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Bengaluru Wedding Cost Guide 2026
An itemized, empirical cost analysis for weddings in Bengaluru, Mysuru, and Hyderabad across guest counts, venue categories, catering, décor production, and photography.
This guide is compiled from real financial ledgers across 150+ weddings planned by Swariya Weddings in Bengaluru, Mysuru, and Hyderabad between 2020 and 2026. All figures reflect verified vendor trade rates with zero hidden markups.
1. Estimated Total Budget by Guest Scale
Indicative total budgets for a 2-day wedding celebration (Mehendi/Sangeet + Muhurtham & Reception):
| Wedding Scale | Guest Count | Venue Tier | Estimated Total Budget Band |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intimate / Micro | 50 – 150 guests | Boutique Garden / Heritage Villa | ₹12 Lakhs – ₹25 Lakhs |
| Mid-Sized Luxury | 150 – 400 guests | Heritage Estate / 4-Star Resort | ₹25 Lakhs – ₹65 Lakhs |
| Grand Celebration | 400 – 800 guests | 5-Star Ballroom / Premium Lawn | ₹65 Lakhs – ₹1.2 Crores |
| Royal / High-Scale | 800 – 1,500+ guests | Palace Grounds / 5-Star Hotel | ₹1.2 Crores – ₹2.5 Crores+ |
2. Itemized Category Allocation (Percentage & Price Bands)
How a typical ₹40 Lakh luxury Bengaluru wedding budget is allocated across core vendor verticals:
| Category | % of Budget | Typical Price Range (Bengaluru) | Key Cost Drivers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage (Catering) | 30% – 38% | ₹1,200 – ₹5,500 per plate | Live interactive stations, traditional plantain leaf banana feast |
| Décor & Floral Production | 22% – 28% | ₹8 Lakhs – ₹25 Lakhs | Mandap carpentry, imported fresh florals, truss architecture |
| Venue Rental & Power | 15% – 22% | ₹3 Lakhs – ₹15 Lakhs / day | Lawn exclusivity, on-site heritage rooms, backup generators |
| Photography & Cinematography | 8% – 12% | ₹2.5 Lakhs – ₹7.5 Lakhs | Drone 4K, candid photo crew, same-day teaser edit reels |
| Planning & Coordination (Swariya) | 5% – 10% | ₹2.5 Lakhs – ₹6 Lakhs flat fee | End-to-end design, zero-commission vendor negotiations, on-site lead planners |
Swariya Weddings. (2026). "Bengaluru Luxury Wedding Cost Benchmark & Regional Index Report 2026." swariyaweddings.com/bengaluru-wedding-cost-guide-2026.html
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