How to Plan a Destination Wedding Without Becoming Everyone’s Travel Agent

Elena Page

Lukas Hanifle

November 2, 2026

Congratulations, you’ve made the decision to have a destination wedding! You can already imagine the picturesque ceremony, the delicious dinner under the stars and the outfit you’ll probably sweat through. You tell people the invites are on the way... but then the incessant messages start. Which airport? Are we staying for two or three nights? Is the Friday night dinner included? Can I bring the kids? How do we get from the airport to the venue? What will the weather be like? ARGH! PLEASE MAKE IT STOP. Thankfully, there is a very easy way to do that: enter, the Aisle wedding website.

How to Elope Abroad Without Bringing the Wedding Stress With You

Elena Page

Natalescha

October 31, 2026

The appeal of eloping is pretty obvious. In fact we're sure you've considered it more than once during your wedding planning journey! Although it might feel like the least stressful option, especially when you're fending off a million questions from your guests about transport options and dress codes, there are a few things you need to consider carefully. This is your ultimate guide to having a destination elopement without packing any of the stress!

A No-Nonsense Guide to Getting Married in Italy

Guest Contributor

September 21, 2026

Search "elope in Italy" and you'll find a lot of local wedding planners selling a lot of different packages. This is great if you want a easy experience, but you won't necessarily have much room for personalisation or be able to make your wedding feel particularly unique.

How to Plan a Destination Wedding That Still Feels Like You

Guest Contributor

September 18, 2026

Planning a wedding abroad comes with a strange contradiction. You have chosen to travel somewhere new, yet many venues will offer you the same package experience as every other couple who has passed through before you. Same ceremony set-up, same chair covers, same three options for florals.

Cabo Wedding with Desert Plants, Handmade Details & Live Music

Kat

Swell Dani

May 26, 2026

When Madeline booked a trip to Cabo for spring break 2014, she had no plans beyond a week away with friends. But she met Eliot, who had grown up in Los Cabos, who spent the week showing the group around. By the time Madeline flew home, they were already figuring out how to make long distance work.

A Sweet Hobbiton Elopement

Kat

Two Little Starfish

September 2, 2025

Did you know you can get married on the actual Hobbiton movie set in New Zealand? Danielle and Nathan did, and as two lifelong Tolkien fans it was the only place that made sense. A huge wedding was never on the cards. They wanted something small, something that was just for them, so they flew halfway across the world, ditched all the traditions, and tied the knot among hobbit holes and rolling green hills.

A Secret Vegas Elopement

Kat

Velvet Alchemy Photos

August 4, 2025

Scott spends his weekends filming weddings for other people. When it came to his own, he and Sophie left everything familiar behind. They got married in Las Vegas by an Elvis impersonator, in the pink Cadillac parked in the Tunnel of Love at the Little White Wedding Chapel.

Self-Made Wedding Celebration in Spain

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Natalescha

March 25, 2025

What started as a joke from the groom that the amount they were going to spend on a wedding would be the same as a week-long vacation with their closest friends turned into reality when Kim and Chris tied the knot. Although initially Kim did want something more usual, instead they decided to redefine what a wedding could be.

Venice Wedding Inspired by the Golden Age of Cinema

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Alberto Gobbato

October 29, 2024

Set against the dreamy backdrop of Venice’s San Servolo Island, Anna and Keith’s wedding was a love letter to the golden age of cinema. The couple wanted their day to feel like a scene straight out of a classic movie. They had film quotes on the menus and planned to play a montage of iconic kissing scenes during the cake cutting (but this didn't happen because the power went out!) Regardless of the hiccup, the day was everything they hoped it would be.

A Five Guys Elopement

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Gracie May

September 30, 2024

While plenty of engaged couples fantasise about running away and eloping, Rebecca and Craig did exactly that. Their simple ceremony was held at Orange County Courthouse in Orlando, and afterwards they went to Five Guys for burgers and milkshakes! In total, they spent £2,000, with their biggest cost being the photographer.

The Love Island: Jersey Heritage

Guest Contributor

September 18, 2024

From forts to castles, pagan spiritual sites to Victorian houses… there are so many magical and unique places to tie the knot in Jersey, which is just a one-hour flight from London!

Minimalist, Feminine Yet Edgy Destination Wedding in Portugal

Kat

Matt + Lena

September 2, 2024

Eve always knew she'd never want to wear a traditional wedding gown. So, when she got engaged to Harry she started looking beyond the usual bridal boutiques for her outfit. Finding Simone Rocha was a dream come true and she travelled all the way to London from where they live in san Francisco to try on their pieces.

Colourful Garden Party in Spain

Kat

F2 Studio

August 14, 2024

When Emma and Mark set out to plan their wedding, they knew they wanted something simple and relaxed. They picked a venue in Spain so that they knew they would have warm weather and give the day a garden party meets holiday vibe! The entire day was held outside and it was perfect.

Celestial Disco Wedding in Bali

Kat

Iluminen

July 25, 2024

Kasara and Chris' wedding in Ubud, Bali, was in the works for two years before they were finally able to celebrate. Traveling, trip planning and exploring new places is when they are both happiest, so a destination wedding to a place neither they or their guests had ever been before just made sense to them.

Destination Wedding at the Hobbiton Movie Set

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Tim and Nadine

July 1, 2024

Did you know you can get married at the actual Hobbiton movie set in New Zealand? As soon as Tim and Alexandra found this out they knew there was nowhere better for their Lord or the Rings themed wedding.

Nautical & Ocean Themed Wedding in Hawaii

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Shirleen Burnett

May 28, 2024

Jamey and Serena's were married against the stunning backdrop of Honolulu, Hawaii. The couple exchanged vows on a yacht, with the captain officiating, and celebrated afterwards in the luxurious Penthouse suite of the Moana Surfrider Hotel. The couple met through water sports so having an ocean and nautical themed wedding made sense for them.

Married in a New York Minute

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Sascha Reinking

March 14, 2024

Kristy and Adam, from South Derbyshire, decided to get married in their favourite place, New York City. They invited 21 of their friends and family members and had their best friend officiating the ceremony (he got ordained by the Universal Life Church especially for the occasion!) in Brooklyn Bridge Park.

Intimate & Tranquil Beach Wedding in Mexico

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Jorge Kick

February 5, 2024

Emily and Jon met online and during their first date and fueled by a few drinks, ended up booking a holiday together! Their love of travel influenced their wedding too, with them choosing Casa Tauro in Costa Careyes, Mexico, as the perfect serene haven perfect for their dreamy bohemian wedding on the beach.

A Balinese Jungle Elopement

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Vladimir Borodenok

January 29, 2024

After deciding to get married in 2018, Sara and Mark began to plan their wedding in the UK complete with a large guest list, a woodland setting and tipis, festoon lights and a whimsical, autumnal theme. Sadly, their venue went into liquidation so they had to cancel everything and start again. They were going to go to Vegas, but then THAT got cancelled due to COVID so they had to start planning all over again! This time, and after all the stress and two cancellations, they opted to do something entirely different.

Romantic Pink, Red & Heart Themed Vegas Elopement

Kat

Maria Madison

January 26, 2024

Jenna and Maël, who live in Bristol, had the sweetest pink and red themed elopement. On their second date they joked about getting married in Vegas in a ‘drive through’ wedding so when Maël proposed to in Paris, they didn’t even think about getting married anywhere else!