My sister in law is going to get married in Kolkata soon. She is from a middle class kolkatian family. We are not living in India for quite a while so have rather weak idea of how things are at the moment. How much should we expect to pay for the "event" including gifts? Would appreciate any info. Thanks!
2007-01-14 02:18:57 · 8 answers · asked by Tanya Bera 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Depending on how lavish you expect the wedding to be,
your family will most likely spend between 9-10,000.00 USD
on the wedding.
However, there is always ways to make things a bit more affordable.
This is a great website that will give you some ideas on how to cut costs on a wedding in India:
http://www.indiaparenting.com/articles/data/art37_001.shtml
Likewise, this other websites will be able to provide you with excellent ideas on how to save some money:
http://www.rediff.com/money/2006/nov/14wed.htm
http://www.surfindia.com/matrimonials/setting-wedding-budget.html
Good Luck and may the wedding be blissful!
2007-01-14 06:27:01 · answer #1 · answered by midcat2001 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The average in the US is around $25k to $30k. But what it costs is dependent upon several things: your location (costs are higher in New York City than Kansas), the number of guests you have, what type of reception you have, and how much you want to spend on other things like flowers, limos, dresses, etc. I'm in a higher priced area, but not quite as pricey as New York, and the best deal I could find for decent food at a typical banquet hall (nothing particularly lavish but it is clean & has good food) was $50 per person before tax and gratuity. There are folks here on YA who have managed a nice dinner reception for under $20 per person. So multiply those rates by 100 guests and my costs are at $5k and someone else's are only $2k - - it can make a HUGE difference if you have alot of guests and are in a pricey area. Also, where you live there may be different norms for what a wedding reception should be. Some people have just cake & punch. Others have 5-course sitdown dinners. Most people fall somewhere in-between.
2016-03-14 05:39:12 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THAT DEPENDS ON A LOT OF FACTORS I THINK.
2007-01-16 19:57:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think 3 lacks will be enough for a grand celebration including gifts, every important item for a bride and a good party.
2007-01-14 02:23:15 · answer #4 · answered by rinku 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all congratulations for the wedding.. and secondly.. keep atleast 10% extra for the range that you are getting.... Dont be lavish to end up with debts....keep the marriage party simple yet sweet..its the way you put it up that matters.
2007-01-15 03:53:15 · answer #5 · answered by Sunshine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
5-6 lakhs is normal
2007-01-14 03:17:35 · answer #6 · answered by riti 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
Wedding is most important part of everyone life. Every one wants to make their marriage day grand and memorable. There are so many event management companies in the market who can help to you for manage your theme for marriage as per your budget and needs. You just need to decide the venue where you want to get married.
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2014-08-23 05:16:56 · answer #7 · answered by SUMIT 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
i should think 6 lakhs onwards
2007-01-15 06:06:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-01-14 12:42:15 · answer #9 · answered by dhirpateria 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋