Destination Wedding Calculator

Compare destination versus local wedding costs including travel subsidies, guest accommodations, and per-guest impact.

Local Venue + Decor ($)

Destination Venue ($)

Couple Travel ($)

Guest Travel Subsidy ($)

Guest Count

Tab to move between fields

Destination Total

$37,750

Local Total

$37,500

Savings (Local − Dest)-$250

Savings %-0.67%

Per Guest (Destination)$755

Per Guest (Local)$750

Total Guest Subsidies$10,000

Guest Out-of-Pocket$1,300

Total Guest Burden65,000

How to Use This Calculator

Enter Local Venue + Decor ($) — the cost of venue, decor, and non-catering items for a local wedding.
Input Destination Venue ($) and Couple Travel ($) for the destination option.
Enter Guest Travel Subsidy ($ per guest) — the amount you will contribute toward each guest's travel costs.
Set Guest Count to the number of guests attending the destination wedding (typically fewer than a local event).
Review Destination Total vs Local Total to see the direct cost comparison.
Check Savings, Per Guest cost for each option, and Total Guest Subsidies to make a fully informed decision.

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