Indian Wedding & Shaadi 7-Category Budget Planner

Distribute your total marriage budget across 7 essential categories with guest plate cost sizing and emergency contingency buffer.

Interactive Indian Wedding & Shaadi 7-Category Budget Planner
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Formula & Calculation Methodology

Catering (30%) + Venue (20%) + Gold/Jewellery (20%) + Wardrobe (10%) + Photo (8%) + Decor (7%) + Buffer (5%).

Step-by-Step Worked Example

Budget: ₹15,00,000 for 400 guests across 2 days

  1. Catering (30%): ₹4,50,000 (~₹1,125/plate)
  2. Venue & Lawn (20%): ₹3,00,000
  3. Jewellery & Gifts (20%): ₹3,00,000
  4. Wardrobe & Makeup (10%): ₹1,50,000
  5. Photo & Video (8%): ₹1,20,000
  6. Decor & DJ (7%): ₹1,05,000
  7. Buffer (5%): ₹75,000
Result: Total Planned: ₹15,00,000 with zero debt overspending

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the biggest expense in an Indian wedding?

Catering and food generally account for 30% to 35% of the total wedding expenditure.

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