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From coastal escapes to grand countryside settings, explore the destinations defining the modern wedding. Each chosen for its beauty, atmosphere, and sense of occasion.
United Kingdom
Country houses, castles and London hotels
182 Venues 195 Vendors →
Italy
Villas, castles and palazzi from Tuscany to Sicily
111 Venues 202 Vendors →
Spain
A private woodland estate near Barcelona
25 Venues 27 Vendors →
Indonesia
Resorts across Bali, from the coast to Ubud
11 Venues 1 Vendor →
Turkey
Bosphorus palaces, the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts, Cappadocia
11 Venues 3 Vendors →
Morocco
Wedding venues and planners in Marrakech and on the northern coast.
10 Venues 2 Vendors →
United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi's civil court, Dubai's coast, Ras Al Khaimah and the desert
9 Venues 9 Vendors →
France
Paris, Provence and planners across France
8 Venues 32 Vendors →
Thailand
Wedding venues and planners on Koh Samui and in Phuket.
7 Venues 7 Vendors →
Cyprus
Paphos, Limassol, the beaches of the east and the Troodos chapels
6 Venues 4 Vendors →
United States
Wedding planners in New York and California.
5 Venues 14 Vendors →
Switzerland
Lake Lucerne, Davos and Lake Geneva
5 Venues 9 Vendors →
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Castles, country houses, villas and grand hotels, each chosen for its setting, its service and the weddings it makes possible.
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The latest on The EditThe Kayon Valley Resort Ubud, a floating chapel above the Petanu RiverThe Kayon Valley Resort Ubud is a couples-only resort of 22 private pool villas in Petulu, ten minutes from Ubud. Couples marry in the Puspaka Sky…Read the story →
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Latest on The Edit
New stories, guides and advice from the editors: the places, the people who make weddings, and the weekend around them.
The Kayon Jungle Resort, a bamboo wedding chapel above the Oos River valley
The Kayon Jungle Resort is a couples-only resort in Bresela, about 25 minutes from Ubud, with 38 suites and pool villas. Couples marry in the Puspaka…
The Kayon Ubud Resort, a waterfall jetty and floating chapel above Ubud
The Kayon Ubud Resort is a five-star boutique resort in Kepitu, about five kilometres from Ubud, for weddings of up to 30 guests. Couples marry on…
Live Event Artist
Live Event Artist is the practice of Lucy McLoughlin, a Winchester painter who limits her bookings to 15 UK weddings a year. She paints A5 guest…
AYA Illustration
AYA Illustration is a Devon live illustrator. Zhanna draws freehand A5 portraits of wedding guests during the celebration, working from quick reference photographs, and guests collect…
Live wedding artists: how to choose a painter or illustrator for your wedding
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A live wedding artist works during the celebration. On 5 Star Weddings, Cheryl Morrice paints the couple and venue from £600, Live Event Artist paints montages…
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