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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 · March 2, 2016October 27, 2020
01
Courtney and Jamil

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

Noi Janthasri
02
LaChelle and Larry

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

Taun Henderson
03
Mesita and Durante

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

Photography: Keith Cephus
04
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.

Keith Cephus Photography
05
Viva and Chike

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

06
Shalon and Darwin

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

Vida Carson Photography
07
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.

Bas Clark
08
Kelli and Jerrod

See more from Kelli and Jerrod’s wedding here.

Cendino Temé Photography
09
Bridget and Carlos

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

Ocean Photography
10
Cymanthia and Caleb

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

11
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!

Dwayne Watkins Photography
12
Madia and Rod

See Madia and Rod’s romantic Mexico wedding here.

With Love, Photos by Georgie
13
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.”

With Love, Photos by Georgie
14
Germaine and Charlie

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

Keith Cephus Photography
15
Erica and Khambriel

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

Cendino Temé Photography
16
Stacy and Eric

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

Jason Richards of Anchored Media
17
Rashan and Jamal

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

Stanlo Photography
18
Melissa and Abiola

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

Keith Cephus Photography
19
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!

Amity Mason Photography LLC
20
Yanique and Samuel

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

Gina Esposito
21
Aisha and JB

See Aisha and JB’s romantic beach ceremony here.

Scrole Vision Photography
22
India and Jerej

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

Huellas del Caribe Photography
23
Lekia and Maurice

See Lekia and Maurice’s gorgeous beach wedding here.

24
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.

Keith Cephus Photography
25
Pete and Terri

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

Designs By JK Photography
26
Roshal and Zwade

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

Nadia D. Photography
27
Niambi and Troy

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

Ilene Squires Photography
28
Anika and Daryl

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

Cendino Temé Photography
29
Rukiya and Qubi

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

30
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!

Addison Cumberbatch
31
Kamilah and Lamar

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

Dwayne Watkins Photography
32
Sadiqa and Ibram

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

Signature Weddings
33
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.

Noi Janthasri
34
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.

Bas Clark
35
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.

Stanlo Photography
36
Shalon and Darwin

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

Vida Carson Photography
37
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)”

Cendino Temé Photography
38
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.”

Taun Henderson
39
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.”

Huellas del Caribe Photography
40
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.”

Gina Esposito

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