An ideal destination wedding doesn’t need to cost the earth; consider these beautiful venues that provide budget-friendly packages.
Flowers can quickly consume your budget, so opt for less costly centerpieces like shells and sand or fruit instead of pricey roses as centerpieces. Booking on weekdays will also save money in hotel rates, and ultimately lower overall wedding expenses.
1. Dominican Republic
Wedding abroad might seem impossible at first glance, but there are beautiful locales offering affordable destination wedding venues. Being flexible about when and where you get married will save money; for instance, if your set on having it during peak wedding season – say summer Saturday (aka peak wedding season), costs could skyrocket more than if you choose Friday as opposed to Saturday for instance.
New Orleans is one of the top locations for affordable destination weddings, boasting charming and affordable venues with historical settings. If you dream of hosting your ceremony at a plant nursery, Paradigm Gardens offer this option at an economical rate, which includes venue hire plus tables and chairs rental.
2. Mexico
Mexico is an ideal budget wedding destination, offering various venues and ambiance options that fit the bill for couples on a limited budget. Resorts may provide complimentary wedding packages while others can cost as much as $4,000+ depending on your desired wedding style.
Mexico can experience high temperatures during tourist season, so when choosing a wedding date it is wise to keep this in mind. To avoid crowds and ensure good weather conditions for your ceremony, aim for December-April as the optimal month.
The Pueblo Magico of Todos Santos offers an ideal destination for bohemian souls seeking to get married in an atmosphere filled with surfing, yoga, and whale-watching activities. Additionally, Paradero Hotel boasts beautiful architecture within a desert landscape – ideal for boho wedding ceremonies!
3. Martinique
If you’re seeking an affordable destination wedding, this stunning Caribbean island could be just what you’ve been searching for. There’s a variety of charming venues such as hotels, botanical gardens, and restaurant venues on offer; plus planning during the off-season will help keep costs under control!
Another great way to reduce the costs of a wedding is getting married at your college or university. Many offer affordable wedding packages that include room rental, food and beverages as well as staff on site for all aspects of planning the big day.
Curds Hall Barn offers the ideal setting to create your perfect destination wedding, offering various outdoor spaces ideal for exchanging vows. Plus, its scenic mountain and valley views provide the ideal background for photos.
4. Oahu
Oahu offers a stunning selection of non-resort wedding venues that will help create your tropical paradise wedding experience. Choose from scenic private estates, natural parks, palaces, and aquariums as you make plans for your big day on this island paradise.
Many couples mistakenly believe a destination wedding requires extravagant decor in order to look beautiful, but simple touches like beautiful flowers can still look strikingly elegant. Additionally, opting for less extravagant designs can help lower costs significantly.
Kualoa Ranch provides stunning ocean and mountain views on their scenic property, as well as cottages and guest houses for overnight accommodations. If you want something smaller and more intimate, Mahinui Na Lani features a rainforest-canopy treehouse venue that can hold up to 25 guests.
5. Hawaii
Montana’s breathtaking mountain landscape can create an idyllic setting for an unpretentious destination wedding and offers plenty of gorgeous mountain lodges that provide affordable ceremony and reception spaces.
If a beach wedding is what you envision for yourself, look for venues with affordable rental packages including tables and chairs, event staffing services, and catering – you might even find one without venue rental fees required at all! If your guest list is small enough, finding such an event space might even be possible without incurring extra expenses.
Alternative venues to consider when looking for wedding reception locations include private homes or restaurants, which often have lower food and beverage minimums than luxury resorts and estates. One real couple decided to hold their ceremony in Kansas City’s backyard of their childhood home with its brick patio and beautiful English garden-inspired celebration – the ideal setting!
