Home / What are you planning / Destination wedding Destination wedding Beaches, iconic locations and different traditions. A wedding abroad opens up plenty of possibilities – but the travel and practical arrangements need thoughtful planning too. Perhaps you’ve pictured a tropical beach, a Mediterranean villa or a ceremony overlooking the sea. Now consider the practicalities. How will you and your guests get there? Where will everyone stay? What can be arranged locally? Will you have enough privacy? And what if it rains? A wedding abroad also raises questions beyond a typical holiday: legal recognition, venue restrictions, local suppliers, and how much time and money you’ll need. These details can make the difference between a beautiful location and one that truly works for your wedding. Our articles share real-life experiences and practical advice to make planning easier. From our Guide 2. 11. 2026 How to Choose a Photographer for Your Destination Wedding There are photographs you can arrange, and there are moments you only get one chance to capture. The glance between you just before the vows. A parent's face when the ceremony begins. The laughter that comes when everyone's nerves finally give way. Years later, you may struggle to remember which flowers were on the table, but those photographs can bring the whole afternoon back. 1. 11. 2026 Wedding Rings for Your Destination Wedding You've found someone who makes you happy, someone you want to share your life with. Wedding rings can be a beautiful symbol of the promises you make to each other. Latest from partners Sponsored Veranda Paul et Virginie, Mauritius: Complimentary Wedding Package with Your Hotel Stay Veranda Paul et Virginie offers its Simply Classic wedding ceremony package as a complimentary gift for hotel guests. It includes: A beach wedding ceremony venue and the services of a wedding coordinatorA wedding cake for four and a bottle of sparkling wine after the ceremonyA bottle of sparkling wine and seasonal fruit in your room upon arrivalCanapés and two glasses of red wine on the first eveningA wedding dinner for two at Le Saint Géran restaurant (drinks excluded)Pressing of the wedding dress and suit, witnesses upon request and wedding-night gifts in your room Terms: Complimentary for guests staying at the hotel. Floral decorations and legal formalities are not included. Symbolic ceremonies and vow renewals require a paid celebrant (approximately EUR 184). A weekend or public holiday surcharge applies (approximately EUR 83). No ceremonies take place from 15 December 2026 to 6 January 2027. Offer valid until 31 January 2027. Show more Learn more Sponsored La Pirogue, Mauritius: Free Wedding Package with a Stay of 3 Nights or More La Pirogue offers its Your Wedding, Our Gift wedding ceremony package as a complimentary gift with your stay. It includes: Wedding ceremony setup at your chosen location within the resort and the services of a wedding coordinatorA bridal bouquet and a buttonhole flower for the groomA wedding cake for two and a bottle of sparkling wineA three-course dinner for two and a special breakfast served in your roomPressing of the wedding dress and suit, depending on fabric and designWitnesses upon request and an in-room gift Terms: Minimum stay of 3 nights. A legally recognised wedding requires separate official formalities and arrival in Mauritius at least 2 days before the ceremony. Show more Learn more Sponsored Paradise Cove, Mauritius: 5% Off Your Stay and Honeymoon Benefits Book the honeymoon package directly on the hotel's website and enjoy: 5% off your accommodationA candlelit dinner for twoA bottle of sparkling wine, an exotic fruit platter and heart-shaped chocolatesA beach bag, signature tea and two macarons Terms: Arrival within 9 months of your wedding. An original or certified copy of your marriage certificate must be presented at check-in. Adults-only hotel. Show more Learn more Sponsored Sun Siyam Olhuveli, Maldives: Honeymoon Perks Newlyweds staying at least 3 nights in a Grand-category villa can enjoy: A three-course dinner on the beach and a celebration cakeA bottle of wine, a fruit basket and romantic bed decorations25% off spa treatments20% off water sports15% off introductory diving for couples Terms: Couples must have married within the past 12 months and present their marriage certificate upon arrival. This offer cannot be combined with other promotions. Show more Learn more ← → 1. 11. 2026 A Wedding in the Maldives: What to Expect Soft sand beneath your feet, turquoise water stretching out before you, and a little time that belongs just to the two of you. It's easy to picture a celebration that feels entirely your own. What if, during your stay, you exchanged your vows on a beach, looking out across the ocean? 1. 11. 2026 Getting Married in Mauritius: What Is the Wedding Day Really Like? Dreaming of saying ‘I do’ on a beach beside the ocean? But how does a wedding in Mauritius actually unfold? Who greets the couple, who makes the arrangements, and what happens on the day? 1. 11. 2026 Getting Married in Santorini: What Is the Wedding Day Really Like? Whitewashed houses clinging to the cliffs, the deep blue Aegean far below, and a horizon where the sea almost seems to meet the sky. You've seen Santorini in photographs. Now imagine standing on one of those white terraces, just moments away from getting married. 1. 11. 2026 Mauritius with Children: Choosing a Resort for Your Wedding or Honeymoon Planning a wedding or honeymoon in Mauritius with your children coming along? Then choosing your resort deserves a little more thought than it would for a holiday for two. The children want a beach, a pool, new friends and adventures. You want to enjoy your wedding, find a little romance and perhaps have some peace and quiet as well. 31. 10. 2026 Music for Your Wedding Ceremony Abroad You've found the wedding setting you've dreamed of. The person you want to marry is beside you, the first notes of a favourite song begin, and you take those few steps towards saying ‘I do’. 30. 10. 2026 Your honeymoon passport and tickets: which name should you use? Flying off on your honeymoon soon after the wedding, and changing your surname? **If you'll travel on your existing passport, book your flights in the name shown in that passport.** For a week, two weeks or even three away, it may be easier to use that document and arrange a replacement after you return. First, make sure it remains valid and acceptable after the name change and for your entire journey, including the return. 30. 10. 2026 A Wedding on a Yacht — An Interview and First-Hand Experience A wedding on a yacht is a romantic dream for many people who love the sea, bays and boats. It represents a whole way of life, and it certainly doesn't have to involve a luxury superyacht. There are so many possibilities that we asked Petr Ulrich, founder and director of YachtWedding, a specialist licensed destination-wedding travel company, about his experience with weddings on boats. He's a passionate sailor himself. 30. 10. 2026 Wedding bouquet colour: how to make it work with your dress and venue A Pinterest photo is a good starting point, but it is not an exact colour swatch. Instead of asking a florist to reproduce one image precisely, decide what role you want the bouquet to play, which shades matter most and where you can allow substitutions. That gives the florist a clearer result to protect when the flowers, light and setting at your destination wedding are different from those in the reference image. 29. 10. 2026 Golden Hour at a Beach Wedding: When to Hold the Ceremony and Take Photos The golden hour isn't the first hour after you say 'I do'. It's the light photographers look for when the sun is low — and, inconveniently, it won't rearrange itself around your wedding timetable. 29. 10. 2026 What Shoes to Wear to a Beach Wedding: From Sand to Stone Streets Those shoes look lovely. Now imagine walking in them across soft sand, with a heel sinking at every step. The view from the shop mirror suddenly seems a lot less useful. Previous 1 2 3 4 5 Next Topics couples often consider Find articles through practical questions, situations and themes that often come up while planning. Ceremony Bride Photography & Video Symbolic wedding Transport Weather Beach Wedding Budget Groom Children Wedding dress Wedding fashion Airports Legally Binding Wedding Wedding bouquets Boats and yachts Decoration Documents & Formalities Guests Timing Wedding rings All topics
2. 11. 2026 How to Choose a Photographer for Your Destination Wedding There are photographs you can arrange, and there are moments you only get one chance to capture. The glance between you just before the vows. A parent's face when the ceremony begins. The laughter that comes when everyone's nerves finally give way. Years later, you may struggle to remember which flowers were on the table, but those photographs can bring the whole afternoon back.
1. 11. 2026 Wedding Rings for Your Destination Wedding You've found someone who makes you happy, someone you want to share your life with. Wedding rings can be a beautiful symbol of the promises you make to each other.
Sponsored Veranda Paul et Virginie, Mauritius: Complimentary Wedding Package with Your Hotel Stay Veranda Paul et Virginie offers its Simply Classic wedding ceremony package as a complimentary gift for hotel guests. It includes: A beach wedding ceremony venue and the services of a wedding coordinatorA wedding cake for four and a bottle of sparkling wine after the ceremonyA bottle of sparkling wine and seasonal fruit in your room upon arrivalCanapés and two glasses of red wine on the first eveningA wedding dinner for two at Le Saint Géran restaurant (drinks excluded)Pressing of the wedding dress and suit, witnesses upon request and wedding-night gifts in your room Terms: Complimentary for guests staying at the hotel. Floral decorations and legal formalities are not included. Symbolic ceremonies and vow renewals require a paid celebrant (approximately EUR 184). A weekend or public holiday surcharge applies (approximately EUR 83). No ceremonies take place from 15 December 2026 to 6 January 2027. Offer valid until 31 January 2027. Show more Learn more
Sponsored La Pirogue, Mauritius: Free Wedding Package with a Stay of 3 Nights or More La Pirogue offers its Your Wedding, Our Gift wedding ceremony package as a complimentary gift with your stay. It includes: Wedding ceremony setup at your chosen location within the resort and the services of a wedding coordinatorA bridal bouquet and a buttonhole flower for the groomA wedding cake for two and a bottle of sparkling wineA three-course dinner for two and a special breakfast served in your roomPressing of the wedding dress and suit, depending on fabric and designWitnesses upon request and an in-room gift Terms: Minimum stay of 3 nights. A legally recognised wedding requires separate official formalities and arrival in Mauritius at least 2 days before the ceremony. Show more Learn more
Sponsored Paradise Cove, Mauritius: 5% Off Your Stay and Honeymoon Benefits Book the honeymoon package directly on the hotel's website and enjoy: 5% off your accommodationA candlelit dinner for twoA bottle of sparkling wine, an exotic fruit platter and heart-shaped chocolatesA beach bag, signature tea and two macarons Terms: Arrival within 9 months of your wedding. An original or certified copy of your marriage certificate must be presented at check-in. Adults-only hotel. Show more Learn more
Sponsored Sun Siyam Olhuveli, Maldives: Honeymoon Perks Newlyweds staying at least 3 nights in a Grand-category villa can enjoy: A three-course dinner on the beach and a celebration cakeA bottle of wine, a fruit basket and romantic bed decorations25% off spa treatments20% off water sports15% off introductory diving for couples Terms: Couples must have married within the past 12 months and present their marriage certificate upon arrival. This offer cannot be combined with other promotions. Show more Learn more
1. 11. 2026 A Wedding in the Maldives: What to Expect Soft sand beneath your feet, turquoise water stretching out before you, and a little time that belongs just to the two of you. It's easy to picture a celebration that feels entirely your own. What if, during your stay, you exchanged your vows on a beach, looking out across the ocean?
1. 11. 2026 Getting Married in Mauritius: What Is the Wedding Day Really Like? Dreaming of saying ‘I do’ on a beach beside the ocean? But how does a wedding in Mauritius actually unfold? Who greets the couple, who makes the arrangements, and what happens on the day?
1. 11. 2026 Getting Married in Santorini: What Is the Wedding Day Really Like? Whitewashed houses clinging to the cliffs, the deep blue Aegean far below, and a horizon where the sea almost seems to meet the sky. You've seen Santorini in photographs. Now imagine standing on one of those white terraces, just moments away from getting married.
1. 11. 2026 Mauritius with Children: Choosing a Resort for Your Wedding or Honeymoon Planning a wedding or honeymoon in Mauritius with your children coming along? Then choosing your resort deserves a little more thought than it would for a holiday for two. The children want a beach, a pool, new friends and adventures. You want to enjoy your wedding, find a little romance and perhaps have some peace and quiet as well.
31. 10. 2026 Music for Your Wedding Ceremony Abroad You've found the wedding setting you've dreamed of. The person you want to marry is beside you, the first notes of a favourite song begin, and you take those few steps towards saying ‘I do’.
30. 10. 2026 Your honeymoon passport and tickets: which name should you use? Flying off on your honeymoon soon after the wedding, and changing your surname? **If you'll travel on your existing passport, book your flights in the name shown in that passport.** For a week, two weeks or even three away, it may be easier to use that document and arrange a replacement after you return. First, make sure it remains valid and acceptable after the name change and for your entire journey, including the return.
30. 10. 2026 A Wedding on a Yacht — An Interview and First-Hand Experience A wedding on a yacht is a romantic dream for many people who love the sea, bays and boats. It represents a whole way of life, and it certainly doesn't have to involve a luxury superyacht. There are so many possibilities that we asked Petr Ulrich, founder and director of YachtWedding, a specialist licensed destination-wedding travel company, about his experience with weddings on boats. He's a passionate sailor himself.
30. 10. 2026 Wedding bouquet colour: how to make it work with your dress and venue A Pinterest photo is a good starting point, but it is not an exact colour swatch. Instead of asking a florist to reproduce one image precisely, decide what role you want the bouquet to play, which shades matter most and where you can allow substitutions. That gives the florist a clearer result to protect when the flowers, light and setting at your destination wedding are different from those in the reference image.
29. 10. 2026 Golden Hour at a Beach Wedding: When to Hold the Ceremony and Take Photos The golden hour isn't the first hour after you say 'I do'. It's the light photographers look for when the sun is low — and, inconveniently, it won't rearrange itself around your wedding timetable.
29. 10. 2026 What Shoes to Wear to a Beach Wedding: From Sand to Stone Streets Those shoes look lovely. Now imagine walking in them across soft sand, with a heel sinking at every step. The view from the shop mirror suddenly seems a lot less useful.