Italy
Italy is full of stunning wedding locations. The lakes are particularly romantic. The ancient town of Malcesine overlooks Lake Garda and couples can take their vows in the impressive Captain's Palace resting on the shores with Renaissance frescoes and antiques. Alternatively wed in a secluded villa in the resort of Bellagio overlooking Lake Como.
Italy wedding specialist: Magic of Italy (www.magicofitaly.co.uk)
Greek Islands
The Greek Islands offer an array of sublime wedding settings. How about a ceremony at a winery with breathtaking views of Santorini, or in Aghie Apostoli in Rhodes against the backdrop of tiny fishing boasts bobbing on the crystal waters or in the Filerimos Monastery in Ialysos, with its superb hilltop views of the ancient city below.
Greek Islands wedding specialist: Sovereign (www.sovereign.com). Download a new Weddings & Honeymoons e-brochure from the website.
Swedish Lapland
The Icehotel has been melting hearts for years. Artfully constructed each winter, its Ice Chapel is a spectacular fusion or art and nature that never disappoints those in search of an unusual wedding. Treat your guests to a vodka reception in the Absolut Ice Bar and a spot of husky sledding.
Lapland wedding specialist: Discover the World (www.discover-the-world.co.uk)
Jamaica
If you want a spectacular day at a wonderful all-inclusive wedding and honeymoon in Jamaica, you can't beat Sandals and Beaches Resorts with their inspired wedding designer, Preston Bailey. Watch out for an ultra luxurious package that includes a private jet and a once-in-a-lifetime musical performance.
Jamaica wedding specialist: Sandals (www.sandals.co.uk)
Barbados
Always a winner for sunshine weddings with all the family, Barbados offers everything from parish church weddings to beautiful villas. The Old Sugar Mill is a particular gem and brides can get all the pre-wedding pampering they need at Sandy Lane hotel. Friends and family can book into other St James hotels such as the Coral Reef Club, Treasure Beach and Sandpiper.
Barbados wedding specialist: Elegant Resorts (www.elegantresorts.co.uk)
Mauritius
This Indian Ocean island has become an iconic venue for luxurious tropical vows. Resorts are falling over themselves to attract weddings which is why standards are so high with everything from pre nuptial spa treatments to wedding pavilions to hand.
Mauritius wedding specialist: Beachcomber Tours (www.beachcombertours.co.uk)
Sri Lanka
The teardrop of India as it's known, is a beautiful and soulful place to tie the knot, and great value for money too. Couples can wed on decorated elephant back or with a Kandyan dancer and drummer accompaniment. Resorts range from the sophistication of new Aman properties to Mount Lavina with its old world atmosphere.
Sri Lanka wedding specialist: Kuoni (www.kuoni.co.uk)
New York
For a wow wedding, New York always comes up trumps with iconic locations such as the Empire State Building or the Central Park Conservatory Gardens. If it's a kiss-me-quick wedding you're after, a three-minute ceremony by the City Clerk is also available. NYC: We love it!
New York wedding specialist: Virgin Holidays (www.virgin.com/holidays)
South Africa
This vibrant and ever sunny destination offers great scope when it comes to weddings. A swanky Cape Town hotel, a winelands vineyard, a garden route mansion are all sublime, or how about exchanging safari vows in Kruger National Park or a blow out affair at Sun City Resort?
South Africa wedding specialist: Somak Holidays (www.somak.co.uk)
Fiji
For a tropical wedding on the other side of the world, Fiji is hard to beat. With 330 beautiful islands spread over 330 beautiful islands spread over thousands of miles of ocean, couples can wed in deserted coves, tree houses, beach bures and Fijian villages. At Vatulele resort, brides are escorted to their beach wedding by traditional long boat, while Fijian warriors blow a conch shell.
Fiji wedding specialist: Turquoise (www.turquoiseholidays.co.uk)
Photo Admiral Critchon
