The monumental challenge of throwing a successful destination wedding isn’t lost on us. Whether it’s a pared-down beach ceremony for your closest crew or a massive soirée with everyone you’ve ever known, there's flights, lodging, packing, and celebrations to plan. The good news is there are plenty of experts who have proven it possible—and undeniably worthwhile. From the world’s most glamorous hotel wedding venues and honeymoon destinations, to the best bachelor(ette) party getaways, and even elopement spots, here are some of the most incredible places and ways to say “I do”—with the added magic of travel thrown in.
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Destination Weddings
An Elegant Wedding on a 17th-Century Puglia Farm
An American couple follows the bride's heritage to a remote slice of Southern Italy for their dream wedding.
Points and Miles
How to Turn Your Wedding Expenses Into a Dream Honeymoon With the Right Credit Cards
According to couples who've been there and done it.
Destinations
The Iconic Appeal of Las Vegas's Wedding Chapels
Known for Elvis impersonators, drive-through windows, and tabloid-worthy marriages, these chapels offer stress-free vows with plenty of kitsch.
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Destination Weddings
How We Pulled It Off: A Thailand Wedding Rooted in Great Food and Meaningful Traditions
Followed by a 10-day itinerary checking out beaches and temples—designed specially for the couple's guests.
Couples Travel
The Best Places to Throw a Destination Wedding, From a French Chateaux to a Puerto Rican Beach Resort
After two years of postponed vows, why not up the fancy with a trip-and-ceremony twofer.
Destination Weddings
8 Finger Lakes Wedding Venues for Unforgettable Upstate New York Nuptials
Niagara Falls is a classic American honeymoon capital, but the nearby Finger Lakes are increasingly the ceremony capital of the region.
Destination Weddings
What 8 Same-Sex Couples Learned From Planning a Destination Wedding
There's more to consider than just the logistics and the jet lag. Here's what to keep in mind.
Destination Weddings
How We Pulled It Off: An Azores Island Wedding With Jewish Touches and a Swedish Fika Practice
The magic of choosing a destination that's completely unexpected.
Honeymoon Ideas
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Which Island to Choose for Your Hawaii Honeymoon
While every Hawaii honeymoon can deliver majestic sunrises, lazy days on the sand, and that warm Aloha feeling, some islands may speak to you more than others. - Places to Stay
Affordable Honeymoon Destinations You Might Not Have Thought of Yet
Whether you're looking for an adventure, beach, spa, or city trip. - Destinations
How Japan Became the Hottest Honeymoon Destination of 2023—and Beyond
Ryokans, slow-snaking trains, and onsens? Yes, please. - Places to Stay
15 Over-the-Top Honeymoon Suites, From Maui to Puglia
These romantic hotels come with amenities like plunge pools, in-room spas, and 24-hour room service. - Couples Travel
The Best Honeymoon Destinations for Every Type of Couple
Find your post-nuptial bliss on a safari, in an overwater bungalow, or cruising through the Amazon. - Destination Weddings
The Most LGBTQ-Friendly Honeymoon Destinations in the World
For LGBTQ+ couples, planning a romantic honeymoon comes with some familiar decisions—here are fabulous destinations for queer honeymooners. - Couples Travel
The 9 Best Honeymoon Destinations in the U.S.
Wedded bliss is just a domestic flight away. - Shopping
What to Pack for Your Honeymoon
Whether you’re headed to the Caribbean or on a safari, here are our must-haves for every type of honeymoon. - Points & Miles
How I Used Points to Cover More Than $20K Worth of Hotel Stays for My Honeymoon
We stayed at some of the best hotels along the California coast.
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How to Throw a Perfect Bachelorette Party in Austin
Activities, restaurants, and accommodations for all kinds of brides-to-be, from adventurous explorers to laid-back creatives.
Bachelor/ette Party Planning
Destination Weddings
How to Throw a Perfect Bachelorette Party in Charleston
Venue Ideas
Le Pavillon de la Reine
$$ | France, Paris, 28 Pl. des VosgesRetreat to a French country mansion, in the heart of the Marais.
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Gold List Santa Marina, a Luxury Collection Resort, Mykonos
$$$ | Greece, Mykonos, Ornos BayA respite from Mykonos’s party-till-dawn ethos, and the only private stretch of sandy beach on the island.Readers Choice Awards
Gold List Anatara Maia Seychelles Villas
Seychelles, Mahe Island, West Coast RoadAn ultra-private island escape with endless views of the Seychelles' natural grandeur.Adare Manor
$$ | Ireland, Co. Limerick,A stately manor house on hundreds of acres, a raging river, and a picture-perfect adjacent village.Readers Choice Awards
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Hot List Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel
$$ | Italy, Rome, Piazza della Repubblica, 47A luxury retreat in the center of Rome.Readers Choice Awards Marsa Malaz Kempinski
$$ | Qatar, Doha, The Pearl - Doha Costa Malaz Bay, Marina DriveA pink palace on Qatar’s game-changing Pearl Island complex.Readers Choice Awards Kokomo Private Island Resort
$$$ | Fiji, Yaukuve Levu Island,With only 25 rooms and a family-run feel, this Fijian vacation will be hard to top.Readers Choice Awards
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Packing Tips
- Shopping
35 Beach Wedding Guest Dresses to Pack This Summer
Whether you're headed to a casual coastal ceremony or a more formal affair. - Shopping
43 Spring Wedding Guest Dresses for Every Type of Ceremony
No matter where wedding season takes you, we've found a packable dress (or jumpsuit) for you. - Air Travel
How to Travel with a Wedding Dress, According to the Experts
We spoke with a destination wedding planner and the manager of onboard services at Icelandair to find out how to score precious on-board closet space, and more. - Shopping
The Best Garment Bags for Travel, Tested and Reviewed
For destination weddings, romantic honeymoons, and every special occasion in between. - Shopping
The Ultimate Maid of Honor Packing List for a Stress-Free Wedding Weekend
Everything you need, from a lightweight handheld steamer to hydrating under-eye patches. - Shopping
Tested and Reviewed: The Best Travel Steamer to Take on the Road
I tested nine steamers—here are the ones I recommend for destination weddings and business travel. - Shopping
39 Versatile Amazon Wedding Guest Dresses You Can Actually Rewear
All under $100—because those destination wedding invites just keep coming. - Shopping
The Best Winter Wedding Guest Dresses for Cold-Weather Destinations
From timeless gowns to velvet midi dresses.
Destination Weddings
How We Pulled It Off: A Rollicking Ranch Wedding in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
Television host Carlos Adyan and media executive Carlos Quintanilla traded Miami for central Mexico to ring in Pride month with a wedding bash.
Inspiration
How We Pulled It Off: A Dreamy Castle Wedding in a Slovenian Wine Valley
When the Honorary Consul of Slovenia to New York wed an Australian, it only made sense to meet everyone at a medieval castle in the Slovenian Littoral.
Destination Weddings
How We Pulled It Off: A Beachside Wedding in Goa With a Side of Bossa Nova
An Indian-American couple opted to keep things relaxed and modern, without sacrificing tradition.
Points & Miles
How I Booked a Luxury Honeymoon to Japan and Vietnam Using Points and Miles
A stash of points and miles brought the cost of our honeymoon way down—and covered some unexpected snafus, too.
Shopping
The Most Comfortable Heels to Pack for a Wedding
Pumps, mules, and strappy sandals you can wear all night long.
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How We Pulled It Off: A Very New York City Elopement for Two Brits
The vacation elopement included lunch in Chinatown and cocktails in Williamsburg.
Destination Weddings
24 Beautiful Airbnbs to Host a Wedding At
From a Chicago loft to an Italian villa, these dreamy properties will make you swoon.
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How We Pulled It Off: A Stylish Wedding in Chile’s Wine Country
A Canadian couple swept 40 loved ones away to South America for their December nuptials.
Destination Weddings
How We Pulled It Off: An Intimate Wedding and Korean Marriage Ceremony in the Greek Islands
A dream wedding week with two ceremonies—spent on the Greek island the bride's family grew up on.
Destinations
How We Pulled It Off: A Relaxed Barefoot Wedding on the Sands of Zanzibar
The lessons one couple picked up about planning a Zanzibar destination wedding—and how they made a vacation out of it.
Inspiration
Who Gets a Plus-One at a Destination Wedding?
The matter of plus-ones at weddings can be complicated—here's how to navigate it effectively.
Destination Weddings
How We Pulled It Off: A Pastel-Hued Indian Wedding on Malaysia's Desaru Coast
A fairytale beach wedding befitting of an Ireland-based Indian and Chinese couple who met in Malaysia when they were kids.
Inspiration
It's OK to Skip a Wedding in a Destination That Feels Unsafe for LGBTQ+ Travelers
How to politely decline a destination wedding—and prioritize yourself.
Destination Weddings
How We Pulled It Off: A Black-Tie Guatemala Wedding in a Centuries-Old Convent
Followed by a “friend-moon” to Lake Atitlán.
Inspiration
Are Gifts Really Necessary When It’s a Destination Wedding?
Real-life couples weigh in on the complicated matter of gifting.