Destination Weddings - Can They Really Save You Money?

Destination weddings - can they really save youthis type of destination is do-able in many budgets.
money? Yes and no – it all depends on whatWith the low cost flights and hotel accommodations to
your vision of a destination wedding entails. SomeLas Vegas, such an event could be a good option for
people think of a destination wedding as a $30,000an elegant yet cost-effective wedding. For more
ceremony at a five star resort in the Bahamas. Otherinformation on the Venetian, please visit [ . In Las
people think of a destination wedding as an ElvisVegas, another site for an elegant wedding is the
impersonator at a Las Vegas Chapel – completeBellagio hotel, which has wedding packages starting at
with blue suede shoes. For someone on a budget,$1,200 (prices do not include accommodation or
neither option may be what you are looking to do.airfare). Nothing says posh like the Bellagio. Visit for
A destination wedding has its perks in that it combinesmore details.
the wedding and the honeymoon. In addition, if yourBe a Princess at Disney!
friends and family are scattered across the country --Another type of destination wedding would be an
or even the world -- a destination wedding provides aintimate wedding at Walt Disney World or Disneyland.
neutral location that doesn't favor any particular side ofFor a more exotic locale, try a Disney cruise.
the family. Destination weddings are on average moreInformation on Disney weddings can be found online at
affordable than full-blown traditional ceremonies, andWhile in Florida, wedding options are no limited to
good wedding resorts provide upgrades and optionalDisney. Another great option is Key West for a
add-ons to suit different tastes and budgets.tropical feel. Where better to have a stress free
The Virgin Islandswedding than a place where “stress” no
An example of a destination wedding in the Virginlonger exists! For more information, visit or
Islands, a simple wedding can start around $300 toCruising Right Along...
$1,500 and can expand into an extravagant $5,000 justIf the open seas are more your style, try a cruise.
for the ceremony alone. Packages for a wedding +It’s another option for a built in wedding /
honeymoon can be reasonable at around $2,500honeymoon. Each cruise line may offer special
– $ 2,800 which includes a condo for seven dayspackages for weddings so check with them for details.
as well as the wedding ceremony. For moreCheck out the biggies at (Norwegian Cruise Lines), and
information on Virgin Island weddings, visit the U.S.(Princess Cruises).
Virgin Island’s Guide at .Other Unforgettable Destinations
Vegas Baby!The last, but definitely not least, are destinations outside
If Vegas is more your style, an elegant wedding CANof the norm for weddings. Hawaii offers many
be had even in the decadent city who’s motto isbreathtaking packages. Want to get married in
“What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas”!Sedona, Arizona? Or is Martha’s Vineyard off
The Venetian Resort offers Cerimonia Sul’the coast of Massachusetts more your style? Get
Aqua (Ceremony On Water) starting around $750 (notmarried in Ireland, France, Italy, Bali, Korea, Africa or Fiji.
including accommodations or airfare) which includes, inDestination weddings can be had virtually any where
addition to the ceremony, a bouquet and photographs.and with the right planning can be affordable. Just
In this type of ceremony, you glide upon the waters ofremember to check into local marriage license laws
The Grand Canal at the Venetian Hotel an authenticand know that prices can vary throughout the year
Italian gondola and exchange your vows. Even with abased on the seasons. Do your homework and make
top-of the line ceremony Fortuna (Good Fortune) fromyour destination wedding unforgettable!
the Venetian, which runs around $4,500, the cost of