Marrying abroad is seen as an appealing option for couples looking to make their big day a unique event to remember. Destinology has an array of luxurious wedding destinations, from the South Pacific to the Far East.
To help ease your decision on where in the world to exchange your vows and celebrate an intimate or large celebration, we've selected some of the most desirable wedding destinations for you to enjoy.
Mauritius
Attention to detail is exemplified in every facet of the Trou Aux Biches Resort located in Mauritius. Lush vegetation surrounds this beautiful beachside resort, which offers a full complement of water and land sports, including diving and tennis, to keep you and your guests entertained.
Cyprus
Cyprus is steadily climbing the ranks of top foreign wedding locations, relying on its dazzling array of fashionable bars and restaurants to attract style-savvy couples. Book your big day at the Annabelle and treat your guests to a high quality experience they'll never forget.
Tobago
South American weddings have long been a favourite of the cultural elite, and now you too can enjoy the wedding of your dreams at the Magdalena Grand Beach Resort. Tobago itself is a photographer's dream, and the 750 acre Tobago Plantations Estate on which the hotel resides offers a number of suites that are perfect for family groups.
Bali
There's a magic in the air on the Indonesian tropical island of Bali. It permeates everything here with a unique feeling of absolute calm and relaxation. This is a very special destination indeed, brimming with a rich and vibrant culture, and blessed with a plethora of perfectly pristine beaches, such as at the gorgeous Four Seasons Jimbaran Bay. Ceremonies are blessed with traditional Balinese dancing, fragrant flowers and the gentle tones of gamelan music, making this a real wedding paradise.
Greece
Greece is well known for its rich cultural history, and couples who appreciate Mediterranean character and culture will love the romantic setting of the St Nicolas Bay, situated on the way from Agios Nikolaos to Elounda. Various ceremony options are available, which include both a private chapel and seaside location, as well as an array of luxurious treats for wedding parties who wish to take advantage of this spectacular destination.
Italy
Long thought to be the most romantic country in the world, there's nowhere in Italy that personifies old love more than the Belmond Hotel Caruso on the country's famously beautiful Amalfi coast. Get married against a backdrop of sparkling blue ocean and, afterwards, spoil your guests with an authentic Italian feast they'll never forget.
Las Vegas
A wedding at Bellagio in Las Vegas is elegant, timeless and meets your desires. Bellagio will take care of every little detail, the only requirement is for your presence. Whether you choose to get married in a chapel, courtyard or terrazza, your wedding will be a beautiful story, and one you can certainly tell the family.
Seychelles
Seychelles is the ultimate exotic wedding destination - a heady combination of lush, verdant vegetation, sparkling pristine waters and everlasting blue skies. Getting married in such a paradise might seem like a dream too far, but thanks to the Constance L�muria you too can now have your own idyllic day in the sun.
Africa
Africa, raw with savage beauty and the promise of escape, is the ideal wedding destination for couples who like to live on the wild side. Transport your guests to a world of unparalleled excitement at the Ulusaba Safari Lodge, which boasts tree house-style rooms that are accessed by a swing bridge, as well as a range of spa facilities and exciting safari activities.
Bora Bora
The Bora Bora Pearl Resort and Spa is built around one enduring ideal - to make time itself stand still. Its unsurpassed views of Mount Otemanu, the beautiful island reef and, of course, those still cerulean waters, will make you feel as though you have truly arrived at paradise on earth. From the private terraces to its intimate spa facilities, everything about the Pearl Resort is designed to give you the luxurious wedding you deserve.
