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What is a destination wedding?

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Hilary, on September 9, 2016 at 2:02 PM

I had never really thought of my wedding as a destination wedding, but also had never really thought about it in general. The majority will be traveling about 1.5 hours to get to the location. But we do potentially have people coming from Oklahoma, Massachusetts, California, and St. Thomas (the wedding is in Maine). Just not sure if I need to start treating this as a destination wedding, or should I maybe just do something for the people who are traveling long distances.

Looking for any advice! Thanks!

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Jo · on July 23, 2020 at 5:02 PM
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Such a good question! That term is definitely open to interpretation and in 2020 we're seeing a much broader definition. To be considered a "destination" weddings don’t have to be held in a different country. According to research we've conducted with our users, "nearly 1 in 4 couples consider their wedding to be a type of destination wedding, but only 13 percent said it took place abroad. In fact, 43 percent of those who defined their wedding as a destination wedding got married in a different state, not a different country. And only one-third of couples hosting a destination wedding had to fly to get there." So, a destination can be a different state within driving distance if you're using a modern definition.
What is a Destination Wedding in 2020?
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