what is fair to spend?
Couples ask us this question ALL the time. It’s obvious that what seems fair to one person may seem cray cray to someone else. With that in mind…
Because of that, we have developed a budgeting formula using averages spent on actual Indian weddings across the United States.
Our budgeting tool will allow you to insert your budget amount to find out what would be a FAIR amount to spend in each category.
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We used actual wedding budgets to determine a percentage spend for each category. Use this calculator as a tool to develop your preliminary budget, but remember that actual cost per category will depend on your priorities, vendor selections, and personal choices.
Tip #1: If you are expecting to have MORE than 500 guests, it is recommended that you budget at minimum $150 per person.
Tip #2: If you are expecting LESS than 500 guests, it is recommended that you budget at minimum $200 per person.
- Personal items such as jewelry, dress/outfits, tuxedoes, etc. should not be considered for your overall wedding budget since those can vary drastically based on taste.
We do however include these categories in your total budget:
- Ceremony and reception venues
- Photography and videography
- Catering and beverages
- Cakes and treats
- Wedding consultant or day-of planner
- Stationery
- Music for the ceremony, baraat musicians, DJ and or band for the reception
- Flowers and décor, including linens, lighting, other decorations
- Hair, makeup and mehndi for bride, bridesmaids and mothers
- Transportation
Click on the link below to learn more about the DesiWeds app and how to get access to the free budget estimating tool.