Hawaii is widely considered one of the most expensive destination wedding markets in the world, but the islands do have a value-tier resort lineup that brings the overall cost meaningfully down from the luxury anchors.
Destination Inspiration
-
-
Turks and Caicos is primarily a boutique luxury wedding destination, but a handful of all-inclusive properties give couples access to the world-famous Grace Bay Beach with the convenience of bundled meals, drinks, and amenities.
-
Hawaii's resort scene works differently than the Caribbean or Mexico — most properties operate as luxury hotels with à la carte amenities rather than traditional all-inclusive packages.
-
St. Lucia's iconic Pitons, lush rainforest, and luxury-leaning resort scene mean affordable wedding pricing on the island works a little differently than at other Caribbean destinations.
-
Aruba's "One Happy Island" hospitality usually comes wrapped in upscale-luxury packaging, but a small handful of beachfront resorts offer genuinely affordable wedding pricing without giving up the white-sand beaches or trade-wind weather the island is known for.
-
Aruba's all-inclusive scene gives couples one of the easiest ways to plan a destination wedding without juggling à la carte food, drink, and entertainment costs.
-
St. Lucia has one of the deepest all-inclusive wedding scenes in the Caribbean, with a strong lineup of couples-only, family-friendly, and adults-only all-inclusive options across the island.
-
Barbados is known for its luxury Platinum Coast scene, but the island also has a strong all-inclusive resort lineup that bundles meals, drinks, kids' programs, and entertainment into the per-night rate.
-
St. Lucia might be the Caribbean's most adults-focused wedding destination. With the iconic Pitons as a backdrop, three Sandals couples-only properties, and signature luxury anchors like Jade Mountain and Ladera, St. Lucia is purpose-built for romantic, refined celebrations.
-
Barbados has one of the most polished adults-only wedding scenes in the Caribbean, anchored by two Sandals couples-only resorts, a new Royalton Autograph Collection property, and four distinctive boutique adults-only hotels.
