Luxury Destination Wedding Inspiration & Ideas
Over many years, we’ve visited the most desirable luxury wedding destinations around the world and, with the help of local wedding planners and industry contacts, have researched the best wedding locations and venues across the globe.
RWS London: Inside the biggest wedding in Monaco
The prestigious and luxury global event production company based in London, RWS Company, had the pleasure of designing and creating one of the biggest weddings in Monaco, seeing Milan Virani's daughter, Prianka Virani, wed the Hong Kong based businessman, Narender Vachani's son, Mahir Vachani. The families hosted five spectacular and extravagant events in Monte-Carlo for over 400 friends and relatives which spanned a number of days, welcoming...
The Delights of Dubrovnik
If you've decided to head to Dubrovnik for your wedding, you couldn't have picked a more picturesque location. The range of backdrops, from the architectural city walls to the wide expanse of ocean, provide the perfect setting for a wedding to remember. Dubrovnik is the number 1 tourist destination in Croatia, climbing in popularity since Game of Thrones began its filming there. The old town is small and peaceful, particularly outside of prime...
Wedding traditions from around the world
Isn't it incredible the sheer number of wedding traditions that can be found around the world? We take a look at just a few of the cultural traditions that each country adopts when celebrating a wedding.
Kenya
In Kenya, you may find the father of the groom spitting on the bride. Whilst this may make most a little squeamish, in Kenya spitting is seen as a mark of respect.
India
A popular choice for many Indian brides is to adorn their hands and...
Scottish Wedding Inspiration
If you’ve decided that Scotland is the right setting for your destination wedding, drawing inspiration early helps shape the rest of your planning. From venues to styling details, Scotland offers a wide range of options for couples planning a wedding from overseas.
For a broader overview of getting married in Scotland, you can also explore our Ultimate Guide to Getting Married in Scotland.
City Wedding Venues in Scotland
Scotland offers an...
A Taste of Italy: Day 4 – Portofino
The pretty village of Portofino is a classic Italian fishing port with brightly painted waterside boutiques and restaurants contrasting with the with impressive sprawling houses painted in shades of ochre, clinging to steep mountains. It was a spot we simply had to visit for the final day of our Belmond FAM trip, and certainly was one we won't forget. The Belmond Splendido and the Belmond Splendido Mare are two of the finest hotels in Portofino,...
A Taste of Italy: Day 2 – Florence
Day 2 of our Italian escapade saw us heading to Florence, the capital of the Tuscany region. Home to masterpieces of Renaissance art and architecture, including the Duomo Cathedral and Michelangelo's "David" sculpture, we couldn't wait to see what the Belmond Group had in store for us. Cassetti Jewellers
The Ponte Vecchio is a medieval arch bridge spanning the Arno River in Florence, best known for its 48 designer shops; the highest...