Personally, I love destinations weddings and have been to 12 or so in the last 5 years. But I have to admit, I never paid for a single one, because I was the photographer. I have never attended one as a guest. Yeah, I know what you guys are thinking... wtf.
It seems that most of the guests have a blast at the weddings I have shot. I mean, it's a week long party with all your close friends and family. But when I chat with them and realize how much they've spent to be there, I can't help but feel they got ripped off. A family of four could easily spend $8k for a week in a crap resort that they have no choice to but to stay in. I would NEVER pay that kind of money for a week at an all inclusive. I could never drink or eat my money's worth. One year, I took my family to Hawaii for 1 month and spent under $6k all in. We did A LOT of stuff. I'd way rather do that.
My sister in law is planning a destination wedding for next year and I am worried about how much this is going to cost my family of 4.
That said, selfless plug.. I specialize in destination wedding photographer and have won awards doing it.
