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. 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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. 28. 10. 2026 Fresh or artificial wedding flowers? You don’t have to choose just one First, one useful thought: you do not have to pick a side. 28. 10. 2026 Getting Married Abroad with Children: How to Include Them Planning to get married by the sea and taking your children with you? You may be wondering whether they'll sit through the ceremony, who will look after them while you're exchanging vows, and whether you'll be able to enjoy the moment yourselves. Having your children there doesn't have to make things more difficult. It may be what makes the day feel truly yours. 28. 10. 2026 Santorini Wedding and Greek Island Honeymoon: How to Combine the Islands Planning a wedding in Greece and thinking about using the trip to see more than one island on your honeymoon? 28. 10. 2026 An amateur wedding video on your phone Wedding photos and video are an important record of the day you officially decided to join your lives together. They're memories you'll come back to years later. 27. 10. 2026 A Winter Wedding in Venice Picture Venice in December. Lights shimmer on the canals, the windows of pastry shops tempt you to stop, and a water taxi is waiting outside your hotel instead of a car. In a moment, you could be gliding along the Grand Canal towards your wedding ceremony. 27. 10. 2026 What If It Rains on Your Destination Wedding Day? You're getting married by the sea. You can already picture yourselves on the beach in your wedding outfits, with beautiful photographs you'll treasure for the rest of your lives. And then rain appears in the forecast. What now? 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.
28. 10. 2026 Fresh or artificial wedding flowers? You don’t have to choose just one First, one useful thought: you do not have to pick a side.
28. 10. 2026 Getting Married Abroad with Children: How to Include Them Planning to get married by the sea and taking your children with you? You may be wondering whether they'll sit through the ceremony, who will look after them while you're exchanging vows, and whether you'll be able to enjoy the moment yourselves. Having your children there doesn't have to make things more difficult. It may be what makes the day feel truly yours.
28. 10. 2026 Santorini Wedding and Greek Island Honeymoon: How to Combine the Islands Planning a wedding in Greece and thinking about using the trip to see more than one island on your honeymoon?
28. 10. 2026 An amateur wedding video on your phone Wedding photos and video are an important record of the day you officially decided to join your lives together. They're memories you'll come back to years later.
27. 10. 2026 A Winter Wedding in Venice Picture Venice in December. Lights shimmer on the canals, the windows of pastry shops tempt you to stop, and a water taxi is waiting outside your hotel instead of a car. In a moment, you could be gliding along the Grand Canal towards your wedding ceremony.
27. 10. 2026 What If It Rains on Your Destination Wedding Day? You're getting married by the sea. You can already picture yourselves on the beach in your wedding outfits, with beautiful photographs you'll treasure for the rest of your lives. And then rain appears in the forecast. What now?