Destination Weddings
Feel like getting away? Do it!
But just know: Destination weddings don't necessarily have to include a 14-hour plane flight and scrambling to renew your passports. How about a domestic destination wedding in a dreamy getaway state?
We've got you covered either way. Keep scrolling to see a bunch of useful articles + ideas about destination weddings.
20 Fabulous Destinations for your Hill Country Wedding Weekend
The Texas Hill Country is the perfect destination for a weekend wedding. With its gorgeous scenery, a thriving wine industry (wine tasting, anyone?), and lots of other local attractions that will keep you and your guests entertained for days on end. From a luxurious waterfront resort with its own "Party Yacht" to a charming B&B surrounded by ancient oaks, these fabulous locations offer all the amenities you'll need for your extended celebration!
Everything You Need To Know About Summer Weddings
School's out, vacations are planned, and awkward tan lines are popping up everywhere. It's summertime! But, before you opt for a summer wedding, read our guide to find out what's in season, what's in vogue, and what to take into consideration.
French Quarter Favorites: 7 NOLA Wedding Venues We Know You'll Love!
History, elegance, architectural splendor, romance, and fun are all reflected in the wedding venues you'll find in New Orleans' fabulous French Quarter. Your options range from a gorgeous century-old home and vintage hotel to the exuberant House of Blues. Lush landscaping and amazing food are also frequently part of the scene!
The Ultimate Destination Wedding Checklist
If you're planning an international destination wedding, your wedding planning challenges just got taken up a notch. Tack on a few thousand miles, language barriers, and regulations in a foreign country, and things can get pretty tricky. Luckily, we've put together a comprehensive Destination Wedding Checklist to help you navigate through the logistics and etiquette.
Top 5 Tips for Planning a Destination Wedding
Planning a destination wedding? Don’t miss these Top 5 Destination Wedding Tips from one of our Certified By The Guide wedding planners, Michelle Barrionuevo-Mazzini of MB Creative Co.
21 of San Diego's Best Wedding Venues
San Diego is a popular playland—and wedding destination—for lots of reasons, starting with its natural beauty, great weather, and more than 68 miles of beaches. In addition to all its other assets, the San Diego Area is home to some stellar places to get married, from beachfront properties and ballrooms, to gardens and barns. To help you kick off your search, we've put together a list of some of the best wedding venues the region has to offer.
Austin is IN: 9 Stellar Choices for Your Austin Destination Wedding
Austin is the perfect choice for a destination wedding—it's got awesome weather year-round, beautiful natural surroundings, vibrant art galleries, and a world-renowned music scene. Whether you're locals who want to show off the city to your friends and family, or are heading to Austin for the first time yourselves, you'll find the very best of this special town showcased in these remarkable venues.
Hawaii's Best Destination Wedding Venues
Pristine beaches…swaying palm trees…plumeria-scented air…and technicolor sunsets over the Pacific. These are just a few of the things that make Hawaii a tropical paradise and a top choice for destination weddings.
No Passport Required: 52 Top Destination Wedding Venues in the U.S.A.
Want to have a fantastic destination wedding but don’t want to learn a foreign language or take a 12-hour plane ride to get there? No problem! Some of the best destination wedding venues are right here in the U.S., like a secluded ranch in California, a mountaintop lodge in Colorado, a rustic retreat in Texas, a chic beachfront resort in Florida, and everything in-between. The places we’ve included below are not just unique, they’re all gorgeous locations where you’ll love to spend time with your family and friends.
45 of the Most Romantic Wedding Venues in the U.S.A
What makes a place “romantic” is different for every couple. Whether it's a luxurious retreat tucked away in Northern California's renowned Wine Country, a picturesque mountaintop resort in Colorado, a serene working farm in rural Georgia, or a stately French chateau situated on the banks of Narragansett Bay...whatever your vision may be, you're bound to find a favorite among these jaw-dropping, oh-so-beautiful-we-could-cry wedding venues scattered across the United States.
19 of the Best Garden Wedding Venues in the United States
Sparkling fountains, waterfalls, reflecting ponds…acres of vibrant blooms…quaint bridges, and graceful statuary—these are just some of the things that make garden weddings so irresistible. If a colorful and romantic outdoor celebration is what you have in mind, check out our picks for some of the best garden venues from coast to coast.
6 Destination Wedding Venues on the Ft Lauderdale Coast
If you want your wedding to have a taste of the tropics, head for Fort Lauderdale. Not only will you find pristine beaches, swaying palm trees and nonstop sun, the town boasts an average temperature of 77 blissful degrees year-round! Honeymooning from here is a snap, too, because the city’s Port Everglades is one of the busiest cruise-ship ports in the world.
Brides Want To Know: Do We Have To Split The Guest List Fifty-Fifty?
Dear Here Comes The Guide: We are planning a fairly upscale and costly wedding for our daughter. It is a destination wedding for our guests, but more local for the groom side. Therefore, our guests are not as likely to attend as the groom side. Do we have to split the guest list fifty-fifty? What is the norm?
Your Out-of-Town Wedding Guests
One of the most endearing aspects of your wedding is how loved ones come together from the four corners of the world to celebrate. By adding a few thoughtful details to your wedding festivities, you can return the favor and make your out-of-towners feel like VIPs.
Brides Want To Know: Destination Wedding Thank-You Notes
Dear Here Comes The Guide: I had a destination wedding. Should I send a thank-you note to those guests that came to the wedding, but did not buy us a gift?
Brides Want To Know: Destination Wedding Etiquette—Who Pays?
Dear Here Comes The Guide: My fiance and I are considering a destination wedding somewhere in California. We aren’t sure what the expectations are in terms of covering the costs of our guests. Also, what do you think is the best place for a California destination wedding?
Have a "Hang-Loose" Honeymoon: Five Tips to Packing Your Carry-On
Whether it’s for your honeymoon or a romantic weekend getaway, these days it pays to pack it all in your carry-on suitcase—and avoid extra charges for checked luggage. The best way to be a breezy bride at the airport is to remember you’re on the vacation of your life…and to “hang loose” when you’re packing. Keep it simple, easy and fun. Follow these five tips, and you’re off to a carefree start.
P.S. We Love You: Destination Weddings Come to Palm Springs
Palm Springs is HOT and we're not talking about the temperature. The Palm Springs of the new millennium is young, chic, and a great place to party. Here are some of our own suggestions for local activities and “can’t miss” Palm Springs ceremony and reception locations.
Are we friends yet? Join MyGuide for more goodness!
Some clients may have paid to be placed in our editorial and some of these links may be affiliate; however, we never include a venue, vendor, or product unless they have a proper place here. This is part of our Core Values. We create our website first and foremost to be good for the couples using it to plan their Big Day. We won't stray from that for a few advertising dollars. #scoutshonor