Best Destination Weddings
The best destination weddings are held in a beautiful setting that offers a no hassle marriage license and great accommodations for you and your guests.
From a beautiful tropical resort to a remote lodge in Alaska, couples can choose a destination located almost anywhere in the world.
Today's best wedding destinations are as unique and imaginative as the brides and grooms who plan them.
So, if you could be married anywhere in the world, where would you choose?
Some of the top destinations are:
- Cruise Ships
- Hawaii
- Jamaica
- Mexico
- U. S. Virgin Islands
Due to the popularity of destination weddings, most resorts, hotels, and cruise ships offer packages to help make your planning easy and hassle free.
If you do decide to go with a package, make sure to ask - and completely understand - what is included in the cost of your ceremony.
BEST WEDDING DESTINATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES
The United States marriage laws are among the most liberal in the world. Couples can be married wherever and by whomever they want.
However, each state does have different marriage license requirements. You can find these requirements by state at U S Marriage Laws.
So, from New York to California and all states in between, the best destination wedding in the United States could be waiting for you right around the corner.
Some of the best destinations in the United States are:
Hawaii
Hawaii has long been the number one wedding destination and is partly responsible for making destination marriages so popular.
Because of its popularity, Hawaii offers an endless variety of locations and services from the traditional to the exotic.
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Key West
With plenty of sunshine, unbelievable sunsets, and an abundance of charm, Key West is a great place for a destination ceremony.
If you have always dreamed of being married on the beach or a cruise ship, Key West can fulfill that dream.
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Lake Tahoe
Located on the border of California and Nevada, a couple can make plans to be married in a charming chapel, on a bluff over looking Emerald Bay, or on Reagan Beach in Lake Tahoe.
There is also plenty of gambling available for those couples who are feeling lucky.
More Lake Tahoe information.
Las Vegas
While most of us think of Elvis impersonators and glitzy chapels, the reality is that getting married in Las Vegas is fast, easy, and stress-free.
You can get married with no waiting period and the license office is open 365 days a year.
If you are a couple who wants fun and entertainment, then Las Vegas may be the best destination for you.
More information on having a Vegas wedding here.
Niagara Falls
Once known as the “Honeymoon Capital of the World”, Niagara Falls is now a ceremony destination.
Your marriage ceremony can be held outside in front of one of the world's most incredible natural wonders or inside in one of the many chapels available.
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BEST DESTINATION WEDDINGS IN THE TROPICS
If you are looking for beautiful sunsets and soft powder beaches for your destination wedding, the Caribbean Islands make it simple and easy for you to be married in such an environment.
Most of the luxury hotels and resorts offer all inclusive packages.
Anguilla
Recently named one of the best wedding locations in the world, Anguilla is a small island located in the British West Indies and has some of the best beaches in the world
So, if you are looking for luxury, Anguilla may be the best destination location for you.
Jamaica
As the third largest island in the Caribbean, Jamaica is an English-speaking country, which makes wedding planning a lot easier.
From beautiful waterfalls to luxurious resorts, there are many different venues for your ceremony in Jamaica.
Puerto Rico
Known as “The Island of Enchantment”, Puerto Rico blends Latin American and European cultures.
Tropical rain forests, historic hotels, beach resorts, and sugar plantations help to make Puerto Rico one of the best destination locations on an exotic island.
Get more information on tropical weddings in the Caribbean here.
BEST DESTINATION WEDDINGS IN MEXICO
Mexico is an easy-to-reach destination that offers spectacular beaches, plenty of sunshine, and luxurious resorts. The people in Mexico are friendly and most speak English. These are but a few of the many reasons that Mexico has become one of the most popular foreign wedding destinations.
Some of the more popular cities in Mexico for weddings are:
Acapulco
Acapulco is a secluded city with the Pacific on one side and the Sierra Madre on the other. It is considered one of the most romantic and exciting places on earth.
With many luxurious hotels to fulfill your every wish and countless night clubs for fun and entertainment, Acapulco is a fantastic city for a destination wedding.
Cozumel
A magical paradise located in the Mexican Caribbean, Cozumel is known for its white beaches and crystal blue waters. Voted “Best Value for the Dollar”, Cozumel offers the perfect place for a tropical ceremony.
Get more information on weddings in Mexico here.
BEST DESTINATION WEDDINGS IN EUROPE
Have you dreamed of a fairytale wedding on the “Emerald Isle” or being married in a Scottish castle complete with bagpipes?
The options for a European wedding are endless. However, the most important thing to remember when planning a marriage in Europe is to know the regulations for that country.
A European wedding may take more planning than other destination ceremonies, but it is well worth it.
Some of the most popular European destinations are:
Ireland
Known for its hospitality, Ireland has been called “the land of a thousand welcomes.”
While in Ireland all couples should go to the Blarney Castle where they can kiss the legendary Blarney Stone.
For a promise of eternal love and happiness, couples visiting Northern Ireland should join their hands through the ancient Holestone Marriage Stone in County Antrim.
Get more information on venues in Ireland here.
Italy
As one of the top picks for destination weddings, Italy is a very romantic country.
The ideas are limitless for an Italian marriage ceremony.
For instance, in Tuscany rent a villa for you and your guests, or have a ceremony in the middle of the Roman Forum, or be married in a private chapel in Venice with a gondola waiting outside to whisk you away.
More information on weddings in Italy here.
BEST DESTINATION WEDDINGS ON THE WATER
Many couples are choosing to get married on the water.
There are two ways to accomplish this: on a commercial cruise ship as part of your cruise vacation or for a day trip on a private sailboat or yacht.
Cruise Ship
A cruise line marriage normally takes place on board the ship before it sets sail or at one of the ship's ports of call.
While the couple must be passengers on the cruise, many cruise lines will even allow land-side guests to come aboard for a couple of hours to help celebrate the event.
Be sure to first contact the cruise line's wedding department to ensure the availability of a wedding date.
For many couples, a cruise ship is the best destination wedding for them.
Get more information on cruise ship weddings here.
Sailboat and Yacht Ceremonies
For a romantic, private, and unique venue, consider a yacht or sailboat as your best destination wedding site.
This is a dream wedding that is easy to fulfill - as long as there is a body of water.
Check your area of choice for local information.
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