• Why is a beach wedding great for photography?
    • The best way to ensure you get the most stunning photos of your wedding is to get married on the beach.
  • How does a beach wedding enhance wedding photography?
    • Not only will you get beautiful photos of the ceremony, but your photographer will also capture your romantic walk along the sandy shore in the best possible light.
  • What are the benefits of a tropical beach wedding?
    • Saying "I do" in the tropics virtually guarantees clear skies and a beautiful blue ocean as the backdrop.
  • Where are the most romantic beach wedding destinations?
    • Here are 20 of the most romantic beach wedding destinations around the world.

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1. Anantara Dhigu Resort


Anantara Dhigu Resort

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Spend your getaway in a lavish over-water suite at Anantara Dhigu, a luxury spa resort in the Maldives.

The resort is located on Dhigu island in the South Male Atoll, offering beautiful beaches and a pristine coral reef for snorkeling and scuba diving. The Over Water Pool Suites are the most luxurious with views that every new bride dreams of for her honeymoon.

The outdoor swimming pool makes you feel like you are levitating over the ocean. You can watch spectacular romantic sunsets right from the pool.

The Pool Suite has a separate dining area for romantic dinners over the water.

Direct lagoon access makes it easy to drop in for an unforgettable snorkeling trip in the Indian Ocean.

The interior of the suite is decorated with island fabrics, plush cushions, teak furniture, satellite TV and an iPod docking station.

The spa has glass floors through which you can observe marine life while getting pampered.

You can get couples massages or in the privacy of your suite. In addition to the bungalows on stilts, the property offers several luxury villas on a private stretch of beach. Each villa at Anantara Dhigu Resort has a spacious uniquely-designed bathroom.

2. Guana Island in the British Virgin Islands


Guana Island in the British Virgin Islands

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Guana Island in the British Virgin Islands is ideal for an intimate ceremony. The hotel staff will make you feel pampered and taken care of.

Get married right on the sandy Caribbean bay, followed by a delicious banquet custom tailored to your wishes. The ultimate private island getaway with white-sand beaches, ocean-view accommodations and unique fauna and flora, Guana Island accommodates just 36 guests at a time.

Perfect for honeymooners who love beaches and untouched nature, this 850-acre Caribbean island is a beautiful tropical paradise. There is a wide selection of activities for the new couple, from snorkeling and sailing to tennis and hiking. If you are still deciding on the best place to tie the knot, the hotel offers several beautiful wedding location, whether you want to get married right on the beach or in the hotel garden. The hotel will prepare a special beach banquet for you and your guests. You can rent the whole island to celebrate this important occasion. The resort boat meets guests at British Virgin Island's Beef Island airport and takes them to the hotel. Transfers to and from Guana Island are not included in the cost of the stay.

3. Sheraton Kauai


Sheraton Kauai

© Sheraton Kauai

Kauai offers couples beautiful sandy bays and Hawaiian-inspired spa treatments.

Say "I do" with a view of the Pacific Ocean at the Sheraton Kauai Resort. Afterwards, take a romantic walk through the hotel's 20 acres of tropical gardens.

Sheraton Kauai features an expanded multi-level pool just above the sandy Hawaiian beach.

The open-air Ocean Courtyard lounge now has tiki torches, three fire pits and six cozy sitting areas, perfect for cocktails under the stars.

The resort has a new open-air restaurant and beach bar, Lava's on Poipu Beach. The hotel is an affordable choice for honeymooners and families.

The RumFire offers 180-degree ocean views and Hawaiian cuisine with global influences.

The restaurant has a brick oven and a menu that includes a variety of flatbreads, pork chops, roasted breadfruit and sea asparagus.

For dessert, try the Peach Pineapple Cobbler with a cinnamon popcorn streusel. Located on a sandy Hawaiian beach on Kauai's South shore, the resort offers its guests elegant guest rooms and suites, many with ocean views. The resort is set on 20 acres of landscaped gardens. Guests at the Sheraton Kauai enjoy snorkeling right off the beach, oceanfront dining and many vacation activities.

The hotel has 394 guest rooms and suites in low-rise buildings, no taller than coconut trees. (808-742-1661).

4. Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas

Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas

© Atlantis Paradise Island

Everyone is bound to get excited when you announce that you will tie the knot on the famous Atlantis Paradise Island. The property offers a great selection of activities for all ages, from the impressively large Mandara Spa to lagoons filled with marine animals. Then there are the waterslides at Atlantis

5. Hayman Island


Hayman Island

© Hayman Island

If you love snorkeling and scuba diving, then Hayman Island in Australia is for you.

Get married on a sandy shore overlooking the world's largest barrier reef.

The hotel will arrange all the details, tastefully designed with whites and beiges to complement the blue of the ocean and palm trees.

6. Romantic Antigua


Romantic Antigua

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Jumby Bay in the Caribbean is the most romantic hotel in the world, according to a famous actress. Get married on the ocean's edge at Jumby Bay surrounded by puffy clouds, white sand and palm trees. The hotel staff will take care of all the wedding details at this luxury hotel.

7. Beach Reception in Fiji


Beach Reception in Fiji  


We've already written about the awesome honeymoon suites at Likuliku Lagoon Resort in Fiji, so why not get married there as well? The sandy shore at the resort is just incredible. Before and after the ceremony, there are many activities to try for the newlyweds and their guests. Book a couples' massage the day after to relax after all of the excitement of the big day.

8. Naka Island


Naka Island

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Naka Island can set up a banquet fit for a king and queen right at the water's edge. After the ceremony right on the private island shore, delight your guests with world-class Thai and international cuisine from the restaurant. Naka Island is located just off the Phuket coast in Thailand, offering some of the best views of this popular destination . The resort is home to beautiful beaches, palm trees and cozy spots created with relaxation in mind. There are just 67 ultra-luxury villas, all with stunning views over Phang Nga Bay and Phuket. The villas reflect the natural beauty of the surroundings with their refined Thai decor. Guests have a choice of dining options at two seaside restaurants, Tonsai and My Grill.

Spa Naka was designed using unique touches such as a central pool and a stone path that seems to float above a pond. After a relaxing treatment at the spa, head to the beach to try a variety of watersports, including snorkeling, windsurfing, sailing, and kayaking. The concierge stands by 24-hours a day to assist with activities and dining arrangements. The property is only 25 minutes from Phuket International Airport and is accessible only by private speedboat which adds to its privacy and seclusion.

9. Secluded Island Paradise in the South Pacific


Secluded Island Paradise in the South Pacific  


Yasawa Island is a perfect destination for an intimate island ceremony. Get married on a white sandy shore with blue ocean views and Fijian music, or say "I do" under a clear starry night sky.

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