Do you imagine yourself walking down a weathered stone aisle of an enchanting historic castle? Perhaps a sharing your first kiss under a sky full of stars. Or even having your venue provide natural decor for your wedding? Well, in celebration of Earth Day, we’ve listed down some gorgeous venues that we think can help you celebrate your wedding in an eco-conscious way.
The Brando, Tetiaroa, French Polynesia
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The Brando is a unique luxury resort on French Polynesia’s breathtakingly beautiful private island of Tetiaroa, offering carefree luxury amid pristine nature. With access to the island by private plane, the resort features 35 villas on white-sand beaches frequented by sea turtles, manta rays, and exotic birds, giving you the ultimate getaway experience and a breezy destination wedding on a luxurious beach property. Their Sea Water Air Conditioning solution is a smart way to reduce environmental damage, providing high-efficient cooling while reducing energy demands. With a mission to provide the most luxurious and enriching travel experiences in an environmentally sensitive and sustainable manner, this dreamy venue is one you can’t miss out on.
Las Ventanas Al Paraiso, A Rosewood Resort, Los Cabos, Mexico
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Las Ventanas offers an astonishingly beautiful ambiance for destination weddings, with hypnotic sunsets and dreamy landscapes. The dramatic white sand beach along the Sea of Cortez makes for a stunning location for an open cocktail reception and seated dinner. Choices for outdoor and indoor venues give you plenty of options for a magical celebration, and activities like marine wildlife expeditions and scuba diving allow you to experience being one with the mystical life underwater. The ecological window to paradise is also involved with a sea turtle protection program, provides organic cuisines, and sources local materials built by hand. The resort also has a driving range, allowing you to freely hit golf balls directly into the ocean, each ball made of biodegradable material that transforms into a pod of fish food, contributing to improving the ecosystem of the Baja waters.
Puntacana Resort and Club, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
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You have plenty of options to entertain your guests at this stunning resort, from kids to adults. Eco-expeditions on stand-up paddleboards or sustainability tours on beekeeping, coral restoration, and more. You can also indulge in a relaxing afternoon of golfing and freshly harvested honey tasting at the property. Additionally, you and your party can go diving and explore the coral gardens as a post-wedding activity. The exclusive hotel designed by Oscar de la Renta offers an intimate setting with an elegant beachfront for a scenic ceremony. And who wouldn’t want to get married against a view of the beautiful Caribbean waters?
The Retreat by Heaven, Kigali, Rwanda
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Experience serenity at Kigali’s first eco-friendly luxury boutique hotel for an intimate wedding in East Africa. With 11 solar-powered luxury suites and king rooms featuring locally crafted furniture from a Tanzanian sustainable teak farm, the property not only keeps the planet in mind but also the experience of its guests. The hotel’s restaurants also serve Rwandan and international cuisines prepared with organic ingredients sourced from an on-site garden and local farmers. From the view and menu to traditionally woven flower girl baskets, there is a lot the hotel can offer, making it a true Haven for a paradise wedding.
Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica, Puerto Maldonado, Peru
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The Peruvian Amazon provides a wedding venue like no other, a property that encourages and supports eco-tourism and sustainable travel. Tucked in the Southern Peruvian corner of the rainforest near the Bolivian and Brazilian borders, Inkaterra is a stunner that really embraces nature in a true sense. The eco-luxury lodge sits in front of the Madre de Dios River, with 35 wooden cabanas and a varied selection of à-la-carte excursions, including a visit to the Inkaterra Canopy Walkway. Similar to this rainforest paradise is Kenya, a wildlife haven that provides some of the finest hotels and resorts for a one-of-a-kind wedding.
If you like these hotels and want to explore similar venues, The Fairmont Banff in Canada and Sandals Resort in Jamaica are also fine options for an environment-friendly destination wedding to check out.
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