{"id":27372,"date":"2022-06-24T04:42:04","date_gmt":"2022-06-24T08:42:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/?p=27372"},"modified":"2026-03-25T08:11:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T12:11:51","slug":"your-guide-to-saving-money-on-a-destination-wedding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/your-guide-to-saving-money-on-a-destination-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Guide to Saving Money on a Destination Wedding (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Planning your destination wedding<\/strong> and want to get the best bang for your buck?<\/p>\n

I hear you.<\/p>\n

The great news is that a destination wedding<\/strong> is more affordable than a traditional celebration<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The average cost of a wedding in the US in 2025 was around $36,000 while the average cost of a wedding in a 5\u2605 all-inclusive resort in Mexico is $5,000 – $10,000<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

So, you’re onto a winner already.<\/p>\n

And, that’s only the start…<\/p>\n

Our award-winning wedding team are here to make sure you get all the perks and discounts you are entitled to.<\/p>\n

Here’s how to make your savings stretch even further.<\/p>\n

Ideas for Saving Money on a Destination Wedding<\/h2>\n
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  1. Get Married Legally in Advance\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Make Sure You Have a Wedding Planner in Place\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Choose Your Dates Carefully\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Look for Deals on Accessories in Advance\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. Create a Honeymoon Registry\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n
  6. Choose a Budget-Friendly Wedding Package\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n
  7. Take Advantage of Group Booking Offers\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n
  8. Use Local Vendors\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n
  9. Say “I do” at an All-Inclusive Resort\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n
  10. Book Tours & Activities in Advance & Get Great Deals\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n
  11. Find a Destination That’s Easy to Reach\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n
  12. Go For an Intimate and Romantic Vibe\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    1. Get Married Legally in Advance<\/h2>\n

    Marrying legally at home before arranging a symbolic destination wedding<\/strong> saves you time and money.<\/p>\n

    You don’t have to pay any extra-legal costs at your destination and you aren’t stuck with having to gather the documents needed for a legal wedding.<\/p>\n

    This is a big deal because the list of stuff you need is seriously long.<\/p>\n

    It includes:<\/p>\n