Average Cost of a Destination Wedding in Mexico
It's no secret that weddings are, or can get, expensive. Today, the average couple spends almost $20,000 on a traditional wedding close to home.2 Some locations – such as New York City – have an even higher price tag on wedding venues and packages, all for one single day of bliss. It's no wonder that 19% of engaged couples are now exploring the alternative, affordable, and extended destination wedding route.
Destination couples spend an average of $5,500 on their whole wedding experience, which often includes the honeymoon. They will pay about $1,000 for airfare, $1,675 for accommodations (usually around five days), and $2,820 on the wedding package itself. All-inclusive resort venues help to keep these costs low, where your hotel stay, décor, food and otherwise high-ticket items are rolled into one bundled price.
For Mexico weddings specifically, costs can be even less. For example, couples can score round-trip flights to Mexico for under $400, depending on where they live. In 2021, the average cost for a destination wedding in Mexico was $5,883 (inclusive of airfare, accommodations and wedding package). However, prices will vary depending on the region where you marry, the size of your guest list, as well as the wedding package you choose.
Mexico wedding packages can also be simplified to better meet your budget. Many wedding resorts offer complimentary or low-cost wedding packages, plus an onsite wedding coordinator to manage all the day-of details. A Destination Wedding Specialist will work with you to choose the perfect venue and customize a wedding package that accommodates both your wishes and your needs.