Really, What Is a Destination Wedding?

A destination wedding is an intimate wedding done away from home by an engaged couple alongside some family and close friends. As it is an act of marrying abroad, it usually involves getting a visa, packing up bags and leaving for the weekend or longer.

These days, destination weddings are trending and what better way to say ‘I Do’ than in one of the best places to tie the knot abroad?

Some of the best destination wedding locations abroad include Italy, France, Hawaii, Greece, to mention a few.

These are great places for outdoor weddings, for their scenic views, as well as for indoor weddings, for their unique architectural and cultural settings.

Discover from our compilation the best destination wedding locations that will create a memory of a lifetime to share with loved ones.

Five Places to Get Married Abroad

Lake Como

Italy

Set in Northern Italy, Lake Como is one of the best places to get married in Italy with its Renaissance architecture and scenic views of the lake. Lake Como guarantees stunning wedding photography and romantic feelings.

Certainly, for couples looking for a classy Italian lake wedding, Lake Como wedding venues include several incredibly elegant villas and luxurious hotels.

Uniquely, Villa Olmo, Villa Balbiano, Villa Carlotta are examples to choose from for both indoor and outdoor weddings.

 

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Top Destination Wedding Planners in Como, Italy

The Lake Como Wedding Planner: Visit website Instagram page @lakecomoweddings
Bespoke Weddings: Visit website Instagram page @bespokeweddingsllc
Elena Renzi: Visit website Instagram page @elenarenziweddingplanner

Bali

Indonesia

Bali is a peaceful Indonesian island with beautiful beaches, coral reefs.  Famous for its meditational and yoga retreats, it a fantastic location for a destination wedding,

There are many wedding venues in Bali with an exotic yet calming way to say ‘I do’ in a holistic approach.

As a matter of fact, places like Tirta Bridal, the Eternity Chapel, the Four Seasons Resort are amongst the many breathtaking destination wedding venues in Bali.

 

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Top Destination Wedding Planners in Bali, Indonesia

Bali Happy Events: Visit website Instagram page @balihappyevents
Paper Diamonds:Visit website Instagram page @paper_diamonds
The Seven Agency: Visit website Instagram page @thesevenwedding

Hawaii

USA

Hawaii is an American state that is made up of islands, and it is an incredible location for beach destination weddings.

Best islands for destination weddings in Hawaii include Maui, Kauai, The Big Island, Lanai.

Also, wedding venues like Kualoa Ranch, Haiku Mill, Ko Olina Resort and ‘adults-only’ Hotel Wailea at your disposal.

Surely, Hawaii is one of the best places to get married abroad.

 

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Top Destination Wedding Planners in Hawaii, USA

Best Day Ever Hawaii: Visit website Instagram page @bestdayeverhawaii
Unveiled Hawaii: Visit website Instagram page @unveiledhawaii
Wanderer Weddings: Visit website Instagram page @wandererweddings

Santorini

Greece

Santorini is a Greek island located between Ios and Anafi island. It is unique for its traditional houses,

The astonishingly breathtaking scenery and sunsets in Santorini makes it one of the best places for a destination wedding.

For a Greek island dreamy destination wedding in Santorini, there are numerous wedding venues like the Santo Winery, Dana Villas with its infinity pools, Suites of the Gods, and Sphynx Restaurant to pick from

 

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Top Destination Wedding Planners in Santorini, Greece

Le Ciel : Visit website Instagram page @lecielsantorini
The Diamond Rock: Visit website Instagram page @thediamondrock
Divine Weddings Santorini: Visit website Instagram page @divineweddingssantorini

Punta Cana

Dominican Republic

Notably, Punta Cana is a lovely resort town in the Dominican Republic that has earned its place as one of the best places to get married abroad.

The tropical town offers activities like snorkelling, scuba diving, speedboats, windsurfing, party boats, as well as deep-sea fishing. Admittedly, these can turn any destination wedding into an instant fun-filled event.

By all means, the best wedding resorts such as Sanctuary Cap Cana, Melia Caribe Tropical, Paradisus Punta Cana Resort, and Barcelo Bavaro Palace are in Punta Cana.

 

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Wedding Planners in Punta Cana

Happy People : Visit website Instagram page @happy_people_wedding
Caribbean Wedding: Visit website Instagram page @dominicanweddings
Destination Weddings Punta Cana: Visit website Facebook page