German Phrase
Das ist eine Destination‑Hochzeit.
Meaning
The sentence states that a particular wedding is a destination wedding – a ceremony that takes place away from the couple’s usual place of residence, often in a scenic or exotic location.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to describe or point out that a wedding is being celebrated at a special location abroad or in a holiday resort, for example while discussing wedding plans, travel itineraries, or wedding photography portfolios.
✦Grammar Breakdown
DasisteineDestination-Hochzeit.
Demonstrative pronoun
"Das" points to something specific and is neuter singular, matching the subject of the sentence.
Verb "sein"
"ist" is the third‑person singular present of "sein" (to be) and links the subject with the predicate.
Indefinite article
"eine" is the feminine indefinite article; it agrees with the noun "Hochzeit" (feminine).
Compound noun with hyphen
"Destination‑Hochzeit" is a hyphenated compound noun; the first part clarifies the type of wedding.
🗨In Conversation
Das ist eine Destination‑Hochzeit.
That is a destination wedding.
Ja, wir feiern in Italien am Gardasee.
Yes, we’re celebrating in Italy on Lake Garda.
✕Common Mistakes
Das ist ein Destination-Hochzeit.
"Hochzeit" is feminine, so the correct indefinite article is "eine", not the masculine "ein".
Das ist eine Destination Hochzeit.
When two nouns are combined to describe a specific type, a hyphen is required in German to avoid ambiguity.
Das ist der Destination-Hochzeit.
Using the definite article "der" would be wrong because "Hochzeit" is feminine; the correct definite article would be "die".
↔Alternatives
Das ist eine Hochzeit am Urlaubsort.
That is a wedding at a holiday resort.
Das ist eine Hochzeitsfeier im Ausland.
That is a wedding celebration abroad.
Das ist eine Fernhochzeit.
That is a far‑away wedding.
Cultural Tip
Destination weddings have become very popular among German couples, especially in Mediterranean countries like Italy, Spain, and Greece. The term "Destination‑Hochzeit" is used in both casual conversation and in the wedding‑industry marketing. Keep the register neutral; avoid overly formal phrasing unless you are speaking to a wedding planner or in a written brochure.