Venue Guide • 9 min read

Wedding Venue, Catering & Décor Costs in Pakistan

Everything you need to know about booking venues, catering packages, and décor across major Pakistani cities.

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🏛️ Venue Types & Costs

Marriage Halls

Most affordable option with all-in-one packages.

City Price Range (Per Event)
Lahore Rs. 1,00,000 - 3,00,000
Karachi Rs. 1,50,000 - 4,00,000
Islamabad Rs. 1,50,000 - 3,50,000
Smaller Cities Rs. 50,000 - 1,50,000

Banquet Halls

Mid to high-end options with better ambiance.

Type Price Range
Standard Banquet Rs. 3,00,000 - 6,00,000
Premium Banquet Rs. 6,00,000 - 12,00,000
5-Star Hotel Rs. 10,00,000 - 30,00,000+

Outdoor/Farmhouse Venues

Popular for Mehndi and intimate weddings.

  • Farmhouse rental: Rs. 50,000 - 3,00,000
  • Lawn setup: Rs. 1,00,000 - 5,00,000
  • Note: Requires separate catering and setup
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🍽️ Catering Costs

Per-Head Rates by Menu Type

Menu Type Per Head Cost
Hi-Tea (5-6 items) Rs. 600 - 1,200
Standard Dinner (8-10 items) Rs. 1,500 - 2,500
Premium Dinner (12+ items) Rs. 2,500 - 4,000
5-Star Quality Rs. 4,000 - 8,000+

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What's Usually Included

  • Main courses (rice, karahi, korma)
  • Starters and salads
  • Desserts
  • Drinks (soft drinks, juices)
  • Service staff

Common Add-ons

  • Live BBQ: Rs. 300-500 per head extra
  • Special desserts: Rs. 200-400 per head
  • Premium drinks: Rs. 100-200 per head

💐 Décor Costs

Stage Décor

Type Price Range
Simple/Minimal Rs. 30,000 - 60,000
Standard Rs. 80,000 - 1,50,000
Premium Rs. 2,00,000 - 4,00,000
Luxury/Designer Rs. 5,00,000+

Full Venue Décor

  • Entrance décor: Rs. 20,000 - 1,00,000
  • Table centerpieces: Rs. 2,000 - 5,000 each
  • Lighting: Rs. 30,000 - 2,00,000
  • Flower arrangements: Rs. 50,000 - 3,00,000
💡 Tip: Many venues include basic décor in their package. Ask what's included before booking separate decorators.

Questions to Ask Venues

  • What's the minimum guest requirement?
  • Is décor included? What's additional?
  • Can we bring outside caterers?
  • What's the cancellation policy?
  • Is there a generator backup?
  • Parking capacity?

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