How To Save Money By Having A Destination Wedding

A modern day alternative to a local, at-home wedding.

There are many benefits to having a destination wedding, but one of the best is the price tag. With an average cost of less than $10,000, here are some simple ways planning a destination wedding with Destination Weddings can help you save money and still have the time of your life!

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Secrets – Puerto Los Cabos, Mexico | Secrets – Puerto Los Cabos, Mexico

Reduced Venue Costs

Set in some of the most beautiful landscapes imaginable, a destination wedding lets the scenery do the talking at a fraction of the cost. Bundled packages for destination weddings often include services you'd otherwise have to cover separately. For example, if you plan your celebration through Destination Weddings, you could score ceremony and reception decor, food, and floral arrangements at a lower cost than booking individual vendors for each service. And, depending on the resort, you could even get an entirely free wedding package!

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Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo | Four Seasons Resort at Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica

Combined Wedding and Honeymoon

With a destination wedding, you can combine your wedding and your honeymoon into one occasion. Bundling a wedding and honeymoon can lead to significant savings. Often times, when you book a wedding package, honeymoon perks are included like free, extra nights or a room upgrade. Check out the amazing deals Destination Weddings can negotiate for you.

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Couples San Souci | Couples San Souci, Jamaica

More Intimate Wedding Size

While a destination wedding can still be a large event, sometimes destination brides and grooms travel far from home in hopes of keeping their guest list small. With hundreds of guests, even small costs can add up quickly, such as save-the-dates, invitations, favors and other considerations. With fewer guests, it's possible to provide a luxurious experience on a much smaller budget.

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Alexandra Resort, Turks and Caicos | Brilliant Studios

The Hidden Costs of Time and Stress

It's no secret that conventional weddings can have a hefty price tag, but have you ever considered the time and stress that also accompany the planning process? Instead of enjoying their engagement, brides and grooms spend their time visiting venues, sampling cake, coordinating minor details, and much more. Although an official planner can help, this person comes with their own significant price tag.

Instead of stressing about cost and details, imagine handing these tasks to a trusted expert. That's exactly what happens when planning a wedding with Destination Weddings. With a destination wedding, you share your vision and preferences with your Specialist, and then let the experts take care of the rest.

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Real Wedding Priya and Jigar – Azul Sensatori in Riviera Maya, Mexico | Jay Seth Photography

Whatever your needs, a destination wedding can fit any budget, any wedding party size and any theme from rustic to glamorous. A destination wedding is an opportunity to enjoy a vacation of a lifetime with your closest friends and family. Explore how Destination Weddings can help you along this journey.