According to The Business Today, the average cost of wedding celebrations in India surged to Rs 28 lakhs in 2023, representing a significant increase from Rs 25 lakhs in 2022. This aforementioned data proves that Indians spend a whopping amount to make their wedding a lavish event. Amidst the rising inflation rate, it’s not worth spending such a huge amount of hard-earned money on weddings. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have a beautiful wedding. An effective wedding planning can save you a lot of money as well as ensure a memorable wedding. Sonam Singhal, Founder of Wedding Darzi, South Delhi shared a few tips that will help you plan your wedding without breaking the bank.
5 Tips For Planning A Budget-Friendly Wedding
Here are a few tips to plan a budget-friendly wedding:
Set A Realistic Budget
Having a realistic budget for the wedding gives you a fair idea about how much you can spend on what. Sonam Singhal emphasises spending a good amount of time in planning a budget. This is one of the crucial as well as primary steps to a budget-friendly wedding. Try to stick to the budget strictly.
DIY Decorations
Decoration takes up a lot of money and thus it is advisable to opt for DIY decorations. If you have a creative bone or someone in your family has that vigour to create DIY stuff then you can get your decorations sorted under budget. Once your decorations are sorted, you will be able to focus on key elements which are venue, food and attire.
Keep A Small Guest List
“More people, more drama,” this statement holds true in Indian wedding setups. But we Indians keep on adding more names to our wedding guest list. Sonam Singhal advises to keep the guest list small. This will not only help you cut the cost but also ensure each guest is personally taken care of.
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Focus On Reuse
Sonam Singhal asks to implement reuse techniques to save money. For instance, you can reuse the decorations from the engagement for the reception. You can use the florals and other delicate decorations wisely for different events. This will help you save money and prevent wastage.
Consider Off-Peak Dates
Wedding expenses vary dramatically with the season. Most Indian weddings take place between November to February, making them peak wedding season and thus whopping prices of everything. If possible, choose an off-season for your wedding.
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Keep these tips in mind while planning your wedding.
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