Gay weddings on the beach

Here is our guide to the best destinations for gay beach weddings. Combining the sun, the sea and the sand with your wedding is always a good idea. The only question is knowing which are the best destinations for beach weddings. It takes more than just a decent beach to make your wedding ceremony a success. You need the necessary infrastructure to make it work and the right hosting options. For an LGBT+ wedding, you also have to know that the destination you are traveling to is gay-friendly.

We'll also give you some ideas about how gay marriage laws differ from country to country. For example, you can have a symbolic gay beach wedding in Greece or a full legal ceremony in French Polynesia. There are many options to choose from, so let's see what type of beach wedding is the most suitable for you.

Marc GérardFrench Polynesia

French Polynesia is one of the world's top luxury wedding destinations. By some measures, French Polynesia has the bluest waters and softest sands in the world. It is a true tropical paradise, especially the island of Bora Bora. The 118 islands and atolls of French Polynesia stretch across a stretch of water as large as Western Europe. It is a distant destination, but it is always worth the long flight.

It's hard to think of a gay beach wedding destination that can beat French Polynesia. In French Polynesia you can have a fully legal wedding, as a gay or heterosexual couple, according to the French Civil Code. French Polynesia has never had homophobic laws, which makes it unique as most countries have homophobic laws to this day.

You can opt for a Symbolic Commitment Ceremony in Polynesia if you want to do the legal paperwork at home. Stay and enjoy your honeymoon after the wedding: combining both in French Polynesia is a must.

Mexico

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Mexico is a large, transcontinental country. Whether you're exploring the Caribbean or Pacific coast, Mexico is a great beach destination. It's also a great destination for a gay beach wedding. A fully legal gay wedding ceremony in Mexico is pretty straightforward. In terms of where to get married, we tend to favor the Caribbean coast for romantic trips.

The large resorts in the Riviera Maya are fully equipped to attend to all your wedding needs. Some of the hotels even have in-house wedding planners. Although the Caribbean coast is the most popular destination for a wedding in Mexico, the Pacific area is catching up. Just down the road from Puerto Vallarta is the Riviera Nayarit. It has been hailed as the most promising destination in Mexico.

Greece

The Greek islands are one of the best destinations on the planet for a romantic trip. Greece still does not allow gay marriage. That is very likely to change, but for now the country that gave homosexuality its first cultural expression can only accommodate a symbolic union. That being said, getting the legal mess out of the way may be a better option. Even if you get married in French Polynesia, where gay marriage is legal: you have to get married at the town hall before you get to the beach.

A symbolic gay wedding in the Greek islands is a very good idea. There is no shortage of luxury hotels to choose from. Choosing the right island depends on the type of environment you want to achieve. Santorini has rocky beaches, so you could have a wedding on a terrace near the beach with sweeping views of the caldera. If you prefer a barefoot beach wedding, Mykonos or Naxos would be better options.

South Africa

South Africa is a great destination for weddings and honeymoons. It is a very versatile place. You can explore the seaside city of Cape Town, venture into the Winelands, and go on a safari. Gay marriage was introduced to South Africa in 2006, several years before it became legal in many European countries. For a South African beach wedding, you will have your service in Cape Town. You can celebrate the wedding on the beach or on Table Mountain, where you will have stunning views of the city. You will be able to take quite spectacular wedding photos with the mountain in the background.

After the wedding, you can take a walk along the Garden Route and perhaps visit the Tierras del Vino. If you do, Babylonstoren is a great base for wine lovers. It is situated at the foot of the Simonsberg Mountains, an ideal location from which to explore the Winelands. It is also a great hotel for weddings and honeymoons - it is one of the most elegant in all of South Africa.