The celebration itself — venue or resort package, food, bar, photo, flowers, music — priced in 12 popular destinations at their typical guest counts. Flights and rooms are extra, and guests pay their own way. Compare with a $35,500 classic 120-guest wedding at home.
| Destination | Celebration cost | Typical guests | Per guest |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Amalfi Coast | $57,500 | 70 | $820 |
| Provence & the French Riviera | $54,500 | 70 | $780 |
| Tuscany | $50,000 | 70 | $720 |
| Hawaii | $46,500 | 80 | $580 |
| Santorini | $44,500 | 70 | $630 |
| Portugal | $38,500 | 70 | $550 |
| The Bahamas | $33,000 | 70 | $470 |
| The Riviera Maya | $27,000 | 70 | $390 |
| Jamaica | $27,000 | 70 | $390 |
| Costa Rica | $27,000 | 70 | $390 |
| Punta Cana | $26,000 | 70 | $370 |
| Bali | $24,500 | 70 | $350 |
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For the celebration itself — venue or resort package, food, bar, photography, flowers and music — most destination weddings for around 70 guests land between $24,500 (Bali) and $57,500 (the Amalfi Coast). Travel and rooms are on top, and guests generally pay their own way.
Frequently yes, in total — because the guest list shrinks. A classic 120-guest wedding at home averages $35,500; a 70-guest celebration in Bali or Punta Cana can run well under that. Per guest, destinations usually cost more — the savings come from inviting fewer people, and the trip doubles as the honeymoon.
Guests almost always cover their own flights and rooms — that's the accepted etiquette. Couples typically arrange a discounted hotel block, and many host a welcome dinner or day-after brunch as a thank-you. If cost keeps close family away, some couples quietly help with specific fares.
All-inclusive resort packages (Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica) bundle venue, catering, bar and often photography — Bali, Punta Cana, the Riviera Maya are the strongest value plays. Off-season dates cut another ~12%, and a shorter guest list is still the biggest lever of all.
Pick a destination in the estimator, set your guest count and date — then see the monthly savings plan.