Find the right season for your love to bloom in paradise
Your destination wedding location speaks volumes when it comes to your overall wedding aesthetic, and there are multiple factors to consider when narrowing down your options to one – the distance to travel, the resort that suits your needs and even past experiences come into play! Keeping geography, weather and culture in mind, each tropical destination is unique and has something different to offer your future wedding guests depending on the time of year. We’ve organized some of the best destination wedding locations by season to help you get the most out of your wedding week and experience what makes each paradise so special – at the right time.
Spring in Mexico has us down on one knee
There’s no better time to visit Puerto Vallarta than in late winter and early spring. With rainy season in the rearview mirror, spring welcomes sunshine, new beginnings and a spectacle long cherished by tourists and locals alike – the blooming of the Primavera tree, whose vibrant yellow petals make for a romantic wedding ceremony backdrop. Plus, springtime in these sought-after Mexican wedding destinations also brings with it plenty of whale sightings, where nearly every grey whale swimming the seas (no exaggeration) travels to the Baja California Peninsula between February and April to mate. Wedding groups staying in the reality-TV favourite of Los Cabos may be able to catch a glimpse from their resort along the shore, or take in all the wonders of these majestic creatures on a whale watching excursion with NexusTours.
Summers are for lovers in the Caribbean
Destination weddings aren’t just reserved as an escape from winter – there are some great wedding destinations in the Caribbean that truly thrive in the heat of summer. From beautiful beaches to a vibrant atmosphere, those looking to experience Jamaican culture firsthand should carve out space during their stay in Montego Bay to attend Reggae Sumfest, the Caribbean’s largest music festival taking place in July. Another unforgettable paradise, home to some of the most breathtaking views and hospitable people, take your wedding party to the exotic paradise of Grenada to witness the biggest leatherback turtle nesting population make their journey off the beach and to the sea. This spectacular sight is something your guests will hold dear for years to come.
We now pronounce you “fall ready” in the DR
While fall isn’t traditionally known as peak destination wedding season in the Dominican Republic, the country is brimming with culture and excitement for your wedding group to love. During your week down south, make some time to experience the Puerto Plata Festival, a must-see in Puerto Plata in October. The festivities begin at the historic San Felipe, a 16th century fortress turned museum and main venue for this lively event, then costumed parades and food fairs take over with the sounds of folk, jazz, blues and merengue filling the streets. Not the right fit for your destination wedding? This cultural hot spot would make quite the unique backdrop for engagement photos, too! Pro tip: consider fall’s “low season” for flight and accommodation packages that fit your group and wedding budget.
Put a ring on winter in Cuba
Varadero’s idyllic beauty and picturesque shores make it one of the best destination wedding locations for soon-to-be couples year-round, but winter here is truly a vision of paradise. The winter months offer plenty of sunshine and comfortable temperatures for you and your guests, so a beach wedding ceremony won’t have you craving the shade. Plus, Cuba’s white-sand beaches are considered among the most beautiful in the world and this is the time to take advantage! For a post “I do” activity, consider hosting your group on a luxury catamaran tour, sailing along the coast, snorkelling the reef in waters that are at their calmest and celebrating the future with some Cuban rum on board.
Now for the hard part – choosing the destination that’s perfect for you. Not to worry, our expert consultants at Sunwing Weddings are here for all your wedding planning needs, plus the latest edition of Wedding Vacations by Sunwing magazine where you’ll find even more inspiration to help you say “I do”.
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