2020 Destination Weddings

The Balearic Islands, Italy, France and Malta remain popular destinations for 2020 for UK couples, with short flight times from the U.K.

The UK remains an incredibly popular destination for couples from Australia, America and Asia, especially as overseas clients. The continuous love for the Royals, Downton Abbey, Harry Potter & Jane Austen, brings people from across the world to England for their idyllic English wedding.

The emerging destinations are...The Maldives, South Africa & Asia - the uncertainty of recent political events has seen couples opting to marry furt her afield."

Jane Riddell, Owner & Creative Director, Planned for Perfection

"Couples are more aware of global and current priorities (ecology, recycling,et c...) and are including t hese in t heir weddings. We will also continue in involving guests even more in their weddings with shared experiences going from food (shared platters rather than plated meals); more activities around the wedding and during (games). In terms of styling, greenery might be on its last leg. We're going back to whites, pastel and natural colours."

Clement ine Ward, Wedding Planner, Awardweddings

"Turks and Caicos has seen the biggest jump in sales year over year. We predict ot her smaller Caribbean islands like St Lucia, Ant igua, and Barbados will also see similar growth in 2020."

Jen Avey, VP, Market ing, Dest inat ion Weddings Travel Group

"In destination weddings, I am seeing a move from a single destination event to a split destination celebration so that more of the couples nearest and dearest have the possibility of sharing in the memory. I also see a move from a single-day celebration to a weekend/week-long celebration that incorporates more quality time with their guests and addit ional opportunit ies to creat e last ing memories.

I believe that the trend and inception of the indoors moved outdoors movement will pick up pace in 2020 and be incorporated into a larger number of destination weddings with the added addition of fairy lights in statement designs that enhance and compliment the night sky. I see brides and grooms being increasingly eco-conscious and this 2019 trend will continue to blossom into 2020. Brides and grooms are looking for a unique, cost- effect ive and environment ally friendly approach to all aspects of their wedding day experience."

Michelle Anderson, Director, Complete the Look

"With most couples living in different cities and countries to their families, destinations and planners, the importance of video conferencing cannot be underestimated. Most couples are planning their destination weddings at arms length through a screen. Its also vitally important for them to use technology to communicate with their guests."

Tara Fay, Owner, Tara Fay Events

"Adventure weddings in spectacular locations. Mountain top ceremonies, South American experiences in São Paulo, lake side parties, and waterfall backdrops. This is the year when couples become braver and more adventurous t han ever before."

Pamella Dunn, Creative Director & CEO, Pamella Dunn Events

"For me, it has been local destinations, so various resorts that are on the water and make a weekend out of it for all of their guests. And for most of their guest coming in from other parts of the States, it makes it a destination/vacation for them as well."

Jennifer Taylor, Owner, Taylor'd Events Group

Top 2020 Colour Trends

"Muted pastel colour palettes will still be very popular, but couples will be adding pops of statement colours to brighten up their big day. The simplistic elegance of green and white remains popular as well as a couples wish to source locally grown flowers that are locally grown in / near their chosen wedding location."

Jane Riddell, Owner & Creative Direct or, Planned for Perfect ion

"Natural colours, pastel and whites will be seen next year!"

Clementine Ward, Wedding Planner, Awardweddings

"For destination weddings, various intensities of coral will be popular, it goes with so many other colors and depending on the intensity of the color you can use it anywhere."

Jennifer Taylor, Owner, Taylor'd Event s Group

"Monochrome remains strong as a timeless colour palette. Clients and their wedding party are choosing to opt for black and white in the form of an all white bridal party, and tux inspired groomsmen. Red is also dazzling on the international wedding stage as clients travelling from Asia influence the colour trend. Dramatic, celebrity inspired pops of colour are woven through the designs of big budget, high end luxury weddings, from gowns to florals, draping to lighting."

Pamella Dunn, Creative Director & CEO, Pamella Dunn Events

"Destination Weddings in 2020 will be infused with natural but colourful and bolder undertones that convey energic youthful self-expression. Vibrant colours in the tones of aqua, red, blue, orange, yellow will be utilised as a statement or be combined with richer/earthy tones of cinnamon, purple and green. The core colours will accompany and complete the colour pallets with colours like crisp white, navy, soft purple, and understated khaki."

Michelle Anderson, Direct or, Complete the Look

- Creams, beiges, ivories w/ natural greenery

- Burnt orange/copper (a new take on dusty rose)

- Gold, emerald, sage

Jen Avey, VP, Marketing, Destination Weddings Travel Group

"San Diego weddings tend to be more naturally colored - neutrals, greens and blues - to blend with the surrounding natural beauty."

Kristin Watkins, Owner and Lead Designer, Stephanie Rose Event s

Top Destination Wedding Locations

Basque Country (Spain) is one of the top destinations! Avant- garde and groundbreaking, t radit ional and unique, Basque Country will surprise couples with its archit ectural, cultural and gast ronomic proposals. North of Spain!! Barcelona, Valencia, or Andalucia are the typical Destinations.But I think couples are looking for something more than a good weather. Good gastronomy, culture, wines, tradition...you can find it at the north of Spain: Cant abria, Basque Country, Asturias...

Pilar Herrero, Owner, Pilar Herrero Wedding & Event Planner

South of France remains high in the destinations for weddings. With its beautiful chateaux and scenery, amazing food and wine, it will never get out of fashion! South West of France is becoming more popular with its unspoilt nature, rolling hills and couples are realising that their budgets will get them further. Couples are also asking more of pre-wedding shoots in the mount ains.

Clementine Ward, Wedding Planner, Awardweddings

I believe that the top 10 destination wedding locations for sharing your upcoming nupt ials in 2020 are: - Italy - France - Hawaii - Vietnam - New Zealand - Australia - Ireland - Canada - Iceland - Caribbean Islands

Michelle Anderson, Director, Complete the Look

The top booked destinations for 2020 include Riviera Maya, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Cancun, and Los Cabos.

Jen Avey, VP, Marketing, Destination Weddings Travel Group

Our top 3 destinations for the new decade are the UK where clients are searching for historical country houses, castles and stately homes. Whilst Italy grows in popularity year on year, not least for its rich history, climate, and incredible food. And new to the market, the luxury Turkish offering is taking the wedding world by storm. The Bodrum Peninsula is spect acular and home to some t ruly luxurious venues.

Pamella Dunn, Creative Director & CEO, Pamella Dunn Events

San Diego is always a top wedding destination as there is something for every style and couple. We have adorable beach towns, a vibrant modern downtown, historic missions and churches, and wineries. Popular San Diego destinations for 2020 are our breweries. Hosting more than 150 craft breweries, beer lovers flock to San Diego to find unique venues. From industrial brewing facilities to trendy tasting rooms, breweries are cool in 2020. Incorporating hops blossoms in your flowers and decor completes the beer theme. Also Valle de Guadalupe has become very popular for 2020. An easy 90-minute drive from San Diego to the Ensenada region of Mexico transports you to laid-back wine country teeming with natural beauty.

Kristin Watkins, Owner and Lead Designer, Stephanie Rose Events