Cheap Beach Wedding Ideas: Destination Weddings For Every Budget
Who doesn’t love a beach destination wedding? They are irresistible, heartwarming, and romantic. Soft warm sand, waves singing along the shore, and the breathtaking natural beauty. What more could you ask for to celebrate one of the best days of your life? You might want a magical beach wedding, but holding it at a luxurious resort might not be within your budget. But no worries! If you take some time and plan like a pro, your magical beach ceremony is surprisingly affordable. Take a look at some inspiration and cheap beach wedding ideas that look like a million bucks.
Choosing the Perfect Location For Your Beach Destination Wedding
It’s all about location for the perfect beach destination wedding. First, consider both public and private beach settings. Do your research. Public beaches are usually less expensive but might require permits. Private beaches are more flexible and private. Consider an off-season wedding date when beaches are less crowded and resorts and vendors offer discounts.
Pro Tip: Saying, “I do,” on a weekday can save you money.
Top Cheapest Beach Wedding Locations
Did you know that some of the most popular tropical destinations offer cheap beach weddings, but are just as beautiful? Popular designations include:
- Mexico: Stunning natural beauty, pristine beaches, warm hospitality, and rich culture combine for a wonderful wedding celebration. Mexico offers many affordable all-inclusive resorts, especially in Riviera Maya, Tulum, and Cabo San Lucas.
- Dominican Republic: This budget-friendly coastal paradise has pristine beaches, making it the perfect backdrop for an affordable wedding. Opt for all-inclusive wedding packages that cover everything from food to decor, to accommodations to entertainment.
- Jamaica: Jamaica is a fantastic budget-friendly destination with breathtaking beaches, a laid back, warm atmosphere, and a colorful culture. Montego Bay and Negril are well known for exquisite and affordable wedding packages.
Pro Tip: Consider Caribbean destinations like the Bahamas and Puerto Rico that are famous for offering affordable wedding packages
Beach Wedding Decor on a Budget
Less is more when you have a beach backdrop. Thanks to the natural beauty of the ocean, sand, and skyline, you already have the perfect setting. Embrace the natural ambiance and keep the decorations simple. Driftwood, seashells, tropical flowers, and foliage, all found on the shore create a gorgeous decor. Put your creative flair to work with homemade signs, beach-themed accessories, twine bows on chairs, and romantic string lights, all charming, heartfelt touches.
Pro Tip: Select an affordable all-inclusive resort package that includes basic wedding decor.
Budget-Friendly Food and Drink Ideas
Catering is one of the largest expenses of your wedding, but with savvy creativity, it’s easy to keep your costs down. Consider a casual buffet featuring a selection of local seasonal ingredients. Fresh seafood, tropical fruits, and local fare are tasty without costing a fortune. Keep your wedding cake small and opt for a candy bar or dessert table. Use disposable dinnerware, limit the beverage and bar selections, or opt for an alcohol-free event. Work with your caterer for delicious, budget-friendly solutions.
Pro Tip: All-inclusive resorts offer wedding packages that include food and beverages, keeping your bottom line doable and delicious.
Cost-Saving Tips For a Beach Wedding
Finding the perfect balance between budget and beauty is easier than you think. Save money by:
- Limit Your Guest List: Invite fewer guests to keep your catering costs down. Plus, intimate beach weddings feel more personal, special and heartfelt.
- Flexible Dates: Consider a beach wedding during an off-season month when there are fewer crowds and resorts are offering discounts and special promotions. Instead of a weekend, opt for a weekday.
All Inclusive Resorts: Select a resort that provides all-inclusive packages. They usually include everything you need, from the venue, catering, and decor to photography and entertainment. This creates a stress-free, more affordable option than booking everything separately.
8 Cheap Beach Wedding Venues
Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort
Wedding in Paradise Package
Price: $1,299 or Complimentary (when booking at least seven nights in the required room category or higher, or if five rooms in any category are booked for at least three nights. )
Guests: 10
Invite 10 of your favorite people to share one of the best days of your life in a world-class luxury resort. This cheap beach package is unbelievably priced at $1,299 or complimentary*. Say, “I do” right on the breathtaking beach or in an elegantly decorated beach gazebo. Enjoy the expert advice of our wedding organization and personal touch, onsite wedding coordinator, who will assist you in every detail from preparing your wedding day attire, to organizing your bouquets, boutonniers, wedding cake, and sparkling wine toast.
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Secrets Bahia Mita Surf & Spa Resort
Wedding in Paradise Package
Price: $1,299 or Complimentary (when booking at least seven nights in the required room category or higher, or if five rooms in any category are booked for at least three nights. )
Guests: 10
Escape with 10 of your closest friends and family members to this adults-only oasis featuring an all inclusive hideaway for romance and making memories. Cheap beach wedding ideas are at your service with this terrace wedding package impressively priced at $1,299+ or complimentary*. It includes your celebration essentials for a gorgeous ceremony. Enjoy the expert advice of our wedding organization and personal touch on-site wedding coordinator, who will assist you in every detail from preparing your wedding day attire, organizing your symbolic ceremony, reserving a complimentary room for one member of the wedding couple the night before the wedding, and your bouquets and boutonnieres for the wedding couple.
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Riu Palace Costa Rica
Free Wedding Package
Price: FREE (eligible with any room category. )
Guests: 10
Capture a stunning moment in time in this Costa Rica paradise and your incredible beach wedding package is free! Invite 10 guests and bask in the delightful sun-kissed oceanfront with our stunning standard mint-colored set-up, recorded music and bridal bouquet with matching boutonnièrre. Enjoy a semi-private dinner in one of our restaurants, a wedding cake, and a sparkling wine toast. Retreat to a beautifully decorated room and enjoy 10% discounted spa treatments and gifts for the newlyweds.
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Iberostar Selection Rose Hall Suites
Weddings Reimagined
Price: $1,399
Guests: 12
Romance is in the air as you enjoy the breathtaking ocean views and breezes and all inclusive beach wedding packages that are an affordable dream come true. Starting at $1,399 for 12 or more guests, work with an onsite romance wedding planner to tailor and customize your beach-front ceremony. All your wedding essentials are included from personalized flowers, an officiant for a symbolic ceremony, recorded music and microphone, wedding cake, and sparking wine to toast after the ceremony. In place of a reception, enjoy dinner at one of their a la carte restaurants for 12 guests. Enhance your celebration with room upgrades, spa discounts and services, elevated decor, entertainment, welcome and in-stay amenities, and more.
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El Dorado Casitas Royale
Love Bliss For Two Package
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Price: $599
Guests: 2
Dreamy and romantic for just the two of you at an incredible $599 package price. Say, “I do,” in a beach gazebo 55, Aqua Terrace, or our Bellinis Gazebo. All your essentials are taken care of with the help of one of our signature wedding designers. Enjoy a romantic oceanfront ceremony by a non-denominational minister, a sound system with a microphone, a symbolic wedding certificate, and unforgettable memories.
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Breathless Cancun Soul Resort & Spa
Wedding in Paradise Package
Price: $1,149 or Complimentary (This package is complimentary when booking at least 7 nights in the select room category or higher or if 5 rooms, any category, are booked for at least 3 nights)
Guests: 10
Celebrate your love during your amazing symbolic beach-front wedding with 10 guests for an incredible $1,149+ or complimentary* all inclusive package. Plan every detail with one of our personal touch wedding coordinators. Enjoy special touches like preparation of your wedding day attire, bouquets and boutonnieres, wedding cake and sparkling wine toast after the ceremony, and special newlywed packages. Enjoy a complimentary room for one member of your wedding couple the night before your wedding, 15% off spa treatments, and late checkout. Return for your first anniversary and stay five paid nights and get two additional nights free or stay four paid nights and receive an additional night free.
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Hard Rock Hotel Cancun
Classic Arrangement Package
Price: Complimentary
Guests: 32
When your celebration includes 32 or more guests Hard Rock Hotel Cancun offers a complimentary wedding and honeymoon package that includes a beautiful ceremony on North or South Beach. Stand next to your love on a white pergola arbor with a white ceremony podium while your guests are treated to white avant-garde chairs while a nondenominational minister oversees exchanging your vows. Work with an onsite wedding specialist to tailor this classic package that includes our Honeymoon Wishes Wedding website and registry, a white rose bouquet and boutonniere or two bouquets or two boutonnieres, an audio system, a themed wedding cake, sparking wine for 32 guests.
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Margaritaville Island Reserve Cap Cana Hammock – Adults Only
Crazy For You
Price: $990
Guests: 32
Invite 32 guests to join you to celebrate your beachfront wedding ceremony for a “crazy for you” $990 price! Everything you can imagine is included as you partner with a dedicated wedding designer to tailor the romantic ceremony of your dreams. Your location, table with white linens, 32 garden chairs, aisle runner, sound system, non-denominational minister and wedding certificate, in-suite private check-in, and mannequin in your room for the bride’s dress are included. All your guests will receive a 15 percent discount on spa services. A hospitality room for one member of the couple with drinks and snacks provided on the day of the wedding between 12 noon and 4 pm.
There’s more. Select a Semi Private Event and enjoy dinner reservations for 32 guests, a personalized menu card, and a one-tier wedding cake for 10 to 20 guests. The Honeymoon Experience enhances your celebration with a romantically decorated suite with candles and rose petals, a chilled bottle of sparkling wine delivered to your room the night of the wedding, and a private four-course candlelit dinner on the beach. Indulge in the chef’s special gourmet honeymoon breakfast in bed and late check-out if available.
Plan Your Perfect Beach Destination Wedding With Us
Think of personal ways to make your beach destination wedding enjoyable for everyone. Add unique touches that reflect your personality, resulting in a beautiful, budget-friendly unforgettable experience. Remember to limit your guest list, choose an off-season date, and work with our friendly expert Destination Weddings team. We have worked with thousands of couples to create unforgettable, affordable celebrations. Start planning today with one of our Certified Destination Wedding Specialists!
