10 Awesome Beach Wedding Venues for your Big Day

If you are looking for spectacular scenery and a stunning backdrop for your wedding photographs, then a beach wedding may well be part of your plans for the big day. But if you want a destination with a difference, here are 10 beach wedding venues that pack that extra punch. Wherever your big day is taking place, ensure you have suitable Wedding Insurance. With cover in place, you’re covered if something big or small, doesn’t go to plan. You may be looking to find some sun and sand after the big day instead. If so you may want to consider our Honeymoon insurance, which can cover your travel arrangements, medical expenses, as well as the more adventurous activities you may have planned, such as scuba diving and surfing.

 

East meets West – Sea Dance Resort Koh Samui (Thailand)

With stunning beaches, beautiful tropical gardens and luxury accommodation, Koh Samui can provide a spectacular beach wedding venue. With the perfect mix of Thai and western styles, one of our favourite locations is The Sea Dance resort. An intimate boutique resort with garden cottages, it is a beautiful and tranquil setting for your wedding.

 

UK Beach Wedding – Tunnels Beaches (Devon, UK)

A uniquely designed coastal wedding venue accessed via a hand carved tunnel through the cliff. With its own private beach and a thatched gazebo, you can be guaranteed a stunning wedding whatever the weather!

 

Traditional Beach wedding Experience – Hideaway Beach Resort, Dhonakulhi Island, Maldives

When considering traditional beach wedding destinations, the sandy white beaches of the Maldives often come to the fore. One of our favourites is Hideaway Beach Resort where all weddings take place barefoot on the beach and include traditional Maldivian drumming and a flower shower!

 

Relaxed Beach Bar wedding – Theros Beach Bar, Santorini

If you are looking for a beautiful but relaxed beach wedding, then Santorini might be your perfect location. On exclusive Eros beach in Vlychada, Theros Beach bar can offer a gorgeous ceremony on the beach followed by a reception in a beach bar under a full moon!

 

Romantic Luxury – Paradise Island, The Bahamas

With a series of islands and beaches to choose from, there really is something for everyone in The Bahamas. On Paradise Island, there is even a Director of Romance who is available to help wedding planners or the couples themselves to make the day perfect!Here’s to love, laughter, and happily every after.

Plan your Bahamas wedding: https://www.nassauparadiseisland.com/about-the-island/weddings/ #WeddingWednesday pic.twitter.com/1tO0mlB4eN — NassauParadiseIsland (@Nassau_Bahamas) June 7, 2017

 

Get married amongst volcanic mountains – St Lucia

Formed primarily from volcanic rock, St. Lucia has a striking and unusual beauty. With Turquoise seas, a palm lined beach and striking volcanic mountains, St Lucia can offer stunning scenery for your wedding day.

 

Romance in a Tropical Paradise – Olowalu Plantation, Maui, Hawaii

If you are looking for rustic romance, then Hawaii has plenty to offer.  Olowalu Plantation is a tropical paradise set right on the beach and surrounded by mountains, making it perfect for a relaxed ceremony and reception.

 

Get married in a cave – Samabe Bali Suites & Villas , Bali

The caves at Samabe Bali Suites can offer you a magical and rocky setting for your wedding. You can walk down to an untouched white-sand beach to exchange your vows before enjoying a romantic dinner in the candle-lit cave.

 

A private island Wedding – Pulau Joyo, Indonesia

Why not hire an entire island on which you and your guests can share your special day? With stunning beach palaces available as accommodation for your guests, you can guarantee the opportunity for a wedding that is literally a world away!

 

Get married in the Sea – Cozumel, Mexico

If you and your partner love the sea, then what better way to celebrate your special day than to get married in it! One couple did just that and exchanged their vows in the beautiful waters off the coast of Cozumel in Mexico. Their family and friends joined them in the water and even formed a wedding aisle for the couple! Maybe some of these epic beach wedding venues are already on your shortlist? Or maybe you’re looking to stay close to home. Whatever your plans are, don’t forget to protect your big day!

 

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*Disclaimer – This blog has been created as general information and should not be taken as advice. Make sure you have the correct level of insurance for your requirements and always review policy documentation. Information is factually accurate at the time of publishing but may have become out of date. 

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