The destination wedding market is booming, having grown from $21.31 billion in 2022 to $28.31 billion in 2023. And experts have predicted the market will grow further, reaching $78.89 billion by 2027. A boom is said to be driven by a preference for unique experiences and easy remote booking, with Mexico being the top location. Despite the industry booming, there are some drawbacks to destination weddings. Destination weddings are more expensive than traditional weddings. The average destination wedding costs $35,600, compared to the $30,000 an average wedding costs. They are also more expensive for guests. Guests have to spend in the region of $600-$1300 to attend a destination wedding.