What Distance Is Considered a Destination Wedding?

By Anna Duncan

Destination weddings are becoming an increasingly popular trend for couples who want to tie the knot. What makes a destination wedding so appealing is that it allows couples to experience a wedding day in a special place, one that is often far away from their hometown or current residence. But when it comes to planning a destination wedding, one of the biggest questions many couples have is what distance qualifies as a “destination”?

In general, most people consider any wedding held more than 100 miles away from the couple’s home as a destination wedding. This could be anywhere from another state to another country. Couples may also opt for a destination wedding if they are planning to marry in an exotic or unique location such as an island paradise or historical city.

When couples choose to have their wedding in a distant location, it usually means that there will be fewer guests in attendance due to travel costs and other logistical considerations. Many couples choose to hold a separate reception at their home or another nearby location for friends and family who are unable to attend the ceremony due to distance.

Distance also plays into how much planning goes into the event itself. If the location is close by, then couples may not need to do as much research on vendors and other details since they can visit potential venues in person or speak with locals who can recommend reliable vendors. However, if the ceremony will take place more than 100 miles away, couples must be prepared to do more research so they can find trustworthy vendors and plan any travel arrangements.

Conclusion: When it comes to planning a destination wedding, 100 miles is generally considered the point at which it becomes a “destination” event. Couples should take into account factors such as available resources and distance when deciding on where they would like their special day to take place.