Part of the fun of planning a destination wedding is scouting ceremony locations while you map out the celebration. While on site, take the opportunity to preview flower arrangements, feel linens, taste entrées, sip beverages and sample cakes. Here are four potential nuptial locales that will sweep you off your feet.
Impression Moxché by Secrets
Carefree Cancún
Many Mexican resorts are built to showcase their natural beauty and offer numerous options for both ceremony and reception: a mystical cenote, an elegant beachfront gazebo or a show-stopping rooftop terrace with a dance floor set to maximize the panoramic views of Cozumel and the Caribbean Sea. And the all-inclusive experience is the ultimate in comfort and convenience. Newlyweds report back to us that their family and friends loved the swim-up bars, hand-shaken cocktails and the fresh buffet with dishes that will please any palate. A standout dining experience in Playa del Carmen is the seven-course tasting menu at Teodoro restaurant, awarded AAA Five-Diamond status for combining Mexican flavors with French techniques.
We Recommend: Select an Unlimited-Luxury® package from Funjet Vacations at Impression Moxché by Secrets located in the heart of the Riviera Maya.
One-Bedroom Oceanview Butler Suite
Brilliant Barbados
Visitors are drawn to Barbados for its relaxed island pace, idyllic white-sand beaches and lively entertainment. Revelers gather every Friday night for an open-air fish fry in the seaside village of Oistins. Choose from a wealth of adventure excursions like a 14-stage ropes course, 4x4 safari-style tour of the rugged east coast and kitesurfing buffeted by the strong trade winds. Try the fish ceviche of the day at La Cabane, a casual, toes-in-the-sand French restaurant located at Batts Rock Beach, north of Bridgetown.
We Recommend: Sandals Royal Barbados offers a Sunday-to-Wednesday “Test Drive Your Wedding” preview stay at deeply discounted rates. Ask our agency for complete offer details.
Moon Palace The Grand — Punta Cana
Pristine Punta Cana
With miles of white-sand beaches and endless turquoise waters, Punta Cana — on the eastern tip of the Dominican Republic — is where dreams come true. Here you can surrender your cares and do nothing more than occupy your sun lounger. If a burst of energy materializes, try a catamaran excursion to Isla Saona, famous for its natural pools, or captain your own maritime journey on a paddleboard or kayak. For dinner, select the Wagyu tomahawk from JC Steakhouse, winner of the 2025 “Best of Award of Excellence” from Wine Spectator.
We Recommend: An icon of waterfront Caribbean luxury, Moon Palace The Grand — Punta Cana offers premium all-inclusive drinks and dining as well as a Greg Norman Eco Signature golf course.
Hotel Villa Dubrovnik
Captivating Croatia
The appeal of this vibrant seaside nation stretched along the Adriatic Sea grows every year. Defined by its rich culture, youthful spirit and endless coastlines, Croatia is irresistible to couples seeking a wedding location that combines tremendous natural beauty, Mediterranean-inspired gastronomy and a fascinating setting of European heritage. Direct flights to Dubrovnik and Split take you to UNESCO World Heritage sites and easy island-hopping in an azure-water archipelago. Taste regional flavors at Sensus restaurant in Dubrovnik where Chef Petar Obad elevates traditional dishes into works of artistry and pairs them with the finest Croatian wines.
We Recommend: Thanks to our agency’s hotel program, you get complimentary amenities like a welcome gift, dining credit and full breakfast for two daily at Hotel Villa Dubrovnik.
Still don’t know where to start? Our travel agents are ready to work with you to find the perfect wedding locale for you.
