joana,
welcome to the forum, my name is ana and my FI is Dave.
One of the reasons that we wanted a destination wedding was becuase of our budget, however, keep in mind that not everyone will be able to attend because it is expensive for people to get out there.
We are having two weddings now, lol. Our destination wedding is for our closest friends, hardly any family [more for people our age, who want and can afford to take a vacation, not my aunts nd uncles who have 3 college tutitions and 'real' 9-5 to tend to, lol]
our other wedding will be taking place in my parents backyard, very simple, then a reception at a nearby resturant.
before you decided or put deposits on anything, decide what is most convientant for you and your fiance, then go from there.
ana <3
let me know if you need anything