Perfect Destination Wedding Locations for Every Couple's Style
Find Your Perfection Wedding Destination!
While saying “yes!” to spending your life with your partner may have been easy, choosing where to say “I do” can be overwhelming.
With so many amazing wedding destinations to choose from, it can be a daunting process to choose where to kick off married life.
Whether you are looking for an intimate elopement, understated affair with a few relatives, huge bash with all your family and friends, or anything in between, we have put together this list of the best destination wedding places to help you choose what is best for you and your big day.
Best Beach Destination Wedding Locations
Swooning at the idea of walking down a white sand aisle with the sounds of waves gently crashing in the background and a subtle breeze blowing, while the sun sets over the ocean?
Then one of these beach wedding destinations is perfect for you!
Maui, Hawaii
Why we love it: Maui offers all the magic of a destination wedding paradise without requiring guests to have a passport or navigate international travel.
Maui also offers incredible landscapes, waterfalls, and breathtaking beaches.
Offering a vast array of accommodations and venues, Maui has been a hotspot for destination weddings for decades so you can rest assured you will have a myriad of professional and well practiced vendors to work with to make sure your special day is flawless.
Amalfi Coast, Italy
What could be more dreamy than saying “I do” on a clifftop with ocean views in Italy? Nothing.
The Amalfi Coast radiates romance from every angle, from those cliffside views to lemon groves, quaint Italian cafes to stunning over the top venues, there is something for every couple looking for a day cloaked in classic romance.
The Amalfi coast also offers a wide range of activities, and incredible cuisine, for guests to enjoy.
Mexico
Yes, we understand Mexico is a huge country with many regions, states, and cities, but there are far too many breathtaking places for your dream wedding to choose just one.
Mexico truly offers something for every couple, whether you are looking for an over-the-top party with all your friends and family, or a private ceremony barefoot in the sand with just you and your love, there is the perfect place for you in Mexico.
In addition to offering a wide variety of destination options, love Mexico for destination weddings for the ease offered by all-inclusive resorts which take the stress and guess work out of planning meals, activities, accommodations, and so much more for both the couple and their guests.
These are some of our favorite beach wedding destinations in Mexico:
Riviera Maya - Encompassing favorites including Tulum, Palya Del Carmen, and Akumal, this region offers diversity in accommodations, settings, and price points while also being accessible to guests coming from across the US.
Check out some of our favorite resorts here
Puerto Vallarta - A sunset ceremony on the beach with lush mountains as a backdrop? What could be more swoon-worthy?
If you are looking for a vibrant, colorful setting where ocean meets mountains: Puerto Vallarta is for you!
Puerto Vallarta is also an ideal destination for LGBTQ+ couples, as this has long been a destination that celebrates the LGTBTQ+ community, with many venues catering specifically to a range of couples.
Holbox Island - Holbox Island is the ultimate destination wedding setting for non-traditional couples looking for magic-meets-eco friendly. This car-free Mexican Island offers the ideal boho setting for couples dreaming of a lowkey, unique barefoot wedding.
Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Overwater Bungalows. What else needs to be said?
Boro Bora offers an unmatched destination wedding experience, not only because of their unique and famed overwater bungalows, but because it is still semi-private, with fewer tourists than many areas.
This magical destination also offers a variety of accommodations and venues that offer stress-free, luxury wedding packages and services to make your day a true fairy tale.
Historic Romance Destination Weddings
Whether you are a history buff, or have always dreamed of holding your fairy tale wedding with in an actual castle, these are the perfect settings for you destination wedding:
Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh truly feels like walking in a storybook with its Gothic castles, old world architecture and moody romantic vibe.
Edinburgh has a wide range of venues for any type of wedding, making it an ideal destination for couples seeking historic romance. Add in bagpipes and a whiskey toast and you have the perfect setting for an intimate affair or full-on party.
Sintra, Portugal
Named by many as “The Most Romantic City in The World”, Sintra is otherworldly with its castles, colorful palaces, and misty mountains.
This charming city offers the ideal setting for a dreamy wedding whether it is an intimate and private affair, or welcoming numerous guests from afar.
Located in the Lisbon Municipality, Sintra offers endless activities and historical charm for couples and guests to enjoy.
Loire Valley, France
Why we love it: Fairy tale châteaux and rolling vineyards offer the ultimate old-world romance.
This destination is like no other with its views, architecture, and romance at every turn. If classic, historical romance is what you are striving for on your big day, Loire Valley, France is the perfect wedding destination for you.
Destination Weddings for Nature & Adventure Lovers
If making your grand entrance via helicopter to say “I do” on a mountain top, or overlooking a volcano are more your idea of romance, these are the perfect places for the destination wedding of your dreams:
Queenstown, New Zealand
An absolute paradise for nature lovers, Queensland offers venues only accessible by helicopter for a truly once-in-a-life time experience.
Offering some of the world’s most awe-inspiring mountain ranges and lakes, this New Zealand destination is the ultimate setting for nature lovers’ love story to begin.
Sedona, Arizona
This US destination offers a stunning and unique opportunity to saw your vows surrounded by red rocks surrounded by spiritual desert vibes.
Sedona offers an other-worldly destination wedding setting without having to leave the US. With a wide range of accommodations from tents and yurts to luxury stays, and everything in between, this is a perfect location for any type of nature loving couple.
Banff, Canada
Straight out of the pages of a magazine, Banff offers jaw dropping alpine views and turquoise glacial lakes that make a dream background for your nuptials.
This Canadian destination is ideal for any type of nature loving couple, with endless activities from mountaineering and climbing to relaxing canoeing and nature walks. There also a myriad of accommodations that allow couples and their guests to really sink into nature, or enjoy luxury stays with spa treatments and epic views without having to be one with nature.
Start Planning Your Dream Destination Wedding Today!
Gina, Founder and CEO has extensive experience with booking destination weddings and making couples’ dream weddings come to life.
She was successfully organized destination weddings of all sizes (including her own!), up to 200 guests and is your go-to gal for no-stress, all-bliss on your wedding day!
When you book with Gina, you are in the absolute best hands, and she will be with you every step of the way!
Whether you are planning the perfect, intimate elopement with just you and your love, a small close-knit event, grand event with all your family and friends, or anything in between, a destination wedding can be the perfect setting to kick off a life of wedded bliss!
But planning a destination wedding, regardless of the size, can be anything but blissful! Luckily, we are here to take all the stress out of planning and executing your dream destination wedding.
