The Best Destination Wedding Locations for 2022

The year 2022 is predicted to be one of the busiest times for weddings in recent history, and destination weddings have grown in popularity, particularly for couples who desire a smaller, more intimate event, and who wish to combine their wedding with a vacation. Here are some of the trendiest and best destination wedding locations for 2022, as predicted by wedding and travel experts.

Montana

The state of Montana offers beautiful backdrops and unique spaces with a lot of history, which is perfect for a wedding. With the mountains in the background, the natural surroundings make it ideal for couples who prefer a wild and unique wedding ceremony, according to wedding planner Lizzy Liz Chan of Lizzy Liz Events in Huntington Beach, California.

Xcaret, Mexico 

Xcaret is part of the Riviera Maya, and it is noted as a subregion that’s recently gaining attention due to its authentic, charming, and exotic wedding venues, according to Jen Avey, the Vice President of Marketing for Destination Weddings Travel Group. This place offers beautiful hotels, including Hotel Xcaret Arte and Hoteles Xcaret, which makes it a perfect wedding destination.

Orange County, California 

Orange County provides variety and flexibility, with several options ranging from luxury to romantic, according to Liz Chan. This makes it easier for couples who desire a view, style, or cuisine to choose a suitable venue and vendor to suit their tastes. With an unlimited choice of vendors and venues, rental companies are not hard to find, making it an increasingly popular destination for couples who are not based in California.

Los Cabos, Mexico

Los Cabos is a beautiful location to get married with several all-inclusive resorts on the menu. The sea cliffs and beautiful waters of Los Cabos create a calming and surreal environment perfect for exchanging vows. Chan recommends it as an ideal destination for couples who want a stress-free wedding planning experience.

Miami, Florida

Miami has scenic beaches and beautiful weather year-round, making it an attractive destination for couples seeking a destination wedding. With the vast range of venue options ranging from ranches to 5-star hotels, Miami is becoming even more popular as a wedding hotspot. The city also provides numerous international culinary options, making it an all-around experience, according to wedding planner Carmen Davila of Events by Carmen in Miami, Florida.

Oregon’s Willamette Valley 

Wedding planner Nora Sheils of Bridal Bliss in Lake Oswego, Oregon, predicts that Oregon’s Willamette Valley will become a new hotspot for wine-loving couples to exchange vows. With excellent weather conditions in the summer months and epic scenic wine country views, this region has emerged as a perfect destination for couples hoping to have a memorable and intimate wine-tasting wedding for a fraction of the cost in 2022.

Naples, Florida

Naples is an increasingly popular wedding destination city in Florida, particularly for couples who prefer a private beach with a luxury touch. There are several hotels that offer the perfect beach wedding experience with sandy beaches and balconies for ceremony and ballrooms for the reception. The city also provides privacy and exclusivity, which makes it appealing to couples seeking an intimate experience, according to wedding planner Carmen Davila.

Cap Cana, Dominican Republic

Cap Cana is a private gated community in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, where couples can find their dream destination wedding venue. With many newly opened and newly renovated properties to choose from, including the adult-only Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa and TRS Cap Cana, and the five-star Margaritaville Island Reserve Cap Cana, Cap Cana is positioned to become one of the most popular wedding destinations for couples in 2022, according to Jen Avey, VP of Marketing for Destination Weddings Travel Group.

Ensenada, Mexico 

Ensenada is a beautiful location in Mexico that offers couples desert landscapes and winery venues that are unlike any other in the country, according to Jen Avey. This area is located near San Diego and offers couples the chance to exchange vows in a dreamy Pacific coast location.