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Planning the ultimate destination wedding? These coastal locales hit all the high notes with picture-perfect water views, luxurious hotels and lots of fun activities for the wedding party. Whether it’s just the two of you, or a group of your closest friends and family members, a beachside wedding in any of these hotspots is sure to create a lifetime of unforgettable memories.

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Little Palm Island in the Florida Keys

Little Palm Island Resort & Spa at Little Torch Key, Florida

A private island in the Florida Keys

For a truly intimate wedding experience, why not rent out an entire private island? Only accessible by boat or seaplane, Little Palm Island Resort & Spa in the Florida Keys is truly a sight to behold—especially at sunset. This island gemis available for complete resort buy-outs for up to 40 guests, and your wedding party will bask in luxury inside the elegant thatched-hut bungalows, at the waterfront fine-dining restaurant and at the on-site spa. It’s truly an island paradise.

Wedding at River Road at Montage Palmetto Bluff

Montage Palmetto Bluff in Bluffton, South Carolina

A coastal Carolina haven

Towering oak trees draped with Spanish moss provide a shaded cover along May River at Montage Palmetto Bluff, offering an intimate romanticsetting perfect for a naturally scenic ceremony. For more traditional brides and grooms, say “I do” a the Waterside Chapel overlooking the river, then enjoy an elegant reception in the luxurious ballroom and oversized verandas of the River House. The resort recently underwent a complete renovation and is ready to host weddings of all sizes.

Wedding at the Powel Crosley Estate

Powel Crosley Estate in Sarasota, Florida

A Mediterranean mansion on Sarasota Bay

Escape to Florida’s west coast where you’ll find the bayfront Powel Crosley Estate, near Bradenton. Built in 1929, this Mediterranean Revival-style stunner, named “Seagate” is situated directly on the water and is a great spot for weddings for 50 to 250 people. The two-story estate features a main house, circular tower and carriage house. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the architecture of the estate pays tribute to a bygone era and will set the stage for a life of happily ever after.

Eau Palm Beach Wedding

Eau Palm Beach in Palm Beach, Florida

A glitzy Palm Beach affair

Ifa fairytale weddingis what you’re after, than look no farther than the luxurious island of Palm Beach. With hotels that ooze historic elegance and views of the Atlantic Ocean that stretch for miles, this is the perfect spot for a princess to say “I do.” Check in to Eau Palm Beach and you’ll instantly feel like royalty, especially when you experience the spa. No ceremony and reception is too big for the wedding planners at Eau. If you have 1,000 people on your guest list, they’ll say the more the merrier. Plan an intimate barefoot ceremony with your closest pals or a ball room blowout complete with a beachfront fireworks show to top off the best night of your life.

Four Seasons Resort Nevis Wedding

Four Season Resort in the Caribbean island of Nevis

A hidden island gem in the Caribbean

Tucked away in the in the Leeward Islands of the West Indies, Nevis is an island paradise made for storybook weddings. Think deserted beaches rivaling the most beautiful in the Caribbean, an inactive volcano rising more than 3,000 feet into the sky and amazing wildlife like wild monkeys. Sporting 350 beachfront acres, Four Seasons Resort Nevis offers everything you could imagine for a dream wedding destination. A dedicated wedding planner will cater to your every whim and no matter what the size of your guest list, they can accommodate anysize of event. So just kick back and let the Four Seasons experts plan your big day for you.

The Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne

A Miami hotel on a family-friendly island

The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne is a dream destination for couples to tie knot because of its location directly on the beach on an idyllic island just off the coast of Miami. For large weddings, the expert planners at the Ritz recommend transforming the resort’s grand lawn into a beachside ceremony where guests can have a front row seat to the nuptials as well as drop-dead gorgeous views of the water. Then head inside to the 10,000-square-foot ballroom where you’ll find decadent chandeliers and floor-to-ceiling windows with a memorable view.

Barcelo Bavaro Palace Deluxe Wedding

All-inclusive getaway in the Dominican Republic

If an all-inclusive experience is what you’re after, look no farther than Barceló Bávaro Palace Deluxe in Punta Cana. This sprawling Dominican resort not only offers a variety of waterfront venue options, it also features a never-ending list of fun activities for your guests. Dine at one of the 11 on-site restaurants, catch a lively nightly show, party the night awayat the nightclub or casino or spend the day relaxing at the spa. This hotel has something for everyone in the wedding party and caters to all ages.

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Kara Franker
A purveyor of the coastal life and a self-admitted beach addict, Kara is a travel writer based in Miami. Follow her on Instagram @KaraOnTheCoast and check out her blog karaonthecoast.com.

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