Prices, timing and a skin plan that suits Mysuru.
Peak: November to February, and April to June, set by the muhurat. Quiet: Ashada masa, usually July.
Kannadiga families with a traditional mantapa sequence, plus Tamil and Telugu families.
Mild and pleasant nearly all year.
Moderately soft — better than Bengaluru.
Mysore silk sarees are heavy and the drape takes time. Add 45 minutes to the morning schedule for the saree alone, or the muhurat gets missed.
Kalyana mantapas across the city and palace-adjacent heritage venues.
Bride's own makeup and hair on the wedding day: about Rs 8000 to Rs 40000. Family or party makeup: about Rs 2500 to Rs 9000. A full pre-bridal package: about Rs 4000 to Rs 16000. These are ranges people actually pay, not quotes.