream Wedding With Our Top Wedding Planners
The above details guide planning a premium Indian wedding, with costs varying based on city, guest count, and hospitality preferences. Even with a well-planned budget, a professional wedding planner can help ensure everything stays within your limits. At Pranaya Weddings, we’re here to bring your vision to life anywhere in Tamil Nadu. Contact us today, and let’s create a stress-free wedding experience as you embark on your beautiful new journey together.
