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Wedding Budget 101: Where to Spend, Where to Save, and What Most Couples Regret

Let’s be honest — weddings in India come with a price tag and a lot of pressure.
From the moment you set a date, you’re flooded with suggestions, opinions, and Pinterest boards. Everyone has an idea of what you should spend on — and it’s easy to lose track of what really matters.
As on-day coordinators, we’ve seen weddings where the budget was spent perfectly — and others where regrets came in right after the varmala.
Here’s what we’ve learned about where to invest, where to hold back, and the small choices that make a big difference.

Why India Needed an On-Day Wedding Coordination Agency – And How We Made It Happen

Weddings are meant to be enjoyed. Not micromanaged.
Let’s be honest — no matter how perfectly you think everything is lined up, the wedding day often turns into a whirlwind.
An uncle is calling about airport pickups. Your best friend is coordinating with the DJ. Someone still can’t find the welcome kits. Meanwhile, you’re trying to enjoy your haldi while being asked twenty logistical questions.
That’s exactly why we started The Shaadi Coordinators —
India’s first On-Day Wedding Coordination Agency.

10 Things That Go Wrong at Indian Weddings (And How We Fix Them Before You Even Notice)

Because every wedding has its moments of chaos — the real difference is in how they’re handled.
Indian weddings are grand, emotional, and filled with celebration. But behind all the beauty, there’s often a long list of things that can — and do — go wrong.
At The Shaadi Coordinators, we’ve managed over 50 weddings since October 2024. And in every single one, something unexpected has come up. But the reason most families never even realize it?
Because we’re already handling it — calmly, quietly, and efficiently.
Here are 10 of the most common things that go wrong at Indian weddings — and how our team fixes them before they ever become a problem for you.