Save On Wedding and Still Have Honeymoon

Discover how to Save on Wedding and Still Have a Honeymoon. Traditional weddings can cost $25,000 or more.  However, many All-inclusive Elopement Packages are $2,500 or 90% less than a traditional wedding including an overnight stay. There are wedding elopement packages to fit any budget.  This is illustrated by the comparison table below.

	WEDDING ELOPEMENT PACKAGE	TRADITIONAL WEDDING COST*	+ OR – WHEN ELOPING	% OF COUPLES USING  SERVICE (TRADITIONAL)
TOTAL BUDGET	$2,495.00	$25,533.70	-$23,038.70
Attire & Accessories	$200.00	$1,657.50	-$1,457.50	85%
Ceremony Officiant	$375.00	$406.80	-$31.80	90%
Venue, Catering & Rentals	$200.00	$12,139.20	-$11,939.20	90%
Flowers & Decor	$120.00	$1,632.00	-$1,512.00	85%
Invitations & Announcements	$50.00	$703.50	-$653.50	75%
Photography & Video	$250.00	$2,752.00	-$2,502.00	80%
Entertainment & Music	$0.00	$501.60	-$501.60	33%
Jewelry	$250.00	$4,275.00	-$4,025.00	90%
Gifts & Favors	$100.00	$662.15	-$562.15	85%
Beauty & Spa	$70.00	$147.25	-$77.25	95%
Travel Expenses	$230.00	$0.00	$230.00	0%
Planner / Consultant	$0.00	$656.70	-$656.70	33%
Meals (3 days)	$150.00	$0.00	$150.00
Lodging (3 days)	$500.00	$0.00	$500.00
TOTAL COSTS	$2,495.00	$25,533.70	-$23,038.70	-90%

Note: The figures used in this comparison are based on a June wedding in Clackamas, Oregon. This particular area was chosen because it represents the current average cost for a traditional wedding ($25,533*).  As you can see from this Apples to Apples comparison in the table above there are some considerable savings to be made in most areas of your wedding when you choose to elope.




Sources:
*Traditional Wedding Costs –
http://www.costofwedding.com

Wedding Elopement Package Costs –
https://www.wheretoelope.com/?s=&post_type=listing&location=&package=&pricing=1001-2500