Historic Italian Castle for Intimate, Unforgettable Wedding Weekends
Siena, Tuscany
Perfect for: Weekend wedding celebrations with overnight guest accommodations
80
Event Guests
22
Sleeps
11
Bedrooms
€14,900starting, minimum stay
Great Value
Destination Wedding Venues: Your Dream Celebration Awaits
From California wine country to Tuscan vineyard villas, Tulum beachfront to Colorado mountain retreats—find your perfect destination wedding venue with built-in guest accommodations.
155+ Wedding Estates10 CountriesBedrooms On SiteMulti-Day Celebrations
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The short answer
A destination wedding venue is a place your guests travel to for a celebration of several days. The simplest choice is a private estate that hosts the ceremony, the reception and your guests' stay. WedStay lists 155+ venues in 27 US states and 9 other countries. Most WedStay venues start from $6,000 for the minimum stay.
Updated October 2026
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Browse destination wedding venues across five countries, each offering unique landscapes, cultures, and celebration experiences.
United States
No Passport Required
From Napa vineyards to Colorado mountains, Texas Hill Country to the Florida coast. Estate wedding venues across America's most stunning destinations.
27 States113 ListingsMedian $8,000
California Wine Country· Colorado Rockies· Florida & Gulf Coast· Arizona Desert· Texas Hill Country
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Italy
La Dolce Vita
Historic Tuscan castles, vineyard villas, and Sicilian seaside estates. Experience the romance of Italy with multi-day wedding celebrations in centuries-old properties.
7 ListingsMedian $18,244Tuscany & Sicily
Tuscany Vineyards· Chianti Wine Country· Sicilian Coast· Historic Castles· Lucca Countryside
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Mexico
Caribbean Paradise
Tulum beachfront estates, jungle compounds with rooftop celebrations, and cliffside villas. Affordable luxury just a short flight from the US.
16 ListingsMedian $12,000Tulum & Coast
Tulum Beachfront· Jungle Compounds· Rooftop Venues· Cliffside Villas· Cenote Settings
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Costa Rica
Tropical Paradise
Lush rainforest estates, Pacific coast villas, and volcanic highland retreats. Eco-luxury wedding venues with exotic wildlife and stunning biodiversity.
12 ListingsMedian $10,000Pacific Coast
Rainforest Villas· Pacific Coast· Eco-Luxury· Volcanic Highlands· Wildlife Settings
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Australia
Down Under
From coastal estates to vineyard properties, Australia offers unique wedding venues with stunning natural landscapes and world-class hospitality.
5 ListingsMedian $6,500Coastal & Wine
Coastal Estates· Vineyard Properties· Natural Landscapes· Year-Round Climate
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Listings and median venue prices for the minimum stay come from the WedStay wedding venue cost index, November 2026.
What does a destination wedding package include and cost?
At a WedStay venue the package is the whole property for the minimum stay: the ceremony and reception space, the bedrooms for your closest guests and the amenities on the listing. Food, drinks, flowers, photography and music are booked separately, with vendors you choose. Most WedStay venues start from $6,000 for the minimum stay. Here is the venue price for the minimum stay by destination, from live listings:
| Destination | Typical low | Median per stay | Typical high | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $6,000 | $8,000 | $11,400 | 113 |
| Mexico | $9,000 | $12,000 | $36,375 | 16 |
| Costa Rica | $8,375 | $10,000 | $13,625 | 12 |
| Italy | $12,732 | $18,244 | $36,377 | 7 |
| Australia | $6,000 | $6,500 | $7,000 | 5 |
Source: the WedStay wedding venue cost index, computed November 2026. Base price for the minimum stay before guest charges, fees and tax; typical low and high are the 25th and 75th percentiles. Euro-priced listings are converted to US dollars.
Where are the best destination weddings in the US?
Wine country in California, the Colorado mountains, Texas Hill Country, the Florida coast and the Arizona desert all draw couples who want a wedding weekend without passports. Browse them in our guide to destination wedding venues in the USA, or see every wedding venue with lodging by state.
Can you have an all-inclusive destination wedding in the USA?
Yes, in the sense most couples mean: one booking for the venue and the rooms. A WedStay estate gives you the property, the bedrooms and the event spaces together, and you add your own caterer and vendors. Our guide to all-inclusive wedding venues explains what is and is not included.
How do you plan a destination wedding?
Pick the destination around your guests, book the venue early, then send save the dates with travel details. Hire vendors who know the area, plan the days around the venue's minimum stay, and handle any legal paperwork before you travel. Our wedding planning checklist lays out the timeline month by month.
Featured Wedding House Rentals
Browse our collection of house rentals perfect for wedding celebrations. Each property offers exclusive venue space plus guest accommodations under one roof.
40 Acre San Diego Luxury Private Resort w/Pool, Jacuzzi, Gym, Yoga Studio
Valley Center, California
Perfect for: Weekend wedding celebrations with overnight guest accommodations
150
Event Guests
42
Sleeps
15
Bedrooms
$10,300starting, minimum stay
Great Value
4,800 sqft Orlando Lakefront Estate | Pool, Speakeasy
Orlando, Florida
Perfect for: Weekend wedding celebrations with overnight guest accommodations
150
Event Guests
20
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
$7,200starting, minimum stay
Great Value
New Jersey /NY Wedding Estate with Pool, Hot Tub, and Pickleball – Easy New York City Access
Hewitt, New Jersey
Perfect for: Weekend wedding celebrations with overnight guest accommodations
300
Event Guests
22
Sleeps
10
Bedrooms
$13,900starting, minimum stay
Great Value
Italian-Inspired Estate with Private Grounds in Mebane, North Carolina
Mebane, North Carolina
Perfect for: Weekend wedding celebrations with overnight guest accommodations
300
Event Guests
16
Sleeps
7
Bedrooms
$12,000starting, minimum stay
Great Value
Hilltop Murrieta Mediterranean Villa with Panoramic Views, Pool & Private Club Lounge
Murrieta, California
Perfect for: Weekend wedding celebrations with overnight guest accommodations
100
Event Guests
17
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
$9,000starting, minimum stay
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about planning a destination wedding
It is a private estate or villa that gives you both the event spaces and overnight rooms for your guests in one place. Instead of renting a venue by the hour and booking hotels, you rent the whole property for several days, so guests live, eat and celebrate together. WedStay lists these venues in the United States, Italy, Mexico and more.
Browse destination wedding venues in the USAThe venue is only one part of the cost. Guests also pay for flights and nights away, and an international wedding adds paperwork, translation and vendor travel. The WedStay cost index compares the median venue price for the minimum stay in each country from live listings, so you can weigh the venue against the travel your guests take on.
Compare venue costs by countryStart a year or more ahead for a peak season Saturday, and earlier for an international wedding, which needs time for legal paperwork, vendors in another time zone and guest travel. Give guests your date as soon as the venue is booked so they can request time off, renew passports and find good fares.
A celebration over several days rather than one evening: often a welcome dinner, the wedding day and a farewell brunch, with group activities in between. Guests usually pay for their own travel, while the couple often hosts the wedding party and family at the venue. Share a wedding website with travel details, local transport and what to pack.
Yes, but each country has its own rules. Italy asks for sworn declarations, a certificate of no impediment and translated documents. Mexico requires a civil ceremony performed by a local judge, with translated documents and witnesses. Many couples sign the legal paperwork at home before they travel, then hold a symbolic ceremony abroad with no legal constraints.
Start with your guests. A destination in the United States means no passports, shorter flights and a simpler marriage license, which helps older guests and families with young children. An international destination gives you a culture and setting you cannot find at home, but asks more of your guests and adds paperwork. Many couples decide by where most guests live.
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