If a traditional church wedding is not for you and you want something a bit more original than the local registry office, why not take inspiration from the following locations and say ‘I do’ in a truly unique style.
1. The London E
ye. Bride and Groom and up to 20 guests can have their own private capsule, complete with flowers and champagne and are pronounced man and wife whilst overlooking the city of London.
2. Ice Hotel, Quebec. The ice hotel is made completely out of ice and includes a magnificent chapel where the wedding ceremony is held. The hotel comes complete with bar, restaurant and club which are also constructed from ice. For a truly white wedding, the ice hotel provides a really spectacular venue.
3. Castle Rushen, Isle of Man. This medieval castle, dating back to the 13th century is the perfect venue for a really grand, atmospheric wedding.
4. Hamwari Game Reserve, South Africa. For a really romantic wedding day, why not have your wedding ceremony surrounded by the wilds of Africa and enjoy a wedding feast under the Africa night sky.
5. The Ferris Wheel, Vienna. The giant ferris wheel was built in 1897 and is one of Vienna’s greatest landmarks. The wedding ceremony takes place in one of the art-nouveau gondola’s and is completed when the highest point is reached.
6. Blenheim Palace, Woodstock. Set in 2,100 acres of parkland, Blenheim Place is a truly elegant wedding venue. Have your ceremony in the Orangery, overlooking the Italian Garden and magnificent lake which is later lit up with fireworks.
7. HMS Belfast, London. For a nautical themed wedding, say ‘I do’ aboard the Royal Navy’s only remaining great warship with up to 350 guests.
8. Glin Castle, County Limerick. Situated on the banks of the Shannon River and surrounded by 50 acres of grounds, Glin Castle offers a fairy-tale wedding venue for you and up to 50 guests.
9. Grand Hotel, Florence. This 18th century palace comes complete with grand ballroom and views over the River Arno and is situated in the heart of romantic Florence. For a luxurious wedding ceremony, the Grand Hotel provides the perfect venue.
10. Central Park, New York. Hold your wedding ceremony amidst the beautiful gardens of Central Park. With eleven gardens to choose from, your sure to find the perfect romantic spot in the heart of the bustling city.
For further inspiration and for a huge range of wedding exhibitors, visit the Manchester Wedding Show this weekend. Get your tickets online for special discount.
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South West Cyprus is attracting hopeful more couples every year. Why? Well Cyprus weddings tick all the right boxes. Turquoise waters and golden sands bring a very relaxed feel to the perfect for a dream wedding. These aren’t just your average Mediterranean beaches they are first class.
Many of Cyprus’ top hotels are licensed for weddings. A hotel wedding on the face of it doesn’t quite the glamour of an English Castle. You couldn’t be more wrong. Hotels have outside wedding venues amongst beautifully tended gardens and exotic plants. The venues are stunning, white pagodas set against blue skies, over looking the sea as it laps gently on the shore.
Despite the weak pound Cyprus weddings are still amongst the cheapest in Europe. Getting married abroad shouldn’t be a nerve racking experience when it comes to budgets. Cyprus wedding on average cost a third of weddings in the UK. The biggest saving being made on the reception. The standard of food in Cyprus is very high and we’ll design for the UK pallet. The most popular choice for receptions is the BBQ which would be better described as feast. The choice of food is spectacular and is beautifully presented.
Thankyou for your fantastic writing style. It made for some great lunchtime procrastinating
I like your top 10 list; we have recently published our shortlist of 10 great wedding venues in our blog. I still think that London is under-utilised as a wedding capital because there are so many fantastic venues with stunning views.