DESTINATION WEDDINGS • CARIBBEAN + MEXICO
Where Will Your Love Story Take You?
Choosing your destination is about more than finding a beautiful beach.
The right destination needs to work for your wedding vision, your guests, your budget and the experience you want everyone to have.
Behind The Scenes helps couples look beyond the photographs to compare destinations based on resort options, wedding venues, travel accessibility, guest experience, seasonality and group needs.
BEFORE YOU PICK A DESTINATION
The Prettiest Beach Isn't Always the Best Fit.
It's easy to fall in love with a destination based on a photograph.
But planning a destination wedding requires looking a little deeper.
A destination that's perfect for a romantic honeymoon may not be the easiest choice for 75 wedding guests. A resort with incredible rooms may have limited wedding venues. An island you love may require complicated flight connections for most of your guests.
That's why we look at the entire experience before recommending where your celebration should take place.
Wedding Vision • Guest Experience • Resort Options • Flight Accessibility • Budget • Seasonality • Group Size
The goal isn't simply to find somewhere beautiful. It's to find somewhere that works beautifully for your wedding.
EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITIES
Six Destinations. Six Very Different Experiences.
From lively resort destinations with endless options to smaller islands offering a more intimate escape, each destination brings something different to a wedding celebration.
Here are six destinations worth exploring.
JAMAICA DESTINATION WEDDINGS
Jamaica
Warm • Relaxed • Romantic
Jamaica has long been one of the Caribbean's most popular destinations for weddings—and for good reason.
Beautiful beaches, warm hospitality, a wide variety of resorts, and plenty of experiences beyond the wedding make it especially appealing for couples bringing a group of family and friends.
From lively Montego Bay and laid-back Negril to the lush surroundings of Ocho Rios and the South Coast, Jamaica offers very different wedding experiences within a single island.
GREAT FOR
Multigenerational groups • Resort variety • All-inclusive options • Couples wanting plenty for guests to do
MEXICO DESTINATION WEDDINGS
Mexico
Diverse • Accessible • Full of Possibility
Few destinations give couples as many wedding options as Mexico.
From the turquoise Caribbean waters of Cancun and Riviera Maya to the dramatic Pacific landscapes of Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico offers everything from intimate boutique properties to expansive luxury resorts.
Strong air access from many U.S. cities, a wide variety of resort styles, and an established destination-wedding industry make Mexico especially versatile for groups.
GREAT FOR
Large groups • Resort variety • Luxury experiences • Adults-only or family-friendly options • Easier flight access
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC DESTINATION WEDDINGS
Dominican Republic
Beautiful • Energetic • Resort-Rich
The Dominican Republic combines beautiful Caribbean beaches with one of the region's largest selections of destination wedding resorts.
Punta Cana is particularly popular with wedding groups because of its extensive resort options, group-friendly properties, and convenient vacation experience.
But couples willing to explore beyond the most familiar areas can discover even more of what the Dominican Republic has to offer.
GREAT FOR
Larger wedding groups • Resort variety • All-inclusive options • Family-friendly celebrations • Couples looking for value across multiple price points
ST. LUCIA DESTINATION WEDDINGS
St. Lucia
Romantic • Lush • Dramatic
If your vision of a destination wedding includes dramatic scenery, lush mountains and an unmistakably romantic atmosphere, St. Lucia deserves a closer look.
Known for its iconic Pitons and tropical landscape, St. Lucia offers a very different Caribbean experience from destinations built around large stretches of all-inclusive resorts.
It's especially appealing to couples who want the destination itself to feel like part of the occasion.
GREAT FOR
Romantic celebrations • Scenic wedding venues • Honeymoon combinations • Smaller and more intimate groups • Couples prioritizing atmosphere
BAHAMAS DESTINATION WEDDINGS
The Bahamas
Close • Beautiful • Effortlessly Caribbean
For couples who want turquoise water and a Caribbean atmosphere without traveling too far from the United States, The Bahamas can be an excellent option.
From larger resorts with extensive amenities to more intimate island experiences, The Bahamas offers a surprising amount of variety.
Its proximity to the U.S. can also make it particularly appealing when guest travel convenience is high on the priority list.
GREAT FOR
Shorter travel times • Weekend celebrations • Multigenerational groups • Resort and boutique options • Couples wanting easy access to the Caribbean
CURAÇAO DESTINATION WEDDINGS
Curaçao
Colorful • Distinctive • Unexpected
Curaçao is for couples who want their destination wedding to feel a little different.
Colorful architecture, beautiful water, Dutch-Caribbean culture, and a location outside the primary Atlantic hurricane belt give Curaçao a personality all its own.
It's an intriguing alternative for couples who love the Caribbean but aren't necessarily looking for the most familiar destination wedding experience.
GREAT FOR
Couples wanting something different • Colorful settings • Cultural experiences • Smaller groups • Caribbean celebrations outside the usual choices
WHICH ONE SOUNDS LIKE YOU?
Start With the Experience You Want.
“We Want Lots of Options.”
START WITH:
Jamaica • Mexico • Dominican Republic
Ideal if resort variety, multiple price points and plenty of options for guests are high priorities.
“We Want Something Romantic & Scenic.”
START WITH:
St. Lucia • Jamaica
Ideal if scenery, intimacy and the atmosphere surrounding the wedding are at the top of your list.
“We Want Something A Little Different.”
START WITH:
Curaçao • The Bahamas
Ideal if you're looking beyond some of the most traditional destination-wedding choices.
Not seeing yourself in just one category? Good.
Most couples don't.
That's where professional destination guidance becomes valuable.
DON'T FORGET THE JOURNEY
Your Guests Have to Get There, Too.
One of the most overlooked parts of choosing a destination wedding location is simply getting everyone there.
Flight availability, connections, airport transfers, travel time, and cost can significantly affect the guest experience—and ultimately attendance.
That's why accessibility is part of our destination-selection process.
We don't just ask:
“Where would you love to get married?”
We also ask:
“What will it take to get the people you love there?”
STILL NOT SURE?
You Don't Need to Pick a Destination Before You Call Us.
Some of our best destination wedding conversations begin with:
“We have absolutely no idea where we want to get married.”
That's completely okay.
Tell us about your wedding vision, your guests, your priorities and your budget. We'll help you compare destinations and resorts based on what actually matters to your celebration.
Because choosing where to get married shouldn't begin with hundreds of browser tabs.
It should begin with you.