Planning your wedding can, and most likely will be incredibly stress-inducing. It’s unfortunate, but it’s just the nature of the game–there’s a lot of pressure to make sure that the biggest day of your life is going to go off without a hitch. And it’s not just you–you have to take into account your family and friends, your soon-to-be spouse’s family and friends, and the list goes on. This stress can be compounded when you’re planning a destination wedding. You most likely won’t be visiting the venue in person beforehand, for example, and the leap of faith that this requires is enough to make a person’s head explode!
That’s why we’re here to help, at least by giving you a few good ideas for your 2015 destination wedding. Check out our list of the 15 best destination wedding locations for this new year:
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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Beautiful weather year round, affordable airfare from the U.S. and Canada, a wide variety of venue, lodging, and budget options–what more could you ask for? Puerto Vallarta has been a favorite destination wedding spot for years, and for good reasons. 2015 is shaping up to be another great year in this charming town on Mexico’s Pacific coast–if you’re worried about the violence or cartels you might hear about on the news coming out of Mexico, don’t be. Puerto Vallarta has remained entirely unscathed and if anything, baseless fear scaring away a few tourists could very well result in better rates for you!
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Cayman Islands
Renowned primarily as a fantastic location for North America’s super-rich to hide their money in offshore bank accounts, the Cayman Islands are often overlooked for the wide variety of charms that they also have to offer. When it comes to your 2015 destination wedding, the Cayman Islands are tough to beat–picturesque beaches, simple marriage requirements for foreigners, and, once again, short and affordable flights from the mainland United States and Canada. Top it all off with a wide variety of experienced wedding planners and specialty vendors and you’ve got yourself a destination.
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Bahamas
Though popularly thought of as a Caribbean destination, the Bahamas are not technically part of the Caribbean at all! In fact, they are located just off of Florida in the Atlantic Ocean. This means that the flight to the Bahamas is even shorter than those to Caribbean destinations–perhaps something useful to note if you’ve always dreamed of an island wedding but your grandmother just hates flying. Unlike Mexico and a number of other widely popular destination wedding locations, English is the national language here, which can of course be useful when it comes to breaking down communication barriers with your wedding planners.
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Ireland
An Irish wedding can feel like a fairytale come to life–the lushest green fields, ancient castles, quaint seaside towns, and imposing cliffs can provide an almost fantastical background for your special day. Of course, the weather that provides the greenery of the Emerald Isle can prove to be a bit tricky–Ireland is notoriously rainy and wet. The best time to plan for sun falls between May and September, but even then nothing is guaranteed–an indoor/outdoor venue is probably your best bet here. Regardless, Ireland is a magical place and, with a little bit of its trademark luck, could be the perfect spot for your destination wedding.
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Los Cabos, Mexico
Another prime Mexican destination wedding spot, Los Cabos is located even closer to the United States than Puerto Vallarta–this means that flights will be shorter and even that adventurous guests could decide to drive to your wedding! Los Cabos is located in Baja California, meaning that it falls within the special tourist zone designated by the Mexican government that doesn’t require special permits for Americans to drive to. And, with the dollar getting much stronger versus the peso these past few months, 2015 might be the time to take advantage of a fine Mexican destination wedding spot like this one.
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Las Vegas, Nevada
Tell most anyone you’re getting married in Vegas and their first reaction will probably be eloping at a drive-thru chapel. This is a real shame, because modern Las Vegas actually counts among its many attractions plenty of fine, world-class wedding venues. If you’re looking to stay within the continental United States, and especially if beach weddings aren’t your thing, Las Vegas might be your best bet–and if you’re worried about having to entertain your guests before or after your big day, don’t worry–Las Vegas will surely take care of all of that for you.
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Costa Rica
This tiny Central American country is about the same size as the state of West Virginia, but its two coasts offer such a wide variety of destination wedding opportunities that you might be left truly surprised! Generally speaking, the Pacific side offers more upscale settings and accommodations while the Caribbean coast offers more free-spirited, laid-back vibes. Of course, there are exceptions to both of these rules so make sure to look around! Many are often surprised that Costa Rica is no longer an incredibly cheap destination, so if you’re on a budget the strong dollar at the start of 2015 could make this a great opportunity for you.
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Aruba
If you’re truly neurotic when it comes to worrying about the weather on your wedding day, please take note–Aruba is located outside the Caribbean’s hurricane belt and also receives less annual rainfall than any other major island in the region. One of the Caribbean’s most well-developed wedding infrastructures also means that you’ve got a wide variety of options to choose from–all of which are almost guaranteed to be sunny, breezy, cloud-free, and completely dry. Sounds nice, doesn’t it?
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Bermuda
Another non-Caribbean island destination that could probably fool most anybody, Bermuda is actually located parallel to South Carolina off of the East Coast of the United States. This means that, if you’re traveling from the Northeast, Bermuda is probably just a two hour flight or so away! An interesting mix of island and English styles makes Bermuda one of the “classiest” island destinations available for your wedding. Add into the mix the island’s world-famous pink sand beaches as potential wedding venues, and you can see why Bermuda made our list of top destination wedding locations for 2015.
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Riviera Maya, Mexico
Just a short trip from the famously budget-friendly Cancun airport but spiritually a world away from Cancun, the Riviera Maya is most likely Mexico’s supreme Caribbean coast destination wedding location. Besides its beautiful beaches, the Riviera Maya offers as potential backdrops for your wedding incredibly beautiful freshwater sinkholes and even ancient Mayan archaeological sites if you are so inclined. Yet another Mexican location on our list that gives you true bang for your buck, the Riviera Maya might be one of our absolute favorite 2015 destination wedding spots.
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Saint Lucia
Long an iconic destination for the world’s rich and famous elite, travel to Saint Lucia has recently gotten a bit easier for the rest of us with the addition of a number of direct flights from several major United States airports over the past few years. Nowadays, you don’t have to be a millionaire to get married on Saint Lucia–though it still helps! Iconic mountain domes make for charming wedding photos, while the island’s lush natural wildlife and relaxing jungle hot springs ensure that there will be plenty to do for you and your guests after the ceremony. Simply put, Saint Lucia is one of the Caribbean’s most luxurious destination wedding locations.
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Tuscany, Italy
If an Italian wedding has long been an enchanting idea for you, then Tuscany might be the spot, 2015 the time. The spiritual heart of Italy’s picturesque vineyard region, Tuscany is one of Italy’s, if not Europe’s, most charming and historical destinations. Perhaps most interesting to the destination wedding planner is Tuscany’s recent proliferation of historic villas being refurbished into charming–and relatively affordable–wedding venues. If a European wedding is something you think you can’t afford, then think again–a little bit of research into the steals available here might open your eyes.
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Jamaica
The Caribbean’s largest English-speaking island makes for a convenient–and surprisingly affordable–destination wedding location for 2015. If the idea of an all-inclusive resort tickles your fancy, Jamaica might be the spot for you. This route, though often criticized for being bland, packaged, and unadventurous, certainly has its appeal–it’s affordable, for one, but it’s also a relaxed and worry-free way for you and your guests to enjoy your stay. We’re certainly not saying that a Jamaica wedding has to be all-inclusive, but if that’s what you’re looking for, then you’ve found a great spot.
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Puerto Rico
Whether you yourself can claim Puerto Rican heritage or not, this United States territory in the Caribbean is looking like an incredibly attractive destination wedding spot for 2015. First of all, like many other Caribbean destinations, Puerto Rico offers beautiful beaches. However, it also offers the beautiful and charming historic district of Old San Juan–the closest you can get to Havana without dealing with all the red tape! Also, because the island is U.S. territory, you won’t have to deal with the tricky logistics of converting currency or re-upping your marriage with the U.S. government upon arriving back home. It’s nice to simplify things.
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Florida, United States
Let’s face it–sometimes you want the beach wedding without all of the hassle of international travel. If you fall into this category, then the great state of Florida is most likely the spot for you. Really, within Florida reside dozens of destination wedding locations for you to choose from depending on your tastes, your budget, and your preferred geographical location. That said, we’re sure the state has something for you. If you’ve dreamed of an international wedding but for some reason it’s not working out, don’t get discouraged–trust us when we say that Florida has some truly charming spots that are sure to whisk your worries away.
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