Wedding Costs Demystified: Understanding What You’re Paying For!
Everybody loves a big fat Indian wedding. Dreamy mandaps under twinkling fairy lights, a baraat that sets the dance floor ablaze, a turmeric-hued Haldi in boho-chic style, and a buffet menu that seems to stretch on for eternity—Indian weddings are the stuff of fairytales. But as magical and extravagant as they are, they’re equally famous (or infamous, perhaps!) for being heavy-duty on the pocket.
Between the hustle of scouting the perfect venue, zooming in on the best caterer in town, catching hold of that dreamy wedding photographer on Instagram, and planning the flowers, the wedding budget often spirals out of control. Couples (and often, their parents too) are left juggling costs and compromises. So, how do we ensure that your wedding is everything you imagined it to be—without breaking the vault?
Now, understanding wedding costs is half the journey made, and the first step to making informed choices. In this blog, let’s demystify the big-ticket expenses of a typical Indian wedding and show you how the Magnificent Wedding Package by C. Krishniah Chetty and crash.club, is curated to bring unparalleled value to your wedding celebrations.
Breaking Down Indian Wedding Costs
Planning an epic Indian wedding, especially in a metropolitan city, comes with its unique set of challenges—starting with the wedding budget.
To help you navigate the wedding planning maze, here’s a breakdown of the major costs for a medium-sized celebration (around 300 guests) with luxury services:
1. Venue: ₹3–₹6 Lakhs
Whether you’re looking for a classy indoor banquet hall or a charming outdoor lawn, a luxury venue for 300 guests typically costs between ₹3–₹6 lakhs. This often includes amenities like seating, stage setup, and parking. However, premium add-ons like valet parking or specialised arrangements may add to the cost.
2. Decor: ₹5–₹8 Lakhs
From intricately designed mandaps, extravagant stage setups to bespoke floral arrangements and ambient lighting, wedding decor plays a big role in creating a magical atmosphere and bringing that festive energy to the venue. Costs escalate depending on the scale of customisation and the type of flowers and props you choose. Typically, the decor eats into at least 25% of the budget earmarked for the wedding.
3. Catering: ₹7.5–₹10.5 Lakhs
Indian weddings are all about the food—it’s what guests remember and rave about on their way back home! A lavish multi-cuisine menu (including non-vegetarian options) with non-alcoholic beverages typically costs ₹2,500–₹3,500 per plate. If you’re looking to host your wedding at an indulgent venue that encompasses catering, the cost per plate could surge even higher. Multiply that by 300 guests, and catering alone can consume a significant chunk of the budget.
4. Photography & Videography: ₹3–₹6 Lakhs
With the advent of pre-wedding shoots and themed photoshoots, the pressure to capture Instagrammable wedding photos is real! This itch, however, comes at a precious price. Gone are the days when your neighbourhood studio sent over their best talent; professional wedding photographers now charge anywhere between ₹3–₹6 lakhs for a complete package, including candid and traditional shots, pre-wedding shoots, cinematic videos and a wedding album.
5. Entertainment: ₹1–₹3 Lakhs
While your cousins and friends present a full-blown talent show and bring their own entertainment for the Sangeet, weddings in this age demand more. Whether it’s a DJ spinning your favourite tracks or a live band setting the mood, entertainment is now the ‘It Factor’ for festive celebrations. Costs vary depending on the type, talent and duration of performances.
Total Estimate: ₹30–₹45 Lakhs
These are just the big-ticket items. Factor in invitations, wedding gifts, transportation, and last-minute adjustments, and you know the budget has been surely and most definitely, overshot.
Enter the Magnificent Wedding Package
Now that we’ve broken down the typical costs of hosting a celebration for 300 guests, it’s easy to see how weddings can quickly become an expensive affair. But what if you could have all the premium elements of a luxury wedding—at a fraction of the cost?
That’s where the Magnificent Wedding Package by C. Krishniah Chetty and crash.club comes in.
A WEDDING TO REMEMBER
All-inclusive Magnificent Wedding Package: The ultimate choice for couples
Presenting Magnificent Weddings by C. Krishniah Chetty, an all-inclusive offer of unmatched value for a grand celebration of love. Never done before, never seen before – with Magnificent Weddings, you can have it all – and at just ₹15 Lakhs*. Invest in a minimum of ₹7 Lakhs* worth jewellery from C. Krishniah Chetty or crash.club, and have an unparalleled wedding at Palace Grounds for just ₹8 Lakhs*!
For a fixed, highly competitive price, this all-inclusive wedding package bundles every essential service into one seamless experience.
Here’s what you get with the Magnificent Wedding Package*:
- Extraordinary Wedding Jewellery: As the heart of the package, you can indulge in our premium collection of wedding jewellery, crafted to make you sparkle and shine on your special day. Choose from breathtaking gold, diamond, lab-grown diamond or silver jewellery that reflect C. Krishniah Chetty’s legacy of impeccable craftsmanship.
Revel in some memories from Brazil. Gracing the neckline with a delicate demeanour, this 18kt white gold diamond necklace with pink tourmalines from Brazil, is a personification of soft femininity and easy style. Sophisticated yet understated, the tourmalines add a touch of distinction while the diamonds bring their ever-sparkling character to this stunning piece from C. Krishniah Chetty.
Meet unmatched brilliance in this classic finger ring set with a domineering 5-carat lab-grown diamond in a timeless solitaire design. For the bride who wishes to flaunt something memorable but something that still echoes with love, luxury and modern sustainability. From crash.club, this ring is a definite proposal swooner and later, a finger-mate for life.
Walk away from the gilded, and into the glamour with this statement ring in 18kt white gold from C. Krishniah Chetty. An enchanting blend of aquamarine, tanzanite and sparkling diamonds set in a floral silhouette with the ever-fashionable, ever-timeless – South Sea pearls. This could easily be an engagement ring that sets the tone for a unconventional and rebellious jewellery wardrobe.
A rosy affair, these 18kt rose gold diamond ear drops from C. Krishniah Chetty are truly rare and precious – perfect for a wedding after party. Set charmingly with shimmering melee diamonds and a captivating pear-shaped morganite stone in feminine brown-pink hues – with these beauties on your side, you’ll be showered with compliments galore on your big day.
What’s more? We are offering exclusive discounts of 3% off on Silver, 6% off on Gold, and 9% off on Diamond jewellery to customers availing the Magnificent Wedding package!
- A Premium Venue: Whether you envision an indoor banquet or a picturesque outdoor setting, the venue at Palace Grounds, Bengaluru is hand-picked to match your dream aesthetic.
- Charming Decor: From floral arrangements to intricate stage setups, every detail is thoughtfully curated to enhance your wedding’s grandeur.
- Lavish Catering: A multi-cuisine feast with delectable dishes and a stylish mocktail bar ensures your guests are treated to an unforgettable dining experience.
- Photography & Videography: Capture every magical moment with a professional team that specialises in both candid and cinematic styles, and cherish the memories for posterity in a glorious wedding album.
- Entertainment: Be it live performers, or special acts, the package includes top-notch entertainment that sets the tone for your celebration.
- Parking & Usher Services: Hassle-free valet parking and professional ushers ensure your guests feel welcomed and cared for from the moment they arrive.
Now here’s a wedding package that combines C. Krishniah Chetty’s legacy of fine jewellery craftsmanship with the convenience of a luxury wedding, all at an unmatched price point.
Have the best of both worlds – glam up in high-end bridal jewellery pieces that drip in sophistication, style and tradition – and indulge in the quintessential big fat Indian wedding.
Glamour and grandeur, delivered.
Have Your Cake & Eat it too!
Indian weddings are a celebration of love, family, and tradition—but they don’t have to come with the stress of endless planning and skyrocketing expenses. By understanding where your money is spent, and how best to budget your wedding, you can enjoy the best of both worlds: luxury and affordability.
Ready to plan your dream wedding? Visit <insert Magnificent Wedding Website link> to explore how the Magnificent Wedding Package can make your big day truly unforgettable.
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