Top Destination Wedding Locations

For some couples, choosing a location to tie the knot is a real no brainer. For the rest of us it can be a real difficult decision.

With so many wonderfully romantic locations around the world, what is the perfect one for you???

Popular Wedding Locations

and why!

No two people are the same.

What’s more, no Wedding Couples are the same, regardless of how in love they are.

But don’t let this insignificant romantic flaw spoil the excitement of deciding where to marry.

If you are reading this article, you are probably close to ruling out an over expensive and under indulgent wedding at home. An overseas wedding can save you lots of money, especially if you keep it simple, but it doesn’t have to be cheap. Oh No!

Spend what you would spend at home here in a Western Country, lets say in Asia somewhere for example and your wedding really can give those Hollywood Celebrity couples a run for their money.

Thailand is a popular location to tie the knot, with Phuket and Koh Samui being the hot spots. Thailand is attractive to many because of Bang-for-your-buck. Yes, yes, yes, the weather is amazing,but when it comes down to value for money, Thailand takes some beating. It is popular with Australian couples, but with flights to Europe getting increasingly competitive, more and more couples from the UK and Northern Europe are bypassing the Mediterranean and heading to Thailand.

Next up has to be Fiji.

Fiji is the Heavy Weight of Destination Wedding Locations and I doubt there are too many Destination Brides who haven’t at some point, daydreamed of a wedding in Fiji. And Fiji is totally geared up to accommodate couples from around the world. It is an effort to get to for most (excluding Australians), but more and more couples are bitting the bullet and doing it in this Pacific Paradise. The Price tag may be higher than the Asian alternatives, but hey, it’s Fiji!

Greece / Santorini.

If you haven’t seen wedding photos in Santorini I strongly suggest you ‘google’ some. Few would argue that the picturesque island of Santorini and it’s simple contrast of White and Blue, makes for the the best wedding photos money can buy. The back drop in Santorini is second to none and in summer months (May to September) the climate is nothing less than perfect. It’s nice and easy to get to for Europeans and not too hard for the rest of us. Prices vary, but Santorini makes for either a simple or classy wedding location.

Scotland

Now while most of you imagine saying I do to the sound of waves lapping at the white sand between your toes, for some the dream of an Ancient Castle and glass like lochs has an irresistible attraction. There are a number of outstanding Castle Wedding Venues and some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the world to add to your wedding photo album. Scotland is also very easy when it comes to the legals and to travel to.

Bali

One cannot even begin to count the number of Wedding Venues o the Indonesian Island of Bali. This place is almost built for Destination Weddings. Choose from mind blowing wedding villas to 5 star wedding resorts, the venues in Bali out class pretty much all other destination wedding locations. Again, Bali can be very cheap or it can be insanely expensive. Your budget is the only limit to what can be done in Bali. Hugely popular with Australian couples and growing in popularity with the Europeans.

Hawaii

I love Hawaii. Sorry but I had to get that in there.

Of Course Hawaii is centre of the world for Destination Brides from the USA, but Australian couples are no strangers to the Hawaiian Islands. The ‘Big Island’ is over-shadowed by it’s magnificent volcanos and when standing by the sea, the view inland is nothing less than awe inspiring. Kona is a popular spot on the Island of Hawaii. There are lots of other beautiful islands in Hawaii like Maui, but by far the most popular is Oahu. Waikiki simply has it all and as it is the USA, marriage legals are nice and simple.

I am very lucky and get to travel to lots of incredible wedding locations. Just when I think I have found the perfect destination for the most ideal wedding imaginable, I am whisked off somewhere else which causes me to hit the reset button all over again.

My latest destination wedding expedition took me to what I can only describe as the worlds best kept wedding secret. Even I had no idea until I visited a few weeks ago.

Vanuatu

Now I am already married, did it in Thailand and it was amazing.

But I want to do it Vanuatu!

I guess divorce is not an option so I will just have dream like the rest of you.

Vanuatu is located in the South Pacific between Queensland Australia and Fiji. It is tropical so it

sometimes rains, but who cares. Seriously, it rains and then the sun comes out again and if it rains on your wedding day, just relax and wait until the sun comes out again. There is no pressure in Vanuatu and you can have your ceremony when you are good and ready. The locals are the most incredibly hospitable people you could ever meet and are genuinely enthusiastic in welcoming you to their beautiful islands. Locations like The Blue Lagoon are stunning and a ‘Trash the Dress’ Photo shoot here would top all others. Another popular Photo location are the Cascade Waterfalls near Port Vila, where a 20 minute walk will reward the bridal party with yet another of the incredible back drops Vanuatu has to offer.

Vanuatu is packed with activities for you and your guests and only a hop and a skip from the Aussie Mainland. The food is great in Vanuatu due to it’s combination of French and Island Traditions and I could go on forever about Vanuatu but will stop here before I over do it.

All of the above locations and many many more can be investigated by visiting www.wedsaway.com

I hope these few ideas help, but please, don’t let me decide for you. Visit Wedsaway, contact some of the local wedding vendors and make your own mind up.

Oh and congratulations!