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Wedding tourism: a journey into emotion and a new level of luxury

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Wedding tourism: a journey into emotion and a new level of luxury

Modern tourism has long gone beyond the classic trips to “relax and see the sights.” Today, people travel for experiences, meaning, atmosphere, and unique emotions. One of the most vibrant and rapidly developing areas has become wedding tourism, a format in which travel becomes the main event of one's life.

 

More and more couples around the world are abandoning standard ceremonies in their hometowns in favour of weddings in special locations. It's not just a celebration, it's a real adventure: flights, exotic landscapes, the ocean, sunsets, new cultures and complete immersion in a romantic atmosphere. A wedding becomes not just a single day, but an entire journey filled with discoveries, emotions and beautiful moments.

 

Wedding as an experience, not a format

 

Today, newlyweds choose not just a beautiful venue, but a space that can create a sense of wonder. It is important to them that every detail - from nature and architecture to service and atmosphere - enhances their emotions. That is why destinations such as Bali, the Maldives, Paris, Italy and Greece are consistently included in the list of the world's most desirable wedding locations.

 

Wedding tourism combines the ceremony, honeymoon and dream trip. The morning begins with breakfast overlooking the ocean, the day is filled with spa treatments, walks and photo shoots, and the evening with romantic candlelit dinners and sunsets. This format allows you to experience the event more deeply, calmly and consciously, without limiting it to a single day.

 

The wedding tourism market

 

The global wedding tourism market is a rapidly growing industry with billions in turnover, demonstrating stable growth year after year. More and more couples are choosing destination weddings, weddings outside their country of residence, turning the ceremony into a large-scale trip and a unique life experience.

In the United States alone, more than 18% of newlyweds prefer to hold their wedding abroad.

 

The main countries of origin for wedding tourism are:

• United States
• United Kingdom
• Spain
• Italy
• France

The average number of guests at a wedding is around 105 people. This makes wedding tourism particularly attractive for the economy of the host country, as it creates 

comprehensive demand: accommodation, transport, catering, decor, entertainment, excursions, shopping and premium services.

 

According to analysts' forecasts, by 2033, the global wedding tourism market could double and reach a volume of approximately $46 billion, confirming the industry's high investment potential.

 

The structure of newlyweds' expenses shows steady demand in different price segments:

 

39% — budget up to $10,000
25% — $10,000–20,000
14% — $20,000–30,000
8% — $30,000–40,000
6% — $40,000–50,000
8% — over $50,000

 

Why Bali?

 

Bali is rightly considered one of the world's leading wedding tourism destinations. The island has a rare combination of factors that make it truly unique: tropical nature, the ocean, volcanoes, rice terraces, a mild climate, developed tourist infrastructure and a special spiritual atmosphere.

 

Here, exoticism and comfort, wild nature and high-quality service, seclusion and a variety of entertainment are harmoniously intertwined. Bali is suitable for both intimate ceremonies and large-scale luxury weddings with a large number of guests.

 

In 2024, tourist traffic to the island confirmed high international interest:

Australia — 1.5 million tourists
United Kingdom — 295,000
United States — 261,000

 

And in 2025, Bali took first place among wedding destinations according to TripAdvisor, hosting more than 120,000 weddings.

 

It is the residents of these countries who traditionally make up the majority of destination wedding clients, creating stable and predictable demand.

 

The Balinese philosophy lends the island a special magic—a culture filled with rituals, harmony, and attention to detail. That is why a wedding here is perceived not just as a celebration, but as a profound life transition.

An atmosphere that creates memories

 

The main value of wedding tourism is the opportunity to create a story that will last a lifetime. Not just photographs, but vivid memories: breakfasts accompanied by the sound of waves, walks through the jungle, swimming in an infinity pool at sunset, the scent of tropical flowers and warm evenings under the starry sky.

 

For guests, it also becomes a full-fledged journey. An introduction to a new culture, cuisine and atmosphere that turns an ordinary trip into a vivid adventure.

 

The first wedding resort in Bali - Amara Wedding Resort

 

On the first coastline, among tropical jungles and in an atmosphere of absolute seclusion, lies the unique Amara Wedding Resort by Sunny Holding project - Bali's first specialised resort entirely dedicated to wedding ceremonies and romantic events.

 

The project was created as a unique concept for a new niche in the luxury hospitality and destination weddings industry. The company's founders, Victoria Halitska and Igor Grosu, came up with the idea of a space where emotions, architecture and high-level service come together in a single experience. Renowned architects from around the world contributed to the

 

The complex is conceptually oriented towards weddings, honeymoons, romantic retreats and special events. This allows for the creation of a particularly atmospheric setting and maximum emotional engagement of guests.

 

The architecture and design of the resort have been developed specifically for the wedding concept. Every space, from ceremonial venues and villas to panoramic terraces and photo shoot areas, enhances the visual effect and creates a cinematic aesthetic.

It doesn't feel like a classic hotel, but rather a private space created for relaxation, inspiration and love. Every detail serves one purpose: to turn your wedding into an unforgettable story.

 

A honeymoon that you want to prolong

 

A wedding trip to Bali is rarely limited to just the ceremony. After the celebration, couples stay here for days or weeks, turning the trip into a full-fledged honeymoon.

Yoga at sunrise, spa rituals, walks along the ocean shore, excursions to waterfalls and volcanoes, surfing and gastronomic discoveries. Every day is filled with new emotions. This is what makes Bali the perfect destination: the opportunity to combine romance, active recreation, relaxation and cultural discoveries.

 

When a place becomes part of history

 

A destination wedding is always more than just an event. It is a story that you want to revisit again and again, share with others, and mentally return to that very day.

 

Amara Wedding Resort and the island of Bali itself become not just a backdrop, but full-fledged participants in this story — a space that amplifies emotions, fills the moment with meaning, and turns a single event into a memory that will last a lifetime.

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By Viktoriia Halitska and Igor Grosu, co-founders of Sunny Holding

Contact details:

Viktoriia Halitska
Co-founder, Sunny Holding
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