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.
Getting Married in Rome: What You Need to Know Before Planning a Destination Wedding
Getting married in Rome requires more than choosing a beautiful setting. While the architecture, light and atmosphere create immediate impact, the city operates within historic, legal and logistical frameworks that shape how a destination wedding actually works. If you are planning a destination wedding in Rome, understanding how the city functions will influence your decisions far more than aesthetics alone. Here is what you need to know...
Luxury Wedding Venues in Rome: Expert Venue Visits & Insider Insights
Rome offers a wide range of luxury wedding venues, from panoramic villas above the city to five-star hotels with garden courtyards, rooftop terraces and grand historic ballrooms. Guest capacities range from intimate 12-person terraces to large-scale ballroom receptions of 1,000+ guests. During a recent research visit to Rome, we visited leading properties in person to assess layout, privacy, event flow, capacities and practical considerations...
A Beautiful Destination Wedding on the Amalfi Coast
Is there any wedding destination more romantic than Amalfi Coast in Italy? For many couples, the answer is no. The region's incredible views, architecture and dolce vita lifestyle make it ideal for a luxury destination wedding. 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...
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...
Getting Married in Italy: The Best Regions, Legal Advice and When to Plan
Italy remains one of the most popular destinations in Europe for couples planning a wedding abroad. From historic cities and coastal cliffs to lakeside villas and rural masserias, the country offers extraordinary variety in setting, style and atmosphere.
If you are considering getting married in Italy, it is important to understand not only the beauty of each region, but also the practical considerations, including seasonality, legal...
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...