Newly released research reveals the top trending destinations for weddings around the globe, with Morocco proving to be the most popular, followed by Greece, France, Italy, and Mexico. The data highlights how much inspiration future newly-weds take from various destinations.
The study, conducted by Money.co.uk, uses Pinterest data to find out where is trending the most and serving as the biggest source of inspiration when it comes to the big day, with Morocco coming out on top. The country has a lot to offer; offering up two different stretches of different sea and often balmy temperatures, there’s no wonder that this beautiful backdrop is so popular among those planning their dream wedding.
Greece and France take 2nd and 3rd place, while many other European countries feature in the top trending list; including Italy and Ireland who both make the top 10 in 4th and 7th place, respectively. The Australasia countries also make up the latter part of the top 10 countries; Australia is 8th with 984 boards, New Zealand 9th with 981, and Fiji is 10th with 979 Pinterest boards.
The beautiful islands of Ibiza and Bali make the list, both offer incredible beach spots with sparkling seas – making them perfect for memorable matrimony moments. In the UK, England, Scotland and Wales all feature in the top 20 most popular wedding destinations in the world, all three are fantastic locations for historic venues and breath-taking views.
Top Trending Wedding Destinations By Country
| Wedding Trend | No. of Pinterest boards | |
| 1 | Morocco Wedding | 1001 |
| 2 | Greece Wedding | 1000 |
| 3 | France Wedding | 999 |
| 4 | Italy Wedding | 998 |
| 5 | Mexico Wedding | 997 |
| 6 | Bali Wedding | 996 |
| 7 | Ireland Wedding | 990 |
| 8 | Australia Wedding | 984 |
| 9 | New Zealand Wedding | 981 |
| 10 | Fiji Wedding | 979 |
| 11 | Canada Wedding | 978 |
| 12 | England Wedding | 977 |
| 13 | Ibiza Wedding | 975 |
| 14 | Scotland Wedding | 972 |
| 15 | Thailand Wedding | 960 |
| 16 | Spain Wedding | 956 |
| 17 | Portugal Wedding | 889 |
| 18 | America Wedding | 821 |
| 19 | Bahamas Wedding | 732 |
| 20 | Wales Wedding | 725 |
Money.co.uk also looked at the US states, which found California to come out on top. Commonly known as The Golden State, it’s no surprise that it stands at the top of the podium with a huge 1,003 wedding-related Pinterest boards dedicated to it. From the sparkling LA skyline made famous by hundreds of blockbuster movies to the light-coloured granite of Sierra Nevada, the West Coast location has a backdrop to suit all wedding tastes.
The data also revealed that Colorado, Florida, and Hawaii each have 1,000 boards created, followed by Virginia in 5th place with 998 boards, which is famed for its woodland-themed weddings as over half of the state is covered by forestry.
Top Trending US Wedding Destinations
| Wedding Trend | No. of Pinterest boards | |
| 1 | California wedding | 1003 |
| 2 | Colorado Wedding | 1000 |
| 3 | Florida Wedding | 1000 |
| 4 | Hawaii Wedding | 1000 |
| 5 | Virginia Wedding | 998 |
| 6 | New York Wedding | 997 |
| 7 | Texas Wedding | 996 |
| 8 | Georgia Wedding | 994 |
| 9 | Washington Wedding | 993 |
| 10 | Arizona Wedding | 988 |
| 11 | Maine Wedding | 985 |
| 12 | Oregon Wedding | 981 |
| 13 | Utah Wedding | 978 |
| 14 | Montana Wedding | 977 |
| 15 | Maryland Wedding | 976 |
| 16 | Ohio Wedding | 973 |
| 17 | Tennessee Wedding | 968 |
| 18 | Minnesota Wedding | 949 |
| 19 | North Carolina Wedding | 943 |
| 20 | Michigan Wedding | 938 |
To read the full research, visit: https://www.money.co.uk/credit-cards/wedding-pinterest-report
