All the glitz and glamour you want is found at the fabulous Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island. Housing 100,000 sq feet of gambling space – the largest casino in the Caribbean; marine parks with more than 50,000 exotic sea creatures; an archaeological dig; miles of sandy beach and mayan water slides, Atlantis offers an exhilarating honeymoon full of fun packed things to do. The resort was also the recent wedding location choice of Rob and Amber from the popular realty TV show "Amazing Race".

If a more tranquil and private experience is your style, then head off to one, or more, of The Bahamas 'family' islands where you'll find a slower pace of life, friendly locals, pristine waters and delicious local delicacies.

Harbour Island is one such place and home to celebrities seeking a slower lifestyle, like Elle McPherson and India Hicks. The island is world famous for its pink sand beaches and elegant boutique hotels offering privacy and exclusivity mixed with a small town friendliness.

Hopetown in Abaco is a quaint colonial settlement mixing old world charm with modern luxuries. Reachable only by boat, and with golf carts being the main source of transportation in the settlement, you are sure to unwind and leave behind the hectic schedules of every day life here.

The Four Seasons Hotel in Georgetown, Exuma has opened up this rustic island to the international traveller looking for something different. The idyllic beach side hideaway this resorts offers couples a personal experience and promises "quiet calm, crystal clear waters, an open air spa, Oceanside Greg Norman golf course and fairy tale setting".

With so many options, you're sure to find the perfect venue for your wedding, be it a romantic wedding for two on a deserted sunset lit beach, or a full scale event in one of the many luxury hotels and resorts. Your guests will thank you, too, as they decide between the diving, powerboat trips, duty free shopping, or working on a tan as the crystal blue waters lap their toes to occupy their time on the islands.

So before you follow the masses to Hawaii, or opt for the convenience of Florida, take a look a little further off shore. A quick visit to the Bahamas section of Islandbrides.com may just provide all the answers to your beach wedding plans. With a full directory of tantalizing hotels offering wedding packages, experienced wedding planners, photographers, videographers, florists, caterers, musicians etc, it's a great place to start your research.