Feb 05, 2025
Khushi Kumari
Big Fat Indian Weddings Get Bigger: Spending Soars by 28%
The average wedding spend in India surged 28% from 2022 to 2024, rising 14% YoY to ₹32-35 lakh in 2024, up from ₹28 lakh in 2023
Couples are investing more in weddings, focusing on personalization and details, while guest lists evolve with both grand and intimate celebration
In 2024, weddings with over 300 guests grew by 16.29%, intimate weddings rose by 26.66%, and the average guest count increased to 119, 6.25% from 2023
India's wedding industry, growing at 7-8% annually, surpassed $75 billion in 2023-24
While Jaipur, Goa, and Udaipur remain top wedding spots, Nainital, Dehradun, and Wayanad are emerging as luxe, intimate alternatives
Weekday weddings are rising for cost benefits, with Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday gaining popularity. Winters remain top wedding months
The wedding industry saw a slow start from April to July in 2024
India's wedding business generated ₹4.25 trillion in 23 auspicious days in 2023, with the Nov-Dec 2024 season expected to match this figure
India hosts around 10 million weddings annually, with 3.5 million expected in Nov-Dec 2024
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