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.
How to Choose Where to Have Your Destination Wedding
Destination wedding planner Charlotte Ricard-Quesada has spent ten years planning celebrations across France, Italy, Spain and wider Europe. Here is how she helps couples narrow down a whole continent to one venue. Almost every couple planning a wedding abroad starts in the same place. They know they want somewhere warm, somewhere beautiful, somewhere their guests will remember. What they often cannot answer is the obvious follow-up: where,...
Documents Required to Get Married in Spain
Spain is one of the most popular places in the world to get married, and for good reason. Clifftop fincas in Mallorca, palm-lined estates on the Costa del Sol, historic haciendas in Andalusia. The settings are extraordinary. The paperwork, unfortunately, is not so romantic. Here is the part most couples only discover once they start planning: the majority of destination weddings in Spain are symbolic ceremonies, not legal marriages. Spain's...
Getting Married in England
England holds one of the richest collections of wedding venues anywhere, shaped by centuries of architecture and a long tradition of hospitality. Couples can marry in a Mayfair ballroom, a medieval castle, a Cotswolds manor or a Lake District estate. That variety is one of England's greatest strengths, and it shapes how couples approach planning a wedding here. Below, we look at the standout regions for getting married in England and the kinds...
Getting Married in the UK
The UK offers some of the most characterful wedding settings in Europe, from medieval castles and stately homes to grand city hotels and rugged coastline. It works equally well for couples marrying close to home and for international couples who come for its heritage, royal associations and easy access. England and Scotland each bring something distinct, so the right choice depends on the style and setting you picture. This guide is the...
Getting Married in Portugal
Portugal brings together more variety than almost anywhere in Europe. Within a few hours you can pass terraced vineyards above the Douro, the cork-oak plains of the Alentejo, the cliffs of the Algarve, and the palace-dotted hills of Sintra. Food and wine sit at the centre of every celebration. The climate is warm and dependable, and the Atlantic keeps the coast fresher than the Mediterranean. This guide covers what couples and planners need...
Getting Married in Scotland
Scotland has a particular pull for couples planning a destination wedding. The landscapes are dramatic: mountains, lochs, open moorland and a coastline that shifts between rugged and quietly beautiful. The castles and historic estates add a layer of history that few other countries can match. Many of them sit within their own private grounds and are available for exclusive use over an entire weekend. Scotland's legal framework also gives...