Best Places in the World to Get Married
There’s something magical about a destination wedding – the swaying palms on a secluded beach, the scenic backdrop of mountain vistas, the allure of a stress-free day courtesy of wedding planners. Destination weddings are a great way to have the most important day of your life at a location that uniquely represents your love, and to share it with loved ones. Guests get a fabulous vacation, and you take away wonderful memories of your special day. The best part is you can combine your dream wedding with an unforgettable honeymoon.
Whether you are looking for a small gathering on a beach, or in a chapel, or want to entertain hundreds of guests at an all-inclusive resort, we’ve got the right destination to suit your needs. For ideas, read this list of the best places to get married in the world.
1. Tenerife, Spain
As the romantic singer Ed Sheeran’s Tenerife Sea song goes, “The way it brings out the blue in your eyes, is the Tenerife sea,” the deep colors of the sea surrounding Tenerife are enchanting. With year-round mild temperatures, the largest of the Canary Islands is known as Europe’s tropical paradise. It has stunning volcanic landscapes, Michelin-Starred cuisine, and seaside luxury hotels such as The Ritz-Carlton, Abama.
Tenerife boasts two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Teide National Park, and multiple nature reserves. The island is easily accessible, and the resorts offer a range of wedding planners and packages to make things as smooth as possible.
2. Crete, Greece
Santorini has long topped the lists of best places to get married, but Greece’s largest island of Crete is a lesser-known gem in the Aegean Sea. It has all the right settings for memorable weddings, from the gorgeous pink sand beaches of Elafonissi and the Great Gorge of Samaria in the rugged White Mountains to adorable hill top chapels.
The old town of Chania is charming with cobblestoned streets and restaurants overlooking the lighthouse and Venetian, Turkish, and traditional buildings. There are dozens of venues for every taste and budget, from seaside ceremonies to fairytale weddings at traditional farm estates.
Agreco, located on the northern part of the island near Rethymno, is a lovely Greek traditional estate surrounded by olive trees. Get married either in the small chapel or on the terrace overlooking the sea, followed by dancing in the courtyard, and an alfresco dinner made fresh from the on-site taverna.
3. Montezuma, Costa Rica
Costa Rica is known for its incredibly diverse wildlife, and nature lovers can host their nuptials under a rainforest canopy teeming with capuchin monkeys, or on a secluded beach fringed by palm trees. In Montezuma, on the western coast, you will fall in love with the small-town feel and pristine, palm-fringed beaches.
The town has several beach houses for rent, and the wedding staff at the five-star Ylang Ylang Beach Resort arranges stress-free ceremonies. No matter where you are staying, you and your guests can finish the evening witnessing adorable sea turtle hatchlings start their new life crawling to the sea under the moonlight.
4. Koh Samui, Thailand
Located off the east coast of Thailand, Koh Samui enjoys sunny weather year-round, avoiding the rains that drench islands like Phuket in the monsoon season.
The island’s northern shore boasts a string of high-end resorts, including Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui and Santiburi Koh Samui, ideal for elegant beach ceremonies and pre-wedding pampering at exclusive spas. The island also offers budget-friendly options for those looking to get married without breaking the bank.
Treat your guests to a private yacht to the nearby Ang Thong Marine National Park, an archipelago of picturesque islands surrounded by turquoise waters. Extend your stay to indulge in a four-hour spa ritual in the rainforest interior at Tamarinds Springs Forest Day Spa.
Koh Samui is easily accessible from Bangkok via Bangkok Airways. Visitors can also hop on one of the ferries from Surat Thani or Don Sak from the mainland.
5. Tuscany, Italy
Charming villas nestled on hilltops, cypress-tree-lined roads, and sunflower fields make Tuscany inherently romantic. A short train ride from Italy’s bustling cities, the Tuscan countryside is centrally located for a dream wedding.
Whether it’s a Renaissance-style wedding at a majestic castle-like the Lari Castle or a rustic celebration at a farmhouse in the Chianti region, there are varied selections for all tastes and budgets. Many resorts offer luxury private villas for intimate weddings, while estates are well suited for larger parties.
Extend your stay to marvel at Renaissance art and architecture in Florence or head to the coast for some seaside fun in charming fishing villages.
6. Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Located on the east coast of the Dominican Republic, Punta Cana boasts scenic beaches, aquatic adventures, and upscale resorts for couples and families. If you are seeking a sun-kissed destination for your special day, there are many golden-sand beaches and all-inclusive resorts.
Bavaro Beach is the area’s most beautiful stretch of coastline, lined with palm trees and happening resorts, where you can wade into the emerald waters, sunbathe, or partake in water activities. Aside from great snorkeling in its clear, warm waters, the area is also known for its golf resorts. So, rest assured you and your guests will have plenty to do.
Among the resorts near Bavaro Beach, the five-star Melia Caribe Beach Resort stands out for its powdery sand beach, exotic tropical gardens, and luxurious amenities. The resort offers five different packages for weddings and those looking to renew their vows in either traditional or simple settings.
7. Lucerne, Switzerland
Celebrate your love in one of the most scenic locations in central Switzerland on the shores of Lake Lucerne in Lucerne. This car-free town’s centerpiece is the Kapellbrücke (Chapel Bridge), one of the oldest covered wooden bridges in Europe.
Exchange vows at the Chapel of Castle Meggenhorn, standing on a promontory above Lake Lucerne, or atop Mount Pilatus – 6,000 feet above sea level – at the historic and romantic Hotel Pilatus-Kulm. Take your wedding party on a paddlewheel steamer cruise to continue the celebrations on the iconic lake.
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