Wedding Budget Calculator (India)
Enter your total budget and guest count. The tool allocates costs across categories. Edit percentages as needed.
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How to Use Wedding Budget Calculator
- Enter your total budget – input the overall amount you plan to spend on the wedding in Indian Rupees. A default of ₹10,00,000 is provided for quick testing.
- Enter the guest count – the number of guests affects the per‑head catering estimate. The tool calculates the approximate cost per plate automatically.
- Review and adjust the category percentages – default allocations (venue 45%, decor 12%, photography 10%, etc.) are shown with their rupee amounts. You can edit any percentage to match your actual vendor quotes.
- Check the visual bars and total – a coloured bar chart shows the proportion of each category. The tool warns you if the percentages do not add up to 100%, so you can fix the allocation.
Benefits of Wedding Budget Calculator
- Realistic default category splits based on typical Indian wedding spending patterns – venue and catering take the largest chunk, followed by clothes and jewellery.
- Editable percentages let you customise the allocation to your actual priorities, whether you're spending more on photography or cutting back on decor.
- ₹ per head catering estimate helps you negotiate with caterers by knowing exactly how much you can afford per plate for your guest count.
- The visual budget bars make it easy to explain the spending plan to family members who may not be comfortable with spreadsheets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a realistic budget for a middle‑class Indian wedding with 200 guests?
In a metro city, ₹12–18 lakh is common. In smaller cities, ₹8–12 lakh may cover a similar wedding. This tool's default percentages give you a realistic starting point, but actual costs vary widely by city, season, and preferences.
Should I include the jewellery budget in the wedding calculator?
Yes. Jewellery is often a major expense (sometimes 15–20% of the total). The tool includes a “Clothes & Jewellery” category at 15% by default. You can increase this if jewellery is a significant part of your spend.
Can I use this calculator for a destination wedding?
Yes. Increase the venue category percentage to account for higher location costs, and add travel/accommodation expenses under “Transport” and “Misc”. The flexible percentage fields let you adapt the breakdown to any wedding style.
Is Wedding Budget Calculator free and private?
Yes — it is 100% free, needs no sign‑up, and everything runs in your browser; your data never leaves your device.