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.Â
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.
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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