Getting married is a one of the major milestones of every individual's life. Choosing a wedding location is one of the major decisions for the to-be newly weds to make their big day a memorable one

Here are some romantic locations that are popular with couples all across the world.

Hawaii Literally 'Paradise' of the Pacific, it is rated as not only America's top wedding locations, but perhaps the world's top romantic get away. Although it is a long way off from anywhere, couple flock to this gorgeous island to have a memorable wedding. It is truly one of the most beautiful places on the earth. Waikiki, Oahu, Maui, Kauai and other islands of Hawaii offer the most exotic locales and unique and exciting romantic wedding locations as well as honeymoon holidays. Besides the exhilarating combination of the sun, sea and the sand, it has many other daytime activities as well as water sports to enjoy. Whether it is a sunrise proposal, sunset engagement or a beach wedding, Hawaii has it all.

Europe In recent years, a move away from only being a honeymoon location, Europe is fast becoming a popular wedding location. People are choosing to have their weddings in the exotic lands of Europe instead of conventional hometown weddings. Some of the most popular places are Spain, Italy and Scotland.

Spain There are many beautiful locations to choose from in Spain including the exuberant Andalucia region consisting of sun drenched white villages, picturesque hills and exotic nightlife. Although there are many small villages, the top three places chosen for wedding locations are Madrid, Seville and Granada.

Italy Is perhaps the most popular location to get married in continental Europe. It is simply the most romantic place in the world with its amazing artistic heritage, magnificent landscape, gastronomically delightful cuisine and warm and hospitable people. There are many places to choose from but for sheer romance there is little else like the Tuscan region. You can rent a villa and have a wonderful wedding ceremony.

Scotland There is little else in the world to beat a romantic and magical castle wedding for which Scotland is becoming a popular location. There are many castles available for hire and among these, Inverlochy Castle and Culcruech Castle even set up as hotels and offer wedding packages. The countryside of Scotland offers endless romance and magic to the wedding.

Cruise Weddings A cruise is synonymous with romance. These days every cruise line offers something special for all kinds - families, romantics, singles and honeymooners. Cruise weddings, today, have become the hip thing to do; they are affordable and give the couples an opportunity to sail on their honeymoon to a variety of ports immediately after the wedding. Many ships have dedicated wedding chapels and can also arrange port-side weddings. Not only is the wedding customized as per your preferences, it is sans the hassles of preparation and detailed planning which are taken care of by someone else. A cruise wedding is ideal with close friends and family around in a beautiful setting, with panoramic views, fine food and dancing.

Aruba This romantic island, 15 miles off the coast of Venezuela and only a four-hour flight from New York is voted to be one the best wedding and honeymoon locations in the world today. It welcomes wedding couples year-round. Its clean, wide beaches and crystal clear oceans beckon lovers by day and its several casinos and night life have them partying till the wee hours of the morning. Aruba is a land of dreams, sun and scenery. Aruba not only has abundance of daytime sports and adventure tours, but several night spots and cafes where you can enjoy live music, exotic drinks, exciting shows and a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere; a true escape into paradise.

Acapulco, Mexico Acapulco is located on the Pacific coast of Mexico and is known for some of the most fabulous bays in the world. With its hot spot beaches, luxurious hotels and glamorous nightlife, it attracts tourists and celebrities from across the world and is also becoming one of the most popular wedding destinations today. The scenic drive along the Costera Miguel Aleman offers a magnificent view of the coastline and the famous Acapulco bay. With its gorgeous sunsets, charming restaurants, pristine beaches, Acapulco makes a perfect wedding and honeymoon destination.

Getting married away from convention and on a romantic wedding destination is an idea of magical perfection and dreams come true. And after the wedding ceremony, you just continue to enjoy the breathtaking location.... by having your honeymoon there too.

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William Brister - http://www.tietheknot.tv - A major decision for the now to be newlyweds.