Hill and his fiancee are one of many couples who are optimistic that their destination weddings can go on next year but in a different reality. [The pandemic has created a micro-wedding business boom for hotels]In a normal year, up to 25 percent of couples getting married choose a destination wedding, and for U.S. couples, around 40 percent of destination weddings take place internationally, according to a study by Research and Markets. Couples sometimes view a far-flung event where fewer people will attend as cheaper, but destination weddings are 11 percent more expensive than hometown weddings, according to a survey by WeddingWire.com. A set up for a small destination wedding at Couples Tower Isle. (Dianni di Natale Photographers)But even Americans, who are not yet allowed into many regions, are planning weddings abroad.

Source: Washington Post September 16, 2020 13:30 UTC