Grand Canyon, Las Vegas

From £1,999 per couple
Perfect for: Thelma & Louise wannabes.

The Grand Canyon offers breathtaking scenery and a wedding you will never forget, so why not start your married life admiring spectacular views of the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam? Your wedding day will begin with a private limo journey from your hotel to your personal helicopter. Fly from Las Vegas and descend 4000 feet into the Grand Canyon, touching down by the banks of the historic Colorado River where you’ll exchange your vows. Afterwards, fly down the Las Vegas strip and return to your hotel in your private limo. The whole experience will last about three hours. The wedding package includes: ceremony, bouquet and buttonhole, cake and champagne at the Grand Canyon, helicopter for the bride, groom, minister and up to two witnesses, limousine transfers to and from hotel and minister’s fees. N.B. Marriage license must be obtained prior to arriving at the terminal.

BOOK IT! 0117 727 2009

The Great Wall of China

From £300 per couple per night
Perfect for: being visible from space!

For one of the most stunning locations on the planet, get married in the beautiful landscape of Shuiguan Mountains just a stone’s throw away from the Great Wall of China on the rooftop of the Commune, a collection of contemporary villas designed by 12 Asian architects and run by the Kempinski hotel group. Choose the rooftop of Shared House or the intimacy of Furniture House for your ceremony and say “I do” in the most breathtaking natural setting. If you want to celebrate big and spectacular, choose the ballroom for receptions up to 700 guests. Smaller parties or couples are served contemporary Chinese food by a butler in a villa or chalet. Price includes dinner, B&B and complimentary champagne toast and chocolate covered strawberries on arrival, not including wedding package, which is priced separately. 

BOOK IT! www.communebythegreatwall.com

Chester Zoo, England

From £1,950
Perfect for: getting up close and personal with furry friends.

Nestled in the award winning grounds at Chester Zoo, Oakfield Manor is the ideal venue to celebrate your special day.  Overlooking the lions, the Victorian house will offer a memorable setting with a difference. No two weddings are the same at Chester Zoo and every one is tailor made to suit the couple. The venue can take 70 guests for a wedding ceremony and up to 130 for a safari style BBQ themed wedding. It costs £1950 to hire the manor house for the day and night and admission to the zoo for you and your guests, the registrar, fresh flowers. It does not include the ceremony. Chester Zoo is a registered charity and is home to 7000 animals and 400 different species.  Money from the weddings supports Chester Zoo’s conservation activities both in the UK and overseas.

BOOK IT! 01244 650 209 or visit www.chesterzoo.org

Grapevine Canyon Ranch, Arizona

From £1,639 per person
Perfect for: would-be cowboys and gals.

What could be more romantic than a Ranch Rider wedding on horseback in the heartland of Arizona, amid the oak groves, manzanita and mesquite trees? The ranch has great views and locations, so couples can tie the knot in true Arizona style amidst the rolling plains. Accommodation is based in casitas or cabins, with private facilities, air conditioning and a private sundeck for starry-eyed rancher newlyweds.  A seven-night all-inclusive break costs from £1,639 per person, including return flights, transfers and all ranch based riding. Weddings costs are on top from £250 per couple including minister, bottle of champagne and wedding cake.

BOOK IT! 01509 618 811 or visit www.ranchrider.com

World Yacht Weddings, New York

From £1,015 per couple
Perfect for: stylish city clickers.

What could be more romantic than to marry on a luxury yacht with the Manhattan skyline in full view and your guests looking on as you take each other as man and wife. With a sumptuous meal and a cruise around the waters of Manhattan, this will be one of the most special evenings of your life. Standard wedding package includes: Limousine transfer to the World Yacht from your hotel for up to eight people, wedding ceremony on board the World Yacht,  four course Ambassador Service dinner for two including champagne and premium bar service including, cake and all World Yacht taxes and gratuities. Deluxe wedding package includes: As Standard plus rose bouquet and buttonhole and two hours photography including 100 images on two CDs.

BOOK IT! 0117 727 2009

Royal Scotsman, Scotland

From £26,000
Perfect for: nostalgia buffs and wonderful views of Scotland.

OK, it doesn’t come cheap, but the price is all-in and includes a night aboard for 36 guests with exquisite food and wines as well as the wedding ceremony, and it is, after all a once in a lifetime opportunity! This luxury train can accommodate a maximum of 36 guests within its comfortable Edwardian -style carriages and can be privately charted for weddings. The train has its own registrar, so marriage ceremonies can take place in the Observation lounge or on the viewing veranda. The couple can then celebrate with a champagne reception and party with their guests into the night as the train speeds through the Scottish wilderness.

BOOK IT: www.orient-express.com

Ice Hotel, Quebec

From £1,513
Perfect for: the coolest wedding around. 

From January 7 to March 27 2011 you can enter a magical world where snow and ice are transformed into fabulous decors. With snow archways towering over five metres tall and crystal ice sculptures standing by the warmth of the fire, North America's only Ice Hotel has made a name for itself not only through its architecture and artistry, but also its warm hospitality. Couples marry in the Hôtel de Glace chapel, where the décor may change every winter, but the beauty and splendour remains the same for the whitest of weddings. Pull up to the chapel in a horse drawn carriage and walk down a red carpet or renew your marriage vows under a hail of fireworks.

BOOK IT! www.hoteldeglace-canada.com

Mara Bushtops, Kenya

From £2,499 per couple
Perfect for: safari bliss!

Mara Bushtops are raised above the plains of Kenya for amazing views combining the tranquillity of a luxurious tented camp in the Maasai Mara with the adventure of its location. The mystique and dramatic wildlife setting of the resort offers a perfect backdrop for a wow-factor wedding destination. The 12 tents each have a sunken outdoor bath, a private terrace with its own telescope for wildlife spotting and a two-hour butler service. The wedding package includes honeymoon tent accommodation, exclusive use of safari vehicle on the day, decorated location, champagne, Masai wedding dance, private dinner, wedding cake, bridal bouquet and grooms buttonhole. NB: Clients must stay two workings days in Nairobi to complete formalities.

BOOK IT! 0117 927 2009

Disney Weddings, Florida

From £2,949 per couple
Perfect for: fairytale magic!

If you’re looking for a fairytale wedding then a Disney Wedding is ideal for you. From intimate weddings to lavish ceremonies surrounded by family and friends. Recite your vows in Disney’s Wedding Pavilion, with views of Cinderella castle across the Seven Seas Lagoon, or within the peaceful grounds of Harry P Leu gardens under the oak trees. Disney Fairytale Weddings are available for the wedding couple and their guests when staying at any of the Disney resort Hotels including Disney’s Boardwalk Resort, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Disney’s Polynesian Resort and by purchasing either Disney’s Ultimate or Premium tickets. Wedding Packages offers: limousine transfers; wedding cake with keepsake Mickey & Minnie Mouse cake topper and Escape wedding photography package. The wedding Minister is not included in the wedding package.

BOOK IT! 0117 927 2009