Aussie Bride Bree Winkler , 28, the co-owner of fine art photography brand, Duo Arthouse, decided to have a destination wedding in Italy rather than having it in Australia. And she’s not alone — more and more Aussie brides are opting for destination weddings rather than having their weddings on home soil. A recent study conducted by leading global travel app, Skyscanner, revealed that nearly three in five Australians, so 58 per cent, are either considering or have already opted for a destination wedding.
Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today Skyscanner was founded in 2003 and helps travellers plan and book their trips with ease and confidence. The global travel app connects millions of travellers in 52 countries and 32 languages to more than 1200 trusted travel planners so they can find the best flight, hotel or car hire options. This destination wedding trend is particularly strong among younger generations, with 70 per cent of Gen Zs and 55 per cent of Millennials leaning towards saying, ‘I do,’ overseas.
Skyscanner travel expert , Jarrod Kris says: “It’s amazing to see Aussie creativity coming to play with couples combining their big day plans with a travel experience to make it both memorable and affordable. “My partner and I always knew a destination wedding was the right choice for us, especially somewhere in Europe,” Bree tells Best Picks. Bree explains that travel is such an important part of her and her partner’s lives and is even the cen.