Court Marriage vs Big Wedding - Cost Comparison

A court marriage in India costs Rs 5,000-15,000 in government fees and paperwork. A small celebration dinner after can add Rs 30,000-1 लाख. Compare this to a 200-guest traditional wedding at Rs 15-50 लाख. The savings from choosing a court marriage can fund a house down payment, international honeymoon, or a decade of SIP निवेशs.

Estimated Total

₹18,00,000

Per Head Cost

₹6,000

Venue (30%)

₹5,40,000

Food (25%)

₹4,50,000

Decor (15%)

₹2,70,000

Photography (10%)

₹1,80,000

Outfits (10%)

₹1,80,000

Misc (10%)

₹1,80,000

Based on average Indian wedding costs. Metro = Mumbai/Delhi/Bangalore. Actual costs vary widely by venue, caterer, and season. Wedding season (Nov-Feb) typically costs 20-30% more.

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