Looking to save some bucks on your wedding?  You can have a destination wedding in fabulous locations by choosing budget venues, such as Best Western.  Best Western's are all independently owned and operated, so not all Best Western's are alike.  Some are fabulous and some are plain.  Many offer wedding services, including ceremony space and receptions, some don't.  Most have wedding packages that include accommodations and some romantic add-ons.

My favorite Best Western offering a cheap wedding packages is the Best Western Shelter Cove Lodge, located on the northern end of Pismo Beach in Central California.  Here you can have rent their wedding garden, with seating for up to 80 guests and a stunning view of the Pacific Ocean, for just over $950.  Their Panoramic Gazebo offers the same views, as well as standing room for up to 25 guests, for only $300. 

The photo below is the one I snapped on a visit last year. The wedding garden is to the left and you can see the wedding gazebo to the right, both with stunning ocean views.

You can get more specific info and pricing by emailing them at weddings@bwsheltercove.com.

There are Best Westerns all over the world you can check out which offer cheaper wedding venues and services.  I did a quick search and found a few in some great locations which have various wedding packages.

Arkansas

Best Western Inn of the Ozarks
207 W. Van Buren
Eureka Springs, Arkansas
Phone: 800-552-3785 
Email: info@innoftheozarks.com

Inn of the Ozarks resort offers a variety of locations for an indoor or outdoor wedding ceremony, including their Tree-Top Lined Terrace which can accommodate up to 100 guests, but also intimate enough for a small group, poolside for up to 75 guests, and the Forest Manor Ballroom for up to 700 guests.

You'll love the pricing for their Eureka Springs, Arkansas Hotel Wedding Packages: 

• $595.00 plus tax and gratuity for a wedding ceremony and reception with up to 24 guests
• $495.00 plus tax and gratuity for up to 15 guests

Their wedding planners can also arrange complete wedding services, providing everything from tuxedo and gown rentals to photographer and limousine. Call them to make arrangements. You can also visit their Wedding Site at myeurekaspringswedding.com for more information on their wedding and reception services.

California

Best Western Station House Inn
901 Park Avenue
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Email: res@stationhouseinn.com

The Best Western Station House Inn offers a 640-square-foot space which can be configured to the needs of the wedding party.  They also have an accommodations package for wedding couples which start at $377 for 2 nights in a queen room, $385 for 2 nights in a king room and $475 for 2 nights in a Jacuzzi Suite.  This package includes:

• Accommodations
• Full cooked-to-order breakfast each morning
• Bottle of champagne
• MS Dixie II sightseeing paddle–wheel boat cruise for two
• One private sleigh or carriage ride for two (depending on season/weather)
• One dinner for two ($50.00 value)

Best Western Northwoods Inn
655 US Highway 101 S
Crescent City, CA
Email: info@bwnorthwoodsinn.com

Best Western Northwoods Inn is located in the seaside town of Crescent City, and offers a wedding reception package.  You can email them for pricing information. 

Texas

Best Western Marina Grand Hotel
300 N. Shoreline Blvd.
Corpus Christi, TX
Tel: 361-883-5111
Toll Free: 800-883-5119
Email: erica@marinagrandhotel.com
 
The Best Western Marina Grand Hotel offers waterfront weddings with fabulous views of the bay from their elegant Grandview Ballroom.

Their Grandview Ballroom Wedding Package offers lots for only $1,800, including:

• Grandview Ballroom overlooking Corpus Christi Bay
• Up to 175 guests
• Consultation
• Set-up of reception site
• Ballroom rental for 5 hours
• Banquet tables & chairs, dance floor, cake table, gift table, and guest book tables
• Table linens
• Set-up and cleaning
• Discounted room rates for your wedding guests
• Complimentary nights stay for bride and groom with complimentary hot breakfast

To book a package, or to view the Ballroom, you can call Erica Bautista at 361-696-7839 or email erica@marinagrandhotel.com.

Vermont

Best Western Inn & Suites Rutland
One U.S. Route 4 East, Rutland, Vermont 05701
Phone: (866) 229-6188
Email: rutlandvtbw@aol.com

From simple to elegant weddings, Best Western Inn & Suites offers a picnic/barbecue area, and on-site catering for up to 50 guests.  Call them for pricing information. 

Washington

Best Western Friday Harbor Suites
680 Spring Street
Friday Harbor, Washington
Reservations: 800-752-5752
Email: info@fridayharborsuites.com

Located on beautiful San Juan Island, Best Western Friday Harbor Suites offers the Harbor Room, a 1,000-square-foot venue which can accommodate up to 110 guests.  When 10 or more rooms are booked, the bride and groom receive a king fireplace suite, Champagne, robes and a continental breakfast.  For more info call them at 800–354–1812.