House decoration for a wedding: 3 budgets, a DIY version and what to skip
House decoration for a wedding starts at about ₹900 to ₹1,200 for a marigold door toran and ₹2,700 to ₹3,600 for a gate and balcony jhalar, at Lucknow wholesale rates of ₹100 to ₹160 per kg. Fresh marigold lasts one to two days, so hang it close to the function. myguldasta's house setup in Lucknow starts at ₹2,999.
How we researched this
We checked Lucknow marigold and rose rates (OneIndia, IndiaMart, 1 Oct 2026), fairy lights on Amazon.in (Sep 2026) and decorator listings on IndiaMart on 1 Oct 2026. Kilo counts are our estimates.
Last verified: 8 October 2026. We update this page when ratings, prices or hours change.
At a glance
- About ₹900 door toranMarigold and lights, DIY.
- 1 to 2 daysHow long fresh marigold lasts.
- Hired starting from ₹2,999myguldasta jhalar, gate, entrance.
- Society gateAsk the committee first.
What house decoration can you do under ₹2,000?
A marigold door toran and a lit entrance. String 5 kg of marigold (about ₹500 to ₹800 wholesale) in a frame around the main door, add two fairy light strings along it and put mango leaves at the top. Pay the local mala-wala for stringing if you do not have time.
| Item | Where it goes | Price (estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| Marigold, 5 kg, strung | Frame around the door | About ₹500 to ₹800 (Lucknow wholesale, 1 Oct 2026) |
| Fairy lights, 2 strings | Along the marigold | About ₹400 (Amazon.in, Sep 2026) |
| Mango leaves | Top of the door | Price varies (local market) |
| Stringing labour | If not done at home | Price varies |
Total: about ₹900 to ₹1,200 plus stringing (estimate).
What does a ₹5,000 wedding house decoration look like?
Genda jhalar along the front. Hang about 15 kg of marigold as curved swags between hooks on the balcony and gate, with six fairy light strings woven through. This is the look in most Lucknow wedding houses. MV Events listed home wedding decoration at ₹3,000 per event on 1 Oct 2026, with vague inclusions.
| Item | Where it goes | Price (estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| Marigold, 15 kg | Swags on gate and balcony | About ₹1,500 to ₹2,400 (Lucknow wholesale, 1 Oct 2026) |
| Fairy lights, 6 strings | Woven through the swags | About ₹1,200 (Amazon.in, Sep 2026) |
| Hooks and thread | Balcony and gate | Price varies |
Total: about ₹2,700 to ₹3,600 (estimate). No source lists a per-string price.
What does ₹10,000 buy for a wedding house?
A flower gate. About 25 kg of marigold, 5 kg of roses and ten fairy light strings dress an arch at the gate and a jhalar curtain behind it. Two Lucknow sellers listed flower gate decoration at ₹10,000 per piece or day on 1 Oct 2026 (IndiaMart), so a home build can come in lower.
| Item | Where it goes | Price (estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| Marigold, 25 kg | Arch and curtain | About ₹2,500 to ₹4,000 (Lucknow wholesale, 1 Oct 2026) |
| Rose, 5 kg | Arch accents | About ₹1,050 (OneIndia rose rate, 1 Oct 2026) |
| Fairy lights, 10 strings | Arch and curtain | About ₹2,000 (Amazon.in, Sep 2026) |
| Arch frame | Gate | Rental, price varies |
Total: about ₹5,550 to ₹7,050 (estimate) before the frame.
What is the quickest DIY house decoration for a wedding?
About ₹400 and an hour. Hang two ready marigold strings (1 kg is about ₹100 to ₹160) from the door top, run one fairy light string along them and scatter petals on the entrance steps. Do it the morning of the function so the flowers are fresh when guests arrive.
What should you avoid in a wedding house decoration?
Five things. Hanging marigold days early, since it wilts in one to two days. Heavy strings on weak balcony railings. Loose wires near water or rain. Blocking the gate for the baraat or a car. Real diyas near dry marigold and curtains: use LED tea lights.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does house decoration for a wedding cost?
About ₹900 to ₹1,200 for a door toran at home, ₹2,700 to ₹3,600 for a gate and balcony jhalar, and ₹5,550 to ₹7,050 for a flower gate (our estimate from Lucknow wholesale rates and Amazon.in, 1 Oct 2026). Hired, MV Events listed ₹3,000 per event.
How long does marigold last for house decoration?
Fresh marigold lasts about one to two days indoors. On a gate in direct sun it wilts faster, so hang it the evening before the function or that morning, and keep any spare strings in a cool, shaded room until you need them.
What is a genda jhalar?
A genda jhalar is a hanging string of marigold flowers, used along gates, balconies, windows and door frames for weddings. Rows of strings hung side by side make a curtain, and curved strings between hooks make a swag. It is the usual wedding look on Lucknow house fronts.
What does marigold cost per kg in Lucknow?
On 1 Oct 2026 Lucknow wholesale marigold was about ₹100 to ₹160 per kg (IndiaMart sellers and OneIndia's daily rate), and fresh genda garlands about ₹250 per kg. We found no published per-string price, so stringing is usually quoted separately.
Do I need permission to decorate a society gate?
Often yes. Housing societies and apartment gates may need written permission from the committee for hanging decoration, extra lights or anything fixed to the structure. Ask the society office a few days ahead and confirm any gate timing for vehicles.
in Lucknow?
We'll hang it, starting from ₹2,999
Genda jhalar, gate and entrance flowers, setup included. Fresh marigold lasts one to two days, so we set up close to the function. About 24 hours notice, pay after WhatsApp confirmation.
Sources: Lucknow marigold and rose rates (OneIndia, IndiaMart), 1 Oct 2026 · Amazon.in fairy lights, Sep 2026 · MV Events, Shri Satya Sai Fiber Art and jaimaltheme IndiaMart listings, 1 Oct 2026
Published 8 October 2026. Last verified 8 October 2026.