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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