Venue pe 25-30% se zyada mat lagao — Yeh sabse common mistake hai. Venue ek hi din ke liye hai, photography memories zindagi bhar ke liye. Balance zaroori hai.
Delhi NCR mein average Indian wedding (300-400 guests, 2 din, decent venue) ka kharcha ₹15L se ₹35L tak hota hai. Budget wedding ₹8-12L aur grand wedding ₹50L+ ho sakti hai. Peak season (Nov-Feb) mein 20-30% zyada kharcha hota hai.
Haan bilkul! Tier 2-3 city mein 100-150 guests ke saath ₹5 lakh mein dignified wedding possible hai. Hall rent, simple catering, basic decor, ek photographer — sab fit hota hai. Smart planning se ₹5L mein bhi memorable shaadi hoti hai.
Common hidden costs: Pandit/Maulvi fees (₹15-50K), mehendi wali (₹10-30K), makeup artist trial (₹5-15K), generator backup (₹10-25K), staff tips (₹10-20K), last-minute flowers (₹10-30K), parking, sound system upgrade. Total 10-15% extra budget zaroori hai.
Budget: ₹30-70K (local photographer), Mid: ₹70K-1.5L (experienced, full day + album), Premium: ₹1.5-4L (top photographer, drone, SDE). Overall budget ka 8-12% photography pe recommended hai. Photography pe kanjusi mat karo — memories permanent hain!