Destination Wedding Budget Tips

Planning a destination wedding may sound extravagant,  but there are lots of ways to save money too!  Here are some tips for planning a wedding, either out of the state or out of the country.
  • When you are looking at locations and packages, be sure that the total includes airfare.  Tickets for air travel can easily add $1,000 or more to your total price, depending on your destination.
  • Hire a local wedding planner to avoid problems.  Check with the Association of Bridal Consultants for members in your wedding destination.
  • Find out when the off-season is in your destination.  There can be significant savings on flights and hotels during non-peak times.
  • Don't shop for a "wedding" dress.  Look at evening gowns in a department store for great alternatives.

Heather Canada Randall, MWP

After working in the hospitality industry, Heather Canada Randall founded First Coast Weddings in 2002. Heather is nationally recognized by the Association of Bridal Consultants as a top wedding planner. In addition to overseeing First Coast Weddings, she is the Sales & Marketing Director for Bowing Oaks, a Jacksonville wedding venue. A graduate of Flagler College, Heather is a sought-after wedding industry speaker and advisor to other planners across the country.


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