Bermuda

Despite its distance from the Caribbean, Bermuda shares many of the Caribbean's beachy, gorgeous characteristics. Consider Bermuda if you want a Caribbean vacation wedding but also want something traditional and sophisticated. The island has no casinos and only a few fast-food restaurants, yet it is known for its quiet pink-sand beaches and traditional British heritage. The fact that it just takes a few hours to travel there from the East Coast, and that tickets are sometimes cheaper than those to Caribbean locations, is probably its most compelling selling point.

From May till the beginning of September, Because Bermuda is just 850 miles from the coast of North Carolina, its weather is more like that of the coastal US than that of the Caribbean islands to the south. In the summer, the average temperature is approximately 85 degrees, while in the winter, it is only around 70 degrees. Although storms are uncommon, they do happen, so pay attention to any warnings from June to November.

Spend your days golfing on one of the island's eight courses (this is a links-dream), lovers visiting the botanical garden, or scuba diving among the reefs and shipwrecks. Rent a scooter to go about the island's renowned pastel-hued cottages (it's a lot of fun, but it's also a practical requirement because tourists aren't permitted to rent automobiles).