How much does a destination wedding cost? A 60-guest example (2026)
For example, the couple’s spend for a 60-guest destination wedding week for 60 guests typically costs about $34,580 all-in ($576 per guest), including Extra buffer.
That total is about $1,000 for the couple flights, $1,500 for the couple lodging, $12,000 for the resort ceremony + dinner, $2,250 for the welcome dinner, $1,200 for the farewell brunch, $1,500 for the florals / package upgrade, $1,200 for the music, $800 for the hosted shuttle, $600 for the welcome bags, $4,300 for the photography, $2,800 for the destination planner, $250 for the legal / license extras, $1,800 for the couple attire, $240 for the invitations, and $3,140 for Extra buffer.
Extra buffer is spare money on top if something runs over. It is already inside that $34,580. This example is the couple’s spend for a 60-guest destination wedding week. It is not the guests' airfare, and it is not a local hall wedding.
The example in one table
This is one mid-range example for the United States. Shares are rounded; the dollars are the source of truth. Source: Project ROI Calc Standard estimate, United States, 2026.
| Line | Dollars | Share of all-in |
|---|---|---|
| Couple flights | $1,000 | 3% |
| Couple lodging | $1,500 | 4% |
| Resort ceremony + dinner | $12,000 | 35% |
| Welcome dinner | $2,250 | 7% |
| Farewell brunch | $1,200 | 3% |
| Florals / package upgrade | $1,500 | 4% |
| Music | $1,200 | 3% |
| Hosted shuttle | $800 | 2% |
| Welcome bags | $600 | 2% |
| Photography | $4,300 | 12% |
| Destination planner | $2,800 | 8% |
| Legal / license extras | $250 | 1% |
| Couple attire | $1,800 | 5% |
| Invitations | $240 | 1% |
| Extra buffer | $3,140 | 9% |
| All-in | $34,580 | 100% |
Destination wedding cost calculator
Walkthrough
Couple flights — $1,000
Couple flights is $1,000 in this example. Change it on the calculator if your quote is different.
Couple lodging — $1,500
Couple lodging is $1,500 in this example. Change it on the calculator if your quote is different.
Resort ceremony + dinner — $12,000
Resort ceremony + dinner is $12,000 in this example. Change it on the calculator if your quote is different.
Welcome dinner — $2,250
Welcome dinner is $2,250 in this example. Change it on the calculator if your quote is different.
Farewell brunch — $1,200
Farewell brunch is $1,200 in this example. Change it on the calculator if your quote is different.
Florals / package upgrade — $1,500
Florals / package upgrade is $1,500 in this example. Change it on the calculator if your quote is different.
Music — $1,200
Music is $1,200 in this example. Change it on the calculator if your quote is different.
Hosted shuttle — $800
Hosted shuttle is $800 in this example. Change it on the calculator if your quote is different.
Welcome bags — $600
Welcome bags is $600 in this example. Change it on the calculator if your quote is different.
Photography — $4,300
Photography is $4,300 in this example. Change it on the calculator if your quote is different.
Destination planner — $2,800
Destination planner is $2,800 in this example. Change it on the calculator if your quote is different.
Legal / license extras — $250
Legal / license extras is $250 in this example. Change it on the calculator if your quote is different.
Couple attire — $1,800
Couple attire is $1,800 in this example. Change it on the calculator if your quote is different.
Invitations — $240
Invitations is $240 in this example. Change it on the calculator if your quote is different.
Extra buffer — $3,140
Extra buffer ($3,140) is spare money on top if something runs over.
All-in vs per guest
People quote both. All-in ($34,580) is money to have on hand for the couple’s spend for a 60-guest destination wedding week. Per guest ($576) is for comparing catering menus or grocery lists. This page does not add a third “average.”
What would change your number
- A different guest count
- A nicer or simpler resort ceremony + dinner
- A quote you already have from a vendor
Change those amounts on the calculator — do not add a mental extra percent on top of Extra buffer.
Not in this number
- Guest gifts and the host's outfit
- Travel
- Sales tax if a vendor puts it on the invoice
How to use the calculator
- Enter how many guests you are hosting. This example starts at 60.
- Open a cost row and tap a starting-price button, or type the quote you already have.
- Tap Calculate. The all-in and per-guest figures update together.
Destination wedding cost calculator
Frequently asked questions
How much does a 60-guest destination wedding cost?
This example is $34,580 all-in for 60 guests ($576 per guest), including Extra buffer. Extra buffer is spare money on top if something runs over. That is the couple’s spend for a 60-guest destination wedding week.
What is included in this $34,580?
Every line in the table, plus Extra buffer. Items listed under “Not in this number” are left out on purpose.
Do I have to keep Extra buffer?
No. Extra buffer is spare money on top if something runs over. You can lower it or zero it on the calculator. Do not add a mental extra percent on top of it.
What if I invite more guests?
Raise the guest count on the calculator. Food and per-person lines usually move with the list. The $34,580 figure here stays this example.
Related
How much does a hall wedding cost?How much does an elopement cost?All event cost calculators