In 2025, Indian weddings averaged ₹39.5 lakh, with destination celebrations reaching ₹58 lakh. Gold recycling rose 20-25% with prices of the precious metal soaring 74% this year. Photography assignments dipped 30-50%. Experts project ₹2-3 lakh crore gold wedding business and continued high spending in 2026, with luxury and destination weddings still dominating.