With the butterfly flutters of being in love and the dreams of living your happily ever after, there are so many things that now have to be considered as you get ready to walk down the aisle.
 
Picking your “I Do” location is a Big One. Cost is always a major factor and starting your new life together is an adjustment without bringing along wedding cost expenses of $30000, $40000 or even $50000. So I know your asking yourself, "How much does a destination wedding really cost versus a traditional wedding?
 
While you might think that getting married in your idyllic beach location is totally out of reach not to mention the daunting task of taking on the coordination and planning of it all. In reality, getting married in an international locale can not only create memories that last a lifetime but also be less stressful and more affordable than you think. According to the most recent The Knot Real Wedding Study which compiles the average wedding cost by state, it is estimated that the average wedding spend in 2020/2019 is $xx,xxxx. It is noted that the cost of a wedding varies depending on whether your wedding is in a more densely populated, expensive areas such as New York and Chicago which is in contrast to smaller, less populated areas like Idaho, West Virginia or Wyoming. 

There are many variables to factor in when planning a wedding whether it be a traditional wedding in your hometown or deciding to wed in an international location, but one of the first that many soon-to-be-wed often struggle with the most is BUDGET. Being clear on your must-haves and non-negotiables and being okay with those things that you can do without help to keep your budget on course. 

So the question remains, Can I really take the budget I have for a traditional wedding and still have the destination wedding of my dreams?