Wedding Budget Calculator India

Budget Comparison — 300 guests in Delhi / NCR

How this works

Estimates are based on 2025 Indian wedding industry data. Catering and invitations scale per guest; venue, decoration, photography, clothing, and jewellery are flat costs. City multipliers reflect local market rates — Mumbai and Delhi are 40–50% more expensive than smaller cities. Jewellery costs are for the bride only (groom attire included in clothing). These are estimates — actual costs vary widely based on vendor and choices.

Planning how much each side should contribute? Read our guide on wedding contribution etiquette in India. Wedding contribution etiquette in India.

Frequently asked questions

How does the city affect the estimate?

Each city has its own cost multiplier — Mumbai is the most expensive (1.5x), Kolkata and Tier-2 cities are the cheapest (1.0x and 0.8x), reflecting real differences in venue and vendor pricing across India.

Why is the bride's side shown paying more?

The estimate splits the total 55% bride's side / 45% groom's side, reflecting a common (not universal) convention in Indian weddings. Treat it as a starting point for the conversation, not a fixed rule.

What's the difference between the three wedding styles?

North Indian, South Indian, and destination weddings each have different baseline costs per category — for example destination weddings have much higher venue, catering, and photography costs than a standard North or South Indian wedding.

Which costs scale with guest count?

Catering and invites scale directly with guest count (cost × guests × city multiplier). Venue, decoration, photography, clothing, jewellery, mehendi, and music are flat costs for the budget level you pick, independent of guest count.