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.
The rise of the European destination wedding
The European destination wedding is becoming a more and more popular option for UK couples. With short flight times and a sunny, mild climate, what's not to love? If you've decided on a European destination wedding but aren't sure of the location yet, we've come up with some of our favourite destinations to get you inspired.
1. Greece
Greece has historically been one of the most popular European destination wedding locations, and it's showing no...
A beautiful destination wedding on the Amalfi Coast
Is there any wedding destination more romantic than Italy? In particular, the Amalfi Coast is perfect for a luxurious destination wedding, thanks to the region's incredible views, architecture and dolce vita lifestyle. With stunning areas like Amalfi, Positano and Ravello, as well as hidden gems like Capri, Praiano and Atrani, you're spoilt for choice. International wedding planner Matthew Oliver has planned many stunning weddings in Italy,...
Visiting Venice
A legendary city known for its historical palaces, stunning churches and a maze of canals, Venice certainly dazzles the minds of the Venetians and all its visitors - a perfect destination for a luxury wedding, honeymoon, engagement or anniversary. As a World Heritage Site, the city boasts a wealth of culture, museums and restaurants - indeed, there are more works of art per square kilometre in Venice than anywhere else in the world. The island...
Everything you need to know about getting married in Italy
Paris may claim to be the 'city of love', but Italy takes the national award. Romeo called up to Juliet as she stood on a balcony in Verona. Images of Venus, the Roman goddess of love, adorn the nation’s galleries. Rich in history, beauty and tradition, Italy embodies all that is romantic, whilst its gorgeous climate and diverse scenery make getting married in Italy a truly magical experience. One of Italy's principal attractions is,...
A Taste of Italy: Day 1 – Venice
Welcome to the romantic capital of Italy, Venice, built on over 100 small islands in a lagoon in the Adriatic Sea. Filled with ancient architecture and mysterious passageways, we were entranced by the waterways, bridges, boutiques, museums and restaurants that met us around every corner. We had the pleasure of visiting some of the top luxury destination wedding hotels during our stay, and we can't wait to share them with you. Read on to find out...
A Taste of Italy: Day 3 – Parma
Day 3 of our trip to Italy took us to the pretty town of Parma, a region famed for it's Prosciutto ham and Parmesan cheese! We were presented with the opportunity to see how the famous San Pietro Prosciutto is produced. Created from just raw pork, sea salt, air, and the most crucial element - time - it can take up to 30 months to see the delicious ham we taste today. Over 450,000 huge hams are produced every year, each with a value of around...