• The wedding setting doesn’t have to be at far-flung places. It can be at a local destination.
• Take advantage of the cheaper budget airline fares.
• Plan ahead and do advance bookings. Most services cost less when purchased and booked in advance.
• Take advantage of the ‘Off Season’ or ‘Off Peak’ periods. There are fewer tourists and rates for hotels and air fares are much lower.
• Bargain for group rates. Utilise the service of a travel agent who can negotiate group rates for accommodation and airfares.
• Save cost by doubling it as your honeymoon spot.

Fact : The Internet is a helpful facilitator for destination weddings. You can do  online research for wedding locales, hotels, resorts, photographers and even menus to plan for the big day. Most of these vendors and service providers have extensive websites. You can liaise with them via email and fax. Furthermore, you can also read destination wedding magazines and guides. Enlist help from a professional wedding coordinator who is located in your destination to plan with confidence and ensure that the entire process is manageable and stress- free.

Fact : You will be surprised at how many guests would be willing to make the long distance journey to attend the celebration. You may find that guests will actually take this opportunity to make this their vacation as well. This gives guests double reason to attend the wedding!

Fact : Most guests nowadays don’t expect the bride and groom to foot the bill for all expenses. Guests typically pay for their own airfares and hotel rooms. However, it is customary that the wedding couple fully pays or covers a portion of the cost of getting the bridesmaid and bestman to the wedding destination. Additionally, it would be nice for the bride and groom to pay for a welcome dinner for all their guests.