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12 Dream wedding locations in Europe for the Best Day of Your Life

30 August 2022

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We have collected the most breathtaking wedding venues to celebrate love. 12 wedding locations, one more beautiful than the other – from a romantic Tuscan wedding villa, to an old brick estate in Ireland, a Spanish casa to a chateau in France. Here you will find the venue for your big day.

View of house with wedding happening in the garden

Impression of location in Tuscany

Beautiful entrance to the estate in Tuscany

CASTELLO DI VICARELLO

Tuscany, Italy

The full splendor of this magical place unfolds before your eyes, overlooking the hills that roll down towards the ocean after driving along the country roads of Tuscany. A beautiful, peaceful, and luxurious Tuscan Hotel or great quality and charm. The seven spacious suites are exquisitely decorated with a unique blend of Italian and eastern style furniture, all with a breathtaking view over olive groves and vineyards.


Beautiful terrace

Spacious property in Umbria, Italy

BORGO CASTELLO PANICAGLIA

Umbria, Italy

Fully Enjoy “la dolce vita” in Umbria, a less-known part of Italy – also called the green heart and celebrate your big day at Borgo Castello Panicaglia. This beautiful medieval castle is newly renovated and furnished with high-grade style in 17 rooms and a separate holiday house. Perfect to accommodate all your guests and enjoy your time together at the pool, on the big inviting terrace overlooking the beautiful lush green hills, in the large garden or in the cozy indoor common areas.


Spacious ballroom at Bellinter House

BELLINTER HOUSE

East Coast, Ireland

This 18th-century Georgian Manor House is on the banks of River Boyne, around 30km from Dublin. A place where you can breathe the fresh Irish country air, indulge in luxury, and enjoy the peace and quiet. Bellinter House has already won several awards, for example, “Best Exclusive Wedding Venue in Ireland” – only another proof that this is your perfect wedding location.


Overview of the property

Beautiful garden

Dining table set-up for wedding

Wedding festivities at night in Granada, Spain

CASA DE LOS BATES

Granada, Spain

Set within tropical gardens containing romantic fountains, waterfalls, and palm trees, declared as being of artistic value and interest by the local Government of Andalusia, lays Casa de los Bates. It charms with its aristocratic ambiance and provides wonderful views over the sea and the castle of Salobreña.


Decorated wedding location with beautiful landscape in the background

Decorated wedding location

Landscape overview

Festivities by night

CORTIJO EL MAIZAL

Granada, Spain

An intimate atmosphere and the special colours and scents of the flowers and trees defines Cortijo el Maizal in the Vega of Granada. The Finca sleeps max. 14 people and was built to make your celebration a very special experience. The cordial staff will make sure that your wedding will be remembered forever - how else, with this fantastic setting?


Decorated table

Decorated table

Wedding location in Provence, France

CHATEAU DES ALPILLES

Provence, France

The Chateau des Alpilles sets the scene for total relaxation and a great atmosphere for your magical French wedding. In the countryside of Saint Rémy de Provence lies this elegant royal mansion that could be the setting of a classic French movie or the venue for the best day of your life.


Picturesque wedding scenery

Married couple in the wineyards

Decorated long table in Tuscany, Italy

CONTI DI SAN BONIFACIO WINE RESORT

Tuscany, Italy

A truly aristocratic place to stay. This boutique hotel has everything you are looking for: containing only seven suites or deluxe rooms, a dreamy Tuscan garden to discover, with a big pool, overlooking the hills, and a lot of space to host your picture-perfect dream wedding day. Its rural but elegant furniture and décor align with the harmonic natural surroundings and the charming brick farmhouse. This place is what wedding dreams are made of.


Outside La Divine Comedie, France

Interior La Divine Comedie, France

Outside view of La Divine Comedie, France

LA DIVINE COMÉDIE

Avignon, France

An elegant and refined little oasis where you can feel immediately how much commitment the owners put into the accommodation and the way they treat their guests. Its large private garden with no neighbours is allowing for a private and intimate outdoor ceremony and a magical after-party.


Ocean view

View on terrace from Grand house, Portugal

GRAND HOUSE

Algarve, Portugal

The Grand House is a special kind of beautiful, the style was inspired by the twenties and its old charm is maintained by the combination of contemporary furnishing with Art Nouveau and Baroque style decor elements. Its garden offers a rooftop with a spectacular view over the town. This wedding location with seaside views, under palm trees is the perfect venue for a beachy bohemian wedding.


Decorated long tables with candles and flowers

Beautiful green landscape

HOTEL ENDSLEIGH

England

A wedding at Hotel Endsleigh is like magically being transported into the fantasy world found in the pages of your favourite fairy tales. If this has been your childhood wedding dream you still want to pursue look no further.


Garden wedding in Tuscany, Italy

Wedding Impressions from Tuscany, Italy

Pool and garden view

BORGO LUCIGNANELLO BANDINI

Tuscany, Italy

A charming hamlet in south Tuscany could be your dream wedding location. In between the rolling hills and olive groves is where you find Lucignanello Bandini consisting of five houses, blending in seamlessly with its natural surroundings. The ideal historic place to celebrate your Italian dream wedding.


Outside Impressions Albero Capovolto on Sardignia, Italy

Bedroom Albero Capovolto on Sardignia, Italy

Pool and garden view of Albero Capovolto on Sardignia, Italy

B&B ALBERO CAPOVOLTO

Sardignia, Italy

This rustic bed & breakfast hotel with six rooms only can be transformed into your personal wedding casa with a peaceful, relaxed, and warm atmosphere. With plenty of lounging space in the garden and a large pool in the beautiful Sicilian garden. Overlooking the soft hills, we can imagine a great ceremony and party for your big day.


So which of our 12 options is your personal favourite?


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