10 Breathtaking Destination Wedding Ideas for a Unique Celebration

In collaboration with Sue Briggs

There are weddings in lovely venues and then there are weddings that blow your mind. Legit destination weddings that you dream about, weddings that your guests will talk about for years to come. All these unique destination weddings have a little bit of adventure and exciting experiences packed in.

We live in a big beautiful world which is home to the most beautiful locations and experiences. And how else to celebrate your big day if not at one of the most gorgeous places in the world? We all love a good wedding story, and a luxurious great vacay that comes along with it, which is why we curated this list of the ultimate wedding venues in destinations around the world for your big day. 

1. Private Island Wedding

Your closest friends and family, all gathered together on a small private island to witness you and your partner reciting your wedding vows, sounds magical, doesn’t it? Now imagine your favorite seafood along with some amazing cocktails, warmly lit atmosphere, and lively music in the background while you dance the night away. A private island wedding has the potential to offer you all that, along with privacy and a banger of a party. 

2. 18th-Century Themed Wedding

If you and your partner are someone who’s into themes of classic and timeless elegance of the 18th century, this destination is something you don’t want to miss. For example Williamsburg, Virginia offers a historical homage for you to plan a fantastic wedding around. Make a grand entrance via horse-drawn carriage as guests marvel at your dress and say “yes, I do” at the lush green garden of the Social Terrace. 

3. Idyllic Farm Wedding

Farms weddings are a unique approach to tie the knot if your vibe is all rustic and regal. Lush green plantation sprawling across the property, a river backdrop and a royally decorated barn may just be the timeless wedding location you are looking for. Sometimes the grass on a farm wears and tears, so it’s better to always check with the venue officials if they have an overflow parking mesh to protect the grass, because that’s where you will be having your wedding reception. We have to make sure everything is perfect for your gorgeous wedding.

4. Secluded Paradise Wedding 

At the Republic of Seychelles, you can book a resort taking up the entire island, where private butlers welcome your guests in style. This is one of the best locations for a luxurious wedding, and a chance for you to host the most memorable nuptials of the century. It is the perfect place for an intimate elopement or simply for a wedding ceremony that highlights your nearest and dearest. The resort has its own chapel, but you can also say your vows on a hilltop underneath an arch of roses or in the canopy of a rainforest.

5. Mountain Top Wedding

Sweeping views of breathtaking mountains, a picturesque gathering of your closest family and friends and a wedding album filled with photos so magical, you’d want to look at them over and over again. This is what your day could look like if you choose to celebrate a mountain top wedding. It can be a day or a night wedding, either way it’s going to be a beautiful moment reciting your marriage vows at some 4000m above ground. 

6. Authentic Fijian Wedding

Getting married in Fiji might be becoming mainstream right now, but what if you take your ceremony to the next level and celebrate a completely traditional Fijian wedding for an incredibly powerful cultural experience? A Fijian wedding consists of warriors dressed in grass skirts sporting anklets and armbands with their faces painted black. You and your partner can opt for a full Fijian wedding costume or stick to the traditional tux and white gown. Nonetheless, the traditions are sure to make your big day memorable. 

7. Yacht Wedding

Sometimes destination weddings don’t always have to be located far away. What’s important is that you and your guests get the feel of transportation for the big day. What better way to execute this than planning a grand yacht wedding? Yacht nuptials require pre-planning that involves wedding logistics and on-board resources. But once everything is sorted, get on board, let the yacht staff  and the planner handle the rest and you enjoy your big day. 

8. Helicopter Fairytale Wedding

A helicopter wedding provides for a fantastic way to get married. Breathtaking views, umpteen meters above the ground and telling your significant other that you take them as your life partner, it truly can’t get any better than this. On the safer side it’s always better to have your own personal wedding planner provided at the venue so that when you get married, you know every single detail is correct. 

9. Overwater Wedding

Overwater weddings are becoming quite popular these days. It features a spacious deck and aisle floating above the water and a beautifully decorated gazebo at the end of the pier.  With the incredible views and unique crossways, this wedding location is sure to make your wedding a memorable one. After the ceremony, guests can enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres on the pier while watching the sunset over the ocean.

10. Beach Wedding 

A genuine paradise for beach lovers is a beach wedding tucked away amidst palm trees, hammocks, and endless shores of tranquil. The sound of the waves crashing against the shore and the gentle sea breeze create an unforgettable ambiance for an evening of a wedding celebration. A bonus that you get here is access to all the amazing cocktails and locally sourced high quality seafood. A beach wedding is a solid package if you’re looking for a wedding as well as a vacation getaway. 

Parting Thoughts 

Now that you know all the options and ways to make your wedding a dream come true, start planning right away. Remember, it’s your wedding and all your time doesn’t have to be allocated to just the planning and management. If it’s getting too overwhelming, we suggest hiring an event planner who will make your life easier. After the festivities are done, you can also request your close ones to give you and your partner a moment of privacy where you can soak up the feeling of getting married and dance the night away.