Marriage of Daughter

The expenses of a typical Indian wedding for a girl have increased significantly over the past 15 years. These expenses can vary widely based on factors such as location, guest count, and personal preferences. Here’s a comparison chart of wedding expenses for a typical Indian girl 15 years ago (2008) and now (2023):

Expense Category20082023
Venue Rental₹50,000 – ₹1,00,000₹2,00,000 – ₹5,00,000
Catering₹1,00,000 – ₹3,00,000₹5,00,000 – ₹15,00,000
Decorations₹30,000 – ₹70,000₹1,50,000 – ₹5,00,000
Bridal Outfit₹20,000 – ₹50,000₹50,000 – ₹2,00,000
Jewelry₹50,000 – ₹2,00,000₹1,50,000 – ₹10,00,000
Makeup and Hair styling₹5,000 – ₹15,000₹15,000 – ₹50,000
Photography and Videography₹30,000 – ₹70,000₹1,00,000 – ₹3,00,000
Entertainment₹20,000 – ₹50,000₹1,00,000 – ₹3,00,000
Gifts and Favors₹10,000 – ₹30,000₹50,000 – ₹2,00,000
Transportation₹10,000 – ₹20,000₹30,000 – ₹1,00,000
Miscellaneous₹10,000 – ₹30,000₹30,000 – ₹1,00,000
Total Expenses₹3,25,000 – ₹8,25,000₹15,25,000 – ₹43,00,000

Please note that these are approximate ranges, and actual expenses can vary widely based on individual choices and circumstances. The chart demonstrates a substantial increase in wedding expenses over the years, reflecting changing trends, rising costs, and increasing expectations for larger and more lavish weddings.