Whether Or Not Your Dream Destination Wedding Will Be Affordable Depends On These Factors
When people think of destination weddings, they often think of expensive prices. However, having a destination wedding doesn’t mean you have to plan a lavish and expensive wedding ceremony like a Kardashian.
In fact, there are ways to plan a destination wedding that would be less expensive than a big, fancy wedding you have at home.
Whether or not your destination wedding will be affordable depends on several factors, like the location, venue, guest list, airfare, and exchange rates.
When choosing your destination wedding location, you have to realize that some states and countries are more expensive than others.
If you don’t have a specific dream location in mind, get ready to do a lot of research and compare venue pricing and airfare for several places.
You should also consider lowering your number of guests if you want to be able to afford a destination wedding.
More guests means more food and drinks you have to pay for, so you have to prioritize the people you absolutely need to see on your special day.
Before the wedding, you can invite those backup guests to your engagement party or bridal shower to make them feel included!
Of course, the point of a destination wedding is to travel somewhere else to get married, so you’ll need to consider airfare costs.
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You and your partner will need to discuss whether or not you’ll be covering the cost of someone’s travel, which can add up over time.
In terms of a venue, you can save a lot of money by booking a place that has an all-inclusive wedding package, meaning your fee would cover the ceremony and reception spaces, food, drinks, accommodations, etc.
When booked in the right place and as far in advance as possible, all-inclusive destination weddings can save you money and prevent hassle in the long run.
So, here are some tips to keep in mind as you go into planning your destination wedding.
Choose a wedding date that isn’t smack dab in the middle of summer wedding season. Consider distancing yourself from the wedding norm and pick a date during the off-season, as travel and venue costs will most likely be lower.
Try to book your flights and venue as far in advance as possible, as last-minute bookings can get really pricey.
Use price comparison websites for flights as often as possible, and keep an eye out for promotional deals.
And, of course, with the help of someone financially savvy, plan out your wedding budget and leave a little extra cushion money aside just in case prices shift over time. Then, before you know it, you’ll be getting married in paradise. Congratulations, and good luck!
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