Sri Lanka becomes hot pick for Indian destination weddings as overseas budgets hit ₹1.5 crore

WedMeGood's 2026 report finds Indian destination weddings going mainstream, with Sri Lanka bookings growing 20-25% annually. Domestic budgets average ₹58 lakh and overseas ₹1.5 crore, up 8% YoY. Destination events could hit 30-32% of the market by 2028, opening room for hospitality and experience-led retail.

— Filed Mon, 13 Jul, 2026, 17:14 IST · Source Business Today · Latest · Updated

WedMeGood's 2026 report shows Indian destination weddings going mainstream, with Sri Lanka a fast-growing favourite. Spending up 8% YoY; domestic budgets average ₹58 lakh, overseas ₹1.5 crore, signaling opportunity for hospitality and experience-led retail.