A Guide to Popular Destination Wedding Locations

A prime location makes for the perfect wedding. Get inspired by the remarkable and unique features of our most popular spots!

List of the most popular wedding destinations by country and city

Wedding locations in Bali

Having launched ‘Wed Your Way’, a one-of-a-kind all-inclusive wedding experience, W Bali with its connecting outdoor terrace and serene beach, is stylish, sophisticated, and fun.

Situated near emerald rice fields, accompanied by views of the glistening Indian Ocean, The Samata, equipped with two infinity pools and gorgeous gardens, is an intimate setting that allows you to bask in the wonders of nature.

A rustic and modern styled venue, the Renaissance Bali gives you the opportunity to get married in a wedding hall, convention center, or by a private beach.

At this paradisiacal resort, you can exchange your vows over an infinity pool or on a floating altar!

The Karma, a 5-star luxury resort, priding itself for its natural beauty and sophistication, offers mesmerizing cliff top views and memorable beachside wedding settings.

The Intercontinental, having won an accolade in 2015 for being the finest ‘Luxury Wedding Destination’, features a 600-meter beach and a lush tropical garden that can accommodate 2,500 guests.

Wedding locations in Phuket

Providing breathtaking panoramic sea views for your sunset wedding, Impiana boasts 11 private villas to give your wedding a romantic and exclusive feel.

Centara – located by a secluded cove and surrounded by verdant limestone cliffs overhanging from the edges of the jungle – offers a wedding setting like no other.

Looking for a luxurious, yet relaxing occasion for your special day? The Renaissance located on the splendid Mai Khao Beach, with 180° ocean view and exceptional service, was probably made to fulfill all your wedding desires!

Located by a stunning beach in Krabi and amidst tropical gardens and, Holiday Inn features some of the best views of the Andaman Sea and is equipped with cozy bungalows and a chic studio.

The team at Phuket Marriott will sort you out either with a traditional walk a traditional walk down the aisle ceremony or a unique, exclusive venue by the Beach Lawn.

Wedding locations in Koh Samui

Voted among the ‘Top 10 Hotels in South East Asia for Travel and Leisure’, the Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui lets you get married on a private boat, a secluded cove, or in a beach house!

Featuring artisanal weddings and contemporary island décor, The Library provides an austere wedding getaway!

AVANI characterized by its Bohemian chic, rustic seaside, offers your wedding gourmet dining by a private beach.

Have an exclusive, beach, villa, or Rockpool ceremony at Kanda’s breathtaking beachfront residences.

From onsite wedding preparations to organizing pre-wedding meetings, the wedding specialists at the picturesque Impiana – located by a beach encircled with green nature – will cater to all the tiniest details to make your special day nothing short of perfect.

At the Royal Muang, you can either have a standard, beautiful beachfront wedding, or a literal over-the-top one on its royal Thai-styled rooftop.

Wedding locations in Chiang Mai

This luxurious riverside setting offers you a truly magical occasion alongside Ping River. It’s particularly renowned for its Michelin starred consultant chef that will tailor an original dining menu for your special day!

Get married at a foliage-surrounded house suspended over water or poolside deck at this awe-inspiring venue, showcasing Chiang Mai’s vast paddy fields and breathtaking mountain views of the tranquil Mae Rim Valley.

Wedding locations in Maldives

A truly eccentric location, the Shangri-La’s Villingili allows you to get married amidst unique forest vistas by the beach or on a yacht at sea beneath the starry night sky.

Situated just 15-20 minutes away from Velana International Airport, the Sheraton Full Moon offers a truly Maldivian wedding escape on a pristine white-sand beach, with an astounding turquoise lagoon and magnificent sunset views.

A tropical adults-only resort, the Centara assures you an exotic, exclusive wedding on the sunny beach surrounded by coconut palm trees.

Have a notable wedding at Sun Island, where the Island Chief will conduct your exchanging of vows in a hut by the beach, accompanied by traditional Maldivian music and drums!

Holiday Inn has 160 villas designed with refined lines and white washed timber in four eccentric styles – beach and garden villas, beach houses, family villas, and water villas. You can either have a grand or intimate ceremony at this award-wining destination

Wedding locations in Danang

This beachside venue that also features tropical gardens, prides itself for having successfully organized many enchanting weddings!

Banyan Tree situated between the magnificent East Sea and the outstanding Truong Son Mountains is the perfect setting to have an unforgettable wedding.

Nestled on the private bay of Son Tra’s Peninsula, featuring amazing views of the East Sea, the InterContinental Danang was purposefully styled to host weddings that radiate a magical feel.

If you intend to have a more European wedding while maintaining Danang’s natural sense, the Mercure is perfect as it was designed to resemble classical European architecture and is located at the top of the Bana Mountain range.

A luxury resort, Premier Village boasts 111 pool villas with expansive en suite bedrooms that will ensure you and your hubby have a timeless first night together as a married couple.

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Wedding locations in Chiang Mai

Apart from providing a wide array of wedding venues, the Shangri La lets you have a Northern Thai, Chinese, Western, or contemporary styled ceremony.

Get married among tropical green gardens at Kaomai. The resort design incorporates contemporary Lanna style and colonial-esque wooden furniture, to give you a truly one-of-a-kind wedding experience.

Wedding locations in Kanchanaburi

Have a majestic wedding at Away. Set amidst a foresty landscape along the River Kwai, the resort has a rafting restaurant and a sublime salt-water pool.

The design inspired by the infamous Thai-Burma Railway, X2, surrounded by natural river views provides an ancient feel with chic amenities.

Wedding locations in Maldives

Say “I do” under a dhoni-shaped wedding pavilion by the Indian ocean or, for a more eccentric experience, get married underwater in a house reef. At Angsana, any of your heart’s desire will seem possible!

Winning the Asia WPA Wedding Hotel Award for "Best Wedding Venues in Asia 2018", Centara offers you an all-inclusive experience. Your villa will even be suspended over the pristine blue waters of Maldives!

Paradise is a small one-kilometer length, 230-meter wide island surrounded by enchanting marine life. You and your hubby can have a romantic, exclusive BBQ dinner on the beach.

Featuring 1,400 fully-grown coconut trees and a classic sanctuary, Vakkaru guarantees you a memorable wedding. 

Wedding locations in Lombok

Sudamala is the ideal location to have a private, yet paradisiacal wedding ceremony on Senggigi’s soft sands.

An artistic hideout overlooking clear oceans, Qunci’s villas is nestled on a hill offering an all-encompassing view of the Indian Ocean.

Sheraton Senggigi gives you private rooms and suites with views of the garden, pool and ocean, as well as, beachfront villas for a memorable wedding stay.

Have a chapel wedding by the Mangsit Beach or tie the knot at The Katamaran Wedding Pavilion, an all glass structure perched on a picturesque cliff top, at Katamaran.

Vila offers you an idyllic island wedding escape, with tropical gardens and traditional Indonesian art-styled rooms!

Trends in popular destination wedding locations

Weddings come and go, and so will yours. For memories to last a lifetime, your wedding day would need an extra punch or two. One main trend that has stuck around for centuries now is for the bride to wear a lavish bridal gown. When choosing yours, it’s either go big or go home. If you are not sure where to start, what we are noticing is lace bridal dresses are in, as it offers a classic, elegant look. Complementing your dress with a statement piece, like a tiara or a cherished neckpiece wouldn’t hurt either.

Another trend that has slowly, but surely, gained popularity is giving your guests personalized gifts. This is a nice touch to show appreciation for your loved ones, who most likely travelled far to attend your special day. Our last observation on trends is we’ve spotted couples utilizing videography and drones to film their wedding. Drones are in because they are able to fly high over your ceremony, taking wide stretches of panoramic shots that you will surely cherish. After all, what’s the point of splurging on an extravagant wedding if you can’t look back on the footage?