destination wedding budget

Destination Wedding Budget

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Maybe you've undoubtedly looked

over several wedding budget checklists, but

have you seen any that are specific to a

destination wedding?

While it's true that most of your wedding expenses will be the same whether you're in your home town or half way around the world...

But there are some expenses that are pretty much

uniquely destination wedding expenses - so let's take a

look at them. 

Your Site Visit

if you can plan your wedding out several months, it is a smart idea to go visit your

wedding site location.

If you were getting married locally you wouldn't dream of booking a place without first seeing it so it's great when

you can do the same at your destination wedding site.

Travel Expenses

This could be airfare, your room, car rental and/or airport transfer, meals, entertainment, and tip

money.

Depending on your situation you might even have a pet

boarding expense and maybe you have to pay for airport

parking.

You could even see expenses such as additional cell phone charges, internet access, etc.

Passports and Travel Related Documents

Of course if you're travelling outside the country you will

also need to take care of your passport and travel

related documents

Save the Dates

When having a destination wedding you will want to give your guests a little more time

to prepare then you would with an at home wedding so

you'll want to consider sending out some "Save the

Date" cards.

Travel Expenses - Friends and Family

Since you are asking the most important people in your life to join you away from home there might be

some friends or family members who simply

can't afford to join you.

You will need to DECIDE if you want to find room in your budget to assist anyone with

their travel expenses.

Travel Expenses - Wedding Vendors

Depending on where you are getting married and

depending on the vendors who are available at your

venue you might be interested in flying in one or

more of your vendors.

Group Activities - Excursions

You will most likely end up hosting some activities

and/or outings for your guests.

When you organize this type of event it is customary for you to pick up the expenses

for your guests.

Out of Town Guest

Bags/Gift Items

It's a great idea to present all of your guests with out of

town guest bags with some goodies for their stay at your

destination wedding.

Shipping and/or Additional Baggage Fees

Depending on where you are going and what's available you might end up shipping some items and/or packing

them to bring with you.

Subsidize Expenses

These are very helpful guide in planning out your

destination wedding budget.

Do you want to know more destination wedding ideas

?

Check out

The Wedding Survival Guide

Or download it at

www.destinationweddingsurvivalguide.com