Smriti Mandhana-Palash Muchhal’s cancelled wedding gets indirectly trolled by Ashneer Grover. Netizens react: ‘That was a low…’Ashneer Grover, Rajesh Yadav, and Sanyam Sharma satirized extravagant celebrity weddings and the Smriti Mandhana-Palash Muchchal breakup. T...
12 Dec, 2025, 09.19 AM IST
Micro weddings, macro budgetsCouples are shifting toward microweddings as they look for more personal and less overwhelming celebrations. These ceremonies, typically un...
24 Nov, 2025, 12.20 AM IST
Rajasthan couple's wedding budget was under Rs 1,600, less than your yearly OTT subscription. Here's how they did itKamal Agarwal and Ruchi from Rajasthan chose a court marriage. Their wedding cost only Rs 1,592. They avoided lavish celebrations. The coup...
27 Jul, 2025, 11.23 AM IST
American couples’ wedding plans hit by Trump’s tariffs as cost goes upUS wedding costs are skyrocketing in 2025 under President Trump’s new tariffs. Couples are reeling as dress, décor, and vendor prices surge...
14 May, 2025, 02.11 PM IST
As costs soar, will Indian weddings start charging entry fees from guests? Netizens quip already happening, secretlyA New York couple's plan to charge wedding guests $333 each backfired. Only 60 of 350 invitees attended. An Indian businessman, Dr. A. Velu...
08 May, 2025, 03.16 PM IST
Inflation ties heartland’s wedding consumption in knotsWedding celebrations in rural and semi-urban areas of India are being affected by persistent inflation. The rising prices of essential item...
02 Dec, 2023, 11.27 PM IST
Fewer 'I dos' ruin the party for China's $500 billion wedding industryThe wedding planning industry in China, which is estimated to be worth almost $500 billion, is facing a decline in couples willing to get m...
19 Sep, 2023, 06.46 AM IST
Wedding Planning: How to prepare wedding budget and stick to itAccording to KPMG, the price of an Indian wedding ranges from $500,000 to $50 million. That’s not cheap. But don’t worry, while your Big Da...
30 May, 2023, 05.27 PM IST
Best Bridal Lehenga under 5000Finding the best lehenga for your wedding is a tedious process, as you look for something that no one has ever seen, no one has ever worn a...
16 Nov, 2022, 11.16 AM IST
Destination wedding in India: Choosing destination, how much it costs, how to planFind out how to pick a destination and optimise your expenses for a unique wedding experience at beautiful locales.
12 Jul, 2022, 12.31 PM IST
Jewellers see steady consumer footfall in the week ahead of BudgetA large section of jewellers and bullion dealers told ET that the government is unlikely to cut import duty on gold, which stands at 12.5% ...
31 Jan, 2021, 09.47 PM IST
Gold discount shrinks sharply in local markets amid festive demandThe pandemic-induced lockdown dragged down Q2 demand , but with restrictions easing steadily since then and many weddings deferred to the f...
18 Oct, 2020, 08.40 PM IST
Getting hitched on a budget? Here are 7 smart ways to cut down your wedding costsA year after demonetisation, the pomp is being replaced by muted and cautious ceremonies with focus on digital transactions and conservativ...
25 Nov, 2017, 06.07 PM IST
Demonetisation effect: Weddings getting smaller, payments going digitalA year after demonetisation, the big fat Indian weddings are being replaced with more muted and cautious ceremonies with an emphasis on dig...
25 Nov, 2017, 06.45 AM IST
Smart ways to save on your wedding expensesWhy spend a fortune when you can have a wedding of your dreams which is also affordable, well within your budget and, most importantly, hel...
28 Oct, 2016, 12.03 PM IST
TCS threshold on cash purchase of jewellery kept at Rs 5 lakh and aboveThe decision comes at a time when jewellers are finding it difficult to offload their inventory that piled up following a 42-day strike.
31 May, 2016, 06.03 PM IST
Hosting a private party? Hire a musician or a dance troupePerformances by artists are becoming as much a party essential as food, décor and venue.
29 Sep, 2015, 11.48 AM IST