Destination Wedding Market Report 2025

The destination wedding market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $36.22 billion in 2024 to $47.69 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 31.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to desire for unique experiences, increased affordability of travel, social media influence, rise in wedding tourism, cultural and exotic appeal.

The destination wedding market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $137.16 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to continued desire for exclusivity, expansion of destination options, shift toward intimate gatherings, increased focus on sustainability, global economic recovery. Major trends in the forecast period include health and safety measures, personalization through technology, all-inclusive wedding packages, culinary experiences and local cuisine, collaboration with local wedding professionals.

The increasing influence of social media is anticipated to boost the growth of the destination wedding market in the coming years. Social media encompasses websites and platforms that prioritize communication, community engagement, content sharing, and collaboration. It can be difficult to disconnect, even during significant life events like weddings, as platforms such as Snapchat, Instagram, and Facebook have become deeply embedded in everyday life. Destination weddings, in particular, offer numerous photo and video opportunities. For instance, a report by We Are Social Ltd, a UK-based social media creativity and analytics firm, revealed in January 2024 that social media user identities grew by 5.6 percent over the past year, with 266 million new users joining social media for the first time throughout 2023. Thus, the rising penetration of social media is fueling the growth of the destination wedding market.

The escalating number of international marriages is expected to drive growth in the destination wedding market. The Korea Times reported a 27.2% year-on-year increase in international weddings in 2022. This upward trend in international marriages fosters the growth of destination weddings as a preferred choice among couples crossing borders for matrimonial ceremonies.

Eco-friendly weddings in natural locations gain traction in the destination wedding market. The trend reflects a consumer preference for sustainable celebrations, as demonstrated by couples' choices in incorporating environment-friendly elements into their weddings. For instance, according to a 2022 real weddings survey by Theknot, a US-based wedding planning company, 70% of couples agreed if they planned to have a marriage in 2022 to include environment-friendly activities and décor such as buying second-hand or up-cycled items, using recycled paper items, and minimizing the use of single-use plastic. One-third of the couples believed that the vendors should be more proactive in providing eco-friendly solutions.

Strategic collaboration refers to a mutually beneficial partnership between two or more independent entities who work together to achieve shared goals aligned with their individual strategic objectives. In February 2023, the Singapore Tourism Board partnered with WeddingSutra to position Singapore as a premier destination for high-end weddings. The collaboration facilitated informative discussions and networking opportunities, highlighting Singapore's unique venues and luxurious offerings to key players in the wedding industry.

In August 2024, The Knot Worldwide, a wedding planning company based in the U.S., acquired Simply Eloped for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to enhance The Knot Worldwide's offerings in the realm of intimate weddings, allowing the company to better cater to the increasing demand for personalized experiences. Simply Eloped specializes in elopements and intimate destination weddings within the U.S.

Major companies operating in the destination wedding market include Sparkles & Bubbles Weddings, Tropical Wedding & Honeymoon, Vivaah Weddings, Revel Events Weddings, The Wedding Travel Company, ALL THINGS BEAUTIFUL Weddings, Peach Perfect Weddings, The Destination Wedding, Wedding Planner Roma, Jennifer Fox Weddings, Sandals Resorts, The Knot, Magical Weddings, WeddingWire, Lomas Travel, Exquisite Vacations Inc., LUXE Destination Weddings, Brides by Liza, Perfect Weddings Abroad, White Eden Weddings, Fiestasol Weddings, LM Wedding Planner, Studio Brzak Events, Planned For Perfection Weddings, BAQAA Glamour Weddings & Events, The Big Night Weddings, Shehnaiyan Weddings, Impressario Inc. Weddings, Signature Wedding Details, Honeymoons Inc., Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, Karisma Hotels & Resorts, Hard Rock Hotels, Palace Resorts, Dreams Resorts & Spas, I Do! Wedding & Events, BaliVIP Weddings, Wedding Italy, My Wedding Away, Jamaica Wedding DJ, Wedding Destinations, The Bridal Consultant.

North America was the largest region in the destination wedding market share in 2024. The regions covered in the destination wedding market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the destination wedding market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Destination weddings are held outside the couple's hometown, often involving planning and ceremonies at a chosen location.

Destination weddings often revolve around four distinct seasons: high season, mid-season, low season, and mid-peak season. The high season, spanning from late winter to the end of summer, signifies the period when most weddings take place. Various activities within destination weddings encompass accommodation services, food services, butler services, and other related offerings. These events involve a series of functions, including pre-wedding ceremonies, the main wedding event, receptions, bachelor’s parties, and other celebratory gatherings. Venues for destination weddings can be either national or international destinations. Booking channels for these venues commonly include phone reservations, online booking platforms, and in-person booking services, providing multiple avenues for couples planning their dream destination weddings.

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The destination wedding market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as decor and design, destination and venue selection, entertainment, pre wedding celebrations, wedding communication, and logistics. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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