The Economic Times

20 lakh gone in 24 hours? Bengaluru CA breaks down the real cost of big fat Indian weddings; 'Guests remember nothing, but your bank account remembers'

Indian weddings are often grand celebrations, but costs can quickly become a financial burden. A chartered accountant highlighted how a twenty lakh rupee budget can vanish in just two days. Food, venue, and decorations consume the largest portions of this significant wedding expenditure. Photography and entertainment also add substantially to the overall wedding costs. The focus should be on building a marriage rather than overspending on a single event.