It is the season of the big fat Indian wedding and it has only grown bigger and better. It’s got a lot to do with the way the economy of the country is progressing. As the economy progresses, the spending culture also increases. Economic boom and weddings is like a match made in heaven!

Indian Weddings a Good Business Internationally
Indian has invented a new type of tourism with the ‘destination wedding’ concept. Countries are hosting familiarisation trip which actually take top wedding companies from India to their country all expenses paid for only to familiarise them with their country, the venues, hotels, etc. The opportunity of bringing an Indian wedding to that country is immense. If five years ago, there were two countries doing that, today there are 20 countries doing that. So one can imagine how much importance Indian weddings hold to even a foreign tourism in their country.

Alluring Foreign Locales
Cambodia has become the new favourite destination for Indian couples seeking to tie the knot. It has the potential to set itself up as a premium wedding destination for Indians who have a taste for opulence and extravagant weddings abroad. People are extremely hospitable, besides it’s very reasonable.

Mauritius is a good option for getting hitched. It is clean, beautiful but a little expensive. The number of Indians who travel to Antalya to marry is on the rise. As such, Indians have started to regard Antalya as an alternative wedding destination. Antalya attracts the attention of Indian families for its stunning scenery, historic aspects, five-star hotels and warm climate.

Europe is a high end wedding destination. There are places like Georgia which are very expensive but there is a segment of HNIs (high net worth individuals) which can afford that. Nepal could be a great opportunity because it has easy connectivity. But it is an under-ventured wedding destination.

Indian Destination Wedding Options
It’s no secret that the grandeur of Rajasthan as a state whether Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur are among the top choices for couples wanting to tie the knot. Its palatial, grand, and weather from Nov-Jan is outstanding. Goa is a 365 days wedding destination, and a beach wedding fits perfectly.

Kovalam in Kerala is yet another beach wedding destination that boasts of luxury resorts. It is also a top-choice for foreigners coming to India for a destination wedding. Darjeeling, Mussoorie are popular choice for destination wedding in hill stations.

For couples, destination weddings can be an exciting way to cut down on the increasing cost of a traditional wedding

Building Memories for Life
One of couples' key concerns when it comes to destination weddings is that fewer guests may be able to attend. Normally, there will be a smaller guest list for destination weddings. Not everyone will want to travel to a destination wedding, but chances are those that do will be the ones of most importance to the couple.

Whether you do a destination wedding, national or international, those are memories for life. Most people are now developing a culture of doing smaller weddings with 300-400 people which is a destination wedding and come back to the city and host one big reception accommodating friends and family who were unable to travel to their wedding destination. For many couples, that means abandoning a series of events and instead beautiful pictures to cherish for a life time.

Overshooting Budget Natural at Weddings
Who has n't dreamt of getting married, say on a beach in Mauritius or a palace in Rajasthan? Indians have a never-ending desire for the most lavish wedding. So, although if one starts off with a budget, there is a strong possibility that it will slightly overshoot.

For the most part, the stress falls on the wedding planner, who handles all the details. The couple has the chance to spend quality time with family and friends in a more intimate setting. At the same time, it’s easy for them to find alone time. Plus, there is a vast array of stunning locations they can choose from for the D-day.

Zero Taxation for Weddings Abroad
For couples, destination weddings can be an exciting way to cut down on the increasing cost of a traditional wedding. The percentage of destination wedding seems even higher for NRIs, who aren't concerned with cost or travel time (after all, they can always book a private plane to get their friends and family to whatever remote location they choose).

Besides, there is law of export services which basically says that if you are getting married or do any event out of this country and the payment for that event comes from out of the country, there is zero percent tax. NRIs are exploring that. They have a base in whichever country they live in and if they take a wedding out of the country, there is zero percent tax for them. Vis-à-vis if they were to do an event in India, they would end up with 18 percent GST. That makes Cambodia far cheaper than Goa!