Should I splurge or save on my wedding?!?

I think you should go with the Alaska wedding. It gives you a less expensive version of your dream wedding and because of the price, you can have your wedding at your scheduled time rather than putting it off. Also, you mention that the $8,000 cost includes a week's honeymoon but if you go to NZ you'll only be able to stay 3 days. That is the biggest selling point in my opinion. You get your semi-dream wedding plus a week long honeymoon with a beautiful view at a decent price. Go for it.