At first thought, one would assume a destination wedding would be much more expensive than a traditional wedding at home. However, the exact opposite is true, with destination weddings saving a couple over $23,000 on average. The cost savings just add to the many other reasons to have a destination wedding. Here are where the cost savings come into play:
- You don’t have to send out as many invitations – fewer guests mean that you save more
- All-inclusive packages include the costs of food and drink
- The cost of the wedding could be included in the cost of lodging
- No need to pay for a church
- No need to pay for decorations
- Your travel agent has the ability to negotiate lower rates based on the size of your group
Average Cost of a Traditional Wedding in Fargo, ND
Wedding Attire
$ 2,331
Wedding Ceremony
$ 2,259
Wedding Favors & Gifts
$ 1,003
Wedding Flowers
$ 1,761
Wedding Jewelry
$ 1,848
Wedding Music
$ 852
Wedding Photography & Video
$ 3,299
Wedding Reception
$12,675
Wedding Stationery
$ 758
Wedding Transportation
$ 367
Honeymoon
$ 5,000
Total
$32,153
The Average Cost of a Destination Wedding
Wedding Attire
$ 750
Wedding Favors & Gifts
$ 1,003
Wedding Jewelry
$ 1,848
Wedding Music
$ 852
Wedding Photography & Video
$ 2,000
Wedding Stationary
$ 400
Flights to Destination Wedding
$ 1,100
5 Nights All-Inclusive Resort
$ 2,000
Total
$ 9,101
Wow! What would you do with your saved $23,000?
Take another vacation?
Put a down payment on a new house?
Buy a new car?
Have a baby?
Pay off school loans?
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