10 Destination Wedding Spots That Look Way More Expensive Than They Are

For couples who want champagne aesthetics on a prosecco budget. According to Honeyfund’s 2026 Wedding & Honeymoon Travel Trend Report, based on data from 10,000 users, 31% of all weddings are destination weddings. Jetting off with your nearest and dearest in tow to get hitched has become increasingly popular. Couples are extending their celebrations, turning them into shared vacations with their guests, complete with welcome dinners, excursions, and farewell brunches. Destination weddings can be a geographic equalizer for guests in different locations, helping everyone tick new places off their bucket lists and often enjoy better weather. On the flipside, they may bring premium pricing, complicated long-haul flights, and costs that can quickly add up for both the wedding party and guests, leaving them quietly regretting your invitation. Fortunately, a dream backdrop doesn’t always require a dream budget. These 10 cinematic wedding locations deliver the grandeur, romance, and wedding-photo bragging rights of a luxury celebration, without breaking the bank. - Members-only insider content - Unlimited access to Fodor's AI assitant - Instant, free e-Guidebook - Unlimited AI - Exclusive Content - Early Access - Everything included in the monthly version. - A free e-guidebook as a gift (valued up to $26.99) each year.