Getting married abroad is exotic and romantic but can cost a lot of money. Many couples are unsure about whether or not a nice destination wedding fits their budget.
Weddings Abroad Can be Cheaper
An overseas wedding can be cheaper than one at home. Couples who are thinking about getting married abroad should first consider what they expect from the wedding. A wedding in Greece or Kauai can be expensivek but a wedding in a huge ballroom located in the couple’s hometown can cost just as much.
Think Wisely to Lower the Cost of a Wedding Abroad
Positive about a destination wedding abroad is that couples can choose the place they would like to get married according to where they would like to go on honeymoon. For those dreaming about getting married and honeymooning in Venice, a destination wedding can be a good choice. In other words: combine the wedding location with the honeymoon destination. Don’t plan a Tuscany wedding and then fly to the Bermudas for a honeymoon, this will cost a lot of money.
Inviting a small number of guests to the destination wedding can lower the wedding costs. A smaller guest list means less food, a smaller venue and less drinks to pay for. Worried that some people might be offended they were not invited to the wedding? Plan a reception at home after the overseas wedding and the honeymoon. Planning a wedding party at home is also a good idea for making those guests happy that are very sad they can’t make it to the wedding because of a limited budget.
Don’t Expect Guests to Happily Pay for an Overseas Wedding
Getting married abroad on a sunny beach may sound very appealing but be warned though: not everyone will be fond to pay for it. It’s crucial that every couple planning to have an overseas wedding keeps in mind the budget of their guests. Not everyone has $2000 just lying around to spend on a friend’s wedding.
If their budget allows this, couples can also opt for paying part of the guest’s expenses such as the accommodation. If this is impossible, make sure the destination wedding invitations are sent at least one year beforehand so that guests are able to compare prices of international flights so that they can get the best rates possible.
Check Out the Overseas Wedding Location First
Sometimes, things can sound to good to be true. That white beach with palm trees may look good on photo but looks can be deceiving. Head over to the desired location and inspect the wedding dinner venue, the church, the hotel and everything else before booking any of these things.
The wedding location should also be checked to decide on the perfect destination wedding photographer and other local vendors. Ask them for their portfolio and references and don’t decide without checking those.
Enjoy Planning the Wedding
Planning an overseas wedding can be costly, but so can a wedding nearby be. Think about the budget first and fly to the place where the destination wedding will be planned to check everything is in order. All that is left to do now is to enjoy planning the wedding!
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