5 Locations for Your Destination Wedding

PUERTO RICO

With the melody of coqui frogs at night and gently lapping surf, Puerto Rico is another island paradise where you don’t need a passport. Previously owned by the Rockefeller family, Dorado Beach is now a Ritz-Carlton Reserve property, with ocean-facing luxurious rooms, fine dining and a spa you won’t soon forget. Spa Botanico is a perfect setting for wedding parties to relax before getting ready for the big day, an award-winning experience complete with rain showers and lounging pools in the lush jungle setting. Poolside day lounges and chilled, freshly cracked coconut service are just some of the indulgences on-property—as is digging your toes into the sand at the Posi+Ivo Sand Bar as you sip a craft cocktail or enjoy the omakase bar. Nearby, the largest wine list in the Caribbean can be found at fine-dining establishment COA. Whether strolling the grounds or hopping on a complimentary bike to cruise the property, relaxation is the key element found at Dorado Beach, a perfect place to exchange your vows.

GRAND CAYMAN

Don’t miss Rum Point while visiting Grand Cay-man—a delightful way to spend an afternoon.

Direct flights from Denver International Airport make this Caribbean dream come true. Seven Mile Beach beckons guests from across the globe, and the local food scene is incredible. A day trip to Rum Point is an absolute must while on the island for an afternoon of snorkeling and sipping rum punch, as is tax-free shopping in Camana Bay. Treat yourself to a private bungalow at the Kimpton Seafire Resort and Spa, steps from the ocean and beach cabanas. A highlight of this property for weddings is the Seabridge Lawn, which affords an excellent location as well as a comfortable space on the grass for the celebration itself. And the Aurea Ballroom is a stunning space to dance the night away under sparkling chandeliers.

Andaz Maui exudes the spirit of aloha in the Wailea area of the island.

CABO SAN LUCAS

A quick flight from the Mile High City, Cabo San Lucas is a favorite of Coloradans. Located on the Sea of Cortez, the jaw-droppingly beautiful property of Viceroy Los Cabos is picture-perfect (and your wedding photos will reflect this magazine-ready locale). Infinity reflecting pools, brilliant architecture and the iconic “nest” structure will have you and your guests agog. This property can accommodate intimate gatherings or larger weddings with several ceremonies and reception areas on the beach, rooftop or indoors. An impeccable rooftop bar is a high-end location for a perfect sunset welcome reception overlooking the ocean. Make sure to leave lots of time for photography, as you’ll want to capture every corner of this stunning resort.

NASSAU

With so many to choose from, there is a wedding venue for every taste on this Atlantis island property in the Bahamas.

The Bahamas are ideal for a picturesque destination wedding. An icon of the area, Atlantis on Nassau towers above the white sand beaches of Paradise Island. The resort is host to a variety of bespoke romantic experiences, fine dining and beautiful rooms. Private alcoves pepper the property, and over 20 different wedding and reception venues suit the tastes of couples the world over. The resort’s 14-acre marine mammal habitat encourages guests to swim with a variety of oceanic life, making memories that will last a lifetime. Be sure to plan time before or after the wedding to experience all the resort has to offer, including Atlantis Live! with its lineup of incredible world-renowned talent, Atlantis Casino and Aquaventure Water Park.