The number one reason wedding couples opt to do destination weddings is to save money. That seems counter-intuitive since it seems so luxurious to fly to an exotic location, but the truth is, a destination wedding can really turn out cheaper than a traditional wedding.

For one thing, having a destination wedding cuts down your wedding guest list a lot naturally, since a lot of people who aren’t that close to you won’t even bother with the time, effort and expense.  That’s a huge savings, especially compared to if you have a wedding locally where you pay per plate.

The exotic destination also doubles as your honeymoon.  You therefore save money on the travel.

You can also save money if you get married in a country where the cost of living is less than your country.

Here are some tips to help you save money on your destination wedding.

• Hire a travel agent instead of a wedding planner.
  A travel agent can get you great deals on flights, accommodations and other great deals that a wedding planner does not have access to.
• Get married in the off-season
  Timing is everything.  If you get married when there is less demand for those dates, you can get better prices from all your vendors.  You can opt to get married right before or right after the peak season to get better discounts.
• Get married at a cruise ship or a resort
  Cruise ships and resorts usually have full wedding packages where they bundle all the services together with the venue for one low price.  There is only one point of contact, the venue and all you have to do is show up since everything is taken care of.  They also have wedding planners that you can use and they can help you coordinate with other local vendors if you want to use other local wedding vendors.
• Plan ahead
  Plan your trip as early as possible to take advantage of great deals.  The wedding couple is usually expected to pay for the hotel accommodations and all the meals.  The guests are usually only expected to pay for flights.
• Get group discounts
  Combine these group discounts with early bookings and off-season specials to maximize your savings.

These are ways you can save money on your destination wedding.

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