How much did your destination wedding cost?

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We had planned for June next year, but with the COL increases don’t know if we can afford it. My parents have also had a change of circumstances which means they can’t contribute any longer.

we thought Greece, is there anywhere cheaper?

we want a “wedding”, not a registry quickie, we know we can do that on no budget. Friends and family have been told/invited and we have a week earmarked that everyone can make.

bit of a dilemma that we had planned a lovely wedding but will now have to make some budget cuts. What should we do?

Ah sorry to hear. I would sit down and work out exactly how much a wedding in Greece would cost, and how much one in the UK would cost.
Venue, catering, drinks, flowers, registrar, music, transport, hotels etc.
Then you will know what you can afford. Maybe have a small UK wedding and go to Greece for your honeymoon?

I got married abroad but we had the specific location in mind.
From my experience, you really dont know how much it’s going to cost until you’re fully in it and planning.
All those items you mention can vary wildly, you need to look at how much things are in the specific location you choose.
My advice is to start your research asap, esp as you already have a date in mind. Only once you have done that will you really know.

It was a LOT of work to organise, we came up with lots of hurdles, challenges but it was worth all of it. The particular location was very special to us and we were determined to make it work. We have the best memories of the day.

Good luck!

Cyprus is lovely and you can have a church wedding.

Thanks all

we had done all the research and planning but now our budget has drastically changed. The money was coming from a grandparent but they’ve died and the solicitor dealing with the will says as it’s not in writing they can’t go on our word and we’d need to wait for probate anyway.

back to the drawing board. We don’t know whether to stick to the same plan but drastically cut everything to the bone- just have the ceremony then out for a meal, to try and find somewhere cheaper and completely change plans, or ditch it altogether until my parents can access GP money.

we really loved the original plan though 🥹

I’m sorry to hear about your grandparent and also having to change your plans it must be disappointing.

I suppose it depends what you want from your wedding. What was it about the abroad wedding that particularly appealed to you? Would you feel happy if you had to cut everything to the bone? Would your budget go further here without having to pay for flights and accommodation?

Also you dont mention size of wedding? Maybe something smaller with less guests might work?

Sorry not much help but some things to think about. Its disappointing not getting your ideal but thinking about which bits are really important to you might help steer which alternative to go for