The Top Three Wedding Destinations for 2028

If you are the sort of couple who likes to plan well ahead, 2028 might feel like a long way off. But some of the loveliest destination weddings we have helped arrange have come from couples who booked years in advance, simply because they fell in love with a particular place and wanted to be sure of getting it. With that in mind, here is our honest view on the three destinations worth putting at the top of your list.

Cyprus remains our top recommendation

We say this as the destination we know best, having built a dedicated on-island team there, but also because the case for Cyprus genuinely stacks up. The island enjoys over 300 days of sunshine a year, which gives you remarkable flexibility when choosing a wedding month — you are not squeezing into a narrow three-week window the way you might elsewhere. Venues range from clifftop terraces over the Mediterranean to elegant countryside estates, and the island is small enough that guests can combine a wedding with a proper holiday without endless transfers.

Value is the other part of the story. Our published Cyprus packages run from £6,899 to £10,999, which consistently represents some of the strongest value among our destinations once you factor in accommodation, ceremony arrangements and the level of on-the-ground support included. For couples planning years ahead, that combination of reliability and value is hard to beat, and it is why so many of our couples choose Cyprus even after comparing it against other options.

One practical note for 2028: if you are set on marrying in Cyprus, we would still recommend confirming your documentation and municipality requirements with us well before travel, as these are specific to each couple and we always confirm the current position in writing rather than relying on general guidance you might find online.

Greece for island atmosphere and variety

Greece continues to be a strong second choice, largely because of its sheer variety. Santorini and Mykonos offer that unmistakable whitewashed, caldera-view aesthetic that photographs beautifully, but there are quieter, equally romantic options too — Crete, Rhodes and the Ionian islands all bring their own character, from olive-grove settings to pine-backed coves. Couples often choose Greece when they want a strong sense of place, somewhere guests will remember as a destination in its own right rather than simply a wedding backdrop.

The trade-off is logistics. Some of the smaller islands have limited flight connections, particularly outside peak season, so guest travel needs more careful planning, and accommodation on the most popular islands can book up early for the summer months. If Greece is on your mind for 2028, an early conversation about which island suits your guest list is well worth having.

Malta for something more compact

Malta is a destination we see couples warm to once they realise how much it offers within a small footprint. English is widely spoken, which many couples and their families find reassuring, and the island's history gives you genuinely striking venue options — fortress walls, baroque palazzos and seafront terraces all within a short drive of one another. It suits couples with a more compact guest list who want everyone close together, with short transfers between accommodation, ceremony and reception.

Malta's weather window is slightly different to Cyprus, with the shoulder months of spring and early autumn particularly pleasant rather than overly hot, which is worth factoring in if you are set on a specific time of year for 2028.

What about Spain and Italy

We would not want to leave these out, as both remain popular with our couples. Spain, particularly the Costa del Sol and the Balearics, offers excellent value and strong flight links from the UK and Ireland, while Italy brings unmatched romance in regions like the Amalfi Coast and Tuscany, though often at a higher price point. Across all our destinations, published packages range from £3,735 to £17,300, which reflects just how different the scale and style of a wedding abroad can be depending on venue, guest numbers and season. If budget flexibility matters to you, it is worth discussing Spain and Italy alongside our top three.

Booking early for 2028

Whichever destination you lean towards, planning this far ahead gives you real advantages: first choice of your preferred venue and dates, more time to spread payments, and the chance to let guests save for travel without rushing. It also means fewer surprises, since documentation, accommodation blocks and supplier availability can all be secured calmly rather than against the clock.

What we would gently caution against is choosing a destination purely on reputation without weighing up the practical side — flight times for elderly relatives, the realistic weather for your chosen month, or how many guests can comfortably be accommodated nearby. These details shape the day far more than they might seem to at the outset.

If you would like to talk through your options for 2028, we would be glad to help. Our team manages full planning, guest accommodation and concierge support for every wedding we arrange, whichever destination you choose, and a free consultation is a relaxed way to start putting the pieces together.