5 Destination Wedding Decision Making Mistakes :: Part Two

January 12, 2010by Precious Richardson

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Mistake No. 3 :: Having unrealistic budget expectations

Roadblock tip :: Know your maximum budget before hand and research your options. Come to terms with your findings.  It’s far better to plan a beautiful destination wedding for twelve verses building a logistical nightmare for fifty.

It’s true that planning a destination wedding can be less costly, but this doesn’t mean that you build Romanian gala on a $5,000 budget.  It’s not uncommon to have couples with destination wedding visions that are not parallel with their overall budget.  This is part not knowing and part media hype.  If you don’t know how far your dollar will stretch, it’s okay to ask.  We do advise you to do a little preliminary research.  Sure, it may not be the best idea to plan a destination wedding and manage your entire group’s travel itineraries yourself.  However, it’s okay to use the world wide web to get a general idea on travel demographics of your destination prior to enlisting help.  Just to be clear… We didn’t say planning a destination wedding on a $5,000 budget is unrealistic.  We’re simply saying, parallel your expectations.

Mistake No. 4 :: Scaling back on guest inclusions

Roadblock tip :: Be gracious to your guests!  They’ll love your for it and the overall experience will be that more memorable.

If you’re planning a destination wedding, you should include a portion of your budget to “Guest Inclusions.”  Although not many destination wedding couples are able to pay for their guest travel and accommodations, there are other areas of opportunity to treat your guests graciously.  If there’s ever an opportunity to practice good hosting skills, it’s at a destination wedding.  Many of your guests will make great sacrifices to attend.  Be gracious to them!  If you need to scale anything back, consider cutting down on your overall guest list to add room on your bottom line.

To be continued…

[To your precious nuptial :: Cheers!]

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by Precious Richardson

With nearly two decades of experience blending travel and weddings, I specialize in crafting seamless, unforgettable destination wedding experiences. As the founder of Precious Nuptials and Destinations, I bring both travel expertise and hands-on wedding planning to the table, handling every detail from your guest bookings to your “I do” with care, clarity, and intention. Since 2006, I’ve helped couples turn their vision into reality across breathtaking international destinations. My approach is experience-driven, always prioritizing what matters most to my couples and their guests. I’m based in Texas and work with clients across the U.S., offering personalized guidance from the very first conversation. Let’s make planning your wedding feel as easy as saying yes.