Archive · 27 Dec 2025
Wedding Insurance Gains Traction Amid Rising Costs
Weddings in India are becoming more expensive and complex, with the average cost now around Rs 39.5 lakh.
Destination weddings can cost even more, up to Rs 58 lakh.
Many families are taking out loans to cover these costs.
Because of the high expenses, there is a growing interest in wedding insurance.
This insurance can help if something goes wrong, like a cancellation or an accident.
It can cover things like damage to property, loss of valuables, and injuries.
However, it's important to understand the fine print because there are many conditions and exclusions.
For example, if you leave jewellery unattended or use unregistered vendors, your claim might be rejected.
Wedding insurance can start at around Rs 7,000 for a Rs 10 lakh cover and go up to Rs 55,000 for a Rs 1 crore cover, depending on the size and type of the wedding.
The average cost of an Indian wedding is now Rs 39.5 lakh, with destination weddings costing up to Rs 58 lakh.
Wedding spending rose by 8% year-on-year in 2025, highlighting the escalating costs.
About 15.2% of families fund weddings through loans, borrowing an average of Rs 15.5 lakh.
Wedding insurance can cover cancellations, accidents, property damage, and loss of valuables, with premiums starting at Rs 7,000 for Rs 10 lakh cover.
Policies come with strict conditions and exclusions, such as unattended jewellery or unregistered vendors, which can lead to claim rejections.
- Who
- Indian families planning weddings
- What
- Rising costs and risks associated with weddings
- When
- 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- To mitigate financial risks and protect against unforeseen circumstances
- Average Wedding Cost
- Rs 39.5 lakh
- Destination Wedding Cost
- Rs 58 lakh
- Jaipur Wedding Cost
- Rs 73 lakh
- Delhi Wedding Cost
- Rs 38 lakh
- Bengaluru & Hyderabad Wedding Cost
- Rs 37 lakh
- Mumbai Wedding Cost
- Rs 35 lakh
- Year-on-Year Spending Increase
- 8%
- Percentage of Weddings Funded by Loans
- 15.2%
- Average Loan Amount for Weddings
- Rs 15.5 lakh
- Average Guest List for Local Weddings
- 420 people
- Average Guest List for Destination Weddings
- 280 people
- Average Cost of Pre-Wedding Trips and Honeymoons
- Rs 3.41 lakh
- Starting Premium for Wedding Insurance
- Rs 7,000 for Rs 10 lakh cover
- Maximum Premium for Wedding Insurance
- Rs 55,000 for Rs 1 crore cover