• Beautiful beach wedding destinations are located all over the country.Beach Wedding image by Michael Wuelfrath from Fotolia.com
  
  One in 10 couples planning their weddings choose to host destination weddings rather than traditional wedding ceremonies, according to the Library of Congress. With couples saying their vows more frequently on beaches across the country, the hunt for beautiful beach wedding destinations is on the rise. America boasts over 12,000 miles of coastline allowing engaged couples the opportunity to choose from thousands of beautiful beach destinations.
  
  

Halalei Bay Hawaii

• The beaches of Hanalei Bay on the Hawaiian island of Kauai currently hold the title as the number one beach in America for 2009, according to Dr. Beach. Hanalei Bay boasts two miles of ocean and white sand complete with palm trees, waterfalls, and a mountain view in the background. Dr. Beach calls the view from the Princeville hotel one of the best, making it one of the most beautiful beach wedding destinations.
  
  St. Regis Princeville Resort
  5520 Ka Haku Road
  Princeville, HI 96722
  808-826-9644
  Princevillehotelhawaii.com
  
  

Key West Florida

• The southern most point in the United States, Key West boasts both beautiful beaches and wedding destinations. The Marriott Key West Beachside Hotel offers seven beachfront acres to accommodate your wedding. The Marriott also lays claim as one of the few hotels with their own private beach on the Gulf of Mexico. A beachfront wedding at the Marriott offers sweeping views of the clear blue water of the Gulf of Mexico, white sand beaches, and the lush landscaping of the resort, a must for any beautiful beach wedding destination.
  
  Marriott Key West Beachside Hotel
  3841 North Roosevelt Blvd.
  Key West, FL 33040
  305-296-8100
  Beachsidekeywest.com
  
  

Laguna Beach California

• Southern California is home to many beaches made famous by television shows, such as "The O.C.", "Real Housewives of Orange County", and "Laguna Beach". Say "I do" from one of the terraces overlooking the white sand beaches and rolling waves of the Pacific Ocean at the Surf and Sand Resort in Laguna Beach, or from the beach itself. Beverly Clark of Beverly Clark Wedding locations calls the distant views of Catalina Island from the Surf and Sand resort breathtaking. Views of the ocean with the hills of Laguna behind you offer a beautiful beach wedding destination.
  
  Surf and Sand Resort and Spa
  1555 South Coast Highway
  Laguna Beach, CA 92651
  888-869-7569
  Surfandsandresort.com