Where you get married is a deeply personal choice and increasingly luxury weddings are leaning more into subtlety and forging human connections. “Our clients tend to seek intimacy over extravagance when it comes to planning a destination wedding. It’s less about ‘showmanship’ and more about shared moments,” said Dalila Calabrese, a travel advisor at Fora, a global collective of travel experts.
The rise of purposeful travel is also shaping how people celebrate unions. “Across our markets, destination weddings are becoming less about scale and more about significance. As travel becomes more meaningful, weddings are following suit,” said Nikki Pang, head of sales at Lightfoot Travel, which operates across Asia.
“Our clients now favour smaller guest lists, multi-day experiences and venues that reflect their personal story. Personalisation takes priority along with sourcing flowers, favours and food from local producers and suppliers,” Pang added.
“Wellness is another dimension influencing destination wedding plans. We’re seeing friendly pickleball tournaments, restorative spa treatments, and even guided meditation sessions — more couples are creating multi-day experiences that look to nourish the body and soul,” shared Tay.
Thinking of a destination wedding for your big day? Our experts share a few tips and ideas.
TIP 1: LOOK AT NEIGHBOURING HIDDEN GEMS
From Tuscany to Bali, there are key destinations that people gravitate to. Those looking for something different and yet close to these popular spots can explore these suggestions.
Li Galli Archipelago, Italy
