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Home vs destination

Destination wedding or stay local?

Destination is not automatically cheaper or harder — it is a different shape of wedding. US and Canada couples often weigh Mexico, the Caribbean, or Europe against a hometown weekend. UK and EU couples face similar outbound tradeoffs. Decide using guest willingness, legal complexity, total cost (not just the package price), and the intimacy you want.

Four questions before you shortlist resorts

Can most must-invite guests travel? Are you prepared for legal paperwork in another country? Does a smaller guest list match your vision? Are you budgeting guest logistics and contingency, not just the ceremony package?

Cost shape vs sticker price

All-inclusive packages can look low until you add flights for the wedding party, welcome dinners, tips, and currency buffers. Local weddings often cost more per guest but invite more people. Destination guest lists frequently land smaller (often cited around 60–70 versus larger domestic averages) because travel self-selects.

Marrying abroad may require residency windows, translated documents, or a civil ceremony separate from the party. Tell guests early via a clear guest website: travel, hotels, dress code, and RSVP deadlines that respect passport and flight lead times.

How Weduler helps

Publish travel and FAQ content on your Weduler guest site, collect RSVPs you can trust, and keep the planning checklist shared so destination logistics are not trapped in one partner’s inbox.

Plan the guest side either way

Use a shared checklist and guest website whether you stay local or celebrate abroad.

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