Destination Weddings and Honeymoons

If there’s one U.S. destination that literally has it all, from beaches and deserts to forests and vineyards, it’s the Golden State. Whatever your vision, we’ve got the must-know tips for where and how to throw a California celebration.

As our DWH A-List planners are always on the cutting edge, we asked them to share the latest trends for destination weddings. Here are the latest happenings for weddings away.

The complete guide to planning your destination wedding and honeymoon.

Paying attention to the details is what makes a wedding an over-the-top success. Whether you draw on seasonal elements, highlight your locale or focus on a theme, these accessories should give you some much-needed inspiration!

What's better for a destination wedding than a travel-inspired save-the-date postcard? Check out these DIY tips on how to create your own.

Oh, Lake Tahoe. What is it about you that has us falling in love every time? Your snowcapped peaks? Serene water? Alluring landscape? Yes, yes and yes. Plus where else can you have your wedding ceremony in Nevada and your reception in California? Our featured couple of the week, Sarah Snodgress and Ryan Eppehimer,  traveled all the way from Washington, D.C., to do just that.

These drink recipes (courtesy of five of our favorite cocktail recipe books) are perfect for your beach soiree.

DWH's art director, Lauren Clark, knows planning the honeymoon will be nothing but fun  — once she and Tim agree on a honeymoon destination!

You’re planning your dream destination wedding and want to make sure all your guests, regardless of age, have a great time. Don't know where to start? We’ve got tips and ideas from wedding experts on how to please all the generations in your clan.

This week’s featured wedding is a perfect example of the saying, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” Just look at all these creative details! Bay Area couple Angela Lin and Jeremy Webster envisioned a summer-carnival-themed affair near their vacation home in Lake Tahoe. With the help of planner Stephanie Anderson of One Fine Day Events, they found the perfect lakefront venue — Fairwinds Estate — to showcase their casual, playful personalities while also sharing a vacation with loved ones.

Pennsylvania couple Jennifer Krug and Scott Kesler dreamed of an intimate Caribbean beach wedding, but wanted to make their faraway affair as affordable as possible for their nearest and dearest. With budget in mind, the couple set their sights on an all-inclusive resort — namely Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa, in the peaceful seaside town of Tulum, Mexico.