A 300-guest wedding in Delhi costs roughly ₹12–19 lakh on a tight budget, ₹25–43 lakh for a typical mid-range wedding, and ₹60 lakh to ₹1.1 crore at a 5-star hotel or Chhatarpur farmhouse (about $12,000–$20,000, $27,000–$46,000 and $63,000–$115,000). These figures cover two functions, a mehndi-sangeet for 150 guests and the wedding for 300, and exclude gold jewellery. Below is the full line-by-line breakdown, what pushes each number up, and where families usually overspend.
Prices checked October 2026. Dollar figures use ₹94.6 = $1. Always get at least three written quotes; vendor rates move with the season.
Delhi wedding budget at a glance (300 guests)
| Tier | Typical venue | Total (₹) | Total (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | Banquet hall in Dwarka, Rohini, Janakpuri, Punjabi Bagh | ₹12–19 lakh | $12,000–$20,000 |
| Mid-range | Banquet or farmhouse in South Delhi, Gurugram, Aerocity | ₹25–43 lakh | $27,000–$46,000 |
| Premium | 5-star hotel ballroom or Chhatarpur/Mehrauli farmhouse | ₹60 lakh–₹1.1 crore | $63,000–$115,000 |
Totals include a 10% contingency. Most Delhi families add a roka, haldi or reception on top; each extra function adds roughly 15–30% to the bill depending on its size.
Line-by-line breakdown
| Item | Budget | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venue (wedding + sangeet) | ₹1.5–2.5 L | ₹4–7 L | ₹12–20 L |
| Catering (300 guests wedding + 150 sangeet) | ₹3.8–5 L | ₹7.2–10.2 L | ₹14.3–20.3 L |
| Decor and lighting | ₹1.5–3 L | ₹4–7 L | ₹10–20 L |
| Photography and video | ₹1–1.5 L | ₹2–3.5 L | ₹5–10 L |
| Bridal makeup and mehndi | ₹40,000–70,000 | ₹0.8–1.5 L | ₹1.5–3 L |
| Outfits (bride and groom) | ₹1.5–3 L | ₹3–6 L | ₹6–15 L |
| DJ, dhol, band, ghodi | ₹60,000–1 L | ₹1–2 L | ₹2.5–5 L |
| Invitations (e-invites + printed cards) | ₹15,000–30,000 | ₹40,000–75,000 | ₹1–2 L |
| Guest transport and miscellaneous | ₹30,000–50,000 | ₹0.75–1.5 L | ₹2–4 L |
| Subtotal | ₹10.7–17.5 L | ₹23.2–39.5 L | ₹54–99 L |
| +10% contingency | ₹11.8–19.2 L | ₹25.5–43.4 L | ₹60 L–1.1 Cr |
Not included: gold and bridal jewellery (anything from ₹5 lakh to ₹50 lakh+), a wedding planner (typically ₹2–10 lakh, or 10–15% of the budget), honeymoon, and out-of-town guest hotels.
1. Venue: ₹1.5 lakh to ₹20 lakh
Location decides the venue bill more than anything else. A banquet hall in Rohini or Dwarka runs about ₹50,000–1.5 lakh a day, South Delhi and Gurugram venues ₹2–5 lakh a day, and a 5-star ballroom ₹8–20 lakh. Many banquets waive the hall charge if you book their in-house catering for a minimum number of plates, so compare the combined venue-plus-food quote, not the hall rent alone.
Shortlisting venues? See our guide to the best wedding venues in Delhi for NRI weddings.
2. Catering: the single biggest line
Food is 25–35% of most Delhi wedding budgets. Per-plate rates for 2026: budget veg menus ₹900–1,200, mid-range multi-cuisine buffets with live counters ₹1,800–2,500, and hotel or premium caterers ₹3,500–5,000+. Every extra 50 guests adds roughly ₹1–2 lakh to the food bill.
Check how GST is billed on each quote (it differs when catering is bundled with the venue), and confirm the minimum guaranteed plate count: you pay for it even if fewer guests turn up. Full price tables are in our wedding catering price per plate guide.
3. Decor: ₹1.5 lakh to ₹20 lakh
A banquet’s standard stage and entrance decor is often included in the hall package. Custom floral mandaps, ceiling installations and farmhouse lighting are where costs climb. Fresh flowers can double in price during peak muhurat weeks in November, December and February. Compare portfolios and packages in our Delhi wedding decorators guide.
4. Photography and video: ₹1 lakh to ₹10 lakh
A two-person team covering both functions with an edited album starts around ₹1 lakh. Candid photography, cinematic film, drone shots and a same-day teaser push it to ₹3–5 lakh; top Delhi studios charge ₹8–10 lakh+. Package-by-package prices: wedding photography packages in Delhi. If you are planning a pre-wedding shoot, here are 35+ pre-wedding shoot locations.
5. Bridal makeup and mehndi: ₹40,000 to ₹3 lakh
HD or airbrush bridal makeup from an established Delhi artist costs ₹25,000–1 lakh for the wedding day alone; family makeup and sangeet looks are extra. Bridal mehndi ranges from ₹5,000 to ₹50,000 depending on the artist and design detail. See bridal makeup artists in Delhi and bridal mehndi artists.
6. Outfits: ₹1.5 lakh to ₹15 lakh
A bridal lehenga from Chandni Chowk or Lajpat Nagar can cost ₹50,000–2 lakh; designer studios in Shahpur Jat and Mehrauli start around ₹2.5 lakh and go well past ₹10 lakh. Groom’s sherwanis run ₹40,000 to ₹6 lakh. Rental lehengas and sherwanis (₹10,000–50,000) are a growing way to save on outfits worn once.
7. Music, baraat and entertainment: ₹60,000 to ₹5 lakh
A DJ with sound and lights for the sangeet costs ₹30,000–1.5 lakh. For the baraat, budget ₹20,000–1 lakh for a band, ghodi or vintage car, and dhol players. Live acts and choreographers for the sangeet add ₹50,000–2 lakh+.
Where Delhi families overspend
- Guest list creep. Going from 300 to 400 guests adds ₹1–4 lakh in food alone, plus larger venue and decor costs.
- Peak dates. Venues and decorators charge 15–25% more on the most auspicious dates. Check the 2026 auspicious wedding dates and consider a nearby date that is not a peak muhurat.
- Taxes and add-ons. Add about 20% to first quotes for GST, generator backup, valet parking, extra service staff and overtime charges.
- Too many functions. Combining mehndi and sangeet into one evening saves a venue day, a decor set-up and a meal.
How to cut 20–30% without guests noticing
- Book 8–12 months out for the best venue and catering rates; last-minute bookings in peak season carry little room to negotiate.
- Choose a weekday or off-peak date (April–June, July–September) for 15–25% lower venue and decor quotes.
- Bundle venue and catering with one banquet to get the hall charge waived or reduced.
- Cut printed cards to close family only and send e-invites to everyone else.
- Pay vendors by bank transfer with a written contract that lists inclusions, so add-ons cannot be billed later.
Planning from abroad?
NRI families usually ask for three things: a local coordinator who visits vendors in person, video calls for venue walk-throughs and tastings, and payment schedules tied to milestones. Keep a 15% currency buffer if you are paying from dollar or pound savings, since quotes are fixed in rupees.
Related Delhi wedding guides
- Planning a Delhi wedding: the complete 2026 guide
- Wedding catering price per plate in Delhi
- Best wedding venues in Delhi for NRI weddings
- Top wedding decorators in Delhi with prices
- Wedding photography packages in Delhi
- Auspicious wedding dates in 2026
Frequently asked questions
How much does a 300-guest wedding cost in Delhi in 2026?
About ₹12–19 lakh at a budget banquet, ₹25–43 lakh for a mid-range wedding, and ₹60 lakh to ₹1.1 crore at a 5-star hotel or premium farmhouse, for a sangeet plus wedding and excluding jewellery.
What is the per-plate cost for a wedding in Delhi?
Roughly ₹900–1,200 for a budget veg menu, ₹1,800–2,500 for a mid-range multi-cuisine buffet, and ₹3,500–5,000+ at hotels and premium caterers. Taxes and service charges are usually extra.
Which part of a Delhi wedding costs the most?
Catering, at 25–35% of the total, followed by venue and decor. Jewellery can exceed all of these if the family buys heavy gold sets.
Is it cheaper to have a wedding in Gurugram or Noida than Delhi?
Not automatically. Outer Delhi banquets in Dwarka and Rohini are often cheaper than Gurugram farmhouses. Noida and Ghaziabad banquets can be 10–20% cheaper than South Delhi for similar packages.
How far in advance should I book a Delhi wedding venue?
8–12 months ahead for November–February dates. Off-season dates can often be booked 3–4 months out.
Sources for benchmark figures: IIFL, Delhi wedding costs 2026; WedMeGood Annual Wedding Industry Report 2025–26. Line-item estimates are JustDelhi’s own, built from published 2026 price guides and these benchmarks.
Written by Pankaj, Founder & Editor, Just Delhi
Pankaj writes about Delhi neighbourhoods, food, travel, weddings, the Delhi Metro and everyday city life, and keeps these guides updated with current prices, timings and local tips. About Just Delhi