Venue spotlight: Celebrate in classic style at Hotel Château du Grand-Lucé

There’s one surefire way to feel like a princess – get married in a castle. And not just any castle, but...

The Phoenicia: A Maltese jewel in the heart of Valletta

With fantastic views over Valletta and superb food, The Phoenicia hotel in Malta's capital is a luxury discovery in the heart of one of the Mediterranean’s less-travelled gems

Meet Bijou Weddings

The team behind Bijou Weddings has made planning the perfect luxury country-house wedding an effortless experience for thousands of couples, offering both fabulous exclusive-use mansions and all the expertise you need to plan your dream celebration

Mexican paradise at Grand Velas Riviera Maya

With lush jungle and sparkling Caribbean vistas, lavish rooms and a feast of culinary choices, Grand Velas Riviera Maya on Mexico’s Cancun peninsula offers an indulgent taste of paradise

Real wedding: Italian dream

Arianna and Nicolò’s Italian wedding at Villa Torlonia in San Mauro Pascoli was a day of joy, and the bride wore a unique pair of bridal shoes made by her family firm Casadei

Such a perfect day: Belinda and Henry

Such a Perfect Day captures magical moments from real weddings. Be it planned with precision or a spontaneous affair, the first dance always has special resonance – and for Belinda and Henry this moment became a classic for the photo album
Cape paradise at Mont Rochelle

Cape paradise at Mont Rochelle

Fabulous vistas, gourmet food and great local wines make Mont Rochelle a dream honeymoon hideaway and, with Cape Town treasures on your doorstep, it’s also the perfect base for a foodie adventure
Real wedding: Tuscan splendour at a perfect castle celebration

Real wedding: Tuscan splendour at a perfect castle celebration

Tara and Rob designed their destination wedding to complement their idyllic medieval-castle venue, creating a party mood to match the quite spectacular Florentine setting
Real wedding: Paradise party in Chianti

Real wedding: Paradise party in Chianti

Americans Allison and Dani met in Italy while they were students, so there was only one wedding location they would consider and their picture-postcard setting in Chianti wine country was the icing on the cake
Cretan glamour at Elounda Peninsula

Cretan glamour at Elounda Peninsula

Gourmet dining, spectacular views and possibly the most chilled beach in the Med are the perfect recipe for the ultimate luxury break at Crete’s Elounda Peninsula