European Wedding Destinations

As a wedding destination, Europe is a treasure trove of possibilities…

Having had my own wedding in France, I can’t recommend getting married in Europe highly enough. But if you’re still deciding if it’s the right location for you…listed below are some of the reasons I believe it’s a fantastic destination for a wedding abroad.

European Wedding Destinations - Read why Europe plays host to some of the most popular wedding and honeymoon destinations abroad // Wedding Amalfi Coast Italy Felicity and Trent // Hayden Phoenix Photographer
Felicity & Trent’s Wedding in Italy

Reasons to get married in Europe

  • Starting with the obvious – it’s so romantic!
  • Breathtaking scenery – there are many amazing natural backdrops
  • Multitude of ceremony options – you are spoilt for choice, get married by the sea, in an Ice Chapel or in a 13th century Château
  • Extend your wedding day – exclusively rent a Villa, Château or Castle for you and your wedding guests – for a weekend, a week or longer
  • It offers an amazing cultural experience
  • It caters to all styles and types of weddings – cosmopolitan in Barcelona, vintage chic in the heart of Provence, winter wonderland in the Austrian mountains, laid back and soaking up the sun in Greece – the list really goes on and on…
  • The European service industry has very high standards
  • The quality of food and wine are exceptional – your guests will be in for a taste sensation
  • Lovely weather – Cyprus for example has 330 days of sunshine a year
  • You are not constrained by the standard wedding packages offered in many tropical resorts
  • There is more flexibility to create a unique wedding that reflects your personality
  • You usually get better value for your money than by having your wedding at home – you can spend as little or as much as you want but you always get great value
  • You will have amazing wedding photographs
  • Your wedding will be unique – your guests will have never been to a wedding like it
  • You have the option of combining your wedding with a honeymoon in Europe.

Added Benefits

If you and live in the UK or Ireland, European Wedding Destinations have the following added benefits:

  • Europe is easily accessible – most flights will be under 4 hours
  • It is serviced by budget airlines – if you give your guests enough notice they should be able to get cheap flights
  • It is not far for guests to travel – guests can come for a weekend trip. Read information about the etiquette for inviting guest to a destination wedding here.

European Wedding Destinations

For more information on getting married in Europe, I recommend browsing the European destination guides. Each guide includes details of wedding suppliers, guidelines on the legal requirements, real wedding reviews and related inspiration and hot tips.

 

Real Experiences!

Wedding Destinations in Europe // Felicity & Trent Real Experience // Photography by Hayden PhoenixWith a passion for food and travel, there was never any doubt that Felicity and Trent’s wedding would showcase their love for delicious Italian cuisine and spectacular scenery. As the owners of a successful high-end Italian ready made meal company in their hometown of Melbourne, fantastic authentic Italian food was always going to be a priority at their wedding. Not only did they achieve this but in the most unique style – each course of their wedding meal was held at a different venue.