The Best Places to Get Married in the World

Whether you’re planning an exotic destination wedding or you’re wondering if your favorite local venue can hang with the best of the best, compiling a list of the best places to get married in the world would be a shockingly long list, particularly because each location and venue brings something new to the table and no two venues or cities are exactly alike. 

But when we think of the best places to get married, there are quite a few things to consider. 

For a jet-setting couple that loves to travel, a destination wedding may be in the cards. Or, if you’re lucky enough to live in an area with stunning views, lavish amenities and rich culture, the best place to get married in the world could be down the street, not halfway around the globe. It all depends on your perspective and what you want out of a wedding venue or locale, and no two couples will have the same idea as to what they want to get out of their special wedding day.

If the world is your oyster and money’s no object, you could do much worse than the locations on our list. However, if traveling with your entire extended family to get married sounds like your idea of a nightmare trip, don’t worry — your perfect wedding can take place anywhere you’d like, and in most cases the perfect wedding is more of a mindset than a destination, so feel free to use our suggestions to help you plan the best local wedding you can. After all, any time you can share a union with your friends and family is more important than where you get married.

That said, if a destination wedding sounds like the wedding of your dreams, consider starting with some of the destinations on this list.

1. Tenerife, Spain

With warm temperatures all year round, which makes this an excellent option for an off-season wedding, Tenerife, Spain, is the largest of the Canary Islands, which has been well-known to Europeans as a tropical paradise for years. With stunning landscapes, world-class eating and on-the-water luxury hotels and resorts dotting the island, life doesn’t get much better than this slice of Spain. With two world heritage sites and a national park, Tenerife is a nature-lovers paradise, as well as just a great place to relax and get away from it all.

2. Crete. Greece

Lesser known than the more popular island of Santorini, Crete is just as beautiful and more accessible than competing areas. With beautiful pink beaches, White Mountains and cute hill-top chapels, you can experience Venetian, Turkish and traditional architecture and culture in this Mediterranean paradise. With venues suited to every budget and taste, you can have a seaside ceremony or a traditional fairytale wedding on this beautiful Greek island.

3. Montezuma, Costa Rica

Known for its diverse wildlife and beautiful beaches, the western coast of Montezuma marries a small-town feel with an exotic and tropical experience that’s hard to beat. Rent a beach house to throw your own ceremony and reception, or let the professionals treat you at a five-star resort with a stress-free ceremony. Once the deed is done, enjoy an evening turtle watching as newborn hatchlings crawl under the moonlight into the ebbing sea — a sign of the new life you’re starting together.

4. Koh Samui, Thailand

Just off the coast of Thailand is Koh Samui, a sunny Thai escape that avoids the rains that are so common in the area. With a host of high-end resorts across the island, including a Four Seasons, a beautiful beach ceremony is easy to organize and pull off with local support. But if a smaller or more affordable ceremony is what you have in mind, many budget-friendly options dot the island and provide alternative ways to ring in your partnership together. Prepare to be wowed at the nearby Ang Thong Marine National Park, which boasts dozens of small islands surrounded by cool, turquoise waters.

5. Tuscany, Italy

Complete with charming villas, cypress-tree lined roads and rolling sunflower fields, Tuscany exudes romanticism, and draws many to its picturesque countryside each year. Centrally located and serving various tastes and desires, Tuscany provides everything from elaborate castle weddings to rustic farmhouse celebrations, and anything in between. Wine connoisseurs and travelers alike will enjoy the Chianti region, and the many estates and luxury villas provide the perfect backdrop for weddings both large and small.

6. Los Cabos, Mexico

More than just a spring break destination for college kids, this picturesque area where the Sea of Cortez meets the Pacific Ocean is the perfect place to exchange lifelong vows with your partner. Far away from the parties and raucous events, luxury resorts offer everything from desert landscapes to vast halls and beautiful gardens — everything could you need to plan the wedding and reception of your dreams. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can even get hitched in the Sea of Cortez at Bahia Hotel & Beach House.

7. Las Vegas, Nevada

Sure, it’s not as exotic as the other destinations on this list, but Vegas is commonly known as the wedding capital of the world. With about 80 thousand marriages taking place each year, thousands come from all over the world to get married in Sin City. From breathtaking Grand Canyon weddings or iconic ceremonies at the Bellagio Hotel to Graceland Wedding Chapel and other cute venues, there’s as much variety right here in Vegas as you’ll find anywhere in the world.

But just because you’re a Las Vegas resident doesn’t mean you have to act like a tourist and get married on the strip or in a tourist trap. Here at Occasions4.us, we’ve partnered with six fabulous venues across the Las Vegas area, so whether you’re in Henderson, North Las Vegas, Pahrump, Primm or you’re smack dab in the middle of it all in central Las Vegas, you can find the wedding venue of your dreams without all the gimmicks. 

For the best that Las Vegas elegance and style has to offer, we’ll support you on your big day by taking care of it all and providing you with the wedding of your dreams, all for an affordable price and without needing to leave the area — because what’s the point of a destination wedding if your friends and family can’t share the day with you.

If you’re interested in how we can help you plan and throw the perfect wedding, contact us to book your Vegas venue today!