Indian weddings are not just simple ceremonies; they are celebrations between two families and feel like complete festivals. There are two sides to Indian weddings: one that prefers grand and lavish celebrations, spending huge amounts of money in just one day, and another that takes a more practical approach, choosing not to spend excessively and instead planning the wedding more realistically.
Wedding Costs Add Up Quickly
A Bengaluru-based chartered accountant has sparked fresh discussion around wedding spending by showing how a ₹20 lakh budget can be exhausted in just two days, often leaving a lasting financial strain.
Cost Breakdown of a ₹20 Lakh Wedding
Meenal Goel recently shared a post on social media where she outlined how expenses typically unfold in such weddings. Her detailed breakdown revealed how quickly costs pile up across various categories. According to her estimates, nearly ₹6 lakh is spent on food, ₹5 lakh on the venue, and ₹3 lakh on decorations. Photography and entertainment account for ₹2 lakh each, while the remaining ₹2 lakh goes toward miscellaneous expenses.
