Honeymoon trends reveal that 59.8% of Indian couples prefer domestic destinations, with Goa, Manali, Kerala, Shimla, and northeast India ranking as favourites, according to a survey.
Couples who prefer international destinations as their honeymoon destination are 40.2%, with Europe, Turkey, Thailand, Bali, Maldives and Mauritius being the preferred destinations.
These insights are part of a survey by wedding planning app WedMeGood, which gathered data from over 3,500 couples who planned weddings between April 2024 and March 2025, alongside input from 500 wedding vendors like planners, photographers, makeup artists, and venues.
As wedding trends keep changing, the survey explored the latest shifts in the wedding industry through a detailed survey. It underscored the vibrancy and grandeur of Indian weddings, which uniquely blend tradition and modernity.
Interestingly, 31% of respondents budget over Rs 5 lakh for their honeymoon, reflecting a growing emphasis on experiential travel. Trends such as minimoons and staycation honeymoons also drive the popularity of Indian locales.
In 2024, India’s wedding season is set to break records, with an estimated 4.8 million weddings between October and December, generating Rs 6 lakh crore in business. India ranks second globally, after the US, in the wedding market, highlighting the industry's significant economic impact and growing global prominence.
India's wedding industry, valued at $130 billion, sparks substantial economic activity, fuelled by destination weddings, multi-day extravaganzas, extensive guest lists, lavish feasts, and attire splurges. The average Indian, according to the Jefferies report in June 2024, spends twice as much on weddings as on education.
India's growing appeal as a global tourism and wedding destination is transforming its hospitality landscape, fuelled by improved travel infrastructure and initiatives like "Wed in India", according to Puneet Chhatwal, chief executive officer of Indian Hotels Co.
With 8 to 10 million weddings annually, India leads globally in this sector, surpassing even the US, but behind China.
Domestic or international, travel seems to be on everyone's mind!
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