Destination wedding locations.
56 curated destination wedding locations — from the Amalfi to the Aegean, Tuscany to Tulum. Each comes with real venues, a season, and a short list of local partners on the ground.
- In residence
- 56 places
- Live regions
- 7
- Opening 2027
- Atacama, Kyoto
- Planning horizon
- 6–18 months
Europe.
Algarve
Where golden cliffs meet azure waters and timeless romance unfolds
Amalfi Coast
Where Mediterranean Dreams Meet Clifftop Romance
Barcelona
Where Gaudí's masterpieces meet Mediterranean romance for your dream destination wedding
Capri
Where Mediterranean Dreams Meet Italian Romance
Cinque Terre
Say "I Do" Among the Dramatic Clifftop Villages of Italy's Most Romantic Coast
Cotswolds
Say "I Do" in England's Most Romantic Countryside
Dubrovnik
Exchange vows within the ancient walls of the Pearl of the Adriatic, where medieval charm meets azure waters
Iceland
Say "I do" surrounded by Iceland's otherworldly beauty — where glacial elegance meets volcanic romance
Ireland
Exchange Vows in a Fairy-Tale Irish Castle
Lake Como
Say "I Do" surrounded by the timeless elegance of Italy's most romantic lake
Mallorca
Say "I do" on the enchanting island of Mallorca, where golden beaches meet ancient olive groves and Mediterranean romance comes to life
Montenegro
Say "I Do" in Montenegro's Dramatic Mountains and Pristine Coastline
Mykonos
Where Cycladic Romance Meets Aegean Splendor
Paris
Say "Oui" to Forever in the City of Love
Provence
Say "Oui" in the Heart of French Romance
Ravello
Say "I Do" in Ravello: Where Timeless Romance Meets the Amalfi Coast
Santorini
Exchange vows against Santorini's iconic blue domes and endless Aegean views
Scottish Highlands
Exchange vows amidst ancient castles, rolling heather moors, and pristine lochs in Scotland's breathtaking Highlands
Sorrento
Say "I Do" on the breathtaking cliffs of Sorrento, where Mediterranean romance meets Italian elegance
Swiss Alps
Exchange vows amidst snow-capped peaks and pristine alpine meadows in one of Europe's most breathtaking mountain settings
Tuscany
Where Rolling Hills and Renaissance Romance Create Your Perfect Italian Love Story
Caribbean & Mexico.
Aruba
Say "I Do" in Paradise: Where Crystal Waters Meet Endless Romance in Aruba
Bahamas
Say "I Do" in Paradise: Your Dream Bahamas Destination Wedding Awaits
Barbados
Say "I do" where turquoise waters meet golden shores on the enchanting island of Barbados
Bermuda
Say "I do" where pink sand beaches, pastel cottages, and British colonial elegance create the Atlantic's most romantic island escape
Cabo San Lucas
Say "I Do" at the Edge of the World: Where Desert Meets Ocean in Cabo San Lucas
Cancun
Where turquoise waters and Mayan heritage create your perfect beach paradise wedding
Dominican Republic
Exchange vows where turquoise waters and white sand beaches define one of the Caribbean's most beloved wedding destinations
Jamaica
Say "I Do" in Paradise: Jamaica's Perfect Blend of Tropical Romance and Caribbean Soul
Puerto Rico
Say "I Do" in Paradise: Historic Charm Meets Tropical Beauty in Puerto Rico
Punta Cana
Say "I do" on pristine white sand beaches where turquoise waters meet swaying palm trees in the Caribbean's most romantic paradise
St. Lucia
Where Caribbean Romance Meets Natural Wonder
Tulum
Where ancient Mayan mystique meets Caribbean paradise for your perfect destination wedding
Turks and Caicos
Turquoise waters, powdery beaches, and endless romance await in paradise
US Virgin Islands
Say "I Do" in Paradise - Where Caribbean Dreams Meet American Convenience
Asia & Pacific.
Bali
Where ancient temples meet tropical paradise, creating the perfect backdrop for your eternal love story
Fiji
Where Love Meets Paradise in the Heart of the South Pacific
Japan
Where ancient traditions meet modern romance in the land of cherry blossoms
Maldives
Say "I Do" in Paradise: Maldives Destination Weddings
New Zealand
Say "I Do" Amidst New Zealand's Breathtaking Landscapes and Warm Kiwi Hospitality
Sri Lanka
Exchange vows in paradise with emerald tea plantations, golden beaches, and ancient temples as your backdrop
Thailand
Say "I Do" in the Land of Smiles – Where Ancient Temples, Golden Beaches, and Warm Hospitality Create the Perfect Wedding Paradise
Vietnam
Say "I Do" in Vietnam's Enchanting Paradise
North America.
Aspen
Exchange vows surrounded by snow-capped peaks and alpine elegance in America's premier mountain wedding destination
Charleston
Gather your love story in Charleston's historic charm, where cobblestone streets meet Southern elegance
Hawaii
Say "Aloha" to Forever in Paradise
Maui
Where Sunsets Last Forever on the Valley Isle
Napa Valley
Where Golden Hills Meet Timeless Love
Savannah
Where Southern charm meets timeless romance in the heart of Georgia
Central & South America.
Argentina
Where passion ignites amidst Argentina's breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture
Colombia
Say "Sí" to Love in Colombia's Enchanting Landscapes
Costa Rica
Say "I Do" in Paradise: Where Tropical Romance Meets Pure Vida Magic
Peru
Say "I Do" Among Ancient Wonders and Breathtaking Landscapes
Africa & Middle East.
Cape Town
Say "I Do" Against the Backdrop of Table Mountain and Two Oceans
Kenya
Exchange vows in the heart of Africa, where wild romance meets untamed beauty
Morocco
Say "I do" in the considered kingdom of Morocco, where ancient palaces meet desert sunsets and every moment feels like a fairytale
How to choose a destination
wedding location.
Most U.S. couples choose a destination wedding location based on three filters in this order: how far guests have to fly, what the weather is reliably doing in the season they want, and how much paperwork the country requires for a legal marriage. Anything else — aesthetics, food, traditions, the photo opportunity — comes after these three.
Distance for guests. The painful truth of destination weddings is that 30–40% of invitees decline because of cost, not interest. The further the destination, the higher the decline rate. For couples who care about a high turnout, North American (Mexico, Caribbean, Hawaii) or short-haul European (Italy, Spain, Greece, Portugal) wins on every other dimension before aesthetics. Far-haul destinations (Bali, Maldives, Thailand, Japan) are spectacular but lock in smaller guest counts — usually 30–60 instead of 80–150.
Weather predictability. Each region has a narrow window where outdoor ceremonies don't risk rain or hurricanes. Italy and Greece: May–June and September. Caribbean and Mexico: November–April (avoid June–November hurricane season). Bali: April–October dry. Hawaii: April–June and September–October. Booking outside these windows is doable but shifts every plan toward "with a backup indoor option."
Legal paperwork. The lightest legal pipelines are Hawaii (same-day license, no residency), Jamaica (24-hour issuance), and the Caribbean all-inclusive resorts that handle paperwork as part of the package. The heaviest are Italy (six-to-eight-week Nulla Osta), Mexico (apostilled docs, translations, four witnesses, residency days), and the Dominican Republic. Most U.S. couples skip the heavy pipelines by doing a quick civil ceremony at a U.S. courthouse before traveling and a symbolic ceremony at the destination.
Aisle's country guides cover each pipeline in detail — Italy, Mexico, Greece, Spain, Hawaii, Jamaica, Costa Rica, and the Dominican Republic.
Destination wedding FAQ.
- What's the best destination for a wedding in 2026?
- For most U.S. couples in 2026, Tuscany, Tulum, and Santorini lead the bookings — Tuscany for couples wanting villa weddings with 80–150 guests, Tulum for cenote-jungle aesthetics with 40–80, Santorini for cliffside ceremonies with 30–60. Italy as a country tops booking volume on Aisle by a wide margin.
- What's the cheapest destination wedding location?
- Punta Cana (Dominican Republic), Jamaica, and Cancún consistently come in cheapest at under $20,000 for 50 guests at all-inclusive resorts. Mexico and the Caribbean dominate the budget end. Costa Rica and Bali are next tier up. Italian and Greek venues sit in the middle. Aspen, Napa, and the Maldives are the highest.
- How many guests come to a destination wedding?
- Plan for a 25–40% decline rate vs hometown weddings. A 100-person hometown wedding becomes a 60–75-person destination wedding. The further the destination, the steeper the decline. Mexico/Caribbean: 25–30% decline. Italy/Greece: 30–35%. Bali/Maldives/Thailand: 40–50%.
- How much does a destination wedding cost?
- Median spend for 60 guests, three days, shoulder season: $20,000–$32,000 in the Caribbean and Mexico, $36,000–$58,000 in Italy and Greece, $28,000 in Bali, $58,000+ in the Maldives, $52,000–$72,000 in U.S. premium markets (Aspen, Napa). Run our budget calculator at /tools/budget-calculator for ranges.
- When should we start planning a destination wedding?
- 12–18 months out for premium venues in May–June and September. 9–12 months for shoulder months at less-known venues. Less than 6 months out is doable but compresses every decision and limits venue choice — only certain Caribbean resort packages and elopement-friendly venues handle short timelines.
- Do guests pay for their own travel to a destination wedding?
- Yes, in nearly all cases. Standard etiquette: couples cover the wedding events themselves (ceremony, reception, welcome dinner, brunch) plus any group activities they organize. Guests pay flights, accommodation, ground transport, and meals on travel days. Many couples negotiate room blocks at preferred rates to ease guest costs.
If you've picked a
season, we can pick the place.
Write to the desk with a rough window and a guest count. We will send three residences within the week.