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Weddings can be an emotional roller coaster. Some moments are filled with over-the-moon highs of love and bliss, while others hit a real low with wedding day drama and family freakouts. The roller coaster of love can be a wild ride, so why not help your travelers experience the ride of a lifetime with a theme park wedding?

Walt Disney Resort, Orlando, FL

Fairytale weddings are just a plane ride away at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Help make your travelers feel like they’re living the life of a royal with beautiful gardens, stunning sunsets and breathtaking beach venues. The Mr. and Mrs. to-be can choose from an extensive list of potential venues throughout the park including the Disney Wedding Pavilion, the Magic Kingdom, Epcot terraces and courtyards, Sea Breeze Point, Hollywood Boulevard and even the Tree of Life. Disney makes it easy to plan a large destination wedding with help from florists, caterers and photographers onsite. To make the deal even sweeter, guests who stay in the wedding hotel room block will receive specially-priced theme park tickets.

Discovery Cove, Orlando, FL

Discovery Cove is the perfect destination wedding option for nature lovers. Exotic animals and tropical birds will greet guests as they stroll down a lush nature trail to the beachfront ceremony location. Packages can include: a private 30-minute dolphin swim for the couple and all guests, complimentary breakfast, lunch and snacks, snorkeling, animal encounters and time to relax at the park's beaches or on the scenic Wind-Away River. Guests looking to spend the night can reserve their own cabanas onsite.

Sidenote: It’s important to know that admission to Discovery Cove is required for each guest on the day of the ceremony and is not offered at a reduced price.

Santa Barbara Zoo, Santa Barbara, CA

For a wedding venue that’s sure to be a roarin’ good time, send travelers to the Santa Barbara Zoo. Guests can delight in observing incredible animals, and have access to 30 acres of abundant gardens and unforgettable ocean views. The zoo staff will work closely with the bride and groom to help make sure their wedding day goes perfectly with onsite catering, beverages and rental needs. Specialty services like cakes, lighting and décor can also be accommodated.

Universal Orlando Resort, Orlando, FL

Elegance, rock-and-roll, palm trees and waterfalls ... Universal Orlando Resort has a variety of destination wedding venues to appeal to lovebirds looking to tie the knot. Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel transports travelers to the seaside village of Portofino, Italy with fanciful courtyards and majestic ballrooms. The Hard Rock Hotel appeals to couples who want a wedding that’s anything but average, with glamour and attitude. Universal’s Loews Royal Pacific Resort and the Sapphire Falls Resort bring the appeal of waterfalls, tropical flowers and white-sand beaches for a beachy vibe. Wedding guests will love relaxing amidst these hotels' charming surroundings and taking advantage of exclusive theme park benefits.


About the Author

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Senior Editor for VAX VacationAccess and world explorer, Jenna Buege loves writing about all things travel. When she’s not busy creating content, she spends her time exploring the great outdoors, cuddling with her two black cats and researching her next big (sometimes strange) adventure. 


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