What makes wedding planning beautiful is that you have countless options to make your wedding dream come true. While a lot of couples prefer celebrating their big day on their home ground or in their own country, some of them opt to have their wedding in destinations of other countries.
Whether you are interested in historic architecture, great mountain views, the beach, or just want to go outside the country to integrate adventure and travel into your wedding plans, here are the best places that you can go for epic destination weddings.
7 Lake Como, Italy
Lake Como is a luxurious wedding destination unlike any other. Compared to other wedding destinations that feature designer stores, five-star hotels, and flashy cars to identify them on the luxury side, Lake Como exudes a historical, traditional, aristocratic, old-money kind of luxury.
It is recommended that interested couples should take time to research and explore the region thoroughly as it offers unique places that can add to the extraordinary and genuine Italian experience of the wedding.
Romantic places like Villa Balbiano of The Heritage Collection, or Villa Pizzo, for that celebrity-like wedding experience. If you want a place outside the city, you can opt to have your wedding at Villa Sola and reception at the Grand Hotel Tremezzo.
6 Bali, Indonesia
One of the most value-for-money wedding destinations is in Bali, Indonesia. A luxurious and lush location, Bali is always a crowd favorite for vacationers. From October to April, expect some rainy days so it would be best to have a backup plan when planning a wedding during these months. You can also push your luck and get some Rain Stoppers – popular in Bali for performing rituals combined with fire and incense that is said to push rain clouds from the location.
For a more unique feel and look for your wedding, you can also hire local artisans that make handmade décor, hand-woven chandeliers, placemats, and hand-strung jasmine for a more dramatic ceremonial structure.
5 The Cote d'Azur
The Cote d'Azur is home to some of the most famous and luxurious beaches in the world such as Cannes and Saint-Tropez. As an established renowned holiday haven and with paths that connect to many towns and coastal villages, asking people you invited to the wedding to travel to Cote d’ Azur will not require a lot of convincing. However, when you do your wedding plans and activities, include ample time for family and friends to explore the place by themselves.
Some of the activities include the highly recommended perfume-making sessions, a visit to the medieval Èze village or relax at the Four Seasons Hotel, the Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat that features modern amenities, rich history, and the relaxed ambiance of the South of France.
4 Istanbul, Turkey
Known for its rich culture, history, and marvelous scenery, Istanbul, though a popular beach destination, will be more enjoyed by your guests due to the numerous activities that they can do. Creating a unique and memorable wedding experience for you and your guests will also not be a problem because of the number of artisans you can work with.
One caveat about this place though is the traffic. So, if you plan to have some wedding activities, it is recommended to do them all away from the streets.
3 Spain
Considered an exceptionally diverse place, Spain is an ideal wedding destination for couples who enjoy music, arts, cities, beaches, and countryside, aside from the fact that the country is also very easy to navigate.
For the wedding ceremony, enticing and romantic destinations could be castles and hidden vineyards. Places like Castell Son Claret located in Mallorca is a popular venue for tying the knot. Located in the Balearic Islands, it is an ancient castle that was turned into a hotel, among gorgeous gardens, and has the only Michelin recognized restaurant in the area.
Located further South is a large beach in Marbella called Punte Romana, which offers a lot of flexible event spaces. If you want a more laid-back approach, you can have your wedding at Villa Magna that can be found at Madrid’s heart.
2 Anguilla
A small main island in the east of the Caribbean with several offshore mini-islands, Anguilla is the ideal wedding destination for couples that are looking for a relaxing, luxurious, comfortable, and unique tropical experience. The islets provide you the option for having private parties plus numerous other activities on the main island, making Anguilla a great destination to tie the knot.
Accommodations are also not a problem as popular establishments like the Malliouhana and Four Seasons Anguilla are there for all your hotel needs.
1 Mexico
Mexico is a beach haven that offers a lot of vacation-like experiences for you to consider for your destination wedding. Whether it is in Cabo, Tulum, or Cancun, you won’t need to exert a lot of effort in preparing the place because the background of the beach itself will take care of it for you.
Likewise, most couples want to give a good first impression to their guests by offering clever and unique welcome items for them, but it is recommended to give them practical items like stain removers, sunscreens, and insect repellents instead to help their experience in Mexico be more enjoyable.
Popular wedding celebration options include Nizuc in Cancun, Rosewood Mayakoba, and Las Ventanas, and One&Only Palmilla that are suitable for intimate weddings.