The gorgeous island of Aruba is located in the warm, clear waters of the Caribbean, off the coast of Venezuela. This well-liked wedding destination offers a breathtaking national park, European-inspired architecture, a selection of stunning beaches, and a variety of reasonably priced resorts skilled at hosting amazing weddings.

You can choose from enchanting boutique hotels, top-notch resorts, and more coastal places for your nuptials while looking for Aruba wedding locations that are within your wedding budget. Aruba not only boasts reasonably priced wedding venues, but also top-notch wedding service providers.

This Dutch colonial boutique resort is located on Aruba's Eagle Beach and exudes a joyful, carefree atmosphere. The buildings at Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort are canary yellow with burnt orange roofs, adding to the colourful atmosphere. Throw pillows, pool chairs, and other small accents give the resort more colourful accents. The majority of couples exchange vows between two Fofoti trees, which are among the most fascinating displays of plant life and have been twisted by the island's trade winds, on a spotless beach.

When it's time to party, you'll go to one of the resort's two restaurants; the most well-liked one is the beachfront Passions on the Beach, which has palapas, a dance floor, and romantic tiki torches. The resort can arrange for a Caribbean band, steel pan musician, saxophonist, or mariachi band to perform during the reception if you wish to boost the ante. Additionally, it can offer specialty spa packages, floral arrangements, arches and centrepieces, a large range of décor, and more.

• Typical Cost: Ceremony rates start at $500; reception venue rental is $550

• Capacity: 120

• Bonus: The bridal party can enjoy the onsite support of a hairdresser and make-up artist.

St. Thomas, one of the other wonderful Caribbean islands for your big day, is a vibrant country that was established by the Danes in the 1600s. For couples who want to enjoy a big helping of adventure and cultural exploration, with a side of pampering, it's the perfect destination wedding site. The island also provides a wide selection of reasonably priced wedding locations, from all-inclusive resorts to boutique hotels. St. Thomas will be a popular with you and your visitors as long as you love calm seas, verdant surroundings, and powder-soft beaches.

Nearly everything you require for a fantastic vacation wedding is available at Secret Harbour Beach Resort. This beachfront resort provides a luxurious stay, a wedding planner, indoor and outdoor locations, food and beverage services, and all of this at an affordable rate.

The three wedding packages come with extras depending on the package chosen, such as a free room upgrade, wedding coordination by Irie Matrimony Weddings + Events, the beach site fee, an officiant, a personalised bridal bouquet and groom's boutonniere, wedding photos, hair and makeup services, flower petals for the aisle, a cake, and more.

Since it offers exceptional service and meals produced with fish that is caught the same day as the event and fresh produce from nearby farmers, the Sunset Grille is frequently chosen by couples. Additionally, a personalised bar with a tropical theme is a possibility, along with a large selection of speciality cocktails.

• Typical Cost: $2,000 – $6,850

• Capacity: 50

• Bonus: You and your guests will have plenty to do between wedding events, as the resort provides water sport rentals, scuba diving, a freshwater swimming pool, tennis courts, a fitness center, and massage services.

If you like a place with a vibrant local population, abundant natural beauty, and a rich cultural context, Mexico is a great option for an inexpensive destination wedding. Additionally, this nation has a variety of climates, from vast deserts to lush jungles. Therefore, this cost-effective nation can accommodate your wedding preferences, whether you enjoy the notion of exchanging vows on a cliff above the Pacific ocean, among Mayan ruins that fade into the jungle, or on a beach backed by desert.

Costa Sur Resort & Spa, Puerto Vallarta is a well-known beach resort that offers a wonderful atmosphere without being very expensive. This cost-effectiveness carries over to the wedding package, which is free if you reserve at least ten rooms for stays of two or more nights at the all-inclusive rate. This package comes with a wedding coordinator, a banquet buffet, complete table settings, and decorations.

The majority of weddings take place on their picturesque beach, which overlooks Bahia de Banderas, an island off the Pacific Ocean. When the wedding festivities are over, you can relax by the resort's own beach or pool, eat at one of its two restaurants, or treat yourself to a spa treatment.

• Typical Cost: Free when you book at least 10 rooms for two or more nights at the resort’s all-inclusive rate

• Capacity: 150

• Bonus: After your big day, you can unwind with a couple’s massage in a private cabin at the spa.

Jamaica, a renowned Caribbean island, is the ideal location for a dream wedding that is both affordable and full of breathtaking scenery including colourful mountains, lush jungles, and beaches with coral reefs. All-inclusive resorts in Jamaica are also well-known for their British colonial architecture, free wedding packages (in exchange for reservations), and the upbeat reggae music that this nation is known for. And you won't run out of things to do in between wedding celebrations because the island offers a variety of water sports, including kayaking, jet skiing, snorkelling, and more.

Look no further than The Caves Hotel if you want to exchange vows in one of Jamaica's most distinctive and beautiful wedding locations. This natural preserve turned exotic resort offers the best that Mother Nature has to offer. It is situated among caverns set in limestone cliffs along the turquoise waves of the Caribbean. With its standard wedding package, the venue offers a number of services, including a minister, a marriage licence and certificate, a bride bouquet, a groom's boutonniere, a bottle of champagne, a miniature wedding cake, and a 30-print photographic package.

The luxurious lodgings, which comprise 12 light and airy cliff-side cottages and a large villa, add to the whole experience. Additionally, the location features two dining gazebos, exclusive caverns, and the renowned Blackwell Rum Bar. Additionally, visitors can unwind in the spa, in the jacuzzi, sauna, or saltwater pool.

• Typical Cost: Starts at $1,000

• Capacity: 30

• Bonus: The venue provides amazing service. Those staying in the grand villa will also receive the luxury of a private butler.

This state is a dream for couples looking for the best destination wedding venue because of its powder-soft dunes, vibrant Art Deco buildings, diverse atmosphere, top-notch cuisine, and pleasant weather. Florida offers a wide range of wedding locations, from beachside oases and palm groves to fanciful botanical gardens and stylish rooftop restaurants, and it frequently does so at a reasonable cost. One of the further benefits is that flights to Florida are frequently simple to find from many of the main US cities.

These beautiful gardens in Coral Gables provide a traditional setting for a charming garden wedding. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, which spans 83 acres, enables you to assemble your loved ones for a wedding ceremony and celebration amidst serene water features, a coral rock grotto, and staircases around an alluring lily pond.

The Amphitheater and Bailey Palm Glade are two of the most sought-after event locations on the wedding day. The Bailey Palm Glade impresses with its stunning views of Glade Lake and Royal Palm Lake as well as limestone steps leading past the lily pool, while the Amphitheater has a land bridge connecting to a coconut tree grove and a limestone dais.

• Typical Cost: Minimum of $600/per event for site rental
  
• Capacity: 280
  
• Bonus: The rental fee helps the garden’s mission of promoting conservation, education, and enjoyment of exotic plants.

Think about having your wedding in the Dominican Republic if you're interested in beaches, jungles, resorts, and golfing. The second-largest and most diverse nation in the Caribbean, this one is conveniently situated two hours south of Miami. When you're not busy walking down the aisle, you may enjoy warm waters, a welcoming culture, outdoor excursions, and much more in this location.

The 250 miles of world-class beaches in the nation are home to several of the top resorts for destination weddings. They provide a choice of activities, live merengue music, and ecotourism excursions to national parks, mountain ranges, rivers, waterfalls, and beaches. Travel to the Dominican Republic is also not too difficult due to the country's eight international airports.

Iberostar Punta Cana, which has a view of the Caribbean's azure waters, is the perfect location for beach weddings. Waves of Love in Blue, the resort's entry-level wedding package, is ideal for couples looking to host a modest, inexpensive wedding because it is free and accommodates up to 10 guests.

A semi-private dinner reception, cake, flowers, champagne, the assistance of a wedding planner, a minister, priest, or judge, wedding ceremony setup and decorations, the bride's bouquet and the groom's boutonniere, cake, and all of the above are included in the package. For $15 each, you can invite more people.

• Typical Cost: $999 – $2899
  
• Capacity: 180
  
• Bonus: Couples receive welcome gifts of cava and a fruit basket with the basic wedding package.

Tie the knot in the Bahamas, a tropical region in the northwest West Indies, off the southeast coast of Florida, and say "I do" next to turquoise waves, on a beach strewn with sand dollars, or on a manicured lawn that opens to the ocean.

This amazing location offers not only beautiful surroundings, but also destination wedding packages that will delight even the most thrifty couple. All-inclusive resorts that offer services and accommodations that are almost too good to be true frequently offer these packages.

Sandals Emerald Bay, a well-known five-star resort, is an excellent choice for simple wedding planning. A wedding planning team, the creation of marriage documents, a garment bag, a picture-perfect ceremony location, a bouquet and boutonniere, white cushioned Chiavari chairs, pre-recorded music, and a 5 by 7 wedding photo are all included in the resort's complimentary wedding package.

Couples also enjoy a reception with a two-tiered white fondant wedding cake with fuchsia Dendrobium orchids, table settings of white china, sparkling crystal, pristine white linens, and glistening silverware, as well as a gorgeous centrepiece for the head table and Chiavari chairs. The resort essentially offers everything you'll need for your wedding.

• Typical Cost: Free if couples book a stay for three or more nights

• Capacity: 300

• Bonus: Couples receive a 15% discount on all spa services.