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Home • Weddings

40 of the Most Stunning Weddings in Paradise You’ve Ever Seen

There's nothing like saying "I do" in total paradise. Relive our favorite destination wedding moments!
By Charli Penn · Updated October 27, 2020
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Courtney and Jamil

Lovebirds Courtney and Jamil tied the knot in Thailand. See more here!

40 of the Most Stunning Weddings in Paradise You’ve Ever Seen
Noi Janthasri
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LaChelle and Larry

Magic was in the air when LaChelle and Larry tied the knot in Puerto Rico. See more photos here.

40 of the Most Stunning Weddings in Paradise You’ve Ever Seen
Taun Henderson
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Mesita and Durante

Mesita and Durante’s Mexico wedding was a blast. See their fun photos here.

40 of the Most Stunning Weddings in Paradise You’ve Ever Seen
Photography: Keith Cephus
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Danielle and Taymond

After five years of bliss, Danielle and Taymond tied the knot in a beautiful and colorful destination wedding in Riviera Maya, Mexico. Share their love.

40 of the Most Stunning Weddings in Paradise You’ve Ever Seen
Keith Cephus Photography
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Viva and Chike

Guests joined lovebirds Viva and Chike in Malta for an unforgettable destination wedding.

40 of the Most Stunning Weddings in Paradise You’ve Ever Seen
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Shalon and Darwin

Shalon and Darwin tied the knot in tropical paradise. See more here.

40 of the Most Stunning Weddings in Paradise You’ve Ever Seen
Vida Carson Photography
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Tanya and Ron

After meeting on a romantic Poconos getaway, Ron and Tanya fell madly in love and became Mr. and Mrs. Noel in St. Lucia. Share their love.

40 of the Most Stunning Weddings in Paradise You’ve Ever Seen
Bas Clark
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Kelli and Jerrod

See more from Kelli and Jerrod’s wedding here.

40 of the Most Stunning Weddings in Paradise You’ve Ever Seen
Cendino Temé Photography
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Bridget and Carlos

Bridget and Carlos found bliss on the beach. See more here.

40 of the Most Stunning Weddings in Paradise You’ve Ever Seen
Ocean Photography
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Cymanthia and Caleb

See Cymanthia and Caleb’s romantic destination “I dos” in Trinidad here.

40 of the Most Stunning Weddings in Paradise You’ve Ever Seen
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Kamilah and Lamar

Kamilah and Lamar stunning destination wedding in Negril, Jamaica was so spectacular that the photos instantly took our breath away. Share their love!

40 of the Most Stunning Weddings in Paradise You’ve Ever Seen
Dwayne Watkins Photography
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Madia and Rod

See Madia and Rod’s romantic Mexico wedding here.

40 of the Most Stunning Weddings in Paradise You’ve Ever Seen
With Love, Photos by Georgie
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Madia and Rod

“We stood on an altar of palm tree leaves, constructed by the Shaman for the most of the day,” says Madia. “Incense, sage, mint, and rose water were incorporated into the ceremony by the Shaman.”

40 of the Most Stunning Weddings in Paradise You’ve Ever Seen
With Love, Photos by Georgie
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Germaine and Charlie

We just loved Germaine and Charlie’s romantic beach wedding.

40 of the Most Stunning Weddings in Paradise You’ve Ever Seen
Keith Cephus Photography
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Erica and Khambriel

You’ll love Erica and Khambrel’s Valentine’s Day wedding style.

40 of the Most Stunning Weddings in Paradise You’ve Ever Seen
Cendino Temé Photography
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Stacy and Eric

Eric and Stacy’s destination wedding was absolutely wonderful. See it here.

40 of the Most Stunning Weddings in Paradise You’ve Ever Seen
Jason Richards of Anchored Media
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Rashan and Jamal

Rashan and Jamal’s Bahamas wedding weekend is still on our mind.

40 of the Most Stunning Weddings in Paradise You’ve Ever Seen
Stanlo Photography
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Melissa and Abiola

Melissa and Abiola through the destination wedding of their dreams. See more here.

40 of the Most Stunning Weddings in Paradise You’ve Ever Seen
Keith Cephus Photography
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Adrian and Alicia

Arizona Cardinals’ Safety Adrian Wilson and his wife of 10 years, Alicia Wilson, renewed their wedding vows in Maui, Hawaii. See phtoos here!

40 of the Most Stunning Weddings in Paradise You’ve Ever Seen
Amity Mason Photography LLC
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Yanique and Samuel

See Yanique and Samuel’s elegant island wedding soiree here.

40 of the Most Stunning Weddings in Paradise You’ve Ever Seen
Gina Esposito
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Aisha and JB

See Aisha and JB’s romantic beach ceremony here.

40 of the Most Stunning Weddings in Paradise You’ve Ever Seen
Scrole Vision Photography
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India and Jerej

India and Jerej tied the knot in the Dominican Republic. Share their love!

40 of the Most Stunning Weddings in Paradise You’ve Ever Seen
Huellas del Caribe Photography
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Lekia and Maurice

See Lekia and Maurice’s gorgeous beach wedding here.

40 of the Most Stunning Weddings in Paradise You’ve Ever Seen
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Amanda and DeMondrae

“We met by sure fate,” says groom Drae. “I’m glad I found her when I did.” See Amanda and DeMondrae’s destination wedding here.

40 of the Most Stunning Weddings in Paradise You’ve Ever Seen
Keith Cephus Photography
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Pete and Terri

See Terri and Pete’s St. Lucia wedding day here.

40 of the Most Stunning Weddings in Paradise You’ve Ever Seen
Designs By JK Photography
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Roshal and Zwade

Roshal and Zwade traveled to Jamaica to tie the knot in a glamourous affair. See their wedding day here.

40 of the Most Stunning Weddings in Paradise You’ve Ever Seen
Nadia D. Photography
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Niambi and Troy

Peek inside Niambi and Troy’s beach bliss Costa Rica wedding weekend here.

40 of the Most Stunning Weddings in Paradise You’ve Ever Seen
Ilene Squires Photography
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Anika and Daryl

Anika and Daryl’s romantic beach ceremony in Mexico was absolutely everything!

40 of the Most Stunning Weddings in Paradise You’ve Ever Seen
Cendino Temé Photography
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Rukiya and Qubi

Qubi dips his lovely bride Rukiya as they bask in the beauty of the day. See more here!

40 of the Most Stunning Weddings in Paradise You’ve Ever Seen
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Sheldon and Erica

Sheldon and met Erica met through a mutual friend when he first moved to Dallas. Their love story begin with friendship and was sealed on November 4, 2011, when they said “I do” in a beautiful cliff side ceremony in Barbados. Share their love!

40 of the Most Stunning Weddings in Paradise You’ve Ever Seen
Addison Cumberbatch
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Kamilah and Lamar

Bliss looks great on Lamar and his lovely bride Kamilah. See more of their epic destination wedding here.

40 of the Most Stunning Weddings in Paradise You’ve Ever Seen
Dwayne Watkins Photography
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Sadiqa and Ibram

We loved Sadiqa and Ibram’s island wedding style See more here.

40 of the Most Stunning Weddings in Paradise You’ve Ever Seen
Signature Weddings
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Courtney and Jamil

“At the altar, I started crying,” shares the bride. “I tried to hold it in until I finished my vows, but I couldn’t. He wiped my tears away, which made it beautiful.” See more here.

40 of the Most Stunning Weddings in Paradise You’ve Ever Seen
Noi Janthasri
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Tanya and Ron

At sunset, the couple’s cherished guests were served cocktails in the villa and then later enjoyed an open bar and a tented buffet dinner. See more here.

40 of the Most Stunning Weddings in Paradise You’ve Ever Seen
Bas Clark
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Rashan and Jamal

“He has pure and genuine qualities. He makes me feel like the one and only. I can totally be myself around him,” the bride said.

40 of the Most Stunning Weddings in Paradise You’ve Ever Seen
Stanlo Photography
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Shalon and Darwin

“She has a really pure and genuine heart,” Darwin says of his bride.

40 of the Most Stunning Weddings in Paradise You’ve Ever Seen
Vida Carson Photography
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Anika and Daryl

“I really and truly enjoy her company,” says Daryl. “She is like one of the guy guys. I think this is how she hooked me too. It may have even been a part of her plan! (Smile)”

40 of the Most Stunning Weddings in Paradise You’ve Ever Seen
Cendino Temé Photography
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LaChelle and Larry

“I said yes because I have never met anyone like him,” says LaChelle. “He’s my best friend; someone I can always count on for anything. He makes my life so much brighter.”

40 of the Most Stunning Weddings in Paradise You’ve Ever Seen
Taun Henderson
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India and Jerej

“Jerej cried when we first saw each other during our first look at each other before the ceremony,” says India. “His friends took bets on how many times he would cry.”

40 of the Most Stunning Weddings in Paradise You’ve Ever Seen
Huellas del Caribe Photography
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Yanique and Samuel

“Since the villa itself was so beautiful, we were able to capture all of our wedding photos there without ever having to leave,” Yanique says. “It was perfect because we were able to take pictures on the grass as well as on the cliff.”

40 of the Most Stunning Weddings in Paradise You’ve Ever Seen
Gina Esposito