Destination Weddings.
Getting married away from home: where to do it, what it costs and how to get it right.
Centara Offers 20% Off Thailand Honeymoons This October
Couples booking by September 30, 2026, for romantic getaways can also receive 15% hotel credit on total value at select Centara properties.
Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef Unveils $5M Eco-Luxury Relaunch March 2027
The eco-luxury Australian property, owned by Journey Beyond, will unveil new wilderness tents, an all-inclusive open bar, and renovated common areas by March 2027.
LUX* South Ari Atoll Unveils New Temptation Beach Pool Villa
The Maldives resort, a popular choice for honeymoons, now offers an expanded range of accommodations, alongside eight restaurants and five bars. Couples can reach Malé via Malaysia Airlines' twice-daily flights from Kuala Lumpur.
PATA Foundation Launches Nepal Tourism Recovery Fund
The initiative supports tourism businesses and infrastructure, crucial for destination weddings and honeymoons, following August's devastating floods.
Thomas Cook India Boosts Vizag Forex for Honeymoon Couples
New foreign exchange counters at Visakhapatnam's Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport ease currency access for couples planning honeymoons and destination weddings.
Kuda Villingili Maldives Earns Third Green Globe Certification
The luxury Maldivian resort details its environmental and community efforts, including a 40% energy reduction from solar panels and active coral restoration.
Umana Bali Hosts Inaugural Large Indian Wedding
Umana Bali, LXR Hotels & Resorts, recently accommodated its inaugural large-scale Indian wedding, planned by Ferris Wheel Diaries and designed by Nazara, blending Indian and Balinese elements.
Oaga Art Resort Unveils New Villas, Festive Experiences
The Maldivian property in North Malé Atoll introduces new sunrise and sunset villas alongside themed culinary and wellness experiences for Christmas and New Year 2026/2027.
Bali Governor Wayan Koster Urges Airbnb Villa Tax Compliance
The Governor met with Airbnb's regional team on 11 February 2026, demanding platform oversight for local permits and tax adherence for listed villas and tourism services.
Jackson Grant Shoots Rio & Rachel's Singapore Pre-Wedding
Australian photographer Jackson Grant, initially unavailable for Rio and Rachel's wedding, instead captured a high-energy couples session across their favorite Singaporean spots, featuring local hawker stalls and a retro mall.
Thailand Shortens Visa-Free Stays for Over 60 Nationalities
Effective September 15, 2026, the visa-free period for visitors from countries like the US and Australia is cut from 60 to 30 days, with a new annual entry limit.
Bali Water Crisis: Demand Doubles Supply, Threatens Weddings
New data from the Bali Zero Emissions Coalition reveals annual water demand double supply. These environmental shifts could reshape wedding planning across the island.
TransNusa Launches Direct Bali-Phuket Flights, Fares From Rp2.3M
The new four-times-weekly service began on September 9, 2026, using an Airbus A320. Flights will expand to daily service from October 3, 2026.
Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Hosts World Wellness Weekend
The resort will host a World Wellness Weekend from September 18 to 20, 2026, focusing on tailored activities for physical and mental well-being.
COMO Maldives Unveils 2026-2027 Wellness and Ocean Programs
COMO Maalifushi hosts marine biologists and an osteopath for holistic resets. COMO Cocoa Island features a conservation photographer and a Japanese healing practitioner.
JW Marriott Khao Lak Hosts Aishwarya Chowdhary, Jagrato Roy Wedding
The multi-day celebration at JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa emphasized sustainability. Floral installations were repurposed across events, reducing waste.
Adelaide Couple Celebrates Italian Wedding at Belmond Hotel Caruso
Lauren and Harry chose the Amalfi Coast venue for its coastal views, featuring a Steven Khalil gown and soft hydrangea arrangements in ivory, blush, and green.
Luxury Escapes, Maldivian Airlines Launch Direct Melbourne-Malé Flights
Weekly direct flights from Melbourne to Malé cut travel time by several hours. Packages combining flights and resort stays begin at AU$2,399 per person for five nights.
Mumbai Couple Parth and Krutika Choose Thailand for Dynamic Pre-Wedding Shoot with BluSwan Weddings
Mumbai couple Parth and Krutika selected Thailand for their pre-wedding shoot, captured by BluSwan Weddings. The session spanned diverse locations including Bangkok, Phuket, Dream World Bangkok, and Toscana Valley in Khao Yai. It focused on candid interactions, reflecting their six-year relationship and shared values.
Asia Destination Weddings: Master the 4 Key Decisions Before You Plan
Before the venue tours and the mood boards, a destination wedding is four early decisions: where, when, who plans it, and what your guests can reasonably do. Get those right and the rest is logistics.
Guangdong Province's Guangzhou Transport Boost Unlocks Huizhou Coastal Weddings
Guangdong province is enhancing access to Huizhou’s rugged coastline, including Xiao’aoshan Beach. New state planning focuses on ecological tourism, supported by increased flights from Guangzhou and expanded high-speed rail links. This development offers new destination wedding opportunities in a distinct natural setting.