More and more couples are choosing destination weddings. Rebecca Grinnals, founder and president of Engaging Concepts, a leading wedding industry consulting firm, shares her secrets to nuptials near and far.

Getting down ‘n dirty in the sand sounds romantic. But with the risk of prosecution, sand settling where the sun don’t shine and overly friendly crustaceans, it has the potential to be a disaster. That’s why we’re here to help! Follow this simple guide to summer lovin’ in the sand.

The weather’s warming up, which means you and your sweetie have probably already started filling your summer calendar with music festivals, cottage weekends and beach getaways. No matter where your summer plans take you, you’ll want to be sure you have this awesome accessory in tow.

I have a confession. I hate winter. My feet have been trapped in my winter boots every day since I bought them, and my little piggies are crying out for some fresh air, a place where they aren’t confined by the tyrannical restraints of socks. Freedom!

This stunning beach wedding will bring a ray of sunshine to your day! The weather couldn’t have been more ideal for Min and Christina’s fabulous ocean-side wedding in Dana Point, California.

Get ready for a healthy dose of Vitamin D (and cuteness!) with this sunny Costa Rica wedding by event planners Mal Pais Green Weddings. Kevin and Hillary said “I do” on the tropical grounds of Batik Costa Rica, followed by an intimate reception with guests in one of the resort’s lush gardens. 

It wasn’t brilliantly sunny in Jamaica on Aidon and Ella’s wedding day, but the overcast conditions created perfect lighting for photos. There is a softness to this celebration that you don’t always see in destination weddings, thanks to the bride’s romantic style, the vintage-inspired signage and the wedding party’s light gray attire. 

We’re kicking of the New Year with a breathtaking destination wedding from Nikki Leigh McKean Photography. This wedding at the Hardrock Hotel in Punta Cana has it all: love, sunshine and happy newlyweds who look like they could be Hollywood A-listers, they’re so darned good-looking!

Temperatures are dropping all over the country and we’re bringing you sunshine and happiness in the form of a destination wedding! Florence and Olu tied the knot on the lush grounds of The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort in Puerto Rico.