Budgeting
Wedding Budget Calculator
Splits a total wedding budget across common categories using typical allocation percentages, as a starting planning point.
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Venue & catering
₹6,00,000
Attire & jewelry
₹2,25,000
Misc. buffer
₹2,25,000
On a ₹15,00,000 budget: roughly ₹6,00,000 for venue & catering (the largest share), with the rest split across attire, photography, décor, entertainment, and a misc. buffer.
These are typical starting percentages, not a rule — weddings vary enormously in priorities. Adjust the split to match what actually matters to you.
Total₹15,00,000
- Venue & catering₹6,00,000
- Attire & jewelry₹2,25,000
- Photography & video₹1,50,000
- Décor₹1,50,000
- Entertainment₹75,000
- Gifts & favors₹75,000
- Misc. buffer₹2,25,000
How this is calculated
Total budget is split using typical category percentages (venue & catering 40%, attire & jewelry 15%, photography 10%, décor 10%, entertainment 5%, gifts 5%, misc. buffer 15%) — illustrative, not prescriptive.
Frequently asked questions
Why is there a misc. buffer?
Wedding costs reliably run over budget in unplanned categories — building in a 10–15% buffer from the start is more realistic than assuming a perfectly itemized budget will hold.
Should I follow these percentages exactly?
No — treat them as a generic starting split. If photography matters more to you than décor, move the budget accordingly; there's no universally correct allocation.