According to a report by Jefferies, Indians spend twice as much on weddings as they do on education, fueling a $130 billion industry that ranks second only to food and groceries. This highlights the cultural and emotional importance of weddings in India.
From grand venues to multi-day celebrations, the scale of spending is massive. Many families even take loans to fund these extravagant events, showing how weddings have become a status symbol and a cherished tradition.
Why do Indian weddings cost so much? We tried to understand this with Pratik Kedia, co-founder of The Wedding Ties.
We discussed:
-The cost range for Indian weddings.
-Common budgeting mistakes families make.
-How cultural differences impact wedding spending.
-The cost-effectiveness of destination weddings.
-How rising costs and trends shape wedding planning.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
01:04 - Wedding spending in India
02:45 - Maximum wedding budget
03:28 - Key factors in weddings
04:09 - Budgeting mistakes
07:57 - Why vendors charge more
09:49 - Wedding budget breakdown
12:19 - Impact of comparisons
13:58 - Cultural budget differences
16:26 - Overspending by families
19:54 - Changes in spending trends
23:50 - Local vs. destination costs
26:59 - Key takeaways
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