Wed Like A Celeb - For Less
Thinking about a wedding in Europe like Eva Longoria and Tony Parker or Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes? Their weddings may have cost $50,000 just for the venue alone.. They may purchase their prom dresses from specialized shops, boutiques, or internet retailers. There are many specialty labels selling pWhile real people can't afford that, van der Meer says a wedding in Europe is doable if you think smart. For a smaller destination wedding -- about 20 to 25 people -- a great way to get a deal is to book a villa or two.Sites like Homebase Abroad offer estates in many of Italy's most romantic locales: the Amalfi Coast, Tuscany and Lake Como. The cost is from $10,000 per week -- but the villa can be used as both a reception venue and a place to house your family or bridal party. The villas usually have five or more bedrooms, offer an exclusive feel and the beautiful setting of a remote castle.
Van der Meer warns properties can be closed in the off season, so you want to focus on the "shoulder season" for the best deals. In Europe, plan for either late April/early May or late September/early October. You'll get good weather, but miss the crowds and high prices.Larry Page of Google and actor Jimmy Fallon each had their weddings at Richard Branson's Necker Island, which is about $47,000 per night. While Modern Bride doesn't recommend this for budget-conscious brides, there are other options.Instead, The Cove Eleuthera in the Bahamas is a gorgeous resort with an exclusive feel. It has just 26 rooms and all the luxuries: a hilltop pool, iPods in the rooms and 600-thread-count sheets. Doubles start at just $235. Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon were married there just a few weeks ago.
Antonia van der Meer, editor-in-chief of Modern Bride magazine, says today's bride-to-be can wed like a celebrity even in tight economic times.Destinations weddings have grown in popularity over the years, and are as popular as ever. Van der Meer says about 17 percent of all weddings right now are destination weddings.
Thinking about a wedding in Europe like Eva Longoria and Tony Parker or Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes? Their weddings may have cost $50,000 just for the venue alone.. They may purchase their prom dresses from specialized shops, boutiques, or internet retailers. There are many specialty labels selling pWhile real people can't afford that, van der Meer says a wedding in Europe is doable if you think smart. For a smaller destination wedding -- about 20 to 25 people -- a great way to get a deal is to book a villa or two.Sites like Homebase Abroad offer estates in many of Italy's most romantic locales: the Amalfi Coast, Tuscany and Lake Como. The cost is from $10,000 per week -- but the villa can be used as both a reception venue and a place to house your family or bridal party. The villas usually have five or more bedrooms, offer an exclusive feel and the beautiful setting of a remote castle.
Van der Meer warns properties can be closed in the off season, so you want to focus on the "shoulder season" for the best deals. In Europe, plan for either late April/early May or late September/early October. You'll get good weather, but miss the crowds and high prices.Larry Page of Google and actor Jimmy Fallon each had their weddings at Richard Branson's Necker Island, which is about $47,000 per night. While Modern Bride doesn't recommend this for budget-conscious brides, there are other options.Instead, The Cove Eleuthera in the Bahamas is a gorgeous resort with an exclusive feel. It has just 26 rooms and all the luxuries: a hilltop pool, iPods in the rooms and 600-thread-count sheets. Doubles start at just $235. Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon were married there just a few weeks ago.
Antonia van der Meer, editor-in-chief of Modern Bride magazine, says today's bride-to-be can wed like a celebrity even in tight economic times.Destinations weddings have grown in popularity over the years, and are as popular as ever. Van der Meer says about 17 percent of all weddings right now are destination weddings.
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