39 Amazing Destination Wedding Photos

These faraway places are the perfect background for your big day portraits.

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Choosing the perfect wedding location is often one of the most challenging planning decisions for the bride and groom. In many ways, your wedding venue plays the largest role in informing the tone of your big day. If you choose a luxe rooftop lounge overlooking the city, a black-tie vibe might feel most appropriate, but if you've been dreaming of a garden wedding, a laid-back, flower-filled event is probably more fitting. When you're planning a destination weddings, however, you're bound to be inspired by more than just the venue itself—if you're tying the knot in a beloved far-flung locale, you'll be hard-pressed not to be inspired by the vibe of the entire location.

Although planning a faraway event requires lots of careful work, the payoff you'll receive in the form of breathtaking photos is more than worth the extra effort. To prove it, we're showcasing some of the most epic photos from real destinations around the world. While many of these celebrations are elopements or intimate ceremonies, you'll also find that destination weddings are conducive to larger guest lists, too. Regardless of the look and style you're going for, you're bound to find a location to add to your list of spots to consider here. Into the idea of heading somewhere with an adventurous spirit? Then look to this couple for inspiration. They found their perfect big-day venue in the ruins of Xunantunich, an ancient Mayan temple. The weekend-long event consisted of hiking, cave tubing, and snorkeling and was attended by just 30 of their closest family members and friends.

Whether you want to have your ceremony in the California desert or throw an all-white wedding in snowy Utah, know that your photos will be anything but boring. The following destination wedding photos are sure to get your planning wheels turning.

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Tuscany, Italy

TheCabLook FotoLab

This pair headed to Tuscany to tie the knot in the ancient ruins of the San Galgano Abbey.

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Malibu, California

Tenth & Grace

A beach wedding initially comes to mind when we hear "Malibu," nut this couple managed to find a sprawling hillside and green landscape at Cielo Farms Winery.

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Santorini, Greece

All Bliss Photography

Santorini's rolling, dried-out hills contrasted against the deep blue water of the sea of Crete, providing a picturesque setting for this duo's destination wedding.

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Lake Como, Italy

Lilly Red Creative

One bride's moody black dress fit right into the misty air and dark mountains of Lake Como in Northern Italy.

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Bali

Ether & Smith

It's clear why these newlyweds chose Tirtha Uluwatu in Bali as the venue for their wedding. The location's surroundings teemed with vibrant green bushes and an ocean view that seemed to go on for miles.

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Utah

Annie McElwain Photography

Snowy Wedding Photos That Will Make You Want to Get Married This Winter

Consider the season when planning your destination wedding. The dreamy, snow-covered grounds in Utah inspired this couple's white-and-gray color palette.

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Dominican Republic

Carrie King

Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic provided these newlyweds with a stone balcony straight out of Romeo and Juliet for their ceremony.

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Oregon

Jenny Losee Photography

For their elopement, this couple took to the expansive landscape of Cannon Beach in Oregon. We love how the giant rock forms framed their ceremony perfectly.

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Paris, France

Sophie Kaye

Many couples take a trip to the "City of Light" for their faraway days. However, if you really want a photo that makes an impact, take note from these newlyweds who opted for a location with a perfect view of the iconic Eiffel Tower.

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Abiqua Falls

Natalie Puls Photography

This faraway wedding was a hike (literally!) for this couple. In order to get to the beautiful waterfall at Abiqua Falls in Oregon, this couple had to walk down a slick path using ropes for support. Who wouldn't for that photo?

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Venice, Italy

Lilly Red Creative

To celebrate their shared loved of art, history, and classic luxury, this pair decided to wed in historic Venice, Italy. Its narrow streets boasted many options for an after-wedding photo op.

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Palm Springs, California

Michael Radford

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For their ceremony, this couple said their vows in front of the desert mountains at Colony 29 in Palm Springs, California. To showcase their destination even more, they opted for a muted, cream color palette with metallic and leather accents.

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Ireland

KT Merry

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The Slieve Bloom Mountains in Ireland provided this duo with an ideal location for their active families. There, guests could hike, boat, and horseback ride all weekend long.

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Canary Islands

Pablo Béglez

As a nod to the bride's heritage, this wedding took place in Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands—her childhood home.

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Banff, Canada

Teryn Lee Photography

Although Banff, Canada, features a rugged terrain and a moody, foggy atmosphere, there's an undeniable level of romance in the location. Just look to this couple's portraits for proof.

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Malibu, California

Ether & Smith

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You don't have to make the trek to Italy to throw a Tuscan-inspired event. The beaten paths and vineyard of Malibu Rocky Oaks still gave off an Italian feel for this couple's day.

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Dana Point, California

This Modern Romance

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The Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point, California, was an obvious choice for these newlyweds who wanted a weekend of relaxation. The ocean venue also inspired the wedding's blue-and-gold color palette.

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Bali

Saya Photography for Studio Ohlala

We love how the sun lit up the Ayana Resort's all-white balcony, and how the atmosphere didn't drown out the bride's sparkly Inbal Dror gown.

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Ravello, Italy

Simply Sarah Photography

Italy boasts many romantic options for your destination venue, but we are partial to the Hotel Villa Cimbrone in Ravello. The hotel's balcony overlooks a seemingly endless body of water.

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Somerset, England

Peter and Veronika

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Move over Will and Kate, this venue is fit for royalty. A Very Beloved Wedding planned this duo's big day at the scenic (and exclusive!) Brympton House in Somerset, England.

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San Francisco, California

onelove photography

After this couple's ceremony at the Julia Morgan Ballroom, they decided to walk the bustling streets of San Francisco.

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Lake Champlain

Gabe Aceves

As if this jetty on Lake Champlain at sunset wasn't dreamy enough, scattered candles brought an even more ethereal feel to the location.

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Ojai, California

Lavender and Twine

These brides tied the knot at the Ojai Valley Inn overlooking scenic, rolling hills.

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Old Montreal

Gabe Aceves

Paris isn't the only option for a French-themed event. Instead, guests enjoyed baguettes, Champagne, and a croquembouche at a venue that overlooked Old Montreal.

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Antiparos, Greece

Anna Roussos

This pair's venue choice was a no-brainer. They were particularly drawn to the food, the scenery, and the architecture of Antiparos, Greece. The photos prove it was a great choice.

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New York City

Cynthia Chung Weddings

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This couple took photos in front of the New York City skyline for a modern and industrial touch to their rustic wedding at 26Bridge.

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Bagan, Myanmar

Ann-Kathrin Koch

Not only was the Sulamani Temple in Bagan a gorgeous backdrop for these newlyweds' vows, it was also the spot where the couple got engaged.

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London, England

Amy O’Boyle

The orange-hued brick walls of The Pergola and Hill Garden in London blended beautifully with the tones in the bride and groom's traditional Nigerian attire.

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New York City

Alisa Ferris

For their elopement this couple took to the big city. Who can say "no" to the lush green trees of Central Park?

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Lake Como, Italy

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Bali

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Abiqua Falls

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Ireland

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Canary Islands

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Banff, Canada

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Dana Point, California

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Bali

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Ravello, Italy

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Somerset, England

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Lake Champlain

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Old Montreal

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