Prepare to pack your bags, because destination weddings are officially on the rise. Don’t believe us? Numbers don’t lie: The global destination wedding market is estimated to grow by a staggering $64.01 billion in 2026, and one in every four couples is now opting for a wedding location far from home.
As normal travel has more or less resumed, many brides- and grooms-to-be seem to be going big, rather than staying home—and to that end, planning nuptials in exotic locales. The days of a cathedral ceremony followed by a country club reception, it seems, are well behind us, as more and more couples are seeking out unique, sustainable, and far-flung wedding locations that comprise a once-in-a-lifetime trip for friends and family.
After all, when the world is your oyster, and you’re hosting one of the most important events of your life, the perfect setting is undoubtedly top of mind. And topping off our list of perfect settings for a destination wedding is the Caribbean island of Aruba. With a backdrop of white sand beaches and crystal-clear waters, Aruba is about as idyllic as it gets. Read MORE