Marriage Cost Calculator

Average Indian wedding costs: Metro (300 guests): ₹25-40L. Tier 2 (300 guests): ₹15-25L. Tier 3/Town (300 guests): ₹8-15L. These include venue, food, decoration, photography, clothing, and jewellery. Destination weddings can cost 2-3x more. Food is typically 35-40% of total cost.

Start a dedicated SIP 2-3 years before. For a ₹25L wedding in 3 years: save ₹65K/month in equity mutual funds (12% return). Or ₹58K/month in debt funds (8% safer). Open a separate savings account called 'Wedding Fund' to track progress. Never take a personal loan for wedding — 12-18% interest adds ₹3-5L to the cost.

Food & catering: 35-40% of total budget (₹800-2500 per plate in metros). Jewellery: 15-20% (₹3-8L depending on tradition). Venue: 10-15% (₹2-10L for premium halls). Photography: 5-8% (₹1-3L for professional team). Pro tip: cutting guest list by 100 saves ₹2-3L in food alone.