r/DestinationWeddings

What’s considered standard or expected when it comes to tipping? Trying to make sure we handle this appropriately 😅

Specifically curious about:

- How much did you tip vendors (photographer, DJ, florist, etc.)?

- Did you tip the resort staff separately (servers, bartenders, coordinator)?

- Is tipping expected if gratuity is already included in packages?

- How did you handle it? Pre made envelopes, or something else?

Would really appreciate any guidance or examples of what you did. Thank you!! 20 days until my wedding 😱🤩🤯

Do not trust anything u/Suitable_Charge_9801 says. They are a child predator that traps you into thinking she has wedding advice. Beware

Hi everyone! Newly engaged here and starting to plan our wedding 🤍

We’re really leaning toward a destination wedding in Mexico at an all-inclusive resort, preferably Cabo, but I’m open to other areas if it makes more sense budget-wise.

Here’s where I’m struggling… my fiancé wants to cap the budget at $30k, but from everything I’ve been seeing, that feels really tight for the kind of wedding I’m envisioning. I want it to feel beautiful and elevated, not over-the-top luxury, but definitely not “cheap” either.

In my head, $50k feels like a more realistic middle ground, but I’m not sure if I’m being reasonable or just influenced by social media 😅

For context, we’re thinking around 50–60 guests, and I’d love to have

• A welcome party

• A nice ceremony + reception

• Good food and drinks and overall experience for guests

• Ideally everything hosted at the same all-inclusive resort

I’d love to hear from anyone who has

• Done a destination wedding at an all-inclusive in Cabo or elsewhere in Mexico

• Stayed around $30k, is it actually doable? What did you sacrifice?

• Spent closer to $50k, did you feel it was worth it?

• Any regrets or things you would’ve done differently?

Also open to

• All-inclusive resort recommendations

• Tips on where to splurge vs save

• Anything you wish you knew before booking

I’m trying to balance being realistic financially while still having a wedding I truly love. Any advice would mean so much 🥹

Thank you!!

Love a venue but only have July 10 or Oct 3 of 2027. Which date would you pick? Near Alba Italy!

Hoping for some insight, me and my fiancé got engaged last month and are hoping to be married next year in the spring, potentially during cherry blossom season, we are maybe going to have under 15 people. i’ve already reached out and plan to talk to several wedding planners over in japan through the phone.

We essentially just want it as cheap as possible and I keep getting worried and seeing that the cheaper end of things is equivalent to $26,000?? For reference we don’t want a traditional japanese wedding and I will be doing my own makeup and hair and probably renting my dress or getting it in a sample sale the goal for the dress is under $1,500 or $2,000.

I think we are planning on potentially going to an izakaya after or finding a place to have dinner afterward. and of course letting either of those know ahead of time for our bigger group.

I was thinking a budget of 8,000-9,000 USD is a good budget but now i’m not sure.

Can anyone who’s done this before give me some insight?

Looking for advice and recommendations for wedding venues. Looking for 2027 or early 2028. Budget below 20k. I would prefer all inclusive wedding venue- but whole stay doesn’t need to be all inclusive. It also does not need to be at a hotel. Right now we have 150 guests but willing to go down to 75/100 people. Looking for any venues or any ideas - anywhere EXCEPT Mexico. I know Mexico is where you can get most bang for your buck, but I have a lot of family members who will not go to Mexico. We love the Virgin Islands when we have gone, but don’t know where to start. TIA!!