{"id":11687,"date":"2022-03-02T02:27:58","date_gmt":"2022-03-02T07:27:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/?p=11687"},"modified":"2026-03-24T10:57:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T14:57:39","slug":"destination-wedding-average-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/destination-wedding-average-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Average Cost of a Destination Wedding in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<input type=\"hidden\" value=\"\" data-essbisPostContainer=\"\" data-essbisPostUrl=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/destination-wedding-average-cost\/\" data-essbisPostTitle=\"Your Average Cost of a Destination Wedding in 2026\" data-essbisHoverContainer=\"\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"11687\" class=\"elementor elementor-11687\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3b3918d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default qodef-elementor-content-no\" data-id=\"3b3918d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-38758db\" data-id=\"38758db\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-798b6cf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"798b6cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>So, what&#8217;s the <strong>average cost<\/strong> of a destination wedding?<\/p><p>I know you&#8217;re wondering&#8230; how much will this wedding set me back?!? \ud83e\udd14<\/p><p>Don&#8217;t worry, you&#8217;ll get all the info right here.\u00a0<\/p><p>You&#8217;ll get cost breakdowns, <strong>affordable packages<\/strong>, and expert tips from <a style=\"font-style: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-transform: inherit;\" href=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/team?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_campaign=average_cost_of_a_destination_wedding_2021_2022&amp;utm_term=our+team\">our certified wedding specialists <\/a>who have<span style=\"font-style: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-transform: inherit;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-style: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-transform: inherit;\">planned<\/span> <span style=\"font-style: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-transform: inherit;\">1000s<\/span> <span style=\"font-style: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-transform: inherit;\">of destination weddings!<\/span><\/p><p>So you can be confident that this info is accurate and up-to-date.<\/p><p>Ready to dive in?<\/p><p>Let&#8217;s go!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aaa3b52 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elipsa_core_section_title\" data-id=\"aaa3b52\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elipsa_core_section_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-section-title qodef-alignment--left \">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"qodef-m-title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\tAverage Cost of a Destination Wedding\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4cc86ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4cc86ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li><a href=\"#average\">What&#8217;s the Average Cost of a Destination Wedding?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#expensive\">What&#8217;s the Most Expensive Part?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#affordable\">Where to Have an Affordable Destination Wedding?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#mexico\">How Much Does A Wedding Cost in Mexico?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#packages\">Best All-Inclusive Wedding Packages in Mexico<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fdfb8e9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"fdfb8e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"average\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-adff276 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elipsa_core_section_title\" data-id=\"adff276\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elipsa_core_section_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-section-title qodef-alignment--left \">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"qodef-m-title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t1. What is the Average Cost of a Destination Wedding in 2026\/2027\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f18c86c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f18c86c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>According to The Knot, destination weddings in 2025 averaged around $39,000 to $41,000, depending on whether it was a domestic destination wedding or an international one.<\/p><p>In Mexico or the Caribbean, costs can be significantly lower, ranging from <strong>$6,000 to $12,000<\/strong> for most all-inclusive weddings.<\/p><p>This includes the average cost of airfare, hotel accommodations, and other expenses.<\/p><p>Airfare costs can range from<strong> $350 &#8211; $850<\/strong> per person, while hotel accommodations range between $200 &#8211; $600 per night.<\/p><p>But these are just averages.<\/p><p>Your costs can be higher or lower, depending on the location you choose.<\/p><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11689\" src=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/alvaro-cvg-mw8izdx7n8e-unsplas.jpg\" alt=\"destination wedding\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/alvaro-cvg-mw8izdx7n8e-unsplas.jpg 800w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/alvaro-cvg-mw8izdx7n8e-unsplas-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/alvaro-cvg-mw8izdx7n8e-unsplas-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p><p>1<b> way to save money<\/b> on your destination wedding is to choose a more affordable destination.<\/p><p>Another way would be to plan your <b>wedding during the off-season <\/b>of your chosen destination.<\/p><p>Want location inspo? Explore <a href=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/resorts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">resorts and packages in Mexico here!<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb7273e elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"cb7273e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"expensive\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c26e47b elementor-widget elementor-widget-elipsa_core_section_title\" data-id=\"c26e47b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elipsa_core_section_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-section-title qodef-alignment--left \">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"qodef-m-title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t2. What is the Most Expensive Part of a Wedding?\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f5f5bb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6f5f5bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The most expensive portion is typically the airfare.<\/p><p>Depending on where you are getting married, the average cost of airfare can range from <strong>$200 to $2,000<\/strong> per person.<\/p><h5>Other expenses to take into account include:<\/h5><ul><li>Food &amp; beverages<\/li><li>Transportation<\/li><li>Taxes &amp; gratuities<\/li><li>Hotel accommodation<\/li><\/ul><p>However, you can <strong>skip the extra costs<\/strong> &amp; stress by choosing an all-inclusive destination wedding package.<\/p><p>And don&#8217;t worry, I&#8217;ve got some prime examples of wedding packages for you later on in this post&#8230;<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49811c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"49811c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"affordable\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-361c230 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elipsa_core_section_title\" data-id=\"361c230\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elipsa_core_section_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-section-title qodef-alignment--left \">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"qodef-m-title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t3. Where Can You Have an Affordable Destination Wedding?\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-392a82e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"392a82e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you&#8217;re looking to have an affordable destination wedding, there are 5 main locations to choose from.<\/p><h5>The 5 cheapest locations are:<\/h5><p>1) Cancun<br \/>2) Riviere Maya<br \/>3) Punta Cana (Dominican Republic)<br \/>4) Cabo<br \/>5) Montego Bay (Jamaica)<\/p><p>$6,500 is the average cost of a wedding package at an all-inclusive resort in Mexico.<\/p><p>This usually includes 30-50 guests, venue, d\u00e9cor, food &amp; drink, DJ, etc.<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Webp.net-resizeimage-41.jpg\" alt=\"destination wedding\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p><p><b>Thinking Mexico?<\/b>\u00a0Check this complete breakdown of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/average-cost-wedding-mexico\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Costs of Weddings in Mexico.<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a21bbe elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"5a21bbe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"mexico\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b96f1c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elipsa_core_section_title\" data-id=\"b96f1c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elipsa_core_section_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-section-title qodef-alignment--left \">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"qodef-m-title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t4. How Much Does a Wedding Cost in Mexico?\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b57fe3e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b57fe3e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The average cost range of a destination wedding in Mexico for 2025 was <strong>$6,500 to $8,000<\/strong>.<\/p><h6>3 main factors affect cost:<\/h6><p>1) the all-inclusive resort you choose<br \/>2) how many guests attend<br \/>3) which wedding package you choose<\/p><p>If you&#8217;re planning a more intimate ceremony, 30 guests or so, the average cost of a small destination wedding in Mexico is $4000-$5,500.<\/p><p>Getting excited?<\/p><p>Here&#8217;s a list of the <a style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-transform: inherit;\" href=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/best-all-inclusive-wedding-packages-mexico\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 best wedding packages in Mexico<\/a>.<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Webp.net-resizeimage-38.jpg\" alt=\"beach destination wedding\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" \/><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/team?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_campaign=average_cost_of_destination_wedding&amp;utm_term=our+team+\">Our wedding planners <\/a>have organized\u00a0<strong>1000s of weddings<\/strong> in Mexico&#8230;<\/p><p>So we&#8217;ve got the DL on all the best spots &amp; packages.<\/p><p>Remember when I said I&#8217;d share some prime examples of all-inclusive packages?<\/p><p>Well, here they come!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f64290 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"6f64290\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"packages\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30dd2a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elipsa_core_section_title\" data-id=\"30dd2a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elipsa_core_section_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-section-title qodef-alignment--left \">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"qodef-m-title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t5. Best All-Inclusive Destination Wedding Packages in Mexico\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-357a3e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"357a3e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you&#8217;re looking for an all-inclusive destination wedding package in Mexico, look no further.<\/p><p>I&#8217;ve gathered <b>3 of the best packages<\/b> so you can have an idea of where to start &amp; what to expect.<\/p><p><em>Keep in mind that all resorts offer various wedding packages that you can customize to fit your needs.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39aa560 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elipsa_core_section_title\" data-id=\"39aa560\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elipsa_core_section_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-section-title qodef-alignment--left \">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"qodef-m-title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t1. Hyatt Ziva Cancun\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t    <p class=\"qodef-m-subtitle\" >\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 | FAMILY-FRIENDLY | ALL-INCLUSIVE |<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9187303 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9187303\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You&#8217;ve got to check out <a href=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/mx\/cancun\/hyatt-ziva-cancun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hyatt Ziva Cancun<\/a> &#8211; it&#8217;s an amazing resort <strong>surrounded by the Caribbean Sea<\/strong> on all sides.<\/p><p>The views from here? Absolutely killer!<\/p><p>And the suites, especially those swim-out ones, are just fantastic.<\/p><p>But the thing we love the most are the <strong>dining options<\/strong>; they\u2019re out of this world!<\/p><p>And the <strong>oceanfront spa<\/strong> is all about holistic treatments and hydrotherapy sessions.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25746\" src=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/hyatt-ziva-cancun-aerial.jpg\" alt=\"Hyatt Ziva Cancun Aerial\" width=\"830\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/hyatt-ziva-cancun-aerial.jpg 830w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/hyatt-ziva-cancun-aerial-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/hyatt-ziva-cancun-aerial-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\" \/><\/p><h5>Lavish &amp; Opulent package:<\/h5><p>We highly recommend this package &#8211; it comes with a lot of incredible amenities and services.\u00a0<\/p><h5>Price breakdown:<\/h5><ul><li>$5,563 for 20 guests<\/li><li>$8,863 for 50 guests<\/li><li>$12,169 for 80 guests<\/li><\/ul><p>You can definitely invite more than 80 guests to your wedding by paying $110 per person.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48398\" src=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/hyatt-ziva-cancun-wedding-venues.jpg\" alt=\"hyatt ziva cancun wedding venues\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/hyatt-ziva-cancun-wedding-venues.jpg 850w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/hyatt-ziva-cancun-wedding-venues-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/hyatt-ziva-cancun-wedding-venues-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p><h5>Lavish &amp; Opulent package includes:<\/h5><ul><li>Symbolic ceremony.<\/li><li>Bouquets and boutonnieres.<\/li><li>Signature wedding cake.<\/li><li>1-hour private cocktail party after the ceremony.<\/li><li>3-hour private wedding reception.<\/li><li>Complimentary online wedding registry and wedding website.<\/li><li>Sound system for the ceremony.<\/li><li>and so much more!<\/li><\/ul><p>See all the venues and <a href=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/mx\/cancun\/hyatt-ziva-cancun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">packages at Hyatt Ziva Cancun here.<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c99e98 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elipsa_core_section_title\" data-id=\"8c99e98\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elipsa_core_section_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-section-title qodef-alignment--left \">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"qodef-m-title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t2. Dreams Bahia Mita Surf &amp; Spa\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t    <p class=\"qodef-m-subtitle\" >\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 | FAMILY-FRIENDLY | ALL-INCLUSIVE |<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-197b0ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"197b0ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/mx\/puerto-vallarta\/dreams-bahia-mita-surf-spa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dreams Bahia Mita Surf &amp; Spa<\/a> resort is seriously stunning!<\/p><p>It&#8217;s an all-inclusive resort with <strong>luxurious suites<\/strong>, fun activities, and some amazing restaurants and bars.<\/p><p>This <strong>eco-friendly resort<\/strong>, designed by the famous architect Sordo Madaleno, sits right on the beautiful Banderas Bay.<\/p><p>What really blows us away is the golden sand beach and those <strong>mountaintop views<\/strong>! They&#8217;re absolutely breathtaking!<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28693\" src=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dreams-Bahia-Mita-Surf-Spa.jpg\" alt=\"Dreams Bahia Mita Surf &amp; Spa\" width=\"830\" height=\"553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dreams-Bahia-Mita-Surf-Spa.jpg 830w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dreams-Bahia-Mita-Surf-Spa-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Dreams-Bahia-Mita-Surf-Spa-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\" \/><\/p><h5>Beyond Memorable package:<\/h5><p>Want to host a\u00a0<strong>mid-size or a big destination wedding<\/strong>?<\/p><p>We recommend the Beyond Memorable package.<\/p><h5>Price breakdown:<\/h5><ul><li>$9,899 \u2013 $10,399 for 79 guests.<\/li><\/ul><p>You can invite more guests for $125 per person.\u00a0<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-32831\" src=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/dreams-bahia-mita-resort-and-spa-wedding-venues.jpg\" alt=\"dreams bahia mita surf resort and spa wedding venues\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/dreams-bahia-mita-resort-and-spa-wedding-venues.jpg 850w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/dreams-bahia-mita-resort-and-spa-wedding-venues-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/dreams-bahia-mita-resort-and-spa-wedding-venues-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p><h5>Beyond Memorable package includes:<\/h5><ul><li>Wedding organization.<\/li><li>On-site wedding coordinator.<\/li><li>1-hour welcome cocktail party.<\/li><li>2-hour rehearsal dinner.<\/li><li>Symbolic ceremony.<\/li><li>Bouquet(s) and\/or boutonniere(s)<\/li><li>Shoe check station for beach ceremonies.<\/li><li>3-hour private wedding reception with bar, and dessert station.<\/li><li>and a lot more!<\/li><\/ul><p>Want info on the other packages? You\u2019ll find them here \ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/mx\/puerto-vallarta\/dreams-bahia-mita-surf-spa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dreams Bahia Mita Surf &amp; Spa weddings<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d18a9ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-elipsa_core_section_title\" data-id=\"d18a9ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elipsa_core_section_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-section-title qodef-alignment--left \">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"qodef-m-title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t3. Secrets Playa Mujeres\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t    <p class=\"qodef-m-subtitle\" >\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 | ADULTS-ONLY | ALL-INCLUSIVE|<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2cf348d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2cf348d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This AAA Four Diamond resort is perfect for couples who want an <strong>adults-only<\/strong> destination wedding.<\/p><p>It&#8217;s a luxurious, <strong>all-inclusive oasis<\/strong> that offers stunning views of the Caribbean Sea.<\/p><p><a style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-transform: inherit;\" href=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/mx\/cancun\/secrets-playa-mujeres-golf-spa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Secrets Playa Mujeres<\/a> offers 5 amazing wedding packages, and gorgeous venues.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21393\" src=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/slide-3.jpeg\" alt=\"secrets playa mujeres pool\" width=\"850\" height=\"574\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/slide-3.jpeg 850w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/slide-3-300x203.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/slide-3-768x519.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p><h5>Secrets of Love wedding package:<\/h5><p>Our couples love this package &#8211; it offers you affordable luxury!<\/p><h5>Price breakdown:<\/h5><ul><li>$3,399 for 30 guests<\/li><li>$4,999 for 50 guests<\/li><li>$7,399 for 80 guests<\/li><\/ul><p>Invite more loved ones for $80 per extra person.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57515\" src=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Secrets-Playa-Mujeres-Golf-Spa-Resort-wedding-venues.jpg\" alt=\"Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf &amp; Spa Resort wedding venues\" width=\"850\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Secrets-Playa-Mujeres-Golf-Spa-Resort-wedding-venues.jpg 850w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Secrets-Playa-Mujeres-Golf-Spa-Resort-wedding-venues-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Secrets-Playa-Mujeres-Golf-Spa-Resort-wedding-venues-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p><h5>Secrets of Love wedding package includes:<\/h5><ul><li>Service of judge or minister.<\/li><li>Wedding organization and wedding coordinator.<\/li><li>Preparation and ironing of the couple\u2019s wedding day attire.<\/li><li>Bouquet(s) and\/or boutonniere(s) for wedding couple.<\/li><li>Sound system with speaker and microphones.<\/li><li>Wedding cake and sparkling wine.<\/li><li>Private cocktail hour with hors d\u2019oeuvres.<\/li><li>Private dinner reception.<\/li><li>36 full color photos and wedding album.<\/li><li>Free anniversary nights.<\/li><li>and a lot more!<\/li><\/ul><p>They also offer\u00a0<strong>South Asian <\/strong>wedding packages, an engagement package, and a vow renewal ceremony.<\/p><p>For more <strong>adults-only<\/strong> options, check out our post on the <a href=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/adults-only-wedding-resorts-mexico\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Top 10 Adults-Only Resorts for Your Wedding in Mexico.<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9bed130 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elipsa_core_section_title\" data-id=\"9bed130\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elipsa_core_section_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-section-title qodef-alignment--left \">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"qodef-m-title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\tCommonly Asked Questions\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b297689 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elipsa_core_section_title\" data-id=\"b297689\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elipsa_core_section_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-section-title qodef-alignment--left \">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"qodef-m-title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t1. Is a Destination Wedding Rude?\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-321e061 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"321e061\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A destination wedding is <strong>not<\/strong> rude.<\/p><p>Your special day is all about you and your love. If you&#8217;re dreaming of a destination wedding, go for it!<\/p><p>Many couples choose to have a destination wedding because it allows them to invite more people for less.<\/p><p>With a destination wedding, you can <strong>save money<\/strong> on things like food &amp; beverage, transportation, and taxes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4251522 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elipsa_core_section_title\" data-id=\"4251522\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elipsa_core_section_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-section-title qodef-alignment--left \">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"qodef-m-title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t2. How Much Do Guests Pay For A Destination Wedding?\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1902749 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1902749\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Guests typically pay for their own travel &amp; accommodations when they attend a destination wedding.<\/p><p>If your guests are travelling from the US to Mexico, they can expect to spend around <strong>$500 to $1,000.<\/strong><\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11715\" src=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Webp.net-resizeimage-42.jpg\" alt=\"wedding guests\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Webp.net-resizeimage-42.jpg 800w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Webp.net-resizeimage-42-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Webp.net-resizeimage-42-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p><p>Some couples choose to <strong>lose the gifts<\/strong> to ease the costs for their loved ones.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12905f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elipsa_core_section_title\" data-id=\"12905f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elipsa_core_section_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-section-title qodef-alignment--left \">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"qodef-m-title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t3. Is a Destination Wedding Really Cheaper?\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71f5fe5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"71f5fe5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Simply put, yes.<\/p><p>A destination wedding is <strong>much cheaper<\/strong> than a traditional wedding in the States.<\/p><p>The average cost of a wedding in the US in 2025 was $39,000.<\/p><p>Meanwhile, a destination wedding Mexico will cost around $6,500 &#8211; $8,000, depending on the resort and package you choose.<\/p><p>You can <b>save a whopping <\/b><strong>$25,000 <\/strong>if you choose wisely!<\/p><p>With a little bit of planning, you can have the wedding of your dreams without breaking the bank.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63bb466 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elipsa_core_section_title\" data-id=\"63bb466\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elipsa_core_section_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-section-title qodef-alignment--left \">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"qodef-m-title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\tNeed Help Planning?\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2a8973 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f2a8973\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Feeling overwhelmed &amp; still have questions?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/contact?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_campaign=average_cost_of_destination_wedding&amp;utm_term=our+expert+planners\">Our expert planners<\/a>&nbsp;at ParadiseWeddings.com&nbsp;can help you.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re looking for an all-inclusive package, step-by-step guidance, or just ideas for your big day, <a href=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/team?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_campaign=average_cost_of_destination_wedding&amp;utm_term=our+team\">our team<\/a> is here to help.<\/p>\n<p>Call us today at <a href=\"tel:877-737-0177\">877-737-0177<\/a> for a <strong>free consultation<\/strong><a href=\"tel:877-737-0177\" style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-transform: inherit; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(30, 141, 188) !important;\"><span style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-transform: inherit; color: rgb(127, 127, 127);\">&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-transform: inherit; color: rgb(127, 127, 127);\">or&nbsp;<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-transform: inherit; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(30, 141, 188) !important;\">contact us here<\/a><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-transform: inherit; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Looking forward to hearing from you!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<input type=\"hidden\" value=\"\" data-essbisPostContainer=\"\" data-essbisPostUrl=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/destination-wedding-average-cost\/\" data-essbisPostTitle=\"Your Average Cost of a Destination Wedding in 2026\" data-essbisHoverContainer=\"\"><p>So, what&#8217;s the average cost of a destination wedding? 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