# Destination Weddings: Something Different By Nigel Goodwin | Published 2006-06-15 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/destination-weddings-something-different References: [cnn](http://www.cnn.com/2006/TRAVEL/ADVISOR/05/05/destination.weddings/index.html) Let's be honest: weddings are repetitive. Just the same old show with different faces. So why not escape the local country club or community hall and find an [alternative](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-wedding-venues)? An all-inclusive destination wedding will make the experience more memorable and enjoyable for the bride and groom, and will provide something different for your wedding-weary friends and relatives. A destination wedding normally involves the bridal party and guests traveling to a resort outside their home city and staying for a few nights instead of just one. Think of it as a vacation with some vows tossed in. Best of all, if it's held at an [all-inclusive resort](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w-punta-cana), you can [cut your costs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-knot-budget-advisor) while reducing your planning and your stress. They're becoming increasingly popular, with their frequency increasing by 400% in the last 10 years, according to a recent industry survey. CNN.com offers some tips for those planning to tie the knot off-site: - Send out save-the-date cards and set up a Web site six months in advance. Expect a third to a half of invited guests to attend. - Try to visit the site in advance. - Make sure you have a good point person on site. - Research the resort, agent or coordinator you're working with to verify qualifications. - Consider all-inclusive options if cost-cutting is a goal. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **All-inclusive Destination Weddings:** Opportunity to provide a unique and memorable wedding experience for brides and grooms, along with reduced costs and stress. - **Increase in Destination Weddings:** Growing trend in the wedding industry with a 400% increase in the last 10 years, offering opportunities for wedding planners, travel agents, and resorts. - **Destination Wedding Planning Tips:** Demand for destination weddings creates opportunities for wedding planners, travel agents, and online platforms that provide resources and tips for planning an off-site wedding. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Wedding Planning:** Opportunity for wedding planners to specialize in destination weddings and offer unique experiences for couples. - **Travel and Tourism:** Growing demand for destination weddings presents opportunities for travel agents to provide tailored packages and services for couples. - **Hospitality and Resorts:** All-inclusive resorts can capitalize on the popularity of destination weddings by offering wedding packages and services to attract couples and their guests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Experiential Wedding Registry Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinggly-and-the-knot.md) - [Unique Resort Vacations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allinclusive-by-marriott.md) - [Stranger Wedding Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invitin.md) - [Wedding Crasher Weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-crasher-wedding.md) - [Iconically Located Wedding Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/times-square-this-valentines.md) - [Inclusive Wedding Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hacienda-del-mar-embraces.md) - [Personalized Honeymoon Booking Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honeymoon-booking-platform.md) - [Rentable Wedding Florals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rentable-wedding-bouquets.md) - [Wedding Guest Outfit Rentals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/by-rotation-and-airbnb.md)