How A Destination Wedding Can Save You More Money
Imagine escaping to a tropical paradise to get married in a picturesque setting at a beautiful resort. Sounds expensive right? Well the truth is that you could save a lot compared to getting married locally. In this article we’ll explain how a destination wedding can save you money.
Fewer Guests = Lower Costs
Typically wedding costs are directly related to the number of guests in attendance. More guests equals more money spent on food, beverage, chair and linen rentals, favors… you get the idea. The beauty of a destination wedding is that the distance will automatically limit the number of guests who will be able to attend. Some guests
just won’t be able to make the trip. It’s also easier to limit your guest list to close friends and family for a destination wedding without feeling like you are snubbing uninvited guests. For the bride who wants a big
wedding with all of her friends and extended family, a destination wedding could be a deal breaker. But for the
couple looking to keep their wedding costs low, this is an easy way to keep your guest list in check. Have an Amazing Wedding and Honeymoon—All in One Place Planning a wedding and a honeymoon can be overwhelming. There are so many details to figure out for each event that it can get overwhelming. But if you honeymoon in the same location as your destination wedding, it’s more like planning one big event. Many resorts have all-inclusive wedding packages, and can provide all of the services you’ll need for the ceremony and reception. Having the resort handle these services means you’ll only have to deal with one vendor—the resort—as opposed to hiring each service it could also help you cut your overall wedding costs. it could also help you cut your overall wedding costs.
Some resorts also offer deals, like “Book your wedding with us and get a 4 night stay.” Even if this type of deal is not offered, ask if they can offer a discounted room rate or other incentives. They want your business after all, so they may be able to do something for you.
If you’re planning a destination wedding, here are a few tips to remember:
Pick the all-inclusive wedding package if your resort offers one An all-inclusive package will almost always be more affordable than piecing together a custom wedding. The resorts put these packages together to maximize efficiency, which means lower costs for them, and for you. Choose a location that is accessible for your guests
Getting married in an exotic locale can be amazing, but if getting there is a pain, your guests wont enjoy themselves. Try to choose a location that is close to transportation routes, and organize transportation to and from the ceremony/reception if possible.
