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.
Barbados is often pegged as a luxury wedding destination thanks to Sandy Lane and the Platinum Coast, but the island actually has one of the deepest affordable resort scenes in the eastern Caribbean.
Hawaii is one of the most genuinely family-friendly wedding destinations in the world. With Aulani Disney leading the lineup, lush kid-friendly natural attractions across six islands, and no passport requirement for U.S. guests, the islands deliver multi-generational family weddings without the international travel complications.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Turks and Caicos delivers one of the Caribbean’s most family-friendly luxury wedding scenes, anchored by Beaches Turks and Caicos and complemented by a deep lineup of family-welcoming boutique resorts on Grace Bay Beach and beyond.
Barbados delivers one of the Caribbean’s most distinguished family-friendly wedding scenes, with three distinct coasts, calm western waters perfect for kids, and a deep lineup of luxury and all-inclusive properties built for multi-generational celebrations.