The best vow renewal destinations pair a setting worth the trip with a ceremony small enough to feel personal. Below are 15 places to say I do again, from Santorini's caldera and the gardens of Lake Como to the white sand of the Whitsundays and the vineyards outside Melbourne. Each entry covers why it suits a renewal and where to start planning. Wedded Concierge can arrange the ceremony, the stay and every detail around it, so the only thing you need to prepare is what you want to say.
Bali packs three settings into one island: clifftop chapels in Uluwatu, calm beaches in Nusa Dua and rice terraces around Ubud. Many resorts host ceremonies and handle the flowers, the officiant and the dinner that follows. It is a short flight from most Australian cities, which makes it easy to bring your children or the friends who stood beside you the first time.
Compare venues such as AYANA Bali, Alila Villas Uluwatu and Samabe Bali Suites & Villas, or start with our guide to celebrating in Bali.
Lake Como's villas line the shore with terraced gardens, and you can arrive at your ceremony by boat. Villages such as Bellagio and Varenna keep the days slow, with long lunches by the lake between the celebrations.
More Italian settings are on our Italy page.
Whitewashed chapels and blue domes sit on the rim of the caldera, and the sunset over Oia gives you a natural moment to exchange your words. Small ceremonies work best here, with a dinner overlooking the water afterwards.
Rocabella Santorini Hotel & Spa sits on the caldera, and our Greece page covers the other islands.
Provence pairs châteaux and old stone farmhouses with vineyards, olive groves and, in early summer, fields of lavender. It suits a long outdoor lunch with your closest people that runs into the evening. Village markets and wine tastings fill the days around the ceremony.
Find more French settings in our France guide.
Portugal's southern coast is known for golden cliffs, sea stacks and sheltered coves, especially around Lagos and Lagoa. A clifftop ceremony with the Atlantic behind you needs very little decoration. The region is quieter than Lisbon, with whitewashed towns and seafood restaurants close to the beaches.
Plan the rest of your stay with our Portugal guide.
Lake Geneva has vineyards along its shore and the Alps on the horizon. Geneva, Lausanne and Montreux each offer lakeside hotels, and a private boat on the water makes a memorable place to renew your vows.
See what else the country offers on our Switzerland page.
Cappadocia is famous for the hot air balloons that fill the sky at sunrise over its fairy chimneys and valleys. You can stay in a cave hotel, take a balloon flight together and stand on a terrace facing the view for the ceremony.
Our Turkey page pairs Cappadocia with the coast.
Mexico's Caribbean coast offers white beaches, turquoise water and colonial haciendas made for a lively celebration. Between the ceremony and the party, you can swim in cenotes or visit the clifftop Mayan ruins at Tulum. Many haciendas can book a mariachi band for the evening.
Read more about celebrating in Mexico.
Fiji's island resorts make it simple to bring the whole family, with warm water and kids' clubs. Beach ceremonies are easy to arrange, and many resorts include a traditional Fijian element if you would like one. It is close to Australia and New Zealand, so the travel day stays short.
Look at Hilton Fiji Beach Resort and Spa and Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort, or browse the rest on our Fiji page.
Dubai offers two very different settings: the desert at sunset and a skyline of luxury hotels. A private desert camp, eating under the stars, is a striking place to say your vows again, and the city's hotels suit a larger party. Winter months bring the most comfortable weather.
Our Get Wedded in Dubai edition has more on the city.
Ras Al Khaimah, a short drive from Dubai, combines beaches with the mountains of Jebel Jais. A mountaintop ceremony gives you sweeping views and cooler air, while the coast offers calm resort beaches for the days after.
Venues here include Anantara Mina Ras Al Khaimah Resort and InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Resort and Spa. Find out more on our Ras Al Khaimah page.
In the Maldives, overwater villas stand over clear lagoons, and some resorts arrange a ceremony on a private sandbank with nobody else in sight. It works best for two, or a small group, and doubles as a second honeymoon.
See our honeymoon packages if you want to turn the renewal into a longer escape.
Phuket brings together Andaman Sea beaches, island-hopping across Phang Nga Bay and the option of a traditional Thai blessing. Beachfront resorts make ceremonies straightforward, and the island has accommodation for every kind of guest list. It is an easy trip from Australia.
See more of the country on our Thailand page.
The Whitsundays offer a tropical island setting without leaving Australia. Whitehaven Beach draws visitors with its bright white sand, and the swirling patterns of Hill Inlet are best seen from the lookout or the air. Island resorts and sailing charters can host a ceremony on the sand or aboard a yacht.
For more places close to home, read Get Wedded in Australia.
The Yarra Valley is wine country an easy drive from Melbourne, with cellar doors, rolling hills and estates that host intimate celebrations. You can start the day drifting over the vines in a hot air balloon and finish with a long lunch at a winery. See how one couple did it in this Tuscan-inspired wedding in the Yarra Valley. If you are coming to Wedded World Melbourne in November, the valley makes an easy add-on to the trip.
For a renewal overseas, Wedded Concierge books the venue, the flights and the ceremony at any destination on this list. Our guide to vow renewal etiquette covers who to invite, the ceremony order and sample vows.
To plan face to face, meet the people who arrange these trips in person. Wedded World Melbourne runs on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November 2026 at 1 Hotel Melbourne, Docklands, bringing together the names shaping modern celebrations, travel experiences and the Wedded Concierge Lounge. Tickets are $49 and include a $200 gift bag per couple.
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