Venue rental
Community and kalyana mantapa halls ₹50,000–₹2,50,000 a day; mid-range banquet halls ₹1,00,000–₹5,00,000; five-star ballrooms ₹5,00,000–₹15,00,000. Many halls bundle basic chairs, stage and a green room.
Wedding cost in Bangalore 2026The honest numbers.
Before you book anything.
A Bangalore wedding can cost ₹3 lakh or ₹35 lakh for the same number of guests. This guide breaks the number into its parts so you can set a budget before you talk to a planner, ours or anyone else’s.
IN BRIEF
Wedding cost in Bangalore, in brief
In 2026 a full-service wedding in Bangalore typically costs ₹3–6 lakh for 50–150 guests, ₹7–14 lakh for 150–350 guests and ₹15–35 lakh for larger, multi-day celebrations. Venue rental and per-plate catering are billed separately by the venue. Planner-only fees in the city generally run ₹1–4 lakh, or 8–12% of the budget. BillionEvents publishes planning-and-coordination-only from ₹1,99,999 + GST and all-in packages from ₹2,99,999 + GST. Figures updated October 2026.
| Scale | Guests | All-in package (ex. venue and plates) | What it usually covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planning & coordination only | Any | ₹1,99,999 + GST | You book the vendors; we plan the budget, timeline and vendor shortlist and run the day with a named lead and crew |
| Intimate | 50–150 | ₹2,99,999 – ₹6,00,000 | Single day: mandap or stage décor, planning, coordination, photography, entertainment, guest logistics |
| Signature | 150–350 | ₹6,99,999 – ₹14,00,000 | Two to three functions (mehendi, sangeet/haldi, wedding), themed décor, full photo and film team |
| Grand | 350+ | ₹14,99,999 – ₹35,00,000 | Multi-day, multi-venue: designer sets, live entertainment, hospitality desk, transport, full production |
| Destination | 100+ | ₹25,00,000+ | Nandi Hills, Coorg, Chikmagalur or Goa: stay blocks, travel, two to three days of functions |
Those are BillionEvents’ published wedding packages; every quote we send is itemised line by line. Treat the market ranges below as indicative for October 2026 and confirm them with written quotes.
WHERE THE MONEY GOES
The eight lines on every Bangalore wedding budget
Indicative Bangalore ranges for a 200-guest wedding. Prices rise with five-star venues, non-veg menus, peak dates and décor density.
Catering per plate
Veg ₹800–₹1,500 at mid-range venues, ₹1,800–₹3,500 at five-star hotels; non-veg adds 20–30%. Multiply by guests and by functions: three functions at 200 guests is 600 plates.
Décor and mandap
Floral mandap and stage ₹1,50,000–₹4,00,000; themed or designer sets ₹5,00,000–₹10,00,000+. Fresh flowers (marigold, roses, orchids) drive most of the variation.
Photography and film
₹1,00,000–₹4,00,000 for a two-day team with candid stills, traditional coverage, a cinematic film and drone where permitted.
Makeup, mehendi, attire support
Bridal makeup ₹25,000–₹75,000 per look, mehendi artist ₹15,000–₹50,000, dressers and family makeup on top. Outfits and jewellery sit outside the planner budget.
Entertainment and sangeet
DJ ₹30,000–₹80,000, live band ₹60,000–₹3,00,000, sangeet choreographer ₹25,000–₹1,00,000, emcee ₹15,000–₹50,000.
Invitations, gifts, rituals
Printed cards, e-invites, return gifts (₹150–₹950 each), puja samagri, priest dakshina and the mandapam items each tradition needs.
Planning and coordination
Planner-only fee ₹1,00,000–₹4,00,000 or 8–12% of the budget; BillionEvents charges ₹1,99,999 + GST for planning and coordination only, and all-in packages fold it into one number. See how to choose a wedding planner in Bangalore.
WHAT MOVES THE NUMBER
Seven things that change a wedding budget more than anything else
- Guest count. Every extra 50 guests adds roughly ₹60,000–₹1,50,000 across plates, seating, gifts and transport.
- Number of functions. Mehendi, haldi, sangeet, wedding and reception each need décor, food and a crew. Combining haldi and mehendi on one afternoon is the most common saving.
- Venue type. The same décor costs the same in a mantapa and a five-star ballroom; the hall and plate price are what change, by three to five times.
- Date. Muhurtam-heavy months (November–February, April–May) and Saturdays carry premiums on halls, photographers and makeup artists. Weekday and Sunday-evening weddings are cheaper.
- Décor density. Marigold and roses versus imported orchids and hydrangeas; one stage versus a themed set for each function.
- Menu. Veg versus non-veg, number of counters, live stations and desserts. A chaat and dosa counter adds ₹8,500–₹18,000 each.
- Distance. Destination weddings add stay blocks and travel for 100–300 people; budget ₹25 lakh upwards.
SPEND WHERE IT SHOWS
Six ways to cut a Bangalore wedding cost without it showing
Pick a Sunday evening or a weekday muhurtam
Halls and photographers price Saturdays highest. Many pandits will find an equally good muhurtam on a weekday.
Fold haldi into mehendi
One afternoon, one décor set-up, one meal. Guests rarely notice; the budget does.
Local flowers, dense placement
Marigold, jasmine and roses in volume photograph better than sparse imported stems.
Fix the guest list early
Plates are the single biggest line. A list that grows by 20% after booking breaks every other number.
One photography team for all functions
A two-day retainer costs less than booking function by function.
Ask for a line-item quote
Lump sums hide margins. Itemised quotes let you remove what you do not need. Ours are itemised as standard.
QUESTIONS
Questions couples ask
How much does a wedding planner charge in Bangalore?
Planner-only fees in Bangalore generally run ₹1,00,000–₹4,00,000 for full planning, or 8–12% of the wedding budget; day-of coordination alone is usually ₹50,000–₹1,50,000. All-in packages, where the planner also delivers décor, photography and entertainment, start around ₹3 lakh. BillionEvents charges ₹1,99,999 + GST for planning and coordination only, and all-in packages from ₹2,99,999 + GST for 50–150 guests.
What is the per-plate cost for a wedding in Bangalore?
Vegetarian wedding meals cost about ₹800–₹1,500 a plate at mid-range banquet halls and ₹1,800–₹3,500 at five-star hotels in 2026. Non-veg menus add 20–30%. Count plates per function, not per wedding: 200 guests across three functions is 600 plates.
Is ₹5 lakh enough for a wedding in Bangalore?
Yes, for an intimate wedding of 50–150 guests at a community hall or at home, with a floral mandap, a photographer and a vegetarian lunch. It will not stretch to a hotel venue or multiple functions at that size.
Do wedding packages include the venue?
Usually not. Venue rental and per-plate catering are billed by the venue because the venue sets those prices. BillionEvents packages cover planning, décor, coordination, photography, entertainment and guest logistics; we shortlist venues and negotiate on your behalf.
When are wedding costs highest in Bangalore?
November to February and April to May carry the most muhurtams, so halls, photographers and makeup artists charge peak rates then. Saturdays are the most expensive day. June to September and weekday dates are cheaper and easier to book.
How do I get an exact figure for my wedding?
Share the date, guest count, number of functions and a venue preference on WhatsApp. BillionEvents sends a line-item quote within 24 hours, with a first reply within 10 minutes during working hours.
LET’S PLAN IT TOGETHER
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Share the date, guest count and functions. You get an itemised quote within 24 hours, not a lump sum.