Wedding Cost in the Portland Area

I am asked, time after time - Why are Indian Weddings the only weddings I will coordinate or decorate?
Its because of the costs. - I understand how to control cost.
Its because I love the Indian people and culture.
Its because of the pressure on the family to put on impressive wedding and reception.
It is because the portland wedding industry believes that since the indian community have such large wedding, they have tons of money and the vendor will make a ton of money doing their wedding.

I throughly understand the Indian culture, expectations and pressure on the family when it comes to a wedding.

Portland wedding cost...Hummm -  I realize the following information will be educational for most, but for most indian brides, it could ruin your day.  The average cost of a wedding in the Portland area is just below $25,000.00.    As a indian bride you should expect your cost to be significantly higher.  A few factor go into this, number of days, number of events and number of guests.

That average Portland wedding cost is based on 130 to 150 guests.  The $25,00.00 gets you a average wedding.  A average wedding is not what the Indian culture and community expects.  If you are looking for a more custom, unique or designer event the the cost go up fast!!
This is where I ruin Indian brides day.  With twice to three times the amount of guests than the average PDX wedding,  your cost is sky rocketing.   I would estimate 3 to 4 times this amount. Now lets add the additional housing and food expenses for out of town guest.  Now I have ruined your month.  There is a lot of additional cost to a Indian Wedding, but there is not extra fluff money.  I do not make a lot of money, decoration Indian Wedding.  I do it because I love the culture.  Sorry to ruin other wedding vendors day.

  


My most favorite bride and groom ever...



This will bne a new addition to Portland Indian Wedding blog, I am going to feature a bride and groom.

On June 2, 2012 Susmita Pendurthi and James Murphy will be married with a view of Mt Hood at the Gorge Crest Winery.  James is local from Gresham and The lovely Susmita is from Missouri.    (yes James, you are adorable too!)


Susmita and James met while in the Peace Corp in Africa.  They are truely wonderful people, they both served two years helping others.  The couple make their home in Washington DC.  Over the next several months we will follow their wedding planning and wedding.  Gosh, I wish they would invite us on the honeymoon, they are going to the Greek Islands.