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Your Destination Wedding Budget

Ever wonder how much a traditional wedding at home costs compared to a destination wedding? Check this out!
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Traditional Wedding Costs vs. Destination Wedding Costs

Destination Wedding

The average size of a destination wedding is 50 guests.
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rehearsal, ceremony, and reception venues
$0
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7 night travel package / honeymoon
$4,000
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bouquet, officiant, cake, chairs
$2,000
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banquet food and drink
$1,750
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Average destination wedding total:
$7,750

Traditional Wedding

The average size of a traditional wedding is 150 guests. 
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rehearsal, ceremony, and reception venues
$20,000
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7 night travel package / honeymoon
$5,000
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bouquet, officiant, cake, chairs
$4,000
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banquet food and drink
$11,250
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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 Wedding​

FOR GUESTS (3 night stay)
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Flight
$500
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Hotel
$600
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Total
$1,100
$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 Wedding​

FOR GUESTS (3 night stay)
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Flight
$500
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Hotel
$300
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Car Rental
$200
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Meals & Drinks
$300
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Total
$1,300
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!

Let’s Plan Your Destination Wedding!

Get Started Now!
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  • Home
    • Sample Wedding Website
  • Destination Wedding
    • Start Here
    • Destinations
    • Ceremonies
    • Packages
    • Budget
  • Planning
    • Step by Step
    • Timeline
    • Details
    • Save The Date
    • Guest List
    • Guest FAQ
    • Guest Travel
    • Travel With Your Dress
    • Facebook Groups
  • Wedding Stories
  • Accolades
  • Blog
  • At Your Service
    • Our Team
    • Contact Us
Section divider type: waves -- position: top

Your Destination Wedding Budget

Ever wonder how much a traditional wedding at home costs compared to a destination wedding? Check this out!
Let's plan my wedding!
Section divider type: waves -- position: top

Traditional Wedding Costs vs. Destination Wedding Costs

Destination Wedding

The average size of a destination wedding is 50 guests.
wedding icon
rehearsal, ceremony, and reception venues
$0
plane icon
7 night travel package / honeymoon
$4,000
plane icon
bouquet, officiant, cake, chairs
$2,000
plane icon
banquet food and drink
$1,750
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Average destination wedding total:
$7,750

Traditional Wedding

The average size of a traditional wedding is 150 guests. 
wedding icon
rehearsal, ceremony, and reception venues
$20,000
plane icon
7 night travel package / honeymoon
$5,000
plane icon
bouquet, officiant, cake, chairs
$4,000
plane icon
banquet food and drink
$11,250
plane icon
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 Wedding​

FOR GUESTS (3 night stay)
plane icon
Flight
$500
hotel icon
Hotel
$600
wedding icon
Total
$1,100
$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 Wedding​

FOR GUESTS (3 night stay)
plane icon
Flight
$500
hotel icon
Hotel
$300
plane icon
Car Rental
$200
plane icon
Meals & Drinks
$300
wedding icon
Total
$1,300
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!

Let’s Plan Your Destination Wedding!

Get Started Now!