Zimbabwe tops trending wedding destinations in 2022

4 African countries in the top 10, says survey
2022-05-26
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Zimbabwe tops trending wedding destinations in 2022

Chengeta Safari Lodge offers unique wedding experience in the wilderness of Zimbabwe (Photo: zambezicruisesafaris)

Money.co.uk, a British price comparison company, has unveiled the list of top trending wedding destinations this year.
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According to a new study by the financial comparison company Money.co.uk, Zimbabwe has emerged as the top trending wedding destination in 2022 and beyond. Besides Zimbabwe, three other African nations are part of the list that compares growth in demand for the countries for destination weddings.

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The research revealed that there has been a 56 pc increase in the wedding searches for Zimbabwe this year marking it as the most popular wedding destination this year. According to My Destination Zimbabwe, a global booking platform powered by local experts, the Wild Geese Lodge provides a stunning venue overlooking its own game park and the Mazowe hills in the distance and hence is the best venue to hold the ceremony. Another venue is the Chengeta Safari Lodge that gives a unique experience amongst the zebras and the elephants.

Italy

Palazzo Gori Pannilini in Italy is perfect for luxury wedding planners.(Photo: Palazzo Gori Pannilini )

Following Zimbabwe, the second most sought out destination with a spike of 40 pc on its wedding search is Italy. This European country offers a range from stunning villas in Tuscany to lakeside hotels in Como, making it a wedding destination that appeals to both honeymooners and wedding planners. Palazzo Gori Pannilini, a five-star hotel just outside of Florence, is perfect for luxury wedding planners.

South Africa

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The Cellars-Hohenort is a popular venue in Cape town to get married (Photo: Love Cape Town)

Another African nation besides Zimbabwe to make it to the top of the list is South Africa. The nation with 40 pc rise in searches is tied with Italy in the ranking. The Bay Hotel in Cape Town is one of the most highly commended wedding venues in the city. The Cellars-Hohenort is another in the same city.

Portugal

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Gremio Palace in Lisbon offers a beautiful venue for those seeking to marry in Portugal (Photo: Gremio Palace)

Third in position, Portugal offers a host of luxury venues for luxury venue planners and numerous world-class golf clubhouses in Algarve for those seeking to hold small wedding ceremonies. Gremio Palace in the heart of Lisbon is a small secret garden hidden behind the doors of a beautiful pink palace offering a large venue for those seeking to hold wedding amongst vast number of masses.

Kenya

A wedding held in the abundant iconic wildlife in Kenya will be an experience like never before (Photo: andBeyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp)

The third African nation after Zimbabwe and South Africa is Kenya which has also made it to the list. Fourth in position in the global list with a 27 pc rise in searches, Kenya ‘s eccentric safari wedding amongst the abundant iconic wildlife in the andBeyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp is the perfect venue for those seeking a romantic yet a unique experience for their big day.

Thailand

Thailand is known to offer one of the best wedding beaches globally (Photo: Tongsai Bay Hotel)

With 23 pc growth in its wedding searches, Thailand is fifth in position in the financial comparison company’s list of top wedding destinations. Tongsai Bay Hotel, a 5-star property on the island of Koh Samui, is said to be the perfect venue to hold a beachside wedding beneath a floral canopy, along with a traditional Thai water blessing. Another noteworthy venue is Krabi’s Rayavadee that has limestone caves surrounding it and which overlooks the waters of Phranang beach.

Other 4 destinations to make in the top 10 are Jamaica (22 pc), Morocco (21 pc), Brazil (20 pc) and Mexico (14 pc).

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