The Best Destination Wedding Locations for Your Guests (2027)
Updated November 2026
Most "best destination wedding" lists are about venues and photos. This one looks at the other side of the aisle: where will your guests have the easiest trip and the best weekend? We compared 30 popular destinations on flights, getting around, things to do, food and season. Here are our picks by category.
Easiest for guests from the US
- Cabo: direct flights from most major US cities and a 15-minute transfer from the airport to San José del Cabo.
- Charleston and Savannah: no passport needed, walkable historic centers and serious Southern food.
- Puerto Vallarta: a walkable old town, Uber that works, and whales in winter.
- New Orleans: live music every night and a city built for celebrating.
Easiest for guests from Europe
- Mallorca and the Algarve: short, cheap flights and reliable sunshine from May to October.
- Lisbon: a capital city with beaches and Sintra 40 minutes away.
- Lake Como: an hour from Milan's airports, with ferries instead of cars.
Best for foodie guests
- Tuscany: wine estates, cooking classes and long lunches.
- Seville: tapas bars that stay busy until midnight.
- Napa Valley: winery tours by day, Michelin dining at night.
- Puglia: orecchiette classes and olive oil tastings on masseria farms.
Best for adventurous guests
- Tulum: cenotes, Mayan ruins and turtle snorkeling.
- Bali: volcano sunrise hikes, rafting and surf lessons.
- Maui: Haleakalā at sunrise, snorkeling at Molokini, the Road to Hana.
- Sedona: red rock jeep tours, hikes and dark skies.
Best for a relaxed, romantic weekend
- Amalfi Coast: boat days to Capri and lemon grove lunches.
- Santorini: caldera sunsets and catamaran cruises.
- Provence: markets, lavender in June and July, and rosé in village squares.
Best for guests on a budget
- Marrakech: affordable riads, food and day trips to the Atlas Mountains.
- Lisbon: one of the cheapest capitals in Western Europe for eating out.
- Cartagena: colonial streets, island boat trips and great value dinners.
- Puerto Vallarta: cheap street tacos and buses alongside the resorts.
Still deciding?
Read our head-to-head destination comparisons, such as Lake Como vs Amalfi Coast or Cabo vs Tulum. Once you've chosen, create a free guest page with day plans, tours and restaurants for your wedding weekend.