WEDDING DESTINATIONS

Mexico sees some of the most affordable options for flights, especially to Cancun International Airport which sees over 5,000 flights per day. Puerto Vallarta International Airport sees affordable transit for West Coast guests.

With over 100 all-inclusive resorts spread across the West and East Coasts, there are numerous options that will fit any budget. Due to the high amount of resorts available, room rates are competitive, leaving you with the benefits.

Wedding package costs throughout Mexico are very affordable, and you’ll find many packages include a full ceremony with basic decor and typically a semi-private reception or cocktail hour.

Depending on where you are coming from in the United States, Jamaica can be very centrally located. Thanks to Montego Bay International Airport, guests can score affordable flights. For travelers heading to La Romana guests will experience a longer travel time from the airport to their resort.

The majority of all-inclusive resorts are centered around the Montego Bay area, and the closer you are from the airport the more affordable your resort may be. For a more remote and serene location, some guests prefer Negril with the world-famous 7-mile beach.

You can get a lot of bang for your buck with all-inclusive wedding packages, and many entry-level packages feature semi-private receptions included in the upfront costs. Jamaica is not same-sex friendly, so LGBT couples will want to look elsewhere.

It’s often just a short commute from the Punta Cana International Airport to your chosen resort. The airport is centrally located and sees many flights daily to and from the most popular cities in the United States.

Room rates are affordable in the Dominican Republic, and many resorts are located on beautiful beaches, like famous Bavaro Beach. Many popular resorts offer different room categories and styles to align with budgets of any size.

Other then Mexico, the Dominican Republic often sees the best prices for destination wedding packages. Many resorts are now happy and willing to accommodate same-sex weddings, but due to the requirement of private land for the ceremony, they can’t always be hosted on the beach.

Flight options may differ by year, as each island lands unique deals with different airlines. Generally it may be cheaper to fly into a larger international airport, and then take a smaller jet to your final destination.

Similar to flight costs, room rates are higher too. Since the series of islands are more remote and smaller then , destinations, there are less all-inclusive resort options available. You can expect higher rates because of this.

Wedding costs are much higher amongst the smaller islands then in the Dominican Republic or Jamaica, however, you can still find some wedding packages that may include a reception in the upfront costs. Ceremony decor options and buffet menus may be similar to the bigger Caribbean islands, but costs are higher because of the location.

Flight rates are generally more expensive than flying to other parts of the Caribbean, due in part to Costa Rica and Panama located further away from the United States. Travel time from the airport to your chosen resort may also be longer, so take that into consideration.

Hotel rates are fair in Costa Rica and Panama, however, there are very few all-inclusive options available currently. We see the most customer satisfaction with AM Resorts and RIU’s family of Costa Rican resorts.

Wedding packages are fair in Central America and may include a semi-private reception in the initial upfront costs. Outside vendor fees can be high, such as photographers and floral arrangements can be expensive.

Flights can be affordable for guests traveling from the West Coast, with many options from Las Vegas and California. To get to the smaller islands it may be easiest to fly into Honolulu and then take a smaller flight to your final destination.

There are tons of beautiful resorts spread across the islands of Hawaii, from metropolis locations in Honolulu to more remote locations in Maui and Oahu. Take note that there are no all-inclusive resorts in Hawaii. For the lowest rates travel in the offseason, like October or November.

Ceremony rates are considerably high in Hawaii, and that’s not accounting what your guests will pay just to travel there. Wedding packages typically do not include receptions either, which can be costly.