Cost of planning a wedding in Udaipur (Updated for 2025)
A real-world guide for Indian-origin couples planning from abroad
Planning a destination wedding in India? Odds are, one of the first things on your mind is: What will it cost?
We hear this question all the time; not just “what’s the budget,” but what do we actually get within that budget. Especially in places like Udaipur, where Pinterest dreams collide with real-world logistics.
So let’s break it down. Not with ballpark fluff, but with realistic ranges, grounded context, and the kind of insights you won’t get from hotel brochures.
Because no; India is not “cheap” for weddings. And especially not Udaipur.
Why Udaipur costs more than you think
You’ve probably already bookmarked names like The Oberoi Udaivilas, Taj Lake Palace, The Leela Palace, and Jagmandir Island Palace — venues that define luxury in Udaipur. These properties often require a large buyout and are priced at the very top end.
Then there are modern resorts like Raffles Udaipur and Taj Aravali, offering contemporary comfort on a grand scale. Heritage stays such as Shiv Niwas Palace and Fateh Garh bring in regal authenticity, while Chunda Palace and Lalit Laxmi Vilas offer boutique charm with breathtaking views.
But here’s what most don’t tell you:
✦ Most hotels near the lake are heritage properties with a limited room inventory.
✦ The larger hotel chains here lean toward premium luxury, not affordable luxury.
✦ Even boutique or 4-star options near the lake often feel expensive, simply because real estate is limited.
✦ Full buyouts are now standard, especially during peak season and venues often wait for couples who can book it all.
In short: the setting is magical, but it comes with built-in limitations and that directly impacts your budget.
Accommodation costs:
There are two broad ways couples handle guest stay in Udaipur, but either way, this is where a big chunk of your budget will go.
Scenario A: You’re paying for everyone
Stay and meals, you’re hosting it all.
This gives you full control, but also means you’ll need to balance comfort and cost. Often, that looks like one primary hotel (where most functions are hosted) and one overflow hotel nearby.
Still, a full or minimum buyout is almost always required, especially at venues near Lakes.
Scenario B: You’re paying only for immediate family
Sounds flexible, and to an extent, it is. Guests pick their own hotels, and you block rooms for close family.
But here’s the catch: most hotels will still ask for a minimum guarantee, especially if you’re hosting functions on-site. Which means, even if your friends are paying for themselves, you’re still on the hook for the baseline.
So in many cases, Scenario B slowly turns into Scenario A but just with more back-and-forth and fewer rooms under your name but master contract is in your planner’s or your name with minimum guarantee of rooms.
Insider Tip:
To optimize your accommodation budget, consider placing 20-30% of your rooms on triple occupancy, a simple move that can yield significant savings.
2025 Room price ranges (Per night, double occupancy):
Let’s talk numbers because hotel rates in Udaipur as destination weddings hotel rates vary dramatically based on category, location, and season.
• 5-Star Luxury Hotels
Think Oberoi Udaivilas, Raffles, Taj Aravalli and Leela Palace. These are the iconic names, with stunning views and flawless service and they come at a premium.
› Price range: ₹35,000 to ₹85,000+ per room, per night. (≈ $420 – $900+ USD)
• Heritage Hotels
RAAS Devigarh, Lalit Laxmi Vilas, Chunda Palace, and Fatehgarh fall into this bracket. Regal in feel, beautiful in architecture, and more accessible for high-end to mid-luxury but intimate boutique weddings.
› Price range: ₹15,000 to ₹40,000+ per room, per night. (≈ $180 – $420 USD)
• 5-Star Standard Hotels
A more practical choice for larger guest lists or split-stay formats. Radisson Blu, Ramada Udaipur, and Trident fall under this category. Reliable brands, comfortable stay, and modern infrastructure.
› Price range: ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per room, night. (≈ $180 – $300 USD)
Cost of weddings meals in Udaipur:
It’s not uncommon for the food and beverage (F&B) budget to rival, or even surpass, the cost of accommodation. While a room may be shared, the cost of meals is calculated per person, and when you’re hosting multiple events (welcome lunch, sangeet dinner, wedding lunch, reception dinner), the numbers add up quickly.
5-Star Hotel Meals: Budget approximately ₹3,000 to ₹4,500 per person for lunch and ₹4,500 to ₹7,000+ per person for dinner.
4-Star Hotel Meals: Costs are more moderate, around ₹2,000 to ₹3,000 for lunch and ₹2,500 to ₹4,000 for dinner.
Note: Beverages and taxes would be additional.
That being said foods & beverages are deeply personal. How elaborate you want the menu, the kind of food you serve, the service style and all of it can elevate your budget, regardless of the hotel category.
This starts as per the hotel category but doesn’t end there.
You could spend ₹1,500 or ₹7,000 per plate; it depends on what you want the evening to feel like.
Sit-down Dinners:
Planning something intimate? Sit-down dinners at luxury venues are beautiful and range from ₹6,000–₹10,000+ per person, depending on menu and service style.
Wedding arrangements: where style meets spend
This is where your personal style begins to take shape from the photographer who captures what you’ll remember, to the makeup artist and DJ who are front and center, to the many others working quietly behind the scenes to bring it all together.
• Decor, Lighting & Production: The Vibe Creators
This is a highly variable component, driven entirely by your taste. The cost depends on the complexity of the design, the choice of flowers (local vs. exotic), lighting design, and custom structures like mandaps and stages.
For a beautiful and elegant setup for a guest list of 150-200, a realistic decor budget would start at ₹5,00,000 – ₹15,00,000 per event. For a more lavish, floral-heavy, and transformative design, the budget can easily go upwards of ₹15,00,000 to ₹30,00,000 and beyond. This includes florals, lighting, linens, furniture, and the power backup (genset) crucial for outdoor events.
For some weddings, the venue is just a backdrop.
For others, it is the backdrop.
At the very same venue;
some couples pour more into design and styling,
others into the space, food, and stay.
And many find their own balance between the two.
• The Wedding Planner
A good planner does a lot more than manage timelines and vendors. They help you figure out what matters, where to spend, what to skip and how to make it all feel effortless. They’re the ones who step in when something’s off, and step back when it’s flowing.
They don’t push what’s trendy or what they personally love. They push for what you will value and what you’ll actually treasure when it’s all over. The things that will still feel right five years from now.
In Udaipur, full-service planning fees typically start from ₹3.5–4 lakh for smaller, two-day weddings with around 50 guests. For larger weddings or more complex setups, it can go up to ₹7–8 lakh, sometimes more especially if you’re hosting 150+ guests over multiple days with multiple venues.
As a rule of thumb, consider setting aside around 10% of your total wedding budget for planning. It helps to hire someone whose fee structure aligns with that. It makes the partnership more balanced, and the expectations easier to manage on both sides.
• Photography & Videography
Anywhere between ₹1.2 lakh to ₹3.5 lakh per day, depending on the team, the style, and how many events they’re covering. If not local, which most probably it won’t be for Udaipur, you’ll also need to cover their travel and accommodation and quite often, airport transfers too.
• Bridal Hair & Makeup
For each function, top-tier artists typically charge ₹25,000 to ₹1.25 lakh, and yes, that’s before travel, stay, or team fees.
Some couples fly in their MUA and team. Others do one function with a senior artist and the rest with a junior.
• Music & Entertainment
DJs range from ₹40,000 to ₹3 lakh, depending on whether they’re local or flown in.
Live performances whether a folk band, sitar-flute duo, or fusion set can range from ₹40,000 to ₹4 lakh.
For the baraat, expect ₹25,000 to ₹2 lakh if you’re including dancers, horses, elephants, or traditional Rajasthani elements like Kalbeliya performers.
• Other Costs to Keep in Mind
Sound Setups:
Every function typically needs its own sound system, especially if events are happening in different venues or at the same time.
Estimated cost: ₹50,000 to ₹2 lakh per event
Ceremonial Add-ons
Fireworks, saafas, mehndi artists, or your priest or celebrant each come with individual fees. Prices vary depending on quality, location, and specific needs.
Guest Gifting and Stationery
For welcome hampers, printed itineraries, or custom signage, budget around ₹800 to ₹2,000 per guest for a complete and well-designed experience.
Hospitality and Logistics
This includes airport transfers, coordinating arrivals, guest check-ins, and on-site support.
Estimated cost for a two-day event: ₹1.5 lakh to ₹4 lakh depending on your guest count and level of service
Licenses and Permissions
Outdoor events with amplified sound often require PPL or IPRS licenses. Some hotels may also require Novel and more. It can range from ₹20,000 to 35,000 per event.
The Final Number: A Real-World Cost Breakdown
So, what does the final investment look like?
For a 100 to 120-guest, 2-night wedding in Udaipur, the budget falls into four distinct tiers, each offering a different character of celebration.
Boutique heritage hotels
For a beautiful wedding at a boutique heritage hotel, where authentic charm and stunning views are the priority, a realistic budget begins in the ₹70 Lakh to ₹95 Lakh range. For ease of planning, this translates to an investment of approximately ₹60,000 to ₹80,000 per person, offering immense character and value steeped in history.
Standard 5 Star hotels
Stepping up to a standard 5-star hotel means prioritizing modern comfort and seamless logistics. Ideal for slightly larger gatherings that require versatile spaces and reliable brand service, the investment here typically starts between ₹95 Lakh and ₹1.3 Crore, or roughly ₹80,000 to ₹1,10,000 per person.
Luxury 5 Star hotels
In the realm of exclusive, design-led luxury, the focus shifts to privacy and architectural significance. These unique properties often require a full buyout, placing the starting budget in the ₹1.4 Crore to ₹1.8 Crore range. This level of exclusivity requires a per-person investment of approximately ₹1,20,000 to ₹1,50,000 for a truly private and curated affair.
Luxury 5 Star palace hotels
For an iconic wedding at one of Udaipur’s legendary palace hotels, the investment enters another echelon. Here, you are paying for unparalleled grandeur and flawless service, with budgets realistically starting at ₹2.2 Crore and often soaring well beyond ₹3.5 Crore. This translates to a per-person cost that begins at ₹1,80,000 and can easily surpass ₹3,00,000 for an experience without compromise.
Planner’s Take: Is Udaipur Worth It?
Yes. If you’re drawn to places with a sense of history, and to weddings that feel rooted, intentional, and full of presence.
Udaipur offers heritage architecture as a living backdrop. It invites a slower pace, where every space has a story and every gathering feels close-knit, no matter the size.
That said, it’s important to know that Udaipur isn’t the most budget-friendly destination. Not because beauty requires extravagance but because the logistics here are shaped by exclusivity, seasonality, and limited inventory. It works best for couples who want to create something meaningful, and are willing to align their budget with that vision.
It’s not about scale. It’s about experience. And if that’s the kind of celebration you’re dreaming of, we’d love to help you shape it.
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