Great — here’s a curated shortlist of luxury beachfront resorts in Sri Lanka that are consistently recommended for weddings, with quick notes to help you pick the right venue for your style and timing. I’ve included seasonality, what each venue is best for, and next steps. (All venue details and planning notes sourced from recent hospitality and wedding-site listings.) (marriage.market)

Top picks (south / west coast — best season Nov–Apr)

1. Cape Weligama (Weligama / south coast)

• Why couples choose it: Dramatic cliff-top and ocean views, private-villa options and highly photogenic terraces for ceremonies and receptions — excellent for intimate-to-medium luxury weddings and private buyouts. (marriage.market)

2. Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle (Tangalle / south coast)

• Why: Secluded luxury on a rugged shoreline with cliff and small beach ceremony options, top-tier service and villas for guest privacy — great for intimate, upscale celebrations. (marriage.market)

3. Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa (Weligama)

• Why: Modern resort with large beachfront lawns and ballrooms — suitable for larger guest lists (hundreds), strong event team and resort facilities for multi-day Indian / multi-cultural weddings. (marriage.market)

4. Jetwing Lighthouse (near Galle)

• Why: Iconic property on a rocky promontory with sweeping ocean views and versatile lawns/ballrooms — classic, dramatic setting that works well for medium to large weddings and photos near Galle Fort. (marriage.market)

5. The Fortress Resort & Spa (Koggala)

• Why: Boutique-luxury, Dutch‑colonial inspired architecture, stylish beachfront and courtyard options — ideal for chic, design-forward weddings and gastronomic receptions. (weddingswork.com)

Other excellent options (convenient from Colombo / for different guest logistics) 6) Heritance Ahungalla (Ahungalla)

• Why: Geoffrey Bawa–influenced architecture with expansive beachfront lawns — great for refined, heritage-style large weddings. (marriage.market)

7. AVANI / Anantara Kalutara (Kalutara)

• Why: Scenic peninsula between river and sea — versatile beach and riverside ceremony options, good for guests arriving from Colombo. (traveltriangle.com)

East coast option (best season May–Oct) 8) Uga Bay / Uga Escapes (Passikudah / Pasikuda)

• Why: Powdery white sand and calm, shallow waters — ideal for secluded, intimate ceremonies and relaxed celebrations on the east coast (season differs from the south/west). (marriage.market)

Key planning notes (must-knows)

• Seasonality: South/west coast (Galle, Weligama, Bentota, Tangalle) — best weather and most reliable beach conditions from early November through April. East coast (Passikudah, Trincomalee) is at its best May–October. Plan your wedding date with these windows in mind. (marriage.market)
• Guest logistics: Bandaranaike International Airport (Colombo) is the main international gateway. North-west properties (Negombo, Kalutara, Bentota) are quickest for guests flying in; Galle/Tangalle/Weligama are 2–4 hours from Colombo depending on traffic. (traveltriangle.com)
• Capacity & style: Boutique properties (Cape Weligama, The Fortress, Anantara Tangalle) are better for intimate/luxury buyouts; big resorts (Marriott, Jetwing Lighthouse, Heritance) can handle large multi-day, multi-ceremony weddings and cultural setups (mandaps, baraats, etc.). (blissfulplans.com)

Estimated budget guidance (very approximate)

• Intimate boutique beachfront wedding (20–50 guests): expect luxury-property packages or buyout pricing — often several thousand to tens of thousands USD depending on inclusions, catering and season.
• Mid-size (50–150 guests): venue hire + food + decor + planning commonly runs in the mid-five-figure USD range for high-end resorts.
• Large (150+ guests): six-figure budgets are possible for very large guest lists, elaborate decor, live entertainment and multi-day programming. (These are indicative ranges — contact hotels for exact packages and current pricing.) (blissfulplans.com)

Recommended next steps (fast way to shortlist)

1. Choose your preferred coast (south/west vs east) and an approximate guest count and month. Note season windows above. (marriage.market)
2. Contact 3 venues from the shortlist and request wedding/event packages, sample menus, error-weather contingency options (indoor ballroom or tenting) and estimated costs for your guest count. Ask about ceremony fee, minimum spend, exclusive use options, and whether they offer an in‑house wedding planner. (weddingswork.com)
3. If many guests are flying from the U.S., prioritize venues with easier transfers (Negombo, Kalutara, Bentota) or provide a group‑transport plan from Colombo airport. (traveltriangle.com)
4. Consider hiring a local wedding planner experienced with destination weddings in Sri Lanka; they can negotiate packages, handle logistics and advise on legal paperwork if you want a legally registered marriage vs symbolic ceremony. (blissfulplans.com)

If you’d like, I can:

• Narrow this to 3 venues that best match your style (intimate luxury, large hotel wedding, cliff-top dramatic) and produce sample timelines and checklist items; or
• Draft an email/template you can send to venues asking for date availability, wedding packages, and all‑in pricing.

Which of those would help you most right now?