5 Reasons to Plan a Destination Wedding

by admin | Jan 27, 2024 | Destination, Wedding

5 Reasons to Plan a Destination Wedding

Traditional weddings in the big chapel, surrounded by your family and friends, have become a thing of the past. Instead, destination weddings offer a fun opportunity. Many couples dream of a wedding abroad, toes in the sand and heart in the clouds. Planning your wedding with a destination wedding specialist may be the best investment in planning your wedding overseas. The earlier you start to plan your wedding with an experienced professional, the greater your chances of pulling off a hassle-free, destination wedding.

VIP Weddings and Travel specializes in destination wedding planning. Whether you have your heart set on exchanging vows on white sand, with the clear blue water lapping at your ankles, or you want to hike into your ceremony and experience the canopy of the rainforest as the roof of your chapel, we can help make dreams come true.

Destination Weddings Are Good for Your Marriage | 5 Reasons

There are many ways to experience love, and one is traveling with a loved one and creating beautiful lasting memories to revisit in the future.

1 – Travel Strengthens Romance

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When surveyed by the US Travel Association, the couple who travel together for romance, family, or business trips reports having a more robust relationship on several levels than couples who do not travel. When asked why? They had a few different theories. Across all conversations, open communication and time spent together were significant factors in the success of their relationships, and travel made that possible. Travel makes us better, more understanding, and compassionate people in general, and sharing that experience with your partner only makes that learning opportunity more lasting.

2 – Destination Weddings are Easier on the Wallet

Looking at the average cost of a wedding in America in 2019, it’s easy to see that a destination wedding is a better financial choice for many couples. The average wedding in the US is around $34-36k, which can double in some locations. Meanwhile, a destination wedding costs an average of $8-10k. Why is this? Having a wedding at home most times requires a larger budget. Why? A destination wedding tends to be smaller and more intimate, which means a smaller budget. However, while your guest list will be significantly smaller, that doesn’t mean you can’t share the joy with others still at home.

3 – Combine the Wedding, the Honeymoon, and the Family Vacation

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When you travel to a beautiful and romantic place with your closest friends and family to tie the knot, your wedding, honeymoon, and family vacation are all simultaneous. You get to share one of the happiest moments in your life with the people you love and cherish. You can book hotels or resort spaces in bulk to receive discounts on accommodations for you and your guest. The memories and adventures can vary greatly depending on where you choose to commit to each other.

4 – The Celebration Lasts Longer and is More Intimate

As mentioned above, the intimacy of a destination wedding allows you to stretch the budget much farther. You can prolong your celebration without restricting yourself to a specific day because of people’s work schedules. You’re all on vacation.

The average destination wedding guest will stay for four nights and let the happy couple enjoy their honeymoon for additional nights.

5 – No Need for Fancy Decor When Your Setting is Breathtaking

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With amazing sceneries, a destination wedding has a free natural backdrop which is fantastic for pictures. We touched on this above, but when the magic of a beautiful setting surrounds you, everything already looks awesome. The same can be said for your wedding decor.

Destination resorts regularly provide the decor (at a cost) and set up for the weddings. They also have access to local vendors with resources you can incorporate into your wedding, making it authentic to the location. Your wedding planner can set these things up in advance, making it a seamless process.

Bonus: Making Memories

When we build our relationships on truth, clear communication, and positive memories, we can work through anything. Making memories in foreign lands gives us an anchor to return to for milestone anniversaries.

Our guests will never forget the beauty of your love and will always appreciate the opportunity to travel with you to share in something so special. Destination weddings are often a favorite for many families, and it allows the two families to meet in a fun and neutral location, filled with adventure and positivity.

VIP Wedding and Travel – Destination Wedding Specialist

Dianne Meyers-Davis is a destination wedding specialist. She has dedicated her life work to helping couples plan their dream weddings abroad. She has experience designing international events and working the logistics to coordinate them without a hitch.

Are you looking for an even simpler option? Consider a destination elopement; discuss this possibility with Dianne and the VIP Wedding and Travel team today.

Budgeting For A Destination Wedding

by admin | Jan 18, 2022 | Honeymoon, Wedding, Wedding Budget

Now that you are engaged, it is time to begin planning. Downton Abbey and Disney princesses have inspired us to dream significantly about our weddings. We do not realize the actual cost of a wedding until we begin budgeting and planning.

Traditional Wedding Budget

Traditionally, the bride’s parents are often responsible for paying the majority of the wedding expense. In light of the current state of the economy and the median income of most American families, this tradition has begun to lose its appeal. Many brides nowadays prefer to live independently of their parents and pay for most of their wedding on their own. Due to an extravagant wedding reception or elaborate ceremony, there is no need to begin your married life in debt. If you’ve always wanted a significant event, start saving a year or two in advance.

Honeymoon Registries

Another way to manage your wedding expenses is to create a honeymoon registry. With platforms like BluePrint and Traveler’s Joy, you can build a registry for your wedding or honeymoon and request donations instead of pots and pans. Many couples acquire many household items before getting married, so you will probably not need these items as wedding presents anyway.

Budget and Plan Your Dream Wedding

Depending on the location, weddings can be costly. Ceremonies in large cities, like New York or LA, can average upwards of $70-80K for a wedding during the busy season. In lesser-known towns and privately owned venues, an intimate wedding typically costs $8-10K.

A Destination Wedding Doesn’t Break the Bank.

Couples can choose to accommodate fewer guests if they plan a destination wedding. Among the factors considered in this calculation are the ceremony costs, the honeymoon costs, and the number of events they must prepare for.

Generally, a destination wedding coordinated by a travel expert will be less expensive than one in your hometown. The typical destination wedding costs between $8-10K for the happy couple, depending on the number of guests. The best way to build a connection and a solid foundation for open communication, mutual trust, and a lasting relationship with your new spouse is to start your marriage debt-free.

Work With One Company For Wedding and Travel Planning.

Working with a wedding planner who is also a travel specialist can solve two problems with one solution. It is our specialty. Our goal is to assist you in creating the ultimate wedding and honeymoon experience. VIP Weddings and Travel staff is committed to providing each client with the highest level of service.