How to Spend ₹25 Lakh on Your Indian Wedding
Published February 2026
₹25 lakhs (approximately CA$40,000) is a popular wedding budget for mid-range celebrations in India. Spend it strategically and you will have a beautiful 3-ceremony wedding.
Recommended Allocation
Venue & Catering (40%) — ₹10L: Your biggest spend. For Mumbai or Delhi, expect ₹6–8L for venue hire and ₹2–4L for catering at 250 guests.
Photography & Video (15%) — ₹3.75L: Do not compromise here. Budget ₹2.5–4L for a quality team covering all ceremonies.
Décor & Florals (15%) — ₹3.75L: Mandap, stage, entrance, and centrepieces.
Entertainment (8%) — ₹2L: DJ + dhol for Sangeet, baraat band.
Contingency (7%) — ₹1.75L: Always keep 5–10% aside. Unexpected costs always appear.
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