Average Cost of a Destination Wedding
Many brides and grooms relish the idea of escaping to a dream location not after the reception for their honeymoon, but for the wedding itself as a part of a destination wedding. Many people assume that the cost of such an event would be exorbitant, but a destination wedding can be every bit as affordable as a traditional wedding.
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The Cost
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Typically, the average formal wedding is estimated to cost $30,000 for every 150 guests, or $200 per guest, while the average destination wedding costs about $17,000 for every 100 guests or $170 per guest, according to Weddingsolutions.com.
Receptions
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Weddingsolutions.com reports that receptions at destination weddings typically cost 41 percent less that traditional weddings. This is partly because many popular wedding destination sites offer all-inclusive package deals for weddings and partly because fewer people traditionally attend destination weddings.
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Additional costs for the event
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Destination weddings do feature some additional costs that traditional weddings do not. Airfare, accommodations and meals at the destination must be purchased for at least the bride and groom, and etiquette suggests that the wedding party should be paid for as well.
Costs for guests
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Typically, costs associated with attending a traditional wedding include purchasing a gift, gas mileage to the location and perhaps a new outfit for the occasion. Destination weddings add additional costs for guests similar to those assessed to the bride and groom, such as accommodations, meals and airfare.
Offsetting costs
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Some couples decide to have a honeymoon registry rather than a gift registry. For a destination wedding, this can help offset the cost of transportation and accommodations.
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