Budget can be such a nasty word can't it? Who pays for what these days???
It used to be that the man bought the engagement ring and paid for the rehearsal dinner and also bought the wedding band for his future wife. The bride bought the wedding band for her future husband and paid for everything else. Yup! The whole kit and caboodle. That can be a lot of caboodle these days - dress, engagement party, photographers, videographer, music, food, decorations, flowers, transportation...UGH!
Why a Destination Wedding?
A destination wedding is an opportunity for couple to celebrate their marriage at a gorgeous destination of their choosing away from home! A couple picks a destination that means something to them. It's a way to make the wedding special and intimate and keep it small. Will it really save you money? Do the bride and groom pay for everything? What about hotel rooms and airfare for the guests?...
Here's an easy checklist to help you decide who pays for what!
Bride and Groom:
- the wedding reception
- a rehearsal dinner
- a welcome party
- a morning - after brunch
Guests should expect to pay for:- their plane ticket to and from the destination
- their hotel room stay
- any meals or beverages that are not part of the wedding festivities
- any non-wedding activities that choose to participate in
Attendants should expect to pay for:
- travel to and from the destination
- formal wear and accessories
- hair and makeup or spa appointments
- food and drinks that aren;t part of a wedding event
Now, there are negatives to the destination wedding.
For instance, you won't have as many guests show up. It costs more for each person to get there. They have travel expenses, so you better just invite those that will appreciate getting that invite, otherwise you will be hearing about how selfish you are asking people to go to you and spend the money! Also, your weekend will never be perfect weekend for everyone; so inevitably, someone will end up with his or her feelings hurt or angry for not checking in with them before picking your date.
But, if you pick a destination that's tropical, you honeymoon and wed in one and your guests get a bonus mini vacation out of it and ease of planning is all done by the hotel you choose to have the wedding in and you have the beautiful surroundings as the decor. Most importantly, you will have a wedding that you planned together to start your lives together in a place that mean something to both of you that you paid for together
For instance, you won't have as many guests show up. It costs more for each person to get there. They have travel expenses, so you better just invite those that will appreciate getting that invite, otherwise you will be hearing about how selfish you are asking people to go to you and spend the money! Also, your weekend will never be perfect weekend for everyone; so inevitably, someone will end up with his or her feelings hurt or angry for not checking in with them before picking your date.
But, if you pick a destination that's tropical, you honeymoon and wed in one and your guests get a bonus mini vacation out of it and ease of planning is all done by the hotel you choose to have the wedding in and you have the beautiful surroundings as the decor. Most importantly, you will have a wedding that you planned together to start your lives together in a place that mean something to both of you that you paid for together
Good Luck!!!
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www.weddingflowersdesign.com
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