Best European Wedding Venues For Your Dream Destination I Dos

Villa Sola Cabiati, Grand Hotel Tremezzo – Lake Como, Italy

Make like the A-list and take your nuptials to Lake Como for a day to remember. The Villa Sola Cabiati at the Grand Hotel Tremezzo dates back to the 1500s and is a treasure trove of original antique furnishings, textiles and frescoes by notable Renaissance painters. The neoclassical villa on the shores of Lake Como comes with touches of modern luxury such as Bluetooth music systems, private butlers for banquet dinners and a hidden swimming pool, as well as the seamless service of the five-star hotel. There is even an incredible private museum floor which offers guests unrivalled and unique up-close access to a magical collection of artefacts including a bed belonging to Napoleon, a friend of the Serbelloni family, as well as silk dresses belonging to his lovers.

• Capacity: 70 indoor seated guests; 130-160 outdoor guests
• Lead Time: 12 to 18 months
• Price: Exclusive hire available from 6,000 EUR / £5,302 per night +VAT on a minimum 3-night basis
• BOOK IT: grandhoteltremezzo.com

Portopiccolo Sistiana – Gulf of Trieste, Italy

With panoramic views from every location stretching across crystal clear waters of the Northern Adriatic, Portopiccolo is nestled in a private bay along the Gulf of Trieste. Think Italian Borgo combined with seaside living, Portopiccolo Sistiana resort includes the five-star Falisia Hotel, Yacht Club and private marina, Spa and Medical Spa by Bakel, fitness area, seaside Beach Club, restaurants, cafes, cocktail bars and boutiques.

Wedding spaces include the Pavilion, in the region of Friuli Venezia Giulia, with spellbinding views across the Adriatic from the second floor terrace. Alternatively, for a more relaxed and casual beachfront setting, Portopiccolo’s Beach Club, perched on a private white shingle beach where the water is at its clearest, is the ideal location.

• • Capacity: 350 guests (Pavilion)
  • Lead Time: 12 to 18 months
  • Price: POA
  • BOOK IT: portopiccolosistiana.it

Arielles La Bastide de Gordes – Provence, France

If it’s a Provençal Palace fairytale your heart desires, La Bastide De Gordes is one of the best European wedding venues there is. Set at the heart of the hilltop village of Gordes, this idyllic French destination is sure to make for the most beautiful wedding album. With 12th century architecture, antique floor tiles, bouquets of lavender, cherry wood furniture, and floral cottons in reds and greens, it is one of the most romantic venues in France. The private 5 bedroom La Maison de Constance is an intimate residence, able to accommodate a bridal party of up to 10 guests, with all of the amenities of the Provencal Luxury Hotel. A dedicated team is on hand to ensure each wedding is unforgettable.

• Capacity: 150 guests
• Lead Time: 12 to 24 months
• Price: From approx. €160,000
• BOOK IT: airelles.com

Airelles Château d’Estoublon – Provence, France

Or really indulge at Airelles’ ten-bedroom, private hire only Château D’estoublon, a picture perfect Provençal venue on the southern slopes of the Alpillies mountains, with only a handful of bookings available each year. The expert team of event planners are on hand to curate the perfect wedding across the 1,500 sqm property, which dates back to 1489 – whether it’s an enchanting dinner in the rose gardens or a celebration beneath a blanket of stars, olive oil tasting or horse riding, al fresco lunches or picnics. The ten elegant suites make Château D’estoublon an idyllic celebratory getaway.

• • Capacity: 130 seated guests; up to 350 guests outdoors
  • Lead Time: A handful of bookings available each year
  • Price: From €200,000 for a bespoke four-day event
  • BOOK IT: estoublon.com

Grand-Hôtel du Cap Ferrat – French Riviera

For glamorous couples and old romantics, a wedding at Grand-Hôtel du Cap Ferrat, a Four Seasons Hotel, is the definition of Riviera glamour and classic Mediterranean beauty. Tucked in the French Riviera with 17 acres of greenery overlooking the sea, this iconic hotel embodies the Côte d’Azur lifestyle, ensuring all couples and their guests a night to remember full of French romance. You can walk down the aisle surrounded by the manicured French gardens, or exchange vows overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. After the ceremony, guests are invited to celebrate at Club Dauphin, a cornerstone of Côte d’Azur chic lifestyle since 1908, and the newlyweds can retreat to Villa Rose Pierre, a private retreat offering a more intimate space.

Fancy celebrating pre-wedding? Grand-Hôtel du Cap Ferrat is well prepped for bridal parties, who can celebrate with cocktails on the Villa Rose Pierre rooftop terrace after a day lounging by the pool or exploring the local marina. For an extra special touch, firework displays and private meals can be arranged.

• • Capacity: 200 guests
  • Lead Time: 12 to 18 months
  • Price: Villa Rose-Pierre from €25,000 per night
  • BOOK IT: fourseasons.com/capferrat

The Bodrum EDITION – Bodrum, Turkey

A crescent cove with lapping azure waters, 22,000 sqm of tranquil gardens, a magnificent stretch of white sand beach: The Bodrum EDITION has fallen straight out of a mystical dream. Where better to host your dream day? Whether you’d prefer a beachfront ceremony, celebrations on the Sunset Terrace or nuptials beside a glittering infinity pool, The Bodrum EDITION draws inspiration from local influences and the natural landscape for an idyllic blend of modern and traditional. With dining from globally-celebrated chefs (including Turkish chefs Osman Sezener and Italian chef Stefano Ciotti) and an in-house wedding planner on hand, everything is accounted for, including local live music and DJs for elated dancing into the morning light.

• • Capacity: Up to 300 guests
  • Lead Time: 12 to 18 months
  • Price: From €30,000
  • BOOK IT: editionhotels.com/bodrum

Erosantorini – Santorini, Greece

This private two-acre estate has beautifully landscaped grounds plus a charming open-air chapel surrounded by vines and set on a picturesque hill, the perfect place to exchange vows. If you’re looking for the most beautiful Santorini wedding venue – this is it. The space can easily accommodate seated dining, or cocktails, dancing and live music, at the wedding of the year.

• • Capacity: 350 seated; up to 800 for cocktails and dancing
  • Lead Time: 12 to 18 months
  • Price: POA
  • BOOK IT: erosantorini.com

Peligoni Club – Zakynthos, Greece

Available for private hire a handful of times a year, the Peligoni Club is the perfect place for a chic, white-washed cliffside wedding celebration. The nuptials themselves can take place at the beautiful beach club overlooking the sea, while one of the club’s stunning villas can host the wedding party (and the after party), with the dedicated events team able to arrange everything from a rehearsal dinner in a cosy, traditional Greek restaurant to the day-after pool party at the club’s flagship villa. There are also a host of accommodation options at all budgets for your guests to choose from, should they wish to extend their stay and enjoy the club’s excellent facilities.

• • Capacity: 150 guests
  • Lead Time: Available for private hire a handful of times a year
  • Price: From €30,000
  • BOOK IT: peligoni.com

Bürgenstock Hotels & Resort – Lake Lucerne, Switzerland

Choose from a range of unique venues at Bürgenstock Hotels & Resort Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, including the famous Wedding Chapel where Audrey Hepburn and Mel Ferrer tied the knot in 1954. As European wedding venues go, this one has it all, including breath-taking panorama and old-world charm. So, if it’s an Alps destination wedding you’re searching for, why not say ‘I do’ perched 500m above Lake Lucerne?

• • Capacity: From 20 up to 900 guests, depending on venue choice
  • Lead Time: 12 to 18 months
  • Price: From €150,000
  • BOOK IT: buergenstockresort.com

Tsinandali Estate – Georgia

Overlooking the Caucasus Mountains, the Tsinandali Estate is one of the most beautiful destination wedding venues of the moment. Set in the heart of the Kakheti wine district, this estate was once home to Prince Alexander Chavchavadze, and offers an authentic Georgian experience for guests.

• • Capacity: 1,200 guests
  • Lead Time: 9 to 18 months
  • Price: From $2,400 USD
  • BOOK IT: radissonhotels.com

Finca Cortesin – Andalusia, Spain

One of the most beautiful hotels in the world, the rolling hills of Andalusia make the perfect backdrop for a romantic Mediterranean wedding. Designed in the style of a traditional Spanish ‘finca’, it features spectacular interiors with antique terracotta floors, wooden doors salvaged from ancient castles, hand-painted wall coverings in soft pastel tones and beautiful ceramics. Weddings at Finca Cortesin are entirely bespoke with a team of experts working closely with the couple to create the perfect celebration, however intimate or grand.

• • Capacity: 250 to 500
  • Lead Time: 18 to 24 months
  • Price: From €60,000
  • BOOK IT: fincacortesin.com

Aiyanna – Ibiza

Set within the picturesque and secluded Cala Nova Bay on the Northern shores of The White Isle, couples celebrating their wedding day at Aiyanna Ibiza can say ‘I do’ in the open-plan laid-back spacious natural wooden terrace just steps from the beach. Couples can choose from two wedding packages: the Sabina or Posidonia wedding selections, each carefully adapted to create their personal vision.

• • Capacity: 150 guests
  • Lead Time: 12 to 18 months
  • Price: From £25,799
  • BOOK IT: aiyannaibiza.com