{"id":74937,"date":"2025-11-28T13:34:13","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T18:34:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/?p=74937"},"modified":"2026-03-20T11:31:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T15:31:54","slug":"how-to-budget-destination-wedding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/how-to-budget-destination-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Budget for a Destination Wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"<input type=\"hidden\" value=\"\" data-essbisPostContainer=\"\" data-essbisPostUrl=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/how-to-budget-destination-wedding\/\" data-essbisPostTitle=\"How to Budget for a Destination Wedding\" data-essbisHoverContainer=\"\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"74937\" class=\"elementor elementor-74937\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2bf431a7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default qodef-elementor-content-no\" data-id=\"2bf431a7\" 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-68053709\" data-id=\"68053709\" 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-3415c297 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3415c297\" 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 <a href=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/destination-weddings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">destination wedding<\/a> sounds like a dream\u2026 ocean breeze, swaying palms, and your favorite people in one place.<\/p><p>But the big question is &#8211; how much will it cost?<\/p><p>Flights, guests, d\u00e9cor, it can add up fast.\u00a0<\/p><p>Still,<strong> it can stay within your budget<\/strong>. And with a clear plan, you can save smartly.<\/p><p>This guide will help you do just that!<\/p><p>We\u2019ll show you how to budget wisely, and still create a wedding that feels unforgettable.<\/p><p>Let\u2019s break it down.<\/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-42a0b9c1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default qodef-elementor-content-no\" data-id=\"42a0b9c1\" 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-2d49fbee\" data-id=\"2d49fbee\" 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-d3a181f elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_section_title\" data-id=\"d3a181f\" 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\tYour Guide to Budgeting for a 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-591235cc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default qodef-elementor-content-no\" data-id=\"591235cc\" 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-1e54f6da\" data-id=\"1e54f6da\" 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-690e9d3c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"690e9d3c\" 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=\"#cost\">What Does a Destination Wedding Cost?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#guest-count\">Guest Count<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#travel-costs\">Travel Costs for the Couple<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#accommodation\">Accommodation<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#wedding-package\">Wedding Package<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#venue\">Venue Choice + Private Events<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#food\">Food &amp; Drinks<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#extras\">Extras<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#legal\">Legal Fees<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#affordable\">How to Make Your Destination Wedding Affordable<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faqs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#need-help\">Need Help?<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\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-2762df11 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default qodef-elementor-content-no\" data-id=\"2762df11\" 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-d47f750\" data-id=\"d47f750\" 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-7be08169 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"7be08169\" 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=\"cost\"><\/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-468a4343 elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_section_title\" data-id=\"468a4343\" 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. What Does a Destination Wedding Cost? (Quick Overview)\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-434cfd2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"434cfd2\" 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-35404\" src=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/hilton-los-cabos-beach-wedding-bride-and-groom.jpg\" alt=\"hilton los cabos beach wedding bride and groom\" width=\"850\" height=\"607\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/hilton-los-cabos-beach-wedding-bride-and-groom.jpg 850w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/hilton-los-cabos-beach-wedding-bride-and-groom-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/hilton-los-cabos-beach-wedding-bride-and-groom-768x548.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p><p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/average-cost-wedding-mexico\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">average destination wedding in Mexico<\/a>\u00a0and the Caribbean usually falls around $10,500.<\/p><h6>The final cost depends on:<\/h6><ul><li>The resort category<\/li><li>Country, and by extension, airfare<\/li><li>Guest count<\/li><li>And how much you upgrade your d\u00e9cor, entertainment, and events.<\/li><\/ul><p>Generally, all-inclusive resorts bundle food, drinks, venues, and staffing into 1 wedding package, so you\u2019re not dealing with separate vendors for everything.<\/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-28edefe elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"28edefe\" 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=\"guest-count\"><\/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-95f7dcf elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_section_title\" data-id=\"95f7dcf\" 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. Guest Count\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-ebbdf77 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ebbdf77\" 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\/2023\/07\/bride-and-groom-on-beach-throwing-the-bouquet-looking-at-guests.jpg\" alt=\"bride and groom on beach throwing the bouquet looking at guests\" width=\"850\" height=\"485\" \/><\/p><p>Guest count shapes almost every part of your destination wedding budget.<\/p><p><strong>More people =<\/strong> higher food and beverage costs, bigger reception spaces, and sometimes minimum spend requirements for private events.<\/p><p><strong>Fewer people =<\/strong> pocket-friendlier packages, fewer upgrades, and a much more manageable bill.<\/p><p>Your guest list <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">naturally trims itself<\/span> because it&#8217;s a destination wedding. This is one of the biggest pros or cons, depending on how you look at it..\u00a0<\/p><p>Not everyone you invite will travel, so your final headcount is usually smaller.<\/p><h5>Here\u2019s a cost table for your reference.<\/h5><p>These ranges are what we usually see for weddings in Mexico\u2019s all-inclusive resorts<\/p><table style=\"height: 212px;\" width=\"238\"><tbody><tr><td><p><b>Guest Count<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Typical Budget<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15-30 guests<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$8,000-$10,000<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40-60 guests<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$10,000-$18,000<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">80+ guests<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$22,000-$30,000<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\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-3b7e601 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default qodef-elementor-content-no\" data-id=\"3b7e601\" 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-6f5e2a7\" data-id=\"6f5e2a7\" 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-f6ebd70 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"f6ebd70\" 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=\"travel-costs\"><\/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-50fdf34 elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_section_title\" data-id=\"50fdf34\" 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. Travel Costs for the Couple\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-99721a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"99721a5\" 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 wp-image-8324\" src=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Destination-Wedding-Vs-Traditional-Wedding-Which-One-is-Right-For-You-guests-flights-min.png\" alt=\"guests a destination wedding\" width=\"850\" height=\"559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Destination-Wedding-Vs-Traditional-Wedding-Which-One-is-Right-For-You-guests-flights-min.png 760w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Destination-Wedding-Vs-Traditional-Wedding-Which-One-is-Right-For-You-guests-flights-min-300x197.png 300w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Destination-Wedding-Vs-Traditional-Wedding-Which-One-is-Right-For-You-guests-flights-min-600x395.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p><p>Your own travel is a key part of the budget, and it\u2019s usually more predictable than guest costs.<\/p><p>Here\u2019s what you should plan for:<\/p><h5>1. Flights<\/h5><p>Prices vary by season and where you\u2019re flying from.<\/p><p>For Mexico, here are ballpark prices for a round trip:<\/p><p><strong>From USA:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>New York to Cancun &#8211; $340<\/li><li>LA to Cancun &#8211; $270<\/li><li>Miami to Cancun &#8211; 314<\/li><li>LA to Los Cabos &#8211; $280<\/li><li>San Francisco to Los Cabos &#8211; $320<\/li><li>San Antonio to Puerto Vallarta &#8211; $290<\/li><\/ul><h5>2. Travel Insurance<\/h5><p>A must for international travel. <a href=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/travel-insurance-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travel insurance costs<\/a> depend on your total trip value, usually a small percentage of the overall spend.<\/p><h5>3. Airport Transfers<\/h5><p>Some resorts include transfers; others don\u2019t. Private transfers cost more but are convenient if you\u2019re carrying d\u00e9cor or wedding outfits.<\/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-8281289 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"8281289\" 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=\"accommodation\"><\/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-6ea1f92 elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_section_title\" data-id=\"6ea1f92\" 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. Accommodation\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-3410c2ca elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default qodef-elementor-content-no\" data-id=\"3410c2ca\" 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-3d39daff\" data-id=\"3d39daff\" 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-4cac7d44 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4cac7d44\" 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-60318\" src=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1-bedroom-suite-at-breatless-cabo-san-lucas.jpg\" alt=\"1 bedroom suite at breathless cabo san lucas\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1-bedroom-suite-at-breatless-cabo-san-lucas.jpg 850w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1-bedroom-suite-at-breatless-cabo-san-lucas-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1-bedroom-suite-at-breatless-cabo-san-lucas-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p><p>On average, a room or suite at an all-inclusive resort in Mexico, during the regular season, costs anywhere between <strong>$210 and $575 per pers per night<\/strong>. The final cost depends on resort and room type you end up choosing.<\/p><p>You can get <u>group rates<\/u> for you and your guests are discounted rates. Most all-inclusive resorts offer special wedding rates when you book a &#8220;room block&#8221;.<\/p><p>That means you and your guests often pay less than public rates, and our <a href=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">team of certified destination wedding specialists<\/a> can help you snag awesome perks like room upgrades, <b>free nights<\/b>, and cash-back concessions.<\/p><p><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> Book your room block early. Prices often rise fast as travel dates get closer.<\/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-7677b68 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"7677b68\" 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=\"wedding-package\"><\/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-021bf9a elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_section_title\" data-id=\"021bf9a\" 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. The 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-37b2b44 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"37b2b44\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch?v=9JgzpSAWt48&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<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-81a2b24 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"81a2b24\" 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 is where couples are pleasantly surprised.<\/p><p>Resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean offer curated packages that often include:<\/p><ul><li>The ceremony setup and decor<\/li><li>The bridal bouquet and groom\u2019s boutonniere<\/li><li>Wedding coordinator<\/li><li>Sparkling wine for toast<\/li><li>A reception dinner<\/li><li>And sometimes even cocktail hour with hors d&#8217;oeuvres, cake, and music.<\/li><\/ul><p>You pay one price that covers most essentials.<\/p><p>Packages often start around <strong>$3,000-$5,000<\/strong> for intimate weddings and can scale up based on the number of guests and the customizations you opt for.<\/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-0fd85b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_blockquote\" data-id=\"0fd85b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_blockquote.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-blockquote qodef-layout--top qodef--icon-pack\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-m-icon\">\n\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-quote-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M464 32H336c-26.5 0-48 21.5-48 48v128c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h80v64c0 35.3-28.7 64-64 64h-8c-13.3 0-24 10.7-24 24v48c0 13.3 10.7 24 24 24h8c88.4 0 160-71.6 160-160V80c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48zm-288 0H48C21.5 32 0 53.5 0 80v128c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h80v64c0 35.3-28.7 64-64 64h-8c-13.3 0-24 10.7-24 24v48c0 13.3 10.7 24 24 24h8c88.4 0 160-71.6 160-160V80c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"qodef-m-text\">\n\t\t\tSome boujee, expensive resorts offer uber-cheap weddings because they make money on rooms, while cheaper resorts have expensive packages. Most couples come to us overwhelmed and unsure where to start.\t\t<\/h4>\n\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-718c494 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"718c494\" 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 style=\"text-align: center;\">Says\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dana<\/a>, a certified wedding specialist on the Paradise Weddings team.\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-6629bf3a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default qodef-elementor-content-no\" data-id=\"6629bf3a\" 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-53e5dc73\" data-id=\"53e5dc73\" 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-326cab8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"326cab8\" 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=\"venue\"><\/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-40ffca9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_section_title\" data-id=\"40ffca9\" 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. Venue Choice + Private Events\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-ff83de3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ff83de3\" 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-31898\" src=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/xhale-rooftop-wedding-venue-at-breathless-cancun-soul.jpg\" alt=\"brie and groom at xhale rooftop breathless soul cancun\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/xhale-rooftop-wedding-venue-at-breathless-cancun-soul.jpg 850w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/xhale-rooftop-wedding-venue-at-breathless-cancun-soul-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/xhale-rooftop-wedding-venue-at-breathless-cancun-soul-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p><p>Most <strong>resorts include a ceremony venue<\/strong> and a standard reception space in their wedding packages.<\/p><p>So if you\u2019re happy with what\u2019s included, you may not need to spend extra here.<\/p><p>But if you want something more unique, like a sky deck, or a private garden, or want to book an entire restaurant, you\u2019ll usually pay an additional venue fee.<\/p><p>Depending on the resort and the venue you choose, these fees can range from <strong>$500-$4,000 for 2-3 hours<\/strong>.<\/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-6def150 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"6def150\" 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=\"food\"><\/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-5ffb1dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_section_title\" data-id=\"5ffb1dc\" 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. Food &amp; Drinks\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-6431828 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6431828\" 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-55101\" src=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/food-table-at-a-reception-at-fiesta-americana-puerto-vallarta.jpg\" alt=\"food table at a reception at fiesta americana puerto vallarta\" width=\"850\" height=\"564\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/food-table-at-a-reception-at-fiesta-americana-puerto-vallarta.jpg 850w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/food-table-at-a-reception-at-fiesta-americana-puerto-vallarta-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/food-table-at-a-reception-at-fiesta-americana-puerto-vallarta-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p><p>The best part of an all-inclusive resort? You\u2019re already covered for most meals and drinks.<\/p><p>But you might want to splurge a little on a private welcome party, or an open bar, or a rehearsal dinner.<\/p><p>And for these private events, catering typically falls between <strong>$60 and $120 per person<\/strong>.<\/p><p>Check if your resort allows a semi-private dinner at no extra cost, because many do.<\/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-5ebed5c elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"5ebed5c\" 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=\"extras\"><\/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-67df065 elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_section_title\" data-id=\"67df065\" 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. Extras\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-530ef9e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"530ef9e2\" 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-54111\" src=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/bride-and-groom-and-fireworks-at-fiesta-americana-cozumel.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"850\" height=\"535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/bride-and-groom-and-fireworks-at-fiesta-americana-cozumel.png 850w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/bride-and-groom-and-fireworks-at-fiesta-americana-cozumel-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/bride-and-groom-and-fireworks-at-fiesta-americana-cozumel-768x483.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p><p>These are the personal touches &#8211; a live musician, drone video, or a beach bonfire after-party.<\/p><p>No doubt these details make your wedding unforgettable, but they can also add up fast.<\/p><p>Here\u2019s a look at common add-ons and what they typically cost at wedding resorts in Mexico.<\/p><p>Taxes (around 16%) may apply depending on the resort.<\/p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><b>Item \/ Service<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Approx. Price<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Notes<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Minister service fee<\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$200<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For legal or religious ceremonies<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Fireworks\u00a0<\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$2,000-$3,000<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Price depends on location and timing<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Rose petals for flower girl<\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$50-$170<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Price depends on size of petal bag<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Bridesmaids\u2019 bouquets (each)<\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$50-$100<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local flowers<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Groomsmen boutonnieres (each)<\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$15-$30<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple, matching floral accent<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Non-floral centerpieces (each)<\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$70-$90<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candles, crystals, or sand-filled vases<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Fresh floral centerpieces (each)<\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$150-$200<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local, seasonal flowers<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Cocktail table d\u00e9cor (each)<\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$30-$50<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small floral or candle arrangement<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Bride &amp; Groom table flowers<\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$150-$250<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Large, domestic floral design<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Additional ceremony arch or canopy flowers\u00a0<\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$250+<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depends on size and floral type<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Wooden walkway\u00a0<\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$800-$1200<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideal for beach ceremonies<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Extra event hour for 40-50 guests<\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,000-$1,500<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually ends by 12 PM<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Outside vendor fees\u00a0<\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$250-$500<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Includes vendors for hair, makeup, photography, music etc.<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Vendor meal (per person)<\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$45<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applies to external photographers or musicians<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Only photography\u00a0<\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$700-$1,000<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For 1 hour<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Photography &amp; video<\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,400-$2,000<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For 1 hour<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Photo Booth<\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$500-$800<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For 2-3 hours<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>Don\u2019t forget to create an \u201cextras\u201d category in your budget.\u00a0<\/p><p>That way, you can pick and choose what feels worth it rather than adding costs last minute.<\/p><h4>Here\u2019s a simple framework that works:<\/h4><ul><li>50% for resort stay + wedding package<\/li><li>20% for own travel and group transfers<\/li><li>15% for group experiences and\/or stay upgrades<\/li><li>10% for additional services (dj, extra decor, live music etc.)<\/li><li>5% as an emergency fund<\/li><\/ul><p>Keep everything in one shared spreadsheet or wedding planning tool.\u00a0<\/p><p>Update as you go because I can tell from personal experience that it\u2019s easier to adjust numbers mid-way than stress later!<\/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-d8c67a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"d8c67a4\" 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-d924788 elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_section_title\" data-id=\"d924788\" 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. Legal Fees\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-8f90602 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8f90602\" 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>If you\u2019re doing a symbolic wedding, you\u2019re all set.<\/p><p>But for a legal ceremony abroad, expect additional paperwork and fees for documents, translations, and officiant services.<\/p><p>Your wedding planner can handle these details, so you won\u2019t have to stress about that.<\/p><p>Just set aside <strong>$150-$500<\/strong> depending on the destination.<\/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-1a17cfd5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default qodef-elementor-content-no\" data-id=\"1a17cfd5\" 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-3be30e9c\" data-id=\"3be30e9c\" 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-4db12537 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"4db12537\" 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-6079e092 elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_section_title\" data-id=\"6079e092\" 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\tHow to Make Your Destination Wedding Affordable\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-b7b45c5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default qodef-elementor-content-no\" data-id=\"b7b45c5\" 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-780b4f7b\" data-id=\"780b4f7b\" 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-667e149f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"667e149f\" 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>Now that you know where the money goes, let\u2019s talk strategy. Here\u2019s how to build a wedding budget that feels smart, not stressful.<\/p><h3>1. Set Your Total Budget Early<\/h3><p>It\u2019s easy to start with the destination country, venue, d\u00e9cor, and theme.<\/p><p>But the smartest move is to decide <strong>how much you\u2019re comfortable spending first<\/strong>.<\/p><p>Every decision you make should align with it.<\/p><p>This total budget should also include the cost for your clothing, accessories, invites etc.<\/p><h3>2. Prioritize What Matters Most<\/h3><p>Every couple has different non-negotiables. For you, it might be great photos. For someone else, it\u2019s live music or a private rooftop dinner.<\/p><p>List your<strong> top three must-haves.<\/strong>\u00a0That\u2019s where your money should go first.<\/p><p>Everything else? Keep it flexible.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20906\" src=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Screen-Shot-2022-10-14-at-11.36.32-AM.png\" alt=\"generations riviera maya wedding\" width=\"850\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Screen-Shot-2022-10-14-at-11.36.32-AM.png 850w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Screen-Shot-2022-10-14-at-11.36.32-AM-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Screen-Shot-2022-10-14-at-11.36.32-AM-768x418.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p><h3>3. Invite Smart<\/h3><p>A destination wedding naturally trims your guest list. Fewer guests mean <strong>lower costs for wedding food, d\u00e9cor<\/strong>, and transport.<\/p><p>Focus on the people you can\u2019t imagine celebrating without, not everyone who\u2019s ever liked your engagement post!<\/p><h3>4. Travel Off-Season<\/h3><p>We can\u2019t emphasise on this enough!<\/p><p>Choosing dates just outside peak travel months (like late April or early November) can save you thousands.<\/p><p>Same beaches, same sunsets, just better prices. And fewer crowds.<\/p><h3>5. Ask for Perks<\/h3><p>When you book through a destination wedding travel agency (like ours), you get leverage.<\/p><p><strong>We negotiate directly with resorts for perks<\/strong> like free nights, complimentary events, or even upgraded d\u00e9cor.<\/p><p>Resorts want your business, and it\u2019s our job to make sure you get the best value possible.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-29762\" src=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/valentin-imperial-bride-and-groom-1.jpg\" alt=\"valentin imperial bride and groom\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/valentin-imperial-bride-and-groom-1.jpg 850w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/valentin-imperial-bride-and-groom-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/valentin-imperial-bride-and-groom-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/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-17fef37c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default qodef-elementor-content-no\" data-id=\"17fef37c\" 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-61ebda19\" data-id=\"61ebda19\" 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-a1fc045 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"a1fc045\" 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=\"faqs\"><\/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-71d25a2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default qodef-elementor-content-no\" data-id=\"71d25a2\" 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-775bfc82\" data-id=\"775bfc82\" 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-313d02e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_section_title\" data-id=\"313d02e8\" 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\tFAQs\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-7137c61 elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_faq\" data-id=\"7137c61\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_faq.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-faq qodef-qi-clear qodef-behavior--accordion qodef-layout--simple qodef-style--standard\">\n\t<h3 class=\"qodef-e-title-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"qodef-e-title\">\n\t\t\t\tHow much does a destination wedding usually cost?\t<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-icon--plus\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-icon\">\n\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-icon--minus\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-icon\">\n\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<\/h3>\n<div class=\"qodef-e-content\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-content-inner\">\n\t\t<p>It depends on your destination, guest count, and resort. For a wedding in Mexico, most couples spend between $8,000 and $25,000, including travel, stay, and wedding events.<\/p>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-e-title-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"qodef-e-title\">\n\t\t\t\tIs a destination wedding cheaper than a local wedding?\t<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-icon--plus\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-icon\">\n\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-icon--minus\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-icon\">\n\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<\/h3>\n<div class=\"qodef-e-content\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-content-inner\">\n\t\t<p>In many cases, yes! According to The Knot, the average wedding cost in the U.S. was approx. $33,000 in 2024, up from $29,000 in 2023.<\/p>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-e-title-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"qodef-e-title\">\n\t\t\t\tShould I pay for my guests\u2019 travel or stay?\t<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-icon--plus\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-icon\">\n\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-icon--minus\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-icon\">\n\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<\/h3>\n<div class=\"qodef-e-content\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-content-inner\">\n\t\t<p>Not usually. Guests cover their own travel and accommodation, though couples sometimes host a welcome event or excursion as a thank-you.<\/p>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-e-title-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"qodef-e-title\">\n\t\t\t\tHow far in advance should I start planning and budgeting?\t<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-icon--plus\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-icon\">\n\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-icon--minus\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-icon\">\n\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<\/h3>\n<div class=\"qodef-e-content\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-content-inner\">\n\t\t<p>Ideally 12 to 18 months before your date. 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But that\u2019s exactly why we\u2019re here.<\/p><p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paradise Weddings<\/a>, we&#8217;ve helped 1000s of couples plan <strong>stress-free destination weddings that stayed within budget<\/strong>.<\/p><p>We handle the resort negotiations, guest coordination, and all the fine print, so you can focus on enjoying your big day.<\/p><p>Call us today at\u00a0<a href=\"tel:877-737-0177\">877-737-0177<\/a>\u00a0or email us at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:contact@paradiseweddings.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact@paradiseweddings.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p><p>Can\u2019t wait to hear 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\/how-to-budget-destination-wedding\/\" data-essbisPostTitle=\"How to Budget for a Destination Wedding\" data-essbisHoverContainer=\"\"><p>A destination wedding sounds like a dream\u2026 ocean breeze, swaying palms, and your favorite people in one place. 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