One thing I didn’t touch upon is destination weddings-- they are complicated in terms of both planning and logistics. You can certainly expect to spend more on a destination wedding. The average destination wedding costs around $32,000 as compared to $28,000. It’s also more expensive for guests-- with an average cost of $1,500 for travel and accommodations. You should also plan for around half of your guests to decline. Never pressure anyone into attending a destination wedding.