Feature image: From the Real Wedding Story of James and Pandora at Conrad Bali.
If you’re dreaming of a wedding where the charm of a chapel meets the beauty of the beach, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve curated a list of the top 10 most breathtaking chapels located on or near the water. Whether your heart is set on a destination wedding in Hawaii, Bora Bora, Fiji, Bali, or The Whitsundays, these wedding chapels offer the perfect blend of natural splendour and romantic atmosphere.
Check out ten of our favourite wedding chapels by the sea and begin planning your dream wedding.
1. Ocean Pavilion, Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort & Spa, Philippines
The wedding chapel at Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort & Spa is a truly sight to behold. It’s comprised of three gabled wooden roofs of different sizes stacked one on top of the other, with support beams that form a facade of three large, equilateral triangles. There’s also a rear glassed area providing exceptional views of the Mactan Channel.
2. Infinity Chapel, Conrad Bali, Indonesia
The Infinity Chapel at Conrad Bali is the perfect venue for a wedding that you will never forget. This architecturally unique chapel floats two meters above sea level, offering stunning ocean views and an asymmetrical design that is sure to impress. The chapel sits atop an infinity reflection pool, which is how it gets its name, and is surrounded by beautiful reflection pools and walkways. Made of marble, glass, and steel, the chapel is glassed all the way to the roof on the north side, with roller shades on the other side. With enough space for 60 seats, the Infinity Chapel is the perfect destination for your dream wedding.
If you’ve already picked out your beautiful wedding venue by the water… check out Our Ultimate Beach Wedding Guide and start planning!
3. Trenavin Chapel, Victoria, Australia
Nestled within the enchanting Ventnor Estate on Phillip Island and boasting breathtaking views of the Mornington Peninsula, Trenavin Chapel offers a truly magical seaside setting for your wedding.
Ideal for couples seeking an intimate seaside ceremony, this charming chapel provides a stunning backdrop for exchanging vows. In addition to the chapel, you can book the adjacent Summer House for an extra three hours, perfect for cake cutting and receptions, ensuring a seamless and memorable celebration by the sea.
4. Angsana Laguna Wedding Chapel, Phuket, Thailand
You can definitely feel romance in the air when you step inside Angsana Laguna Phuket’s centrepiece chapel, which sits on a tranquil seaside lagoon near Bangtao Bay. This beautiful wedding chapel on the Laguna Lagoon reflects distinctive Thai architecture, and is immaculately painted in white for a fresh, modern feel. There’s even a private jetty nearby, so the bride can make a grand entrance arriving by boat.
5. Blue Lagoon Chapel, Intercontinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa, French Polynesia
Blue Lagoon Chapel in stunning French Polynesia looks like an over-water wooden thatched hut from the outside, but inside it defies belief. Inside there are green stained-glass windows, solid wood benches and altar tables, as well as a glass aisle through which you can see the emerald-green water below. The chapel is perfect for intimate weddings, and it features a large window with views of Mt Otemanu as a backdrop.
6. Aherenoa Chapel, Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Located near one of Bora Bora’s inner lagoons, is the Aherenoa Chapel at the Four Seasons Resort, Bora Bora. The wooden chapel has a roof extending all the way to the ground, and there’s space for 18 guests. Natural lighting seeps in via the entrance and the floor-length window behind the altar. A group of Tahitian dancers can be positioned on the pathway to the chapel awaiting guests arrival.
7. Overwater Wedding Pavilion, Four Seasons Resort at Landaa Giraavaru, Maldives
Floating above a spectacular UNESCO Biosphere Reserve is the Overwater Wedding Pavilion at the Four Seasons Resort in the Maldives. The gorgeous pavilion is located off the northeast tip of the island, and is only accessible by boat. It’s a pillared, chapel-like structure with a lofted ceiling, bi-fold glass doors opening onto a deck, a polished concrete floor, and a glass aisle perched above the Indian Ocean – offering views of sea turtles, reef fish and other vibrant marine life just metres underfoot. The bright and airy venue can hold up to 18 people.
8. Bure Ni Loloma (house of love), Outrigger Fiji Resort, Fiji
Exchanging vows at the stunning Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort chapel elevates your wedding to a whole new level.
Known as the Bure Ni Loloma, this exquisite chapel, with its breathtaking Fijian architecture, is perched atop Lomalagi Hill (Heavenly Hill). It offers sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, even though it’s not directly by the sea. This enchanting setting provides a perfect backdrop to celebrate your love and create lasting memories against an exotic, picturesque landscape—ideal for your special day.
Image is from the real wedding feature of Deahann and Paul who married in this stunning chapel.
9. Daydream Island Chapel, The Whitsundays, Australia
Located on the southwest side of the island, right at the water’s edge of Sunset Beach, The Chapel at Daydream Island Resort & Living Reef offers a breathtaking experience. With its floor-to-ceiling glass wall at the altar, it provides stunning panoramic views of the Whitsunday Passage. Bathed in sunlight, this serene venue exudes a sense of peace and tranquillity. The Chapel is non-denominational and features contemporary pews, accommodating up to 40 seated guests, with standing room for an additional 20. Adjacent to The Chapel is the private Chapel Deck, which boasts the same magnificent views and serves as a perfect setting for ceremonies and celebratory drinks.
10. Grand Wailea Resort, Hawaii, USA
A hearty aloha! to a new life together awaits you at the Grand Wailea Resort’s chapel in Hawaii’s Maui Island. Specifically built for destination weddings, the chapel boasts highly-steeped gabled roofs, a central spired belltower, and ceiling-high stained-glass windows depicting Hawaiian flowers and birds. The chapel itself is in the middle of a small lake, and a large grassy clearing nearby can serve as your reception area.
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