Wedding Cost by City
Mumbai and Goa sit at the top of the range, Indore and Lucknow at the bottom. These per-guest estimates give you a reality check before you set your total and build your guest list.
The highest venue and catering costs in India; lawns and five-star hotels dominate.
Farmhouses and banquet halls are the norm; premium catering and decor.
Beach and resort weddings; premium pricing for destination-style bookings.
Resort and outdoor venues with moderate catering costs.
Resorts and club venues; catering slightly more affordable than metros.
Grand banquets and famous Hyderabadi catering at competitive rates.
Palace and heritage-haveli venues offer strong value for the setting.
Banquet and lawn venues with competitive vendor pricing.
Resort venues and traditional Kerala catering at moderate cost.
Temple ceremonies and banquet halls; food is the biggest line item.
Elegant banquet halls; catering costs are lower than in metros.
Large banquet venues with strong value for big guest lists.
Heritage venues and lower catering costs.
Affordable venues and catering — the best value of the major cities.
The per-guest figure is the fastest reality check for a wedding budget. Multiply it by your planned guest count to get a realistic total for your city. If your total is far below that, either trim the guest list or expect to make trade-offs.
The city also shifts where the money goes. In metros, venue and catering squeeze everything else. In mid-size cities, you can often upgrade photography, decor, or the honeymoon without increasing the total.
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