Marriage trends in the U.S. are shifting, resulting in a lower percentage of the population opting for marriage and longer waits to first marriage among those who do. However, a look back over the past decade shows gains in the destination wedding market, and in this report Mintel provides a comprehensive overview of destination weddings.

We articulate how wedding service providers can achieve a competitive edge, with analysis of key marriage demographics, spending trends and market drivers. We discuss the elements that are most (and least) important to individuals to give providers guidelines for highlighting the services that are most essential for individuals who have made the decision to experience a destination wedding.

In addition, Mintel’s exclusive consumer research examines who is having a destination wedding and why, how a destination is selected, what resources are used for planning, challenges faced in the planning and execution, and how providers of wedding services can prioritize service offerings. This report will closely examine:

The changing face of marriage in the U.S. and how it impacts the industry

Demographics that are shaping the destination wedding market, currently and in the near term

How overall wedding trends are impacting destination wedding demands, and insights into opportunities to grow business based on these

Industry innovations, and shifts in service offerings

Most popular domestic and international locations and their marketing and promotional strategies

Typical guest list size and amount spent by couples who have chosen to have a destination wedding