20+ destination guides

Destination Wedding Guides

From sun-soaked Mediterranean coastlines to tropical island paradises — find everything you need to plan your dream destination wedding.

Destination weddings let you celebrate your marriage in a place that means something to you, whether it is the Italian countryside where you got engaged, a Caribbean beach you have always dreamed of, or a historic European city neither of you has visited yet. Beyond the setting, marrying abroad naturally creates an intimate guest list, turns the wedding into a shared travel experience, and often costs less than a large hometown celebration. Our destination guides cover legal requirements, venue ideas, seasonal timing, and realistic budgets to help you plan with confidence.

Planning a destination wedding

Legal requirements

Marriage laws vary widely between countries. Some destinations require residency periods or translated documents, while others streamline the process for foreign couples. Research early or consider a legal ceremony at home.

Timing and season

Peak wedding season is not the same everywhere. Mediterranean summers differ from Caribbean dry seasons and Southeast Asian monsoon cycles. Each guide includes the best months to visit for weather and pricing.

Budget expectations

Costs range significantly by destination. Our guides include average price ranges covering venues, catering, and local vendors so you can compare locations against your budget before committing.

Guest logistics

Think about how your guests will get there. Airport proximity, visa requirements, accommodation availability, and travel costs all affect attendance rates and the overall experience for everyone.

Europe

Tuscany, Italy

Italy

May — October$15,000 — $40,000

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Santorini, Greece

Greece

May — October$12,000 — $35,000

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Amalfi Coast, Italy

Italy

May — October$20,000 — $50,000

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Paris, France

France

April — October$20,000 — $60,000

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Provence, France

France

May — September$15,000 — $45,000

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Barcelona, Spain

Spain

April — October$12,000 — $35,000

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Mallorca, Spain

Spain

May — October$12,000 — $40,000

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Algarve, Portugal

Portugal

April — November$10,000 — $30,000

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Dubrovnik, Croatia

Croatia

May — October$10,000 — $30,000

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Lake Como, Italy

Italy

May — September$25,000 — $60,000

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Scottish Highlands, UK

UK

May — September$12,000 — $35,000

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Prague, Czech Republic

Czech Republic

May — October$8,000 — $25,000

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Lake Bled, Slovenia

Slovenia

May through September$15,000 – $40,000 for 50–80 guests

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Cinque Terre, Italy

Italy

May — October$12,000 — $35,000

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Iceland

Iceland

June — August (summer) or September — March (Northern Lights season)$15,000 — $40,000

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Budapest, Hungary

Hungary

May — September$8,000 — $25,000

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Cyprus

Cyprus

April — November$8,000 — $30,000

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Montenegro

Montenegro

May — October$8,000 — $25,000

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Lisbon, Portugal

Portugal

May — October$10,000 — $35,000

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Vienna, Austria

Austria

April — October$12,000 — $35,000

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Swiss Alps, Switzerland

Switzerland

June — September (summer), December — March (winter)$25,000 — $60,000

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Mykonos

Greece

May to October — peak season is July and August with guaranteed sunshine, while May, June, September, and October offer warm weather with fewer crowds and lower prices$30,000 – $120,000+

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Puglia

Italy

May to October — June and September offer the ideal combination of warm temperatures, long daylight hours, and manageable tourist numbers, while July and August are hottest and most popular$25,000 – $100,000+

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Malta

Malta

May to October — peak warmth from June to September with virtually no rain; May and October offer comfortable temperatures with fewer tourists and lower venue rates$12,000 – $50,000

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Lake Garda, Italy

Italy

May to October — June and September offer the best balance of warm weather, clear skies, and manageable tourist crowds; July and August are peak season with temperatures around 30°C$18,000 – $60,000

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Sardinia, Italy

Italy

May — October$12,000 — $45,000

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Lofoten Islands, Norway

Norway

June — August (midnight sun), February — March (northern lights)$15,000 — $40,000

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Madeira, Portugal

Portugal

April — October$8,000 — $28,000

Asia & Pacific

Bali, Indonesia

Indonesia

April — October$8,000 — $30,000

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Maldives

Maldives

November — April (dry season with calm seas and sunny skies; January to March offers the best weather for beach weddings with minimal rain and gentle breezes)$20,000 — $60,000

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Phuket, Thailand

Thailand

November — April$8,000 — $25,000

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Kyoto, Japan

Japan

March through May and October through November$25,000 – $60,000 for 50–80 guests

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New Zealand

New Zealand

November — March (Southern Hemisphere summer)$20,000 — $55,000

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Rajasthan, India

India

October — March$15,000 — $60,000

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Koh Samui, Thailand

Thailand

January to April — dry season with calm seas and sunny skies; December is also excellent though busier; avoid October and November when monsoon rains are heaviest$8,000 – $35,000

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Cappadocia, Turkey

Turkey

April — June, September — October$8,000 — $25,000

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Jeju Island, South Korea

South Korea

April — June, September — November$10,000 — $35,000

Americas

Tulum, Mexico

Mexico

November — April$10,000 — $35,000

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Hawaii, USA

USA

April — November$15,000 — $45,000

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Napa Valley, California

United States

May through October$40,000 – $150,000 for 80–150 guests

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Riviera Maya, Mexico

Mexico

November through April$20,000 – $60,000 for 50–100 guests

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Costa Rica

Costa Rica

December — April (dry season)$15,000 — $45,000

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Savannah, Georgia, USA

USA

March — May, October — November$10,000 — $35,000

South America

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Argentina

October — April (Southern Hemisphere spring/summer)$10,000 — $30,000

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Cartagena, Colombia

Colombia

December — April$10,000 — $30,000

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Cusco & Sacred Valley, Peru

Peru

May — September$8,000 — $30,000

Caribbean

Caribbean Islands

Various

December — April$10,000 — $40,000

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St. Lucia

Saint Lucia

December to June — the dry season offers sunshine and lower humidity, with January through April being the driest months; the wet season from July to November brings afternoon showers and a small hurricane risk but significantly lower prices$20,000 – $80,000+

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Bermuda

Bermuda

May to October — summer months offer warm weather and long days, with July and August being the warmest; May, June, September, and October provide pleasant temperatures with lower hotel rates and fewer visitors$25,000 – $90,000+

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Jamaica

Jamaica

December to April — dry season with warm temperatures and low humidity; June and July are also excellent, sitting between the spring rains and the late-summer hurricane season$10,000 – $50,000

Africa

Cape Town, South Africa

South Africa

October — April$8,000 — $25,000

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Marrakech, Morocco

Morocco

March — May, September — November$10,000 — $35,000

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Seychelles

Seychelles

April — May, October — November$20,000 — $60,000

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Zanzibar, Tanzania

Tanzania

June — October, January — February$8,000 — $25,000

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Mauritius

Mauritius

May — November$8,000 — $30,000