Punjabi wedding budget calculator
Build a realistic estimate for a Sikh wedding in seconds: every line item from the Anand Karaj to the dhol, scaled to your guest count. Edit any number to match your quotes; nothing leaves your device.
Australian benchmark built from venue, catering and media evidence.
Research benchmark: Modelled around A$95k for a 250-guest four-event wedding. Changing region loads this starting point; every amount below stays editable.
Your numbers convert when you switch. Rupee equivalents shown throughout · ₹55 ≈ A$1 (approx.)
Events included in this quick estimate
We assume four main functions in Sydney / NSW. Smaller functions use fewer guests, and Maiyan is assumed to be at home with no venue hire.
Venue allocation divides the “Venue & reception hall” line below. Catering and the other categories are blended whole-wedding allowances. If, for example, Sangeet is in Oslo and the remaining events are in Chandigarh, use Advanced · by event and enter each local quote in one reporting currency.
This is the quick version
The planning kit turns this into a living budget: split per ceremony, tracked estimate-vs-actual with what’s paid and what’s outstanding, next to your guest list, shagun ledger and master to-do. One price, lifetime access, the whole family in one place.
Punjabi wedding budgeting, answered
How much does a Punjabi wedding cost?+
A diaspora Punjabi-Sikh wedding typically runs from around £25,000 to £60,000+ once you add the multiple events: Maiyan, Sangeet/Jaggo, the Anand Karaj, and the reception. Catering and venue are almost always the two biggest line items. Use this calculator to build a number that fits your own guest list and events.
What is the single biggest cost in a Sikh wedding?+
Catering, because it multiplies with your guest count across several events, followed by the venue and décor. Trimming the guest list is the most effective lever you have. Every guest you remove comes off catering at every function.
How much should I budget for the Anand Karaj itself?+
The Gurdwara ceremony is usually one of the smaller costs: a donation (as much as you wish), langar seva, and optionally an Akhand Path. Most couples set aside a few hundred pounds for the ceremony. The larger spend sits in the events around it.
Can I see my wedding budget in Indian rupees?+
Yes. Every line and the total show an approximate Indian rupee (₹) equivalent alongside your own currency, which helps when part of the wedding is being paid for in India or family there is comparing vendor quotes. You can also switch the whole calculator between GBP, USD, CAD, AUD, EUR, NOK and INR. Your numbers convert instead of resetting.
Is this wedding budget calculator really free?+
Yes. Completely free, no signup, and your numbers stay in your browser. If you want a full per-ceremony budget tracker with estimate-vs-actual and payment tracking, plus guest lists, a shagun ledger and a master to-do list, that lives in the planning kit.
How do I lower my wedding budget?+
Cut the guest list first (it multiplies catering), consider an off-peak date, combine events into a single venue where you can, and track every vendor quote against your estimate so costs don't creep. The kit's budget tracker is built to do exactly that.