7 unique wedding venues to shout out “Yes, I do!”

This jewel of Andalucian architecture is dating back to 1492 and is set deep in the heart of the Spanish hinterland between the coast and Granada. With a private chapel - constructed by the owner's family around 1890 - it is a most exclusive wedding venue. How about a reception al fresco afterwards in the Moorish gardens or the main terrace with magnificent views over the valley and the village of Otivar? Services can be arranged covering all aspects of your very special day.

What's there to explore?
Local attractions like the Alhambra Palace in Granada or the startling cave system Cuevas de Nerja in Granada. Sol y Nieve in the Sierra Nevada is great for skiing, so you can swim in the Mediterranean and go skiing on the same day. Or just have a relaxing time in the quiet and unspoiled area around the Palaceté.

Combining unique luxury tented accommodation with wonderful food & warm hospitality, Paperbark Camp is a peaceful bush retreat in beautiful Jervis Bay - and a one-of-a-kind wedding venue. Whether a more casual gourmet BBQ banquet, a beach ceremony, a formal sit-down dinner or canapés & cocktails, Paperbark Camp will help you organise every detail. There are twelve private safari style tents, four of them have a romantic free-standing bath with fantastic views of the bush.

What's there to explore?
The best way to see Jervis bay is on a 4-hour sailing cruise on a full luxury yacht that fits 12 people. The experience entails sailing across the bay with some of the highest cliffs of the New South Wales Coast at a few hundred feet tall. You can go swimming with seals and dolphins or even go whale-watching. There are some easy walking trails that meander through paperbark, gum and mangrove forests and are perfect for a stroll before breakfast (a great time for spotting kangaroos!).

Jardins Secrets is a spacious 18th century Coaching Inn - recently turned into a splendid boutique hotel and conveniently situated in the center of Nîmes. Tucked away in a flowered secret garden with garden pool, lemon and orange trees and bougainvilleas, it is a most romantic setting for a unique wedding ceremony. The Chateau is famous for its 18th century interiors with silk drapes, pendants, antique renderings, baldachin beds and beautiful Montpellier marble floors.

What's there to explore?
Nîmes is littered with relics and ruins from the Roman Empire, such as the amphitheatre, the Maison Carré temple, and the awe-inspiring Pont du Gard aqueduct. The spa offers special treatments, massages and a 'Hammam', all of which can be booked for private use.

Surrounded by 3000m mountain peaks you won't find a more picturesque set for your wedding than Iglu-Dorf Gstaad in Switzerland! The village consists of several romantic igloo suites as well as an event-, a bar- and a restaurant igloo. Equipped with winter clothes and -40°C sleeping bags you'll stay nice and cozy. Serving up to 120 guests up to 7 courses, a 'BBQ on ice' or a traditional Swiss Cheese Fondue including house-made spiced wine will certainly be the culinary icing on the cake of your wedding ceremony!

What's there to explore?
Hot whirlpools, private suite jacuzzis and the mountain peak sauna are a relaxing oasis after a long day. Take a snowshoe walk, attend a build-an-igloo course or try out skiing in the freshly-fallen powder snow, for example.

Time seems to stand still on Ratua, with its unspoiled nature and local tribal communities still living in their ancestral ways. It's ideal for a romantic wedding: choose from a variety of magical locations like an intimate twilight ceremony on the pier, a relaxed blessing on the beach or a more formal evening ceremony at the Yacht Club with an overwater dining room. The 200-year-old Indonesian-style homes were brought especially to Ratua and reconstructed on site and surrounded by lush gardens, each villa is individually furnished with eclectic vintage pieces.

What's there to explore?
Explore the surrounding lagoons and reefs by snorkel or go horseback riding on one of the around 20 horses which run wild on Ratua. Visit the amazing overwater spa with two treatment rooms and jaw-dropping views. Take a guided tour and cross the lagoon by horse to visit Aore Island - a truly amazing experience!

There is no more romantic wedding venue in Tuscany than Castello di Vicarello. Whether it's a small intimate wedding or a larger feast with over a hundred guests, the staff at this boutique hotel organises everything according to your desires: from accommodation to catering, flower arrangements, music and table settings... Imagine a wedding in the estate's stunning gardens filled with lavenders, roses, olive groves and offering a beautiful view over the Tuscan countryside.

What's there to explore?
Go for a dip in one of the two chlorine-free swimming pools lined with mosaic tiles hidden among olive trees. Visit the vineyards or just relax in the garden among the thousands of bushes of red, white, pink and yellow roses, the lavender and the rosemary. Hit the spa which is in a building made of wood and glass overlooking a fantastic panorama, offering professional yoga and Ayurvedic massages.

A wedding in intimate luxury, Safari-style! Located in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, part of famous Kruger National Park, it offers a unique wedding experience under the South African sun, watching the big five in the distance. The ceremony can take place in the lodge, at a beautiful peaceful waterhole or under a canopy of trees in the middle of the bushveld. The lodge offers superb service and naturally every detail can be organised according to the bridal couple's wishes.

What's there to explore?
A tracker and qualified ranger will take you through the reserve in especially equipped game drive vehicles to give you the finest game viewing opportunities. Bush walks and village trips will give you a chance to take a closer look at the natural and local surroundings. The range of beauty treatments allow you to relax body and mind, shedding every layer of stress.