7 Most Romantic Beach Wedding Destinations Around The World

The best way to ensure that you get the most stunning photos of your wedding is to get married on the beach. Not only will you get beautiful photos of the ceremony, the photographer will follow you on your romantic walk along the sandy shore and take beautiful photos in the best possible light. Saying "I do" in the tropics virtually guarantees clear skies and a beautiful blue ocean in the background. Here are 7 of the most romantic beach wedding destinations around the world. Certain attractions may be temporarily closed or require advance reservations. Hours/availability may have changed.

# Anantara Dhigu Resort

Spend your getaway in a lavish over-water suite at Anantara Dhigu, a luxury spa resort in the Maldives. The resort is located on Dhigu island in the South Male Atoll, offering beautiful beaches and a pristine coral reef for snorkeling and scuba diving. The Over Water Pool Suites are the most luxurious with views that every new bride dreams of for her honeymoon. The outdoor swimming pool makes you feel like you are levitating over the ocean. You can watch spectacular romantic sunsets right from the pool.

The Pool Suite has a separate dining area for romantic dinners over the water. Direct lagoon access makes it easy to drop in for an unforgettable snorkeling trip in the Indian Ocean. The interior of the suite is decorated with island fabrics, plush cushions, teak furniture, satellite TV and an iPod docking station. The spa has glass floors through which you can observe marine life while getting pampered. You can get couples massages or in the privacy of your suite. In addition to the bungalows on stilts, the property offers several luxury villas on a private stretch of beach. Each villa has a spacious uniquely-designed bathroom. Beachfront villas start from $370 USD per night.

# Guana Island in the British Virgin Islands

Guana Island in the British Virgin Islands is ideal for an intimate ceremony. The hotel staff will make you feel pampered and taken care of. Get married right on the sandy Caribbean bay, followed by a delicious banquet custom tailored to your wishes. The ultimate private island getaway with white-sand beaches, ocean-view accommodations and unique fauna and flora, Guana Island accommodates just 36 guests at a time. Perfect for honeymooners who love beaches and untouched nature, this 850-acre Caribbean island is a beautiful tropical paradise. There is a wide selection of activities for the new couple, from snorkeling and sailing to tennis and hiking. If you are still deciding on the best place to tie the knot, the hotel offers several beautiful wedding location, whether you want to get married right on the beach or in the hotel garden. The hotel will prepare a special beach banquet for you and your guests. You can rent the whole island to celebrate this important occasion.

# Sheraton Kauai

Kauai offers couples beautiful sandy bays and Hawaiian-inspired spa treatments. Say "I do" with a view of the Pacific Ocean at the Sheraton Kauai Resort. Afterwards, take a romantic walk through the hotel's 20 acres of tropical gardens. Sheraton Kauai just completed a $16 million renovation, featuring an expanded multi-level pool just above the sandy Hawaiian beach. The open-air Ocean Courtyard lounge now has tiki torches, three fire pits and six cozy sitting areas, perfect for cocktails under the stars. The resort has a new open-air restaurant and beach bar, Lava's on Poipu Beach. The hotel is an affordable choice for honeymooners and families.

The new RumFire offers 180-degree ocean views and Hawaiian cuisine with global influences. The restaurant has a brick oven and a menu that includes a variety of flatbreads, pork chops, roasted breadfruit and sea asparagus. For dessert, try the Peach Pineapple Cobbler with a cinnamon popcorn streusel. Located on a sandy Hawaiian beach on Kauai's South shore, the resort offers its guests elegant guest rooms and suites, many with ocean views. The hotel is set on 20 acres of landscaped gardens. Guests enjoy snorkeling right off the beach, oceanfront dining and many vacation activities. The hotel has 394 guest rooms and suites in low-rise buildings, no taller than coconut trees. Doubles start at $259 per night (808-742-1661).

# Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas

Everyone is bound to get excited when you announce that you will tie the knot on the famous Atlantis. The property offers a great selection of activities for all ages, from the impressively large Mandara Spa to lagoons filled with marine animals. Then there are the waterslides, sandy bays, pools and rooms with a view. Plan a ceremony at sunset so that you can get photos in that coveted golden sunset light.

# Hayman Island

If you love snorkeling and scuba diving, then Hayman Island in Australia is for you. Get married on a sandy shore overlooking the world's largest barrier reef. The hotel will arrange all the details, tastefully designed with whites and beiges to complement the blue of the ocean and palm trees.

# Chapel on Stilts in Bora Bora

This one-of-a-kind chapel at Le Meridien Bora Bora offers the lucky couple stunning views over the famous blue lagoon. The chapel's windows are hand-painted with elements from the sea. After the ceremony and the banquet, retire to your very own romantic overwater bungalow.

# Romantic Antigua

Jumby Bay in the Caribbean is the most romantic hotel in the world, according to a famous actress. Get married on the ocean's edge surrounded by puffy clouds, white sand and palm trees. The hotel staff will take care of all the wedding details at this luxury hotel.