Lesson 1: How to Get 50% More Value from Your Overseas Wedding
Many couples choose destination weddings for the same reasons they love to travel—the unique experiences, amazing cultures, delicious food, and stunning locations. There’s just something special about celebrating your love in a place that feels like a dream.
But there’s another great reason for choosing a destination wedding: the incredible value you can get. It’s amazing how far your money can go when you plan it right. That’s exactly why, when it was our turn to get married, Michelle and I knew we wanted a destination wedding.
You just need to know where to look. So, let’s talk about a few key things to help you get the most value for your money with an overseas wedding.
High-End Venues Offer More Than Just a Place to Stay
Luxury venues are experts at creating unforgettable experiences. They invest in beautiful properties, amazing designs, and top-notch staff to make sure every guest feels special.
You’ll notice these venues often have great locations, stunning architecture, and lots of staff ready to help. This is why they can charge higher prices—and why people keep coming back. They focus on every little detail to make your wedding day perfect.
Trust and Certainty Matter in the Wedding Industry
Quality venues work hard to maintain their reputations, which means they’re committed to getting things right. When planning an overseas wedding, this gives you peace of mind. You can trust these venues to deliver what they promise, thanks to their high standards and partnerships with reliable vendors.
These are the types of venues we love to work with. Trust and certainty are essential when planning a wedding, which is why we only recommend reputable, high-quality venues.
Getting the Best Value from Destination Weddings
Many popular hotels easily fill their rooms, but not all guests spend their entire stay there—they might just come back to sleep. This gives hotels a chance to make better use of their spaces, like restaurants and event rooms.
That’s where weddings come in! Hosting weddings allows these venues to maximise their beautiful properties. That’s why many quality venues offer so much value in their wedding packages and have dedicated wedding teams. They want to create a great experience for you while also benefiting themselves.
Just look around, and you’ll find a wide range of prices and options for wedding packages at these venues.
Room Prices Don’t Always Reflect Wedding Costs
Here’s a surprising fact: some luxury hotels charge up to $10,000 a night for a room. But having a dream wedding at the same venue, enjoying all its features and beautiful views, might only cost $15,000 to $30,000 for 30 guests, depending on your needs.
Booking a Quality Venue Online Can Save You an Overseas Trip
Top venues have strong reputations, so there’s often no need to visit them in person to make sure they’re legitimate. With enough information, you might save yourself a trip!
Before 2020, most couples would travel to different destinations to check out wedding venues and vendors before booking. It’s still great if you can do it, but it can also use up a lot of your wedding budget and vacation time.
Michelle and I flew to Thailand for two weeks to decide on our wedding venue. It was a fun adventure, but it added about 30% to our wedding budget and left us with less time for our honeymoon.
Booking a Venue Online Has Never Been Easier
When Michelle and I tied the knot, the resources available were limited. But today, you’re in luck! There’s a wealth of websites and blogs brimming with ideas that can spark your imagination and help shape your dream wedding.
When you’re ready to move from dreaming to doing, we’ve streamlined the process for you. We’ve carefully curated a selection of trusted venues that you can easily browse and book. You can filter these venues by what matters most to you—be it your budget or the kind of experience you’re envisioning. Explore a variety of stunning locations and discover what each venue has to offer. Rest assured, all the pricing and package details you find come directly from the venues themselves, ensuring the information you receive is as dependable as it is inspiring.
Personal Tip: Book Early to Lock In the Best Rates
Every venue handles wedding packages differently. Unlike hotel room rates, which change frequently, wedding package prices might be updated every year or every few years. We’ve seen some packages increase by up to 30% to keep up with inflation and market trends.
Venues may also change the inclusions in their wedding packages to make them more attractive, which can be good or bad depending on what you’re looking for. Booking early not only gives you the best chance to secure your preferred wedding date, but it might also lock in last year’s prices!
Continue on Your Dream Wedding Journey
So, there you have it—our top tips for getting the most value from your destination wedding. We hope this helps you in planning your special day! 😊 Keep an eye out for “Lesson 2 – How to Choose the Right Wedding Experience for You,” coming to your inbox soon. Let’s make your wedding planning as joyful and exciting as the big day itself!