You are only required to pay for the ceremony and reception portion of the destination wedding. Your guests should be expected to pay for all travel and hotel accomodations.  Although having transportation to and from the airport, discounts on affordable hotels or all-inclusive resorts, or a welcome brunch will go a long way with your guests. 

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Do we have to pay for everything? Help me I'm poor.

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Destination weddings are cheaper than a traditional wedding,  allows you cross that beautiful resort off your bucket list, and can often allow couples to spend more time vacationing and enjoying themselves with close friends and family. A traditional wedding usually ends up being one day and doesn't allow the time to spend quality time with loved ones. 

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Why have a destination wedding over a traditional wedding?

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If you decide to go with a destination wedding, plan on sending out the save the dates 6 plus months in advance. Traditional weddings would require about 4 months notice, so do them the courtesy and let them know ahead of time, especially if they are going to have to go abroad, or take off a week from work to celebrate with y'all.

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When do we need to tell our friends and family?

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A destination wedding is typically a wedding where guests are expected. There is no set number on the guest list, and all the traditions of a normal wedding apply.
An elopement is more intimate, sometimes only the couple and a photographer or their closest friends and family.  An elopement can also include more adventure and break more of the customary rules. 

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What's the difference between an elopement and destination wedding?

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