New Delhi, July 25 -- Destination weddings are expected to account for 30-32 per cent of all Indian weddings by 2028, up from nearly one in four currently, as couples increasingly opt for smaller, experience-led celebrations, according to WedMeGood's Destination Wedding Report 2026.

The report said destination wedding spending has increased 8 per cent year-on-year, with the average destination wedding budget reaching Rs 58 lakh, reflecting a growing preference for personalised experiences. Domestic destination weddings now have an average budget of Rs 58 lakh, while international destination weddings average over Rs 1.5 crore.

According to the report, 42 per cent of couples now prefer intimate, experience-led celebrations over larger we...