Brides on a budget column: UKAWP member Lucy White told HELLO! how to avoid falling victim to the hidden costs of destination weddings.
September 23, 2022 - 13:10 BST Lucy White UK weddings, with all their family politics and high guest numbers, can sometimes feel really overwhelming for couples, which is why destination weddings are increasing in popularity – who wouldn’t want to get married on a tropical island or in the Mediterranean?Destination weddings are often the perfect alternative, but they aren't for the faint-hearted.
Taxes and gratuity Different countries have different tax amounts and they apply to various services and products. In Italy, for example, there are two tax rates at 10 per cent and 22 per cent. Planning trips You may visit your wedding venue and suppliers a couple of times throughout the planning process. From visiting shortlisted venues to caterer tastings, expect two to three trips. With flight prices rising alongside supplier costs, it's important to factor these trips into your planning.
This should be agreed upon at the point of contract signing. Some suppliers include this in their overall fee, for others it's an add-on. Being clear on how this works and knowing what this is from the outset is an important way to stop additional costs.READ: Cutting costs on wedding music is the worst thing brides and grooms could do – expert
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