Wedding Budget

every wedding
has a budget

(Smart couples decide on a magic number)

a budget planner that works

Our budgeting tools help you determine how much to spend and are based on Indian wedding budgets from real desi weddings in the U.S.

When you have no idea how much wedding services cost, how in the world would you know how much to allocate for said services?

Brides ask us all the time, “How much is “reasonable” when it comes the vendor proposals I’m getting?”

Our DesiWeds Wedding Budget Calculator figures that out for you.

Keep in mind that actual costs will vary depending on factors such as; the wedding destination, the number of guests, the level of service vendors you choose, etc. 

But we’re confident you can use it as a foundation to begin your wedding planning process.

starter budget
Tracker

Begin your planning conversation with our Starter Budgeting tool. It includes a list of all the possible services you may need to determine your Indian wedding budget. Use it to have an open dialogue with your parents, and track your spending.

Inidan wedding COST estimator

Find out how much is a reasonable amount to spend. Many couples don't know where to begin nor how much is "fair". We've made it simple. Enter your total budget into our Budget Cost Estimator and it will allocate an amount for each service category. *Calculations are based on historical spending pattern percentages of several hundred Indian wedding budgets across the U.S.

Detailed budget tracker

If you're planning a wedding, or just getting started, you will love our Detailed Budget Tracker! Estimate your cost per service, including ancillary events. Plus, track budgeted vs. actual expenses and compare against national spend. Whether you're into following the numbers or just want to get a snapshot to keep your parents in the loop, this is one of our most popular tools.

why have a budget plan?

Have you considered buying a new car without having an idea of how much you can or want to spend? Have you bought a house on a whim without establishing a budget? Probably not. 

Then, why do so many couples begin their wedding planning without discussing a spending plan?

For 15+ years we have been studying how desi couples and parents plan for, and make, their choices for wedding services.  More often, there is a gap between how much things actually cost vs. what they “think” things should cost.

Regardless of how much money you may have, everyone has a number that they feel good about spending on their wedding. A wedding can be $50k or $500k, but without establishing a plan for those funds, you may end up dipping into your travel account if you’re not careful.