Do you love the ocean and the serenity that comes with it? Then, it looks like a beach wedding is right for you! We’ve arranged a list of our top 10 favorite beaches to tie the knot at in the U.S. and around the world. So, grab your favorite tropical drink, and immerse yourself in the island experience.
United States
Makua (Tunnels) Beach - Oahu, HI
Who wouldn’t want an island getaway wedding? Crescent-shaped Tunnels Beach sports the clearest aqua water surrounded by green ironwood trees. What makes it the most special is its mystical underwater caverns. So, get that snorkeling gear ready, and snap the most epic wedding photos you’ll ever see!
Fort Lauderdale Beach (Hilton Resort) - Fort Lauderdale, FL
Want the essence of a beach wedding without the worry of sand and high tide? The Hilton Resort in Fort Lauderdale offers the perfect compromise. Its circular lookout deck makes a delightful ceremony area you can decorate to your heart’s content. That scenic backdrop is nothing to scoff at, either!
Assateague Island - MD & VA
Get married here, and you can literally ride off into the sunset. Assateague Island is famous for its majestic wild horses roaming around the shore. It’s a breathtaking site to behold and will make for lovely memories.
Pfeiffer Beach - Big Sur, CA
Head to Pfeiffer Beach for some Big Sur(prises). The concealed location is home to whimsical tide pools, rock formations, and get this, purple sand! Keyhole Rock serves as the perfect photo spot. Catch the sun shining through at the right time, providing divine backlighting for the angel you are.
Point Dume State Beach - Malibu, CA
Despite its grim-sounding name, Point Dume is sure to bring joy and blessings to your special day. Its private setting surrounded by picturesque cliffs is the ideal destination for an elopement, micro wedding, or wedding portraits.
Around the World
Qalito (Castaway) Island - Fiji
Is this paradise or what? Qalito Island, also known as Castaway Island, is encircled by crystal clear ocean and boasts its own resort conducive to wedding celebrations. If this spot isn’t your vibe, you have 332 other Fijian islands to explore!
Motu Piti Aau Island (Four Seasons) - Bora Bora
Start your life together in luxury at the Four Seasons Resort in one of the most sought-after vacation spots in the world. Lounge in one of its many bungalows and take in the turquoise masterpiece below. It doesn’t get much better than that! Better yet, it doubles as a romantic honeymoon location, so you don’t have to lift a finger post-wedding.
Paraga Beach - Mykonos, Greece
If you’re looking for the best beaches in Europe, look no further than the blues and whites of Greece. Kalua Mykonos is a renowned bar-restaurant beloved by soon-to-be weds and vacationers alike. The luxurious eatery was renovated just five years ago, so go and experience its modern amenities and ambiance!
Pink Sands Beach - Bahamas
Join the likes of Kerry Washington and Gabrielle Union, and pay a visit to the pretty, pink sands of Harbour Island. Ocean View Club is the epitome of glamor, but if its 11:00 PM curfew doesn’t cut it for you, book your after-party at The Other Side, its sister location just across the water. The more private location will allow you to party till the sun comes up!
Hurawalhi Island Resort - Maldives
This island certainly lives up to its name. You’ll have to pinch yourself to make sure it’s real! Exchange vows on the iridescent white sand or undersea. That’s right, undersea! In the biggest glass-encased, underwater restaurant in the world. So, what are you waiting for? Book it, and make your Little Mermaid fantasy a reality!
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