You don’t have to give up the dream of a destination wedding to save money. In fact, with careful planning and some savvy budgeting, you can have the destination wedding of your dreams without breaking the bank.

A few tips to keep in mind for affordable destination weddings:

All-Inclusive Wedding Packages

Low-Cost Destination Weddings offers all-inclusive destination wedding packages for less than $10,000. These include the venue, a wedding coordinator, catering, cake, photography and even decor. This is a huge savings that allows you to use your funds on other priorities, like travel or your honeymoon activities!

Look for destinations with a similar vibe to the one you have in mind. If you want that Parisian ambiance, consider New Orleans or Louisiana to get that chic feel in the heart of the South. For the rolling vineyards of Tuscany, California wine country has plenty of options to bring you that European-inspired ambiance without that steep price tag.

When it comes to your destination wedding, choose a time of year when flights and resorts are less crowded. During peak season, things like conventions, holidays, and spring break will raise the cost of airfare and lodging abroad.

Also, keep in mind that a big portion of your destination wedding costs will go toward flowers, but if you choose a setting so beautiful that it needs no embellishment, you’ll save big bucks. Plus, many resorts and other wedding venues in paradise have flora that is simply breathtaking on its own, so you won’t have to spend a fortune on fresh blooms!