Beach wedding destinations everyone will be booking in 2025

The new wedding flex? Saying “I do” with salty air in your lungs, soft sand underfoot, and a sea breeze that flirts with your dupatta. Whether you’re plotting pheras by the waves or just want stunning sunset pictures as a newlywed couple, we've rounded up the most gorgeous, getaway-worthy beach wedding spots for 2025. And trust us, these are more than just a pretty location; each one brings its own magic.

South Goa

If North Goa is all late nights and neon cocktails, South Goa is its effortlessly stylish older sister. Think boutique villas, peacock sightings during haldi, and sundowners that feel straight out of a travel ad.

Why it works: It’s laid-back but luxe, with enough space for your aunties and your aesthetic. Also, beach brunches post-wedding are basically non-negotiable.

Havelock Island, Andamans

No Wi-Fi, no distractions, just you, your person, and the softest sand you’ve ever walked on. Havelock is for couples who want a wedding that feels like a photogenic escape. 

Heads-up: Logistics can be tricky, like the permits, guest transport, and power backups. But the pay-off? Total privacy and postcard-perfect views. 

Tangalle, Sri Lanka 

Sri Lanka’s southern coast gives you drama and intimacy, private villas, and candlelit dinners all at once. Add in cinnamon-scented air, and it’s a yes from us.

Bonus idea: Plan a pre-wedding shoot on the scenic train through tea plantations. It’s giving slow travel meets soft glam.

Krabi, Thailand 

If Phuket is the obvious choice, Krabi is the hidden gem. Fewer crowds, more charm, and limestone cliffs that double as jaw-dropping backdrops for your pheras. 

Extra sparkle: Incorporate a Thai water blessing ceremony, bonus points if elephants are involved.

Ulu Watu, Bali

This is the spot if you want your wedding to look like an editorial shoot. Sunsets that feel fake, villas with infinity pools, and cliffs that practically demand a drone.

Must-do details: Personalised coconuts, monogrammed fans, and skincare goodie bags to beat the Bali humidity.

Zanzibar, Tanzania 

Zanzibar doesn’t get enough wedding love, which is exactly why you should consider it. Think spice markets, turquoise waters, Swahili music under the stars… It’s got that offbeat-meets-utterly-romantic kind of energy.

Moodboard inspo: Beach bonfires, fresh seafood feasts, and one heck of a sunset baraat.

Your “I do” by the sea checklist

Beach weddings might look breezy, but they need solid planning. Don’t get caught off-guard by sand in your shoes or surprise storms.

• Timing is everything: Avoid monsoon season like you’d avoid a mismatched baraat outfit.
• Know the rules: Permits, noise limits, and local regulations are real.
• Dress smart: Flowy lehengas, zero heels, and makeup that survives both sweat and salt.
• Guest comfort = good karma: Think tents that provide shelter from the sun, fans with mists, hydration stations, or even matcha booths. Because no one wants a heat stroke with their champagne.
• Always have a Plan B: Because the weather gods don’t RSVP.

A beach wedding isn’t just about the aesthetics, though, yes, your photos will be great. It’s about a feeling: easy, joyful, wind-in-your-hair kind of love. It’s barefoot dancing, cocktails before the ceremony, and that magical moment where the sun dips just as you say your vows.

It’s not for everyone, but if it’s for you? You’ll never regret it.

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