WedMeGood sees destination weddings reaching 30–32% of Indian weddings by 2028

WedMeGood projects destination weddings will account for nearly a third of Indian weddings by 2028, with spend up 8% year on year. Domestic celebrations average ₹58 lakh, while international weddings exceed ₹1.5 crore, creating demand across travel, hospitality, food and wellness.

— Filed Sat, 25 Jul, 2026, 14:10 IST · Source ET Small Business · Updated

WedMeGood projects destination weddings will reach 30-32% of Indian weddings by 2028, driven by experience-led celebrations and higher budgets. The trend supports hospitality, travel, food and wellness demand, with Sri Lanka emerging as a fast-growing short-haul destination.

Why this matters

WedMeGood’s forecast extends recent signals on Sri Lanka as a fast-growing overseas wedding destination, up 25%, as Indian overseas wedding budgets reach ₹1.5 crore.

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