“ That ’ s not the way our family does things .”
Maybe your parents and siblings have all been married in your local house of worship , which leads to a guilt trip about straying from tradition . Acknowledge how much you enjoyed their ceremonies and how much you care about their feelings . Then explain why this destination wedding is important to you and your significant other , whether it ’ s cost , personality or simply an excuse to travel to a bucket list locale . Once they see the passion in your eyes , they may understand that some couples need to blaze their own trails — traditions be darned !
“ Are you sure you can afford this fancy international extravaganza ?”
A standard wedding and a sit-down dinner can easily run $ 100- $ 150 per guest , while an elaborate destination wedding can also come with a high per-guest cost if you insist on serving caviar in the Maldives . However , the average destination wedding costs much less than traditional ones thanks to wedding packages at all-inclusive resorts , some of which are free . And if all guests simply handled their own transportation costs , the only thing the couple and their parents would pay for is their own airfare .
“ But what about that big wedding you always dreamed about ?”
For some , the wedding-planning process started in their teens with late-night conversations about dresses and venues . Yet dreams change — especially as you grow up and discover how many wonderful options you have as a modern-day bride and groom . So , be prepared to explain why this location better represents the two of you as a couple , how it ’ s a blend of both your wedding dreams and why it will create the experience you want to remember when celebrating your 20th anniversary .
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Be prepared to explain why this location better represents the two of you as a couple and why it will create the experience you want to remember when celebrating your 20th anniversary .
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