Destination wedding and elopement photography — Wedding elopement under the Quiraing rock formation on the isle of skye

The wonderful thing about modern weddings is that couples have so much freedom to create a day that they love. Gone are the days of everyone getting married in their local church (although these weddings are still lovely, of course), with a huge range of venues now available in the UK and beyond.

Destination weddings are rising in popularity, with couples embracing the intimacy of such celebrations, only taking their nearest and dearest abroad with them to see them tie the knot.

This doesn’t mean you can’t throw a big party when you come back home, but having a small and select celebration means that you get to spend quality time with all your guests. Plus, you can go straight into your honeymoon, since you’re already on holiday.

If that sounds appealing, then this guide to destination weddings from 77 Diamonds might be helpful. It lists the top 20 most popular destination wedding locations to help inspire your big day, from the warmth of Gibraltar to the winter magic of Iceland.

Destination weddings can sometimes feel tricky to organise, with legalities and logistics to juggle – all in another country, timezone and potentially language. This guide sets out some of the key things you need to consider to help you make your dream wedding a reality with as little stress as possible.

If you’re looking for a photographer for your destination wedding I’d love to have a chat with you over Zoom and bounce around some ideas with you - no pressure. In the meantime you can also check out my wedding info page.