Every bride want perfect Prince Charming and a beautiful destination wedding.Are destination weddings only for the rich? Or is it all about throwing money?
Guest list trimming
Trim your guest list, Destination weddings are not for EVERYONE. So you need to know who to call and who to meet later at a house party thrown in your honor. A minimum of 100 people is okay but if you can go down more then , you should!
A destination wedding is definitely a bit on the expensive side,but budgeting ideas and interesting tips can bring the costs down. So here are our the cool tips for those beautiful brides who want their dream wedding to be as affordable as it can get.
Opt for Locations
Opt for Locations like Jim Corbett, Shimla, Alibaug etc. But be smart about your location choices. If you are looking for something in India, then look for unconventional locations - Mussorie, Shimla, Alibaug, Vizag. These cities will have hotels that are unexplored and unseen.Think of it like an open canvas - you can do what you want at a new place rather than one that comes with the trappings of weddings and demands.
Utilize Local produce in gifts and favors artisan
just figure out what is the local specialty and utilize these arts and crafts into your wedding. Not only will it be something new for your guests you will save a TON of cash.
Months matter
Yes, Off-season is awesome at least for weddings. So set your date accordingly.Don't book on weekends and don't book on holiday time. Go to places and book hotels that are in the mid-range, so you know they'll be happy to take you in on the off-season. Only because no one wants an empty resort. Christmas, New Year, Diwali....you get the drift, just choose a March wedding or an August one. Or even a date prior to Christmas or after New year. But that also means, you need to keep the location and the weather in mind.
Know your hotels and resorts
Internationally renowned hotels do not give deals. They just don't compromise if it's season or off-season. A local resort will try to please you, the bigger hotels will want to please their boss.The food might not be top class but if you are hands-on, you can make you wedding great with just the right food!
Trim your guest list, Destination weddings are not for EVERYONE. So you need to know who to call and who to meet later at a house party thrown in your honor. A minimum of 100 people is okay but if you can go down more then , you should!
Honeymooning costs
Include your honeymoon in the location and save big costs. You can save up a lot if you can add your honeymoon as part of the package and that means "all-inclusive".
Transport and Stay: Book Early
Book early and book in bulk - no one needs to tell you that. So save that date, literally! But ask for flights to be booked together, find out your guest details early and never ever be afraid to ask your travel agent for deals or even the airlines. In fact, decide those first and then your date.
Tips for an affordable destination wedding:
1. Hidden rule: Always book early. Early means less money, early also means less stress.
2. Limit your nights at the resort. An evening wedding can mean people leave by morning and the remaining the day after.
3. Apparently some resorts give you a free wedding hall if you promise a certain number of guests book that week.
4. Mid-week is better than weekend for good deals.
5. Music options can be fun - ask a friend for a playlist or a local band or DJ for entertainment options instead of a big hoo-haa.
6. Opt for elaborate lunch or brunch events. They turn out cheaper than dinner ones.
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