Under ₹5 Lakh — 200–400 guests
What you get: Kalyana mantapa or basic banquet hall for 6–8 hours. Standard veg buffet (3 starters, 3 mains, 2 rice, dessert). Sit-down banana-leaf option at kalyana mantapas. Simple stage with mic and speakers. You arrange decor, photography, makeup separately.
Venue picks: ISKCON Kalyana Mantapa (Rajajinagar, ₹350–₹700/plate, veg only), Sri Sai Kalyana Mantapa (JP Nagar, ₹500–₹800), Gowri Kalyana Mantapa (Basavanagudi, ₹550–₹850), Brindavan Convention (Yelahanka, ₹700–₹1,000).
Realistic total: ₹2.5–₹5 lakh including food for 200–300 guests, basic hall rental, and ₹30,000–₹80,000 for stage decor.
Trade-offs: No DJ at ISKCON. Limited parking at older Basavanagudi venues. You manage all vendors yourself. Pure veg only at all four picks.
₹5 Lakh – ₹15 Lakh — 250–500 guests
What you get: Modern AC banquet hall or convention centre with non-veg buffet, 4–6 starters, 2–3 live counters, separate sweet station, sound system with wireless mics, dedicated banquet coordinator, 80–200 car parking, basic stage decor included, BYOB permitted.
Venue picks: Veloria Grand Royal Hall (Singasandra, ₹500–₹1,100/plate, outside decor allowed), Woodrose Convention (HSR Layout, ₹700–₹1,200/plate), Aura Convention (Yelahanka, ₹800–₹1,500/plate, lawn option), Manpho Convention (Hebbal, ₹1,000–₹1,800/plate).
Realistic total: ₹5–₹15 lakh including food for 300–500 guests, decor (₹1–₹3 lakh), DJ (₹25,000–₹60,000), photographer (₹60,000–₹1.5 lakh), makeup and miscellaneous.
Trade-offs: This is the sweet spot for the bulk of Bangalore weddings. Outside decor access saves significantly versus hotel in-house rates.
₹15 Lakh – ₹30 Lakh — 300–500 guests
What you get: Premium hotel banquet or heritage venue. Curated multi-cuisine buffet with 4–5 live counters. In-house event coordination. Professional lighting and sound. Valet parking. Bar with in-house service. Elegant interiors requiring minimal additional decor.
Venue picks: Royal Orchid Hotel (Old Airport Road, ₹1,800–₹2,800/plate), Jayamahal Palace (₹2,000–₹3,200/plate, lawn + hall, heritage setting), Sheraton Grand Whitefield (₹4,000–₹5,200/plate for smaller guest count).
Realistic total: ₹15–₹30 lakh including food for 300–500 guests, premium decor (₹3–₹6 lakh), entertainment, photography, bar spend.
Trade-offs: Hotel venues restrict outside decorators. Heritage venues like Jayamahal book out 8–12 months ahead for peak muhurtham dates.
Premium ₹30 Lakh+ — 400–700 guests
What you get: Five-star hotel experience with chef-curated menus, dedicated wedding planner, premium bar packages, in-house floral and design team, valet service, bridal suite, on-site rooms for the family. The venue itself serves as decoration.
Venue picks: Taj West End (₹3,500–₹5,000/plate, iconic garden), JW Marriott (₹4,000–₹5,500/plate, central pillarless ballroom), ITC Gardenia (₹5,000–₹6,500/plate, ultra-premium), The Leela Palace (₹5,000–₹8,000/plate, statement luxury).
Realistic total: ₹30–₹1.5 crore depending on guest count, bar spend, custom decor, entertainment (live band, choreographed entry, fireworks), and number of events (mehendi, sangeet, muhurtham, reception).
Trade-offs: No outside catering or decor. Alcohol billed separately at hotel MRP. Custom requests cost significantly more than at standalone venues. F&B minimum spend applies.