If you google 'how much does a wedding cost in India' you will quickly see an average amount of 30L - 60L. But does a wedding really cost that much? And how can you save? Can you get married for less than 30L? We looked it up for you and also have a few good saving tips for you. This way, you can organize a wonderful day for every budget!
The average amount of 30L - 60L is based on a wedding with different locations, Best destinations in India for a wedding in Udaipur, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Goa, Kerala, Jim Corbett, Kumbhalgarh etc.
Every destination have a different cost, If you are planning a wedding in Udaipur, the average cost of wedding in Udaipur is 60L - 90L for the guest list of 200 Peoples, other than it is also depend on the wedding functions you are planning, food and beverages and a party. Some couples spend multiples of this amount and others get married for less than 30L. It's not about how much money you spend. But for the atmosphere you create and the love you celebrate on this day.
Budget
The most important thing to start with is setting your budget. Be realistic and make a savings plan if necessary. Think about what you have left for your wedding and divide that amount by the number of months you want / can take for it. But is that a realistic amount? You can go out for dinner once less to savers 2000 extra, but not buying new clothes at all until your wedding may not be entirely feasible.
Budget of your wedding
Once you have determined your budget, you can start making a budget of the costs. For this, you need to know a bit about how you want to get married. Royal wedding Rajasthan or Beach Wedding in Goa, or Hills Station Wedding in Shimla/ Jim Corbett? And do you want a big fat Indian wedding or an intimate Wedding with a limited guest list? Make a global plan, then you can get started. Budget before you go shopping for Outfits and Jewellery or a venue. Then you have a realistic picture of what your options are. That prevents disappointments.
In our Checklist for your Wedding, we already wrote that establishing a budget and making a budget is an important part. But don't forget to also update your budget with actual costs over time. This way you know where you stand and what your leeway or shortage is.
There are a number of standard parts that you can put on your budget. It is easy to get a rough idea of how much you should 'reserve' for each part. Your budget = 100% and the percentages behind the parts is the percentage of your budget that you can reserve for this.
Tip: Reserve 10% of your budget for unforeseen costs.
DIY Wedding
You can save money by getting creative yourself. And it is also very nice to share your anticipation with your friends by getting started with garlands, thank you cards, invitations. You also give a very personal atmosphere to your wedding and that is completely in line with the wedding trends
Save on the costs for your wedding
It is easier to save if you know what is important to you. For example, if you think the food is very important, you do not save on that and you choose a cheaper option on another part. For example, you can go for low budget decor, artificial flower, Or you choose cheaper Outfits, instead of going with designers outfits lehengas, Also you can compare the price of venues so that you can go to the location you want according to budget. Also, look at a location to see what is already arranged and included. Such including an overnight stay in the bridal suite. That in turn cuts costs. You can also choose to get married on off season dates. That is often cheaper.
It is ultimately about the atmosphere on the day and celebrating your love and commitment. No matter how cheesy. It is true.
Hope you got a valuable information from this article, We would love to here from you if you have any doubt, would love to help.
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