{"id":30228,"date":"2023-02-20T08:43:28","date_gmt":"2023-02-20T13:43:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/?p=30228"},"modified":"2025-10-10T10:35:42","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T14:35:42","slug":"destination-wedding-save-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/destination-wedding-save-money\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Save Money On Your Destination Wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"<input type=\"hidden\" value=\"\" data-essbisPostContainer=\"\" data-essbisPostUrl=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/destination-wedding-save-money\/\" data-essbisPostTitle=\"How To Save Money On Your Destination Wedding\" data-essbisHoverContainer=\"\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"30228\" class=\"elementor elementor-30228\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2aefd64a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default qodef-elementor-content-no\" data-id=\"2aefd64a\" 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-4d4fbcb9\" data-id=\"4d4fbcb9\" 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-7e52df23 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7e52df23\" 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>Planning a destination wedding and want to save money?<\/p><p>Don&#8217;t worry, I got you covered!<\/p><p>Your destination wedding will be way cheaper than a traditional wedding.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/destination-wedding-statistics\/\">Like 80% less<\/a>.\u00a0<span style=\"font-style: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-transform: inherit;\">That&#8217;s a huge difference!<\/span><\/p><p>Here&#8217;s how&#8230;<\/p><p>I spoke with our <a href=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">certified destination wedding specialists<\/a> to collect intel for you.<\/p><p>And here are the money-saving tips and tricks.\u00a0<\/p><p>Let\u2019s begin!<\/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<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2f384368 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default qodef-elementor-content-no\" data-id=\"2f384368\" 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-a461678\" data-id=\"a461678\" 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-1dd3e49f elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_section_title\" data-id=\"1dd3e49f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_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-qi-section-title qodef-decoration--italic qodef-link--underline-draw qodef-subtitle-icon--left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"qodef-m-title\">\n\t\tInsider Tips To Save Money On Your Destination Wedding\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\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<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-43edeff1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default qodef-elementor-content-no\" data-id=\"43edeff1\" 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-7d25fdd0\" data-id=\"7d25fdd0\" 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-6235a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6235a\" 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\">Pick An Off-Season Wedding Date<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#allinclusive\">Get A Destination Wedding Specialist<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#cheap\">Get Legally Married Before Your Destination Wedding<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#averagecost\">Choose an All-Inclusive Wedding Package<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#budget\">Combine Your Wedding And Honeymoon<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#locations\">Book as a Group to Unlock Free Rooms<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#popularresorts\">Use Resort Vendors<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#legal\">Choose An Easy To Reach Destination<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#payment\">Opt For A More Intimate Wedding<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#weekday\">Consider a Weekday Wedding<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#cash-back\">Look for Resorts with Cash-Back Incentives<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#decorations\">Bring Decorations &amp; Repurposing to Cut Costs<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#resort-spaces\">Use Resort Spaces for Informal Gatherings<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#add-ons\">Rethink Add-Ons and Upgrades<\/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-5cae386 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"5cae386\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch?v=tGDyfLrvbto&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\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<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-335e0c48 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default qodef-elementor-content-no\" data-id=\"335e0c48\" 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-6c8a12e2\" data-id=\"6c8a12e2\" 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-694e2d2f elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"694e2d2f\" 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-54f82b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_section_title\" data-id=\"54f82b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_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-qi-section-title qodef-decoration--italic qodef-link--underline-draw qodef-subtitle-icon--left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"qodef-m-title\">\n\t\t1. Pick An Off-Season Wedding Date\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\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<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-75efc41e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default qodef-elementor-content-no\" data-id=\"75efc41e\" 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-7af44975\" data-id=\"7af44975\" 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-5257eaae elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5257eaae\" 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><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-29758\" src=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Secrets-Akumal-Riviera-Maya-wedding-venue.jpg\" alt=\"Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya wedding venue\" width=\"850\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Secrets-Akumal-Riviera-Maya-wedding-venue.jpg 850w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Secrets-Akumal-Riviera-Maya-wedding-venue-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Secrets-Akumal-Riviera-Maya-wedding-venue-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p><p>One of the simplest ways to reduce the cost of a destination wedding is to book off-season.<\/p><p>Choosing off-season dates can <strong>save you 20\u201350% on accommodations<\/strong>.<\/p><p>For instance, at <a href=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/resorts?venue=dreams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dreams Resorts<\/a>, accommodations might cost $450 &#8211; $700 per person per night in the regular season, but drop to $250 &#8211; $380 during the off season!\u00a0<\/p><p>Now that\u2019s a steal right there!<\/p><h5>Off-Seasons In The Caribbean<\/h5><ul><li><strong>Mexico<\/strong> &#8211; April to November<\/li><li><strong>Jamaica<\/strong> &#8211; mid-April to June<\/li><li><strong>Dominican Republic<\/strong> &#8211; May to November<\/li><li><strong>The Bahamas<\/strong> &#8211; June to November<\/li><\/ul><p>Just be flexible since a few of the months overlap with the <strong>hurricane season<\/strong>.<\/p><p>Also, if it happens to rain on the day of your ceremony, don\u2019t worry.<\/p><p>Many luxurious resorts have <strong>beautiful indoor venues<\/strong> as well.<\/p><p>I mean, just look at the enchanting indoor venue at <a href=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/mx\/riviera-maya\/secrets-akumal-riviera-maya\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya<\/a> in the pic above!<\/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<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4bea2d70 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default qodef-elementor-content-no\" data-id=\"4bea2d70\" 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-54bbfc8d\" data-id=\"54bbfc8d\" 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-13015e85 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"13015e85\" 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=\"allinclusive\"><\/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-109f1b0b elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_section_title\" data-id=\"109f1b0b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_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-qi-section-title qodef-decoration--italic qodef-link--underline-draw qodef-subtitle-icon--left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"qodef-m-title\">\n\t\t2. Get A Destination Wedding Specialist \t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\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<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1872d4b6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default qodef-elementor-content-no\" data-id=\"1872d4b6\" 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-237d4bec\" data-id=\"237d4bec\" 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-4fa1e2ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4fa1e2ca\" 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><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/couple-at-gazebo-in-Iberostar-Paraiso-Del-Mar.jpg\" alt=\"Married couple under Gazebo at Iberostar Parasio Del Mar\" width=\"830\" height=\"553\" \/><\/p><p>You probably own a home or are thinking about it.<\/p><p>Imagine having an experienced real estate pro helping you at that moment.<\/p><p>You&#8217;d feel pretty confident, right?<\/p><p>Best price, quality home, seamless transaction&#8230;.you&#8217;re living large.<\/p><h5>Your wedding needs the same love!<\/h5><p>Working with a destination wedding specialist delivers the same benefits. It&#8217;s by-far the best way to cut costs + ensure your wedding runs smoothly.<\/p><h6>5 Advantages of a destination wedding specialist:<\/h6><ol><li>They know the ins and outs of wedding contracts &#8211; spotting unnecessary expenses.<\/li><li>They have many industry connections to secure you the best package possible.<\/li><li>They know local vendors and can get you wicked discounts on products and services.<\/li><li>They help you keep track of your budget.<\/li><li>They&#8217;ll hold your hand every step of the way.<\/li><\/ol><p>Essentially, destination wedding specialists have the combined skills of a travel agent and a wedding planner!<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/destination-wedding-travel-agent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more about destination wedding travel agents<\/a>.<\/p><h5>How much do they cost?<\/h5><p>Planners for custom weddings (private venues outside resorts) will cost anywhere between $3,500 &#8211; $20,000.<\/p><p>Planners for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/best-all-inclusive-wedding-packages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">all-inclusive resort weddings<\/a>\u00a0are <b>usually free.<\/b> They&#8217;re like travel agents but for destination weddings. They&#8217;ll help with guest accommodation, transportation, and answer all your guest&#8217;s questions.<\/p><p><b>If you&#8217;d like help planning,<\/b> check us out\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ParadiseWeddings.com<\/a>.<\/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<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2e7a3f7b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default qodef-elementor-content-no\" data-id=\"2e7a3f7b\" 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-61b27e91\" data-id=\"61b27e91\" 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-2c01da95 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"2c01da95\" 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=\"cheap\"><\/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-349c76a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_section_title\" data-id=\"349c76a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_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-qi-section-title qodef-decoration--italic qodef-link--underline-draw qodef-subtitle-icon--left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"qodef-m-title\">\n\t\t3. Get Legally Married Before Your Destination Wedding \t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\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<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1cc8ff97 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default qodef-elementor-content-no\" data-id=\"1cc8ff97\" 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-3e94901\" data-id=\"3e94901\" 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-56c2b304 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"56c2b304\" 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><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30359\" src=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/bride-and-groom-on-staircase.jpg\" alt=\"bride and groom on staircase\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/bride-and-groom-on-staircase.jpg 850w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/bride-and-groom-on-staircase-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/bride-and-groom-on-staircase-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p><p>Before you leave for your destination wedding, get <strong>legally married in your home country<\/strong>.<\/p><p>And then have a <strong>symbolic wedding<\/strong> at the destination.<\/p><p>Why?<\/p><p>Well, every destination has its own set of laws and legalities that you\u2019ll have to manoeuvre.<\/p><p>Besides, the destination might want you to be in the country before you can legally marry.<\/p><h5>If you have a courthouse marriage beforehand, you will save money on:<\/h5><ul><li>Legal fees<\/li><li>Transportation to and from government offices<\/li><li>Accommodation and food charges<\/li><\/ul><p>You could use that saved money for something else, like, fund your honeymoon!<\/p><p>Here&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/getting-married-in-mexico\/\">how to legally get married in Mexico<\/a>.<\/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<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2a711c2a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default qodef-elementor-content-no\" data-id=\"2a711c2a\" 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-1d768acc\" data-id=\"1d768acc\" 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-43606f3e elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"43606f3e\" 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=\"averagecost\"><\/div>\n\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<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4f0ad13b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default qodef-elementor-content-no\" data-id=\"4f0ad13b\" 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-13f68596\" data-id=\"13f68596\" 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-2823675c elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_section_title\" data-id=\"2823675c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_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-qi-section-title qodef-decoration--italic qodef-link--underline-draw qodef-subtitle-icon--left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"qodef-m-title\">\n\t\t4. Choose an All-Inclusive Wedding Package\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-671009ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"671009ff\" 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><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27939\" src=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sandos-caracol-cenote-wedding-venue.jpg\" alt=\"sandos caracol cenote wedding venue\" width=\"830\" height=\"556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sandos-caracol-cenote-wedding-venue.jpg 830w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sandos-caracol-cenote-wedding-venue-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sandos-caracol-cenote-wedding-venue-768x514.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\" \/><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/resorts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Resort wedding packages<\/a> include some <strong>amazing services and features<\/strong>, at incredible prices.<\/p><p>You\u2019ll find some insanely low-cost options that provide awesome value for money.<\/p><p>In fact, many resorts offer <strong>FREE wedding packages<\/strong> where you can invite 10 to 15 guests! You can get this complimentary wedding when you book the required number of rooms.<\/p><p>Many resorts also offer beautiful <strong>elopement packages<\/strong> for when it\u2019s just the 2 of you\u2026<\/p><h5>Most wedding packages include:<\/h5><ul><li>Wedding venue<\/li><li>Ceremony d\u00e9cor<\/li><li>Symbolic wedding ceremony performed by a non-denominational minister<\/li><li>Bouquet and boutonniere<\/li><li>Seating arrangements for guests<\/li><li>Reception dinner<\/li><li>Cocktail hour<\/li><li>Discounts at the spa for the couple<\/li><li>Room upgrade, and late check-in, check-out for the couple<\/li><\/ul><p>Here are the <a href=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/top-destination-wedding-packages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">top 10 destination wedding packages<\/a>.<\/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<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-321f5d17 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default qodef-elementor-content-no\" data-id=\"321f5d17\" 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-64128d6d\" data-id=\"64128d6d\" 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-9d4e376 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"9d4e376\" 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=\"budget\"><\/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-7108d16f elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_section_title\" data-id=\"7108d16f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_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-qi-section-title qodef-decoration--italic qodef-link--underline-draw qodef-subtitle-icon--left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"qodef-m-title\">\n\t\t5. Combine Your Wedding And Honeymoon\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\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<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-48aa2482 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default qodef-elementor-content-no\" data-id=\"48aa2482\" 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-2a4b7566\" data-id=\"2a4b7566\" 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-7634e1d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7634e1d7\" 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><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28202\" src=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/dreams-los-cabos-suites-golf-resort-spa-couple-in-pool.jpg\" alt=\"dreams los cabos suites golf resort &amp; spa couple in pool\" width=\"830\" height=\"553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/dreams-los-cabos-suites-golf-resort-spa-couple-in-pool.jpg 830w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/dreams-los-cabos-suites-golf-resort-spa-couple-in-pool-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/dreams-los-cabos-suites-golf-resort-spa-couple-in-pool-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\" \/><\/p><p>One of the most cost-effective advantages of a destination wedding?<\/p><p>You can begin your honeymoon immediately after the ceremony!<\/p><p>Thus, you <strong>save <\/strong>a lot<strong> on flights and other travel expenses<\/strong>!<\/p><p>Check your wedding package; it might include a <strong>complimentary honeymoon<\/strong> for 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<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4b133a76 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default qodef-elementor-content-no\" data-id=\"4b133a76\" 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-487f8dab\" data-id=\"487f8dab\" 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-bb31c72 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"bb31c72\" 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=\"locations\"><\/div>\n\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<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-19b2c59b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default qodef-elementor-content-no\" data-id=\"19b2c59b\" 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-d460cba\" data-id=\"d460cba\" 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-4f6bcefd elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_section_title\" data-id=\"4f6bcefd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_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-qi-section-title qodef-decoration--italic qodef-link--underline-draw qodef-subtitle-icon--left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"qodef-m-title\">\n\t\t6. Book as a Group to Unlock Free Rooms\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21f40f2a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"21f40f2a\" 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><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30375\" src=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wedding-on-the-beach-at-El-Dorado-Casitas-Royale.jpg\" alt=\"wedding on the beach at El Dorado Casitas Royale\" width=\"850\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wedding-on-the-beach-at-El-Dorado-Casitas-Royale.jpg 850w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wedding-on-the-beach-at-El-Dorado-Casitas-Royale-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wedding-on-the-beach-at-El-Dorado-Casitas-Royale-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p><p>You can reserve a &#8220;room block&#8221; which is a set number of rooms at the resort reserved for your guests. You also\u00a0<strong>receive cool discounts<\/strong> based on the number of rooms you reserve.<\/p><p>These lower rates will <strong>help guests save money<\/strong> and make attending your wedding more convenient.<\/p><h5>Other benefits include:<\/h5><ul><li>Group rates can be 15%-40% lower than standard room prices.<\/li><li>You will save money if you intend to cover lodging for the parents and\/or wedding party.<\/li><li>A large room block at a resort will often get you a priority date.<\/li><li>Group bookings also result in spa discounts, free activities, and access to many on-site restaurants and bars, among other benefits.<\/li><li>No guest is left behind, trying to find a room at adjacent resorts.<\/li><\/ul><p>Is Mexico on your mind? Here are <a href=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/top-all-inclusive-wedding-resorts-mexico\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 all-inclusive destination wedding resorts in Mexico<\/a>.\u00a0<\/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<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-be2647 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default qodef-elementor-content-no\" data-id=\"be2647\" 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-6a06f284\" data-id=\"6a06f284\" 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-4b2a583d elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"4b2a583d\" 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=\"popularresorts\"><\/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-57c03f37 elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_section_title\" data-id=\"57c03f37\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_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-qi-section-title qodef-decoration--italic qodef-link--underline-draw qodef-subtitle-icon--left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"qodef-m-title\">\n\t\t7. Use Resort Vendors\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\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<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-394900f2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default qodef-elementor-content-no\" data-id=\"394900f2\" 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-5f417c\" data-id=\"5f417c\" 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-5f9034ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5f9034ee\" 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><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Screen-Shot-2022-11-02-at-12.42.42-PM.png\" alt=\"grand velas pool terrace\" width=\"850\" height=\"515\" \/><\/p><p>Think bringing your own vendors will save you money?<\/p><p>Think again.<\/p><h5>Most wedding packages include essentials:<\/h5><ul><li>Food<\/li><li>DJ<\/li><li>Hair &amp; makeup<\/li><li>Photography<\/li><li>Wedding coordination<\/li><li>Flowers and d\u00e9cor<\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-style: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-transform: inherit;\">Check your wedding package; most, if not all, of these services are already covered in it.<\/span><\/p><p>Or the resort provides you with a list of approved vendors.<\/p><p><span style=\"font-style: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-transform: inherit;\">If you want to bring an outside vendor, resorts usually charge <\/span><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-transform: inherit; background-color: #ffffff;\">an &#8220;outside vendor fee&#8221;. This typically ranges from $800-$1,000.<\/span><\/p><p><b>For example&#8230;<\/b>\u00a0<span style=\"font-style: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-transform: inherit;\">you find a wedding photographer you love. She charges $3,000 for the day.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-style: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-transform: inherit;\">The resort will charge you a\u00a0<\/span><strong style=\"font-style: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-transform: inherit;\">1k outside vendor fee<\/strong><span style=\"font-style: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-transform: inherit;\">\u00a0to let her in.<\/span><\/p><p>So using resort vendors is a smart way to save some moolah!<\/p><p>!!!! However !!!! many couples choose to bring their own photographer or videographer.<\/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<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-66953271 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default qodef-elementor-content-no\" data-id=\"66953271\" 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-53be094d\" data-id=\"53be094d\" 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-29eb3808 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"29eb3808\" 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=\"legal\"><\/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-696bdeaa elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_section_title\" data-id=\"696bdeaa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_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-qi-section-title qodef-decoration--italic qodef-link--underline-draw qodef-subtitle-icon--left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"qodef-m-title\">\n\t\t8. Choose An Easy To Reach Destination\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\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<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-48db0e00 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default qodef-elementor-content-no\" data-id=\"48db0e00\" 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-79e44819\" data-id=\"79e44819\" 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-3031256c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3031256c\" 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><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/252215146.jpeg\" alt=\"valentin imperial riviera maya resort\" width=\"850\" height=\"506\" \/><\/p><p>If your wedding location is difficult to reach, guests may bail. (you don&#8217;t want that)<\/p><p>This is because of <strong>costly flights<\/strong> to remote airports, and <strong>expensive taxi rides<\/strong> to the destination from the nearest airport.<\/p><p>Costa Rica sounds sexy and exotic until you see the flight duration and cost!<\/p><h5>Here are some easily accessible destinations from USA:<\/h5><h6>From the west coast:<\/h6><ul><li>Los Cabos<\/li><li>Puerto Vallarta<\/li><\/ul><h6>From the east coast:<\/h6><ul><li>Cancun<\/li><li>Tulum<\/li><li>Riviera Maya<\/li><li>Playa del Carmen<\/li><li>Dominican Republic<\/li><li>Jamaica<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Pro tip<\/strong> &#8211; most resorts include airport transfers as part of your all-inclusive stay. So you\u2019ll save there as well!<\/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<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-659df370 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default qodef-elementor-content-no\" data-id=\"659df370\" 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-353dc307\" data-id=\"353dc307\" 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-6b672e43 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"6b672e43\" 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=\"payment\"><\/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-3edcb031 elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_section_title\" data-id=\"3edcb031\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_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-qi-section-title qodef-decoration--italic qodef-link--underline-draw qodef-subtitle-icon--left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"qodef-m-title\">\n\t\t9. Opt For An Intimate Wedding\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\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<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-624108a7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default qodef-elementor-content-no\" data-id=\"624108a7\" 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-612f6c16\" data-id=\"612f6c16\" 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-3eff33eb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3eff33eb\" 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><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-55537\" src=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/beach-wedding-setup-with-bride-groom-and-guests.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"850\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/beach-wedding-setup-with-bride-groom-and-guests.jpg 850w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/beach-wedding-setup-with-bride-groom-and-guests-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/beach-wedding-setup-with-bride-groom-and-guests-768x542.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p><p>As you know, the guest list accounts for a <strong>large portion of the cost of a wedding<\/strong> &#8211; from catering to venue size etc.<\/p><p>Fewer guests, as with all weddings, mean a more budget-friendly wedding.<\/p><p>So if possible, opt for a wedding with 15 &#8211; 30 guests.<\/p><p>You won\u2019t HAVE TO invite colleagues, neighbors, gym mates etc!<\/p><p>Here are fabulous <a href=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/destination-wedding-packages-50-guests\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">destination wedding packages for 50 guests<\/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-2bedba0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"2bedba0\" 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=\"weekday\"><\/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-e56c0d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_section_title\" data-id=\"e56c0d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_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-qi-section-title qodef-decoration--italic qodef-link--underline-draw qodef-subtitle-icon--left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"qodef-m-title\">\n\t\t10. Consider a Weekday Wedding\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7792fdd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7792fdd\" 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><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57769\" src=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/bride-and-groom-on-the-beach.jpg\" alt=\"bride and groom on the beach\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/bride-and-groom-on-the-beach.jpg 850w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/bride-and-groom-on-the-beach-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/bride-and-groom-on-the-beach-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p><p>You probably know this one &#8211; weekday weddings can cost less!<\/p><p>For example, the Eternal Love package at Dreams and Secrets resorts costs $4,349 onwards from Monday &#8211; Wednesday, and costs $4,599 onwards from Thursday to Sunday.<\/p><p>Plus, during the weekdays, the resorts are generally less crowded, making your event feel more exclusive.<\/p><p>Your guests might even score better room rates compared to weekends.\u00a0<\/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-1cd159b elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"1cd159b\" 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=\"cash-back\"><\/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-27001df elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_section_title\" data-id=\"27001df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_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-qi-section-title qodef-decoration--italic qodef-link--underline-draw qodef-subtitle-icon--left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"qodef-m-title\">\n\t\t11. Look for Resorts with Cash-Back Incentives\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38a8cde elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"38a8cde\" 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><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-47470\" src=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Casa-Dorada-Los-Cabos-Resort-Spa-terrace-wedding-venue-with-bride-groom-and-guests.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Casa-Dorada-Los-Cabos-Resort-Spa-terrace-wedding-venue-with-bride-groom-and-guests.jpg 850w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Casa-Dorada-Los-Cabos-Resort-Spa-terrace-wedding-venue-with-bride-groom-and-guests-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Casa-Dorada-Los-Cabos-Resort-Spa-terrace-wedding-venue-with-bride-groom-and-guests-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p><p>Some resorts go above and beyond by offering cash-back incentives based on the number of rooms booked by your guests.<\/p><p>These rebates can range from a few hundred to thousands of dollars, depending on your group size.<\/p><p>You can use this extra money to cover travel costs, upgrade your wedding package, or even splurge on your honeymoon!<\/p><p>Tip &#8211; you can even score a <strong>FREE wedding<\/strong> depending on your bookings!<\/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-5f64972 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"5f64972\" 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=\"decorations\"><\/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-b7498f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_section_title\" data-id=\"b7498f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_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-qi-section-title qodef-decoration--italic qodef-link--underline-draw qodef-subtitle-icon--left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"qodef-m-title\">\n\t\t12. Bring Your Own Decorations to Cut Costs\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2291f9d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2291f9d\" 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><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/head-table-with-brides-name-card.jpg\" alt=\"head table with bride's name card\" width=\"850\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p><p>Personal touches can go a long way!<\/p><p>You can bring small,<strong> lightweight decor items<\/strong> like table toppers, candles, or signs, to save on the resort\u2019s d\u00e9cor costs.<\/p><p>Bringing your own d\u00e9cor might save you $500\u2013$1,000.<\/p><h4><b>Repurpose<\/b><\/h4><p>If you\u2019re using flowers for the ceremony, repurpose them for the reception. You can also do the reverse. We&#8217;ve seen centerpieces as flower decorations on their ceremony aisle\u00a0<\/p><p>A little creativity can make a big impact while keeping your budget intact.<\/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-99c8586 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"99c8586\" 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=\"resort-spaces\"><\/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-7e6cbe8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_section_title\" data-id=\"7e6cbe8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_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-qi-section-title qodef-decoration--italic qodef-link--underline-draw qodef-subtitle-icon--left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"qodef-m-title\">\n\t\t13. 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