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Congratulations! You're engaged! This is one of the happiest moments in your life and you want nothing more than to have a much-needed time of relaxing, pampering, & romance after all of the stress & time of planning your wedding! Now it’s time to celebrate your new life together in a luxurious, & pampering location that will take your breath away! If you’re curious about what you should set for your honeymoon budget, then I have the answer. Read on to see how much you can expect to spend on your honeymoon.  Your destination matters! 1. YOUR HONEYMOON DESTINATION A romantic & luxurious honeymoon starts with a great location! Maybe you choose locations that are closer to the continental U.S, such as Mexico & the Caribbean, or you may be looking for a more exotic honeymoon local, such as Hawaii, Fiji, Bora Bora, or even Europe. Usually, the more exotic and less populated a honeymoon destination is, the more expensive it can be. Average Airfare Prices: Obviously, airfare can take up a chunk of your honeymoon budget. Also generally speaking if you are flying to a tropical island during “high season” (Dec-April), Flights are going to be more expensive than low Season, (May- Nov). With that being said, here are some current averages based on May 2023 honeymoon travel: ● Depart From Midwest or East coast to the Caribbean or Mexico: $450-$1000 per person, round trip, depending on flight itinerary & destination. ● Depart From Midwest or East coast to Hawaii: $600-$1600 per person, round trip, depending on flight itinerary & destination. ● Depart From Midwest or East coast to the South Pacific: $2000-$2500 per person, round trip, depending on flight itinerary & destination. ● Departing From West Coast to the Caribbean or Mexico: $500-$1000 per person, round trip, depending on flight itinerary & destination. ● Depart From West Coast to Hawaii: $600-$1600 per person, round trip, depending on flight itinerary & destination. ● Depart From West Coast to the South Pacific: $2000-$2500 per person, round trip, depending on flight itinerary & destination. PRO TIP: There will always be fluctuations in price based on the time of year and even the day of the week. If you find an unbelievable air deal, double-check the type of seat it is and the air schedule. Many really cheap tickets have incredibly harsh restrictions as well as horrible air itineraries that could get you to your resort so late at night that you miss all of your first day at your resort, therefore ultimately wasting money and delaying the start of your honeymoon bliss!  Is all about romance 2. HONEYMOON RESORT CHOICE The resort you choose for your honeymoon will take up the majority of your honeymoon costs. Every resort offers different honeymoon amenities, room options, restaurants, activities as well as food and beverage plans. AI (All-inclusive) resorts include all of your food and beverages with your package price. EP (European Plan) resorts offer an a-la carte menu where you pay for each meal or beverage just as you would going out to dinner or bar stateside. You definitely need to take your time looking through all the available options so that you can make sure you get the best resort for your unique honeymoon wishes and wants.  Sandals Saint Lucia over the water bungalow 3. THE HONEYMOON ROOM YOU CHOOSE: Remember that the room or suite you choose will impact the overall cost for your honeymoon stay. For example, you could love resort (A) with a base price of $3700 that includes a “standard room.” But you choose a swim-up suite for your room option. The price for your honeymoon package at the resort (A) will now be $5,550, because of the room you choose. PRO TIP: Never go with a standard room for your honeymoon! Start Deluxe and go up as you can afford it because it will make a difference in your honeymoon experience. I know I say it a lot in my articles, but it is TRUE! This is your honeymoon, not just another trip or vacation! If you can bring some WOW to your honeymoon, do it! Below is an average cost you can expect to pay for different luxury honeymoon resort stays for 7 nights based on current rates: Because I won’t send anyone to a resort that is average or below quality, you can assume that all of these prices are going to be 4 stars and higher in quality. Luxury Resort: Adult Only AVERAGE RATES based on 7-night stay: Deluxe Room: $4,500-$5,500 Suite: $6.000-$8,000 Butler: $8,000-$11,000 Highest Room Category: Think over the water bungalows or Four Seasons type quality & experience: $16,000-$25,000  Candlelight dinner that you will never forget 4. THE HONEYMOON PACKAGE & AMENITIES YOU CHOOSE: Most high-quality resorts will have some type of honeymoon package that will be included in your stay, such as a special honeymoon welcome package, candlelight dinner, breakfast in bed, couple’s massage, etc. NOTE: Most of these honeymoon packages have requirements received such as a minimum night stay, or that you indicate it is for your honeymoon when you book your resort, so make sure you read the fine print.  Experience the cenotes in Cancun 5. ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS: Most of your honeymoon is going to be all about relaxing, romancing, and getting pampered at the resort you are staying at. But depending on you and your new spouse’s personality, you may want to get off the resort and explore a little. Maybe doing an ATV tour, visiting a waterfall, bathing in hot mud baths, shopping in a local village, zip lining, rum tasting, scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming with the dolphins, etc. You get the idea! NOTE: There are MANY tour companies out there, but only so many reputable companies. Usually the lower the price the more sketch the company. Only go with companies that are licensed and insured, and have great testimonies. One of the best names in the industry is Island Routes. They have licensed and insured tours that you can trust. They aren’t the cheapest, but they are one of the best! For a good quality tour, you can expect to pay around $120 per person and up, depending on the type of tour, and all the different activities that are included.  A Couple in their honeymoon ULTIMATELY IT IS UP TO YOU!
There really isn’t a better way to celebrate your new life together than with a romantic and memory-filled honeymoon, where you can just unplug and unwind from all the stress of planning your wedding! Whether this is your first trip together or your fifth, your honeymoon needs to be as special as you can afford to make it, because this isn’t just any other trip... This is the START of your new life Together! If you’ve been struggling or frustrated trying to get this honeymoon thing all figured out, and you’re ready for a little help, schedule a free honeymoon consultation with me today, so that you can get unstuck and get the “dreamy honeymoon” checked off your list!
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Congratulations! You're engaged! You’re excited about the idea of having a destination wedding, and you have been putting in hours trying to figure out what everything is going to cost. Your eyes are hurting from the amount of scrolling you’ve had to do searching out prices for resort wedding locations & venues. And you’ve read enough mixed reviews for every resort venue you are interested in to make your head spin. You need to have a well-rounded breakdown of how much your destination wedding will actually cost you! Knowing this can save you a ton of wasted time looking at the wrong locations & venues that may or may not fit your budget. Here’s a breakdown to help you know what you can expect to pay for a typical destination wedding.  St Lucia 1.YOUR DESTINATION WEDDING LOCALE: An Instagram-worthy destination wedding starts with a great location! Maybe you choose locations that are closer to the continental U.S, such as Mexico & the Caribbean, or you may be looking for a more exotic destination wedding locale, such as Hawaii, Fiji, Bora Bora, or even Europe. Usually, the farther away & more exotic a destination is, the more expensive it can be.  Airfare Prices: Obviously, airfare can take up a chunk of your guest's budget but only a small portion of your overall destination wedding budget. And if you’re flying during “high season” (Dec-April), flights are going to be more expensive than low Season, (May- Nov). With that being said, here are some current averages based on May 2023 travel: ● Depart From Midwest or East coast to Caribbean or Mexico: $450-$1000 per person, round trip, depending on flight itinerary & destination. ● Depart From Midwest or East coast to Hawaii: $600-$1600 per person, round trip, depending on flight itinerary & destination. ● Depart From Midwest or East coast to the South Pacific: $2000-$2500 per person, round trip, depending on flight itinerary & destination. ● Departing From West Coast to the Caribbean or Mexico: $500-$1000 per person, round trip, depending on flight itinerary & destination. ● Depart From West Coast to Hawaii: $600-$1600 per person, round trip, depending on flight itinerary & destination. ● Depart From West Coast to the South Pacific: $2000-$2500 per person, round trip, depending on flight itinerary & destination. PRO TIP: There will always be fluctuations in price based on the time of year and even the day of the week. If you find an unbelievable air deal, double check the type of seat it is and the air schedule. Many really cheap tickets have incredibly harsh restrictions as well as horrible air itineraries that could get you to your resort so late that you miss all of your first day at your resort, therefore ultimately wasting money and delaying the start of your “wedcation” bliss!  @jessiewalkerphotography Sandals over the water chapel 2.DESTINATION WEDDING RESORT VENUE: Every resort offers different wedding locations, amenities, room options, restaurants, activities, as well as food and beverage plans. AI (All-inclusive) resorts include all of your food and beverages with your package price. EP (European Plan) resorts offer an a-la carte menu where you pay for each meal or beverage just as you would going out to dinner or bar stateside. In general, an All-Inclusive resort will usually offer you a better value for your wedding group, you definitely need to take your time looking through all the available options so that you can make sure to book the best resort wedding venue for you and your unique wedding vision.  Sandals Regency La Toc Millionaire Suite YOUR ROOM OR SUITE: The room or suite you choose will impact the overall cost for you & your guest's destination wedding stay. For example, you could love resort (A) with a base price of $1500 for 4 nights that includes a “standard room.” But if you choose a swim-up suite for your room option. The price for your resort stay at resort (A) will now be $2,000 for 4 nights because of the upgraded room option. Below is an average cost you & your guests can expect to pay for different types of room stays for 4 nights based on current rates: NOTE: Most destination wedding guests will stay 3 to 7 nights for a destination wedding, with the average being 4 days. It will really depend on how much each guest wants to spend on their stay. Because I won’t send anyone to a resort that is average or below quality, you can assume that all of these prices are going to be 4 stars and higher in quality. Luxury Resort: Adult Only AVERAGE RATES based on 4-night stay: Deluxe Room: $1,500-$3,500 Suite: $4.000-$8,000 Butler: $8,000-$11,000 Highest Room Category: Think over the water bungalows or 4 Seasons type quality & experience: $16,000-$25,000 GOOD NEWS FOR YOU: The good news is, that many resort wedding venues will offer you free nights and room upgrades depending on the size of your wedding group! In many cases, you can get either part or ALL of your stay and even possibly parts of your wedding comped because you’ve earned so many free nights and extras from your wedding group.  Sandals weddings inspiration- reception at the beach 3.THE WEDDING PACKAGE & DECOR YOU CHOOSE: Most high-quality destination wedding resorts will have stunning wedding packages that will include your ceremony location, music, lighting, cocktail party, decor, wedding cake, reception location, entertainment, food & cocktail menu, and an open bar. NOTE: You have to make sure that your wedding group is going to be set up correctly in order to earn the wedding amenities and free nights. Booking directly with the resorts will not always get you this information, as most resorts don’t seem concerned with letting you know what you can earn. Booking with a destination wedding specialist will guarantee that your wedding group is set up properly to earn everything you qualify for.  Catamaran ride with your group 4.ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS FOR YOUR GROUP: A great way to connect with all of your wedding guests and to give them a memorable experience during your wedding week is to do a group activity. Depending on your location, you can do an ATV tour, visit a waterfall, bathe in hot mud baths, shopping in a local village, zip lining, golf, rum tasting, scuba diving, snorkeling, catamaran sunset cruise and swimming with the dolphins, etc. You get the idea! Due to the size of a wedding group, I recommend you book your group activity in advance. NOTE: There are MANY tour companies out there. Usually the lower the price the more sketch the company. Only go with companies that are licensed and insured, and have great testimonies. For a good quality tour, you can expect to pay around $120+ per person, depending on the type of tour, and activities that are included.  Caribbean Destination Wedding ULTIMATELY IT IS UP TO YOU!
CONCLUSION CHOICES: There are so many ways to make your dream destination “I DO!” a reality! It’s all about deciding what kind of experience is right for you and your guests—and knowing exactly where you should be splurging, on the things that will really make a difference in your destination wedding experience, while spending less on the things that won’t make a difference. If you’ve been struggling or frustrated trying to get your destination wedding all figured out, and you’re ready for a little help, schedule a free destination wedding consultation with me today, so that you can get unstuck and moving forward on with your destination wedding planning! |
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