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Traditional Wedding Costs vs. Destination Wedding Costs
Destination WeddingThe average size of a destination wedding is 50 guests.  rehearsal, ceremony, and reception venues $0  7 night travel package / honeymoon $4,000  bouquet, officiant, cake, chairs $2,000  banquet food and drink $1,750 Average destination wedding total: $7,750 |
Traditional WeddingThe average size of a traditional wedding is 150 guests. rehearsal, ceremony, and reception venues $20,000 7 night travel package / honeymoon $5,000 bouquet, officiant, cake, chairs $4,000 banquet food and drink $11,250 Average traditional wedding total: $40,250 |
WOW! That's a huge difference!
It goes without saying that these numbers are estimates. Things like time of year, number of guests and your resort and destination choices will all play a part in determining your overall cost. But, we know this is a burning question all couples have as they start to think about how much a destination wedding costs.
What About The Guest Budget?
All-Inclusive Resort WeddingFOR GUESTS (3 night stay)
$150 for a passport, but most people already have one. The all-inclusive experience allows guests to budget $1150 for this trip since they know ahead of time exactly how much everything is going to cost. Meals and drinks are unlimited, so guests can enjoy trying new and local dishes that they normally wouldn't want to spend money on. Two desserts? No problem! This is what makes the all-inclusive experience such a great value. |
Non All-Inclusive Resort WeddingFOR GUESTS (3 night stay)
Guests can estimate how much they will spend on meals, drinks, gas, tips, etc, and they will have to be careful about how and what they order. Want lobster? It will cost extra. How about dessert? Cha-ching. Everything little item adds up, which is no fun. Guests don't want to feel nickel-and-dimed while on vacation. Be kind, and give them the all-inclusive experience! |
