According to a survey conducted by search aggregator Skyscanner, over 80% of Indians are opting for a destination wedding in exotic locations over traditional venues. This preference stands at 50% among GenZ and 33% among Millennials. We spoke to Avish Thakurgota, Co-founder of Behind The Scene Weddings – Destination Wedding Planner, Udaipur, Rajasthan to understand this rising trend among new-age brides and grooms.
Here are some of the reasons why exotic destination weddings is on the rise:
Avish Thakurgota highlighted that as destination weddings are on the rise, we see some cities becoming the hub for beautiful ceremonies. He added that many weddings have occurred in Udaipur, the city of lakes and mountains. Likewise, Jodhpur is also popular amongst those who want a royal wedding in a palace. Some also opt for the opulent Himalayan towns for the beautiful views the hills offer. And Kerala, popular for its backwater offers amazing experiences in the houseboats. It is often seen that most of the destination weddings happen at one of these locations because of the breathtaking views.
Avish Thakurgota mentioned that these locations offer a novel experience. Every location has a unique cuisine that adds to the novelty factor of the wedding. It is easier to arrange a wedding here as décor, food, and folk artists for entertainment can be arranged locally, and one need not carry everything from the big cities.
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According to Avish, these destinations are also great tourist attractions and are well-connected
by rail, road and air and guests can reach as per their convenience. Wedding planners can also find accommodation at hotels in various budgets, catering to super luxurious whims and fancies to budget-friendly four-star hotels. Avish further highlighted that as the destination wedding becomes a centre of attraction, guests and the couple can go on a sightseeing trip, well planned between wedding festivities, giving them more time to bond together. Wedding planners ensure that they are well-connected with local vendors and the wedding flows smoothly.
Avish mentioned that these locations create a show-flow for various events like pre-wedding parties, haldi, mehendi, sangeet and weddings. When followed diligently, it can create happy memories that will last a lifetime.
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