Ah, love is in the air, and you’re fantasising about a lovely wedding ceremony in an exotic place surrounded by your loved ones. But, due to financial restraints, the destination wedding concept may seem like a distant dream. Fear not! You may have the wedding of your dreams without breaking the budget with a bit of imagination and planning. Who says you can’t have a lovely and memorable low-budget destination wedding? Let’s start and learn how to make your destination wedding ideas a reality!
Low-budget destination weddings
However and below are a few fantastic ideas and reasons to plan a destination wedding on a budget—don’t start blaming us if you reconsider!
Choose a Budget-Friendly Destination
The first step in organising a low-cost destination wedding is to select a low-cost location. Goa, Udaipur, and Jaipur in India, Bali and Phuket in Southeast Asia, and Cancun in Mexico are among the most popular wedding destination, naturally they will be expensive. But for some off beat locations, go for Rishikesh, Jim Corbett, Kasol, Darjeeling, and even somewhere in the south like Ooty. These locations provide stunning landscapes, pleasant weather, and reasonably priced lodging.
Schedule Your Wedding Out of Season
The second stage in organising a low-cost destination wedding is to hold it during the off-season. The off-season is often when tourist traffic is reduced, and rates for everything from lodging to airfare are lower. You will also receive more excellent rates on wedding vendors during the off-season.
Now, let’s get to the main event planning –
Book your stay and events at the exact location
This works well, mainly because you can save a lot of money on transportation, and it generally means a happier mood because everything is happening in the same spot. Additionally, your chances of getting a decent deal improve!
Keep your guest list to a minimum
The next stage in organising a low-cost vacation wedding is to keep your guest list as limited as possible. The more extensive your guest list, the more expensive your wedding will be. Hence, keep your guest list to close family and friends, or consider an intimate ceremony with just the two of you.
Book early and in bulk
Last-minute destination weddings aren’t cheap. Book everything—venue, hotels, plane tickets, train tickets—as early and in quantity as feasible to obtain fantastic rates and save money. Once you’ve chosen a deadline and a location, we recommend booking the best venue you can afford!
Attempt to get as many freebies as possible
This is a wedding planner’s secret, as revealed in this article. Some resorts will throw in a lot of freebies if you guarantee a certain number of people or rooms. Suppose you promise a particular amount of guests. In that case, they may provide you with an accessible wedding venue or fantastic discounts such as complimentary minibars, free wifi, salon discounts, and so on- this can save you a lot of money. But remember that this will only work for local resorts and hotels, not large worldwide chains!
Choose a Non-Traditional Venue
The fourth stage in organising a low-cost vacation wedding is to select an unconventional site. Choose a beach or garden wedding instead of a lavish resort wedding. These venues are frequently less expensive and provide a stunning background for your wedding.
There should not be too many events
If there aren’t too many festivities and the stay isn’t too long, a budget destination wedding is extremely achievable. Limit it to a one-night, two-day, or maximum two-night, three-day wedding. It also helps to keep your nights at the resort to a minimum. Those who attend an evening wedding may leave in the morning and return the next day.
Go for DIY or minimal decor
The fifth stage in organising a low-cost vacation wedding is to make your decorations. Rather than hiring a wedding planner to decorate your location, make your own flower arrangements, centrepieces, and lighting. It will be less expensive and bring a personal touch to your wedding.
Choose between a buffet and food stations
The sixth stage in organising a low-cost vacation wedding is substituting a buffet or food station for a set meal. Buffets and food stations are often less expensive and offer more options to guests.
Make use of local vendors
Using local providers is the seventh stage in designing a low-cost destination wedding. Local suppliers are frequently less expensive and can provide guests a unique experience. Hire a local band or DJ, for example, to provide music for your reception or a local florist to provide flowers for your wedding.
Maintain a simple wedding attire
Keep your wedding clothing basic as the eighth step in organising a low-cost vacation wedding. Instead of purchasing an expensive wedding gown or tuxedo, consider renting or purchasing a less expensive gown or suit. Consider wearing lightweight, breathable fabrics appropriate for the destination’s environment.
Consider the ‘extras’ costs
Numerous other fees associated with a destination wedding may slip your mind but result in large invoices later, throwing your budget off track. These are a few examples.
- If you want to ship anything to the venue (decor, favours, or clothing) ahead of time, consider those costs when calculating your bottom line.
- The same is true for people! Are there any specific people you’d like to fly in, such as an MUA or a photographer? The cost of their trip and hotel stay should also be considered.
- Only bring in the most crucial vendors and try to get the rest locally.
- Local transportation for guests (who may also want to do some sightseeing) may be more expensive than in a big metropolis, so bear that in mind.
That’s a lot of work… but trust us, it’ll be well worth it when you can pull off an economical vacation wedding!
So, what are you waiting for? Begin arranging your vacation wedding as soon as possible!
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