Here's how you can have a Indian destination wedding on a tight budget

Planning an Indian wedding is no easy task. Throw into the mix the idea of a destination wedding and things can get a whole lot more stressful. However, wedding planning doesn’t always have to be a tedious task. True, planning an elaborate Indian wedding on a budget is a trying process, but you can make it easier with a few simple hacks. If you’ve always wanted a destination wedding, but you’re being weighed down by budget-constraints, here’s how you can plan a memorable destination wedding without breaking your bank. You can thank us later!

Shortlist your location

The first, most important step is to finalize the location of your wedding. Conducting a thorough research won’t hurt you. You need to shortlist your location at least six months in advance. Select the best hotels from your list of destinations and compare the wedding packages that each hotel has to offer. However, you also need to take into consideration the travel cost to that destination. Since your guests will be bearing the cost of transporting, you cannot overlook the travel expense. For North Americans, the most economical wedding destinations are Mexico, Jamaica and Punta Cana. Since the competition is stiff in these locations, they offer wedding packages fit for all budgets! The close proximity of these places to the continental U.S. also makes travel a whole lot more affordable.

Get your timing right

Major holidays, Spring break and any other special events will make travelling a lot more expensive. The easiest way to save top dollars is by visiting the tourism site of your shortlisted hotel and ensuring there aren’t any big events scheduled around the dates you’ve selected for your wedding. While the cost of your stay might remain the same during the holidays, keep in mind that the price of flowers, catering and other vendors will shoot up owing to high demand.

A crisp and short guest list

While it is tempting to invite one and all to be a part of your joy, refrain from giving in to the temptation. Unless you are very close to your co-workers or your second and third cousins, it is best to leave them off the guest list. The easiest way to have a budget destination wedding is to keep the affair an intimate one by inviting only close family and friends. By keeping the guest list below 100, you can plan and execute your destination wedding on a tight budget without a hitch!

Minimal décor

The entire idea of a destination wedding is getting married in a spectacular location. If you’re going to tie the knot in a ballroom with lots of decoration, why fly your guests all the way to a destination? A stunning destination will ensure that you don’t need to splurge on decoration. If you’re already in paradise, why would you need expensive flowers and props to enhance your venue? By basking in the natural beauty of the mountains and ocean, you’ll have an ethereal wedding without spending too much moolah.

Bargain for freebies

As mentioned earlier, competition in locations such as Mexico and Dominican Republic is very stiff which is why there’s a good chance that hotels in these places will not only give you an affordable wedding package, but they’ll also be willing to give you freebies to bag your business. One secret all wedding planners know by now is that if you can guarantee the hotel a minimum number of guests, they’ll be willing to throw in a lot of things. Try to convince your wedding party to check-in to the same resort as a group. If you do this, they will all benefit from discounted luxury accommodations. Most resorts offer a plethora of freebies such as complimentary nights of stay, all-inclusive packages on food and drinks, credit to avail in-house facilities and so much more.

Combined wedding and honeymoon package

The reason you’re hosting your wedding at a particular location is because it’s absolutely breath-taking. Instead of spending a few extra dollars by flying to a separate location for your honeymoon, why not have your honeymoon at the same place you’re hosting your wedding? Several hotels have unbelievable honeymoon packages that are combined with the wedding package. Take advantage of the wedding package by getting married and having your honeymoon at the same location.

Cheap travel deals

When it comes to transportation for your guests, it is best to conduct a thorough research for the best travel deals out there. Instead of jumping at the first deal that looks good, survey international websites for deals best suited to the needs of your guests. If travel isn’t your forte and you don’t want to take stress, you can always hand over this responsibility to a travel agent who will use his knowledge and expertise to give you the most economical deal that will fit in your guests’ budget.

Be willing to compromise

While a destination wedding on a budget is very much possible, you need to be willing to compromise when it comes to a few aspects. Keep an open mind throughout the process as you might have to change your original ideas based on your destination. Keep your wedding well within your budget by refraining from planning too many events. If the stay is short, the amount you’ll have to shell out will be comparatively lesser. Figure out the things that are most important to you and make sure you know how involved you can be in the execution of those things. If you have out-of-the-box ideas, outline how much going ahead with those ideas will cost you. If something doesn’t fit in your budget, it’s best to let it go.


Here’s why you should choose Indian Wedding Site to plan your dream destination wedding!


We at Indian Wedding Site help couples get best deals on travel and resorts after understanding their needs such as - location, size of wedding and dates. What’s more? We make use of technology that allows the entire wedding party to submit their booking information (dates, type of rooms, guest names, payment information) electronically through a secured portal unlike several other planners where information is submitted by filling out on paper and then scanning it. The process we use is much simpler and a whole lot more organized.



Don’t give up on your dream of having a beautiful destination wedding just because you’re operating on a tight budget. Planning a fabulous destination wedding just requires a little creativity and resourcefulness. Some great resorts offer super economical wedding packages. It’s just a matter of doing your research before throwing your hands up in frustration!