[header] How to minimize destination wedding costs [title] Evaluate your finances. [step] Sit down with your betrothed, and take a hard look at your finances. Look at your monthly expenses, the money you take in each month, and any extra you might have. 
You should also look at any areas you can cut costs in for a while, such as lowering your phone plan or eliminating your satellite tv service. [substeps] Be honest with yourselves about how much you make and how much you can save.