The cheapest way to have a wedding is, surprisingly, to have it in a beautiful place. Based on real data from our couples, the average destination wedding costs $9,850 at an all inclusive resort. The average traditional U.S. wedding…
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Top Destination Wedding Hacks for 2026
Costs in destination weddings are shifting in 2026. Resort nightly rates have crept up across Mexico and the Caribbean as demand for all inclusive properties continues to grow. At the same time, resorts are also competing harder for group…
Couple: Amanda and Bryan Resort Name & Destination: Dreams Punta Cana Resort and Spa in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Photography: Tiffany Hopwood of Tiffany Hopwood Photography The story of how you met/fell in love: Bryan and I met…
Between planning out budgets, venues, catering and more, find out if you’re ready to take the plunge for a tropical destination wedding! So, how can you tell if having an all-inclusive destination wedding is the right move for you…
Upping the Ante: Improving Your Destination Wedding Guest Experience
While the wedding couple might be the star of the show, destination wedding guests are pretty darn special too. Attending a destination wedding comes with both financial and time commitments, so couples are going the extra mile to show…
From an epic engagement party to a swanky shower and the myriad of details that seem to stack up, planning a wedding can be a big job. Happily, it’s a lot easier and more fun with a dream team…
Is there anything cuter than a tulle-clad flower girl tossing out handfuls of petals, or a rambunctious ring-bearer running down the aisle? Not unless it’s a group of giggling toddlers showing off their tiny dance moves during the reception!…
It’s every girl’s dream to walk down the aisle to her prince charming… dare to dream, right? Well, we’re taking inspiration from our favorite Disney Princesses to help make your fairy tale vision come to life! Cinderella Classic and…
Couple: Ashley & Nicholas Wedding Date: December 3, 2016 Resort: Occidental Papagayo Resort in Costa Rica Photography by: White Diamond Photography: Natalia Ramirez Soto The (brief) story of how you met/fell in love: Nick and I first met at the…
Whether your BFF is tying the knot in Mexico, or your brother is getting hitched in Greece, you are probably ecstatic about being a guest at a destination wedding. And, with good reason! Attending a destination wedding is a…










