Indian Wedding Style Quiz.

How to plan a stunning Indian wedding without losing your mind (or budget)

Indian weddings in Canada/Australia/UK have 3–5× higher average spend than Western weddings — and 5+ events to coordinate. Without a clear style direction upfront, costs spiral and decisions get rushed.

This quiz helps you lock in your wedding style early — which makes every other decision 10× easier. Vendors, venue, decor, food, photography all flow from your style choice.

The 4 main Indian wedding style profiles

1. Traditional Punjabi / North Indian

Red + gold palette, baraat with dhol, traditional rituals (haldi, mehendi, sangeet, ceremony, reception). Average budget CAD 60–100k. Best for families who want authentic cultural experience.

2. Royal / Maharaja-style

Maroon + emerald + gold, palace-style decor, elephants/horses (where allowed), classical music, multi-course feast. CAD 100k+. Best for large families with grand vision.

3. Modern Fusion (Indo-Western)

Pastel colors (blush, peach, mint), modern decor with traditional accents, smaller guest list (200–400), pared-back rituals. CAD 40–80k. Best for second-generation Indian-Canadian/Australian couples.

4. Destination Wedding

Beach / mountain / heritage venue. Smaller guest count (100–250) but everyone travels. CAD 50–150k. Best for couples wanting an "experience" wedding.

The vendor priority order (book in this sequence)

1. Venue first — books out 12+ months ahead
2. Photographer — top photographers book 6–12 months ahead
3. Decorator — needs venue dimensions to plan
4. MUA / Mehendi — books 4–6 months ahead
5. DJ / Sangeet entertainment — flexible timeline
6. Catering — usually venue-dependent or flexible

Budget allocation by category

• Venue + catering: 40–50% (biggest line item)
• Decor + flowers: 15–20%
• Photography + video: 10–15% (don't cheap out — these are forever)
• Outfits + jewelry: 10–15%
• Entertainment + DJ: 5–10%
• Transportation + misc: 5%

The biggest mistake Indian couples make is booking vendors before locking in their wedding style. Pick your style first — then every vendor decision becomes a "yes/no" instead of "what should we do?"