Some weddings are unforgettable. Private island weddings are in a league of their own. When couples dream of privacy, unmatched luxury, and an experience only a select few will ever have, they escape to destinations that feel like their own world. True private islands are rare, but many resorts create the same magic with secluded villas, private beaches, and dedicated service that feels just as exclusive.

As global experts in celebration travel, Wedaways Travel connects couples to these coveted retreats. Each property combines breathtaking scenery with world-class hospitality to make your wedding truly one of a kind.

 

Private Island Weddings in French Polynesia: The Brando

Few places rival The Brando Private Island, once Marlon Brando’s personal sanctuary. Accessible only by private plane, it offers pristine beaches, turquoise lagoons, and eco-luxury villas with plunge pools. Couples exchange vows barefoot on the shore and dine under starlight, surrounded by pure Polynesian magic. Privacy is absolute, making it one of the most exclusive private island wedding destinations on earth.

The Brando

 

Maldives Magic: Joali for Floating Fairytales

In the Maldives, Joali brings the fantasy of private island weddings to life. Overwater villas seem to float on crystal waters, offering total seclusion. Arrive by seaplane, marry at sunset, and dine by candlelight on your private deck. While the resort is not reserved for one couple, the design makes it feel entirely your own.

Dream honeymoon, Joali Maldives

 

Hidden Paradise: Sofitel Baru Calablanca Beach Resort, Colombia

This Colombian treasure isn’t a private island, yet Sofitel Baru Calablanca Beach Resort gives couples that same secluded feeling. Set along a stretch of pristine Caribbean coastline, it offers private beaches, modern villas, and the option to buy out entire areas for your wedding. The result is a celebration that feels entirely your own.

Destination wedding Colombia, Sofitel Baru Calablanca
Photography by Valorie Darling, Gown by Watters

 

Italian Elegance: Capofaro Locanda & Malvasia

Set on the Aeolian island of Salina, Capofaro Locanda & Malvasia offers intimate island romance without flying to a remote atoll. Vineyards surround the estate, and views of the Tyrrhenian Sea create a sense of exclusivity. Ceremonies among the vines and starlit terraces make it feel like a private island celebration, steeped in Sicilian charm.

Aerial view of a private island with vineyards, luxury villas, and a lighthouse, perfect for private island weddings.

 

Wild Mediterranean Romance: Sikelia, Pantelleria

Sikelia on Pantelleria is for couples who crave raw beauty and total privacy. Its ancient stone villas and secluded terraces blend with rugged cliffs overlooking endless Mediterranean horizons. This boutique retreat is not a private island, yet every wedding here feels like an untouched, otherworldly escape.

Honeymoon planning, Sikelia Luxury Retreat

 

Caribbean Jet-Set Luxury: Mandarin Oriental, Canouan

For a true island escape, Mandarin Oriental, Canouan delivers luxury and discretion. Accessible by private jet or yacht, it offers oceanfront suites, villas with infinity pools, and exclusive service. It feels as if the entire island is yours, creating an unforgettable private island wedding experience for you and your guests.

Bride in wedding dress on private island balcony overlooking ocean view. Private island wedding.
Photography by Twah Dougherty, Gown by Watters

 

Caribbean Seclusion: Viceroy Sugar Beach, St. Lucia

Between the iconic Piton mountains, Viceroy Sugar Beach offers lush tropical surroundings and a private feel that rivals any island buyout. Weddings on quiet beaches or in hillside villas with infinity pools create magical moments, finished with starlit dancing to the sound of the Caribbean Sea.

Luxury Caribbean resort nestled on a beach, with Pitons mountain in the background. Ideal luxury Caribbean wedding venue.
 

Legendary South Pacific Romance: Conrad Bora Bora Nui

Located on its own private islet, Conrad Bora Bora Nui defines South Pacific wedding magic. Overwater bungalows, a stunning lagoon chapel, and panoramic ocean views create cinematic moments you will treasure forever. This resort offers the essence of private island weddings in one of the world’s most iconic destinations.

Destination wedding Bora Bora, Conrad Bora Bora Nui

 

Why Private Island Weddings Define Luxury

Not all weddings happen on true private islands. Yet the best luxury resorts offer the same rare gift: privacy, seclusion, and unforgettable service that makes it feel like you own the destination. With Wedaways Travel, couples gain insider access to these extraordinary escapes, turning their wedding into a once-in-a-lifetime experience surrounded only by loved ones and the beauty of nature.