Destination Weddings

If you’re thinking of planning a destination wedding, you’ve come to the right place! Destination weddings have become extremely popular over the last 10 years, and it’s no wonder. Gathering all your family and friends in a fabulous location for your special day is super appealing for so many reasons.

Sometimes planning a destination wedding can even be less expensive than planning a wedding at home, mainly because destination weddings are more intimate (fewer guests = cost savings). Plus, you can find all-inclusive wedding packages, and some resorts offer free weddings with a certain number of room bookings.

There’s also the added bonus of vacation-level relaxation before your wedding: think sipping mai tais on the beach before you walk down the aisle (just be sure to watch those tan lines!). So read on to find info on all things destination weddings, from finding wedding locations and venues to advice and tips for the big day.

Destination Wedding Locations

Aruba, Jamaica, Bermuda, Bahamas … not to mention Hawaii, Mexico and the continental United States. It can be overwhelming trying to find the right destination wedding location, but we’re here to help! We’ll help you find the most beautiful wedding locations across the globe for Insta-worthy ceremonies and receptions.

If you’re planning a destination wedding in the U.S., we’ve got the best wedding locations in every state! Or if you’re picturing exchanging vows with your toes in the sand, we’ve rounded up the best islands and beaches for a Caribbean destination wedding. Browse these wedding locations to find the perfect place to say “I do.”

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Destination Wedding Venues

Once you’ve nailed down your wedding location, the next step is finding the right wedding venue. We’ve done the homework to find top destination wedding venues across the globe. So if you’re looking for the best place for a destination wedding, look no further: These resorts and venues roll out the red carpet for couples tying the knot away from home.

Whether you’re considering Hawaii, Mexico, Florida or California, we found the best destination wedding venues in each locale. If you’re still not sure where you want to host your soiree, browse these worldwide wedding venues that are perfect for destination weddings.



Destination Wedding Planning Tips

Planning a destination wedding from afar can seem overwhelming at first. Start with our destination wedding checklist to help you outline exactly what needs to be done and when to do it. We’ve also got destination wedding ideas about planning the perfect beach wedding. If you’re stressing the finances, we’ve got some tips about handling your wedding budget.

Destination wedding etiquette has its own set of logistics, so we’ve got some advice about that as well. So take a deep breath, and get ready to dive into destination wedding planning. But don’t worry — you’ve got this, and the result is going to be worth the effort.

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All-Inclusive Destination Weddings

It makes sense why so many couples opt for an all-inclusive destination wedding. Room rates for the wedding party and guests include unlimited food and drinks, so the party starts the minute everyone arrives at the resort. All-inclusive wedding packages can be more affordable than hometown wedding costs, plus many all-inclusive resorts offer perks to destination wedding couples, like complimentary room upgrades or spa treatments.

Some all-inclusive resorts even offer free weddings with a set amount of room reservations — talk about a win-win. Your guests get a much-needed vacation, and you get an all-inclusive destination wedding in paradise (for free!). We’ve highlighted the best resorts for all-inclusive destination weddings across the globe, from all-inclusive meccas like the Caribbean, (Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, the Mexican Caribbean specifically) and Pacific Mexico, plus under-the-radar all-inclusive resorts in the South Pacific and Central America.