Breathtaking wedding locations with Relais & Châteaux
May 2017…// Recent studies have shown that over the past two years, one in four couples have chosen to get married abroad which totals to approximately 850,000 couples. This trend of swapping the rainy English countryside for a sun soaked beach has inspired Relais & Châteaux to showcase their most exotic and impressive venues to tie the knot. Whether floating amongst the clouds in India or taking in the views of a vineyard in the rolling heels of Franciacorta, Relais & Chateaux has something to suit every couples taste.
Best for…A Wedding in the Sky
Shakti 360° Leti, India
The extraordinary experience at Shakti 360˚ Leti is the pinnacle of any trip through India. At an altitude of 2,230 meters, luxury meets minimalism at this hideaway of which is built entirely of stone and wood with huge panes of glass to provide panoramic views overlooking the snow-covered peaks of the Himalayas. The journey there is an adventure with a hidden trail through a stunning untamed landscape leading up to this wonderfully isolated spot where a warm fire awaits you.
Stays at Shakti 360° Leti are from £115, for reservations contact http://www.relaischateaux.com or 00 800 0825 10 20
Best for…A City Wedding
Hotel Neri, Barcelona, Spain
Surrounded by the city’s 1,000 years of history lies Hotel Neri, tucked away in the heart of the romantic Gothic district of Barcelona. The Figueras Costa family renovated the 12th-century building to create Hotel Neri, when they merged together two mansions, the interiors of the hotel are beautiful with original and inventive architectural features with an idyllic oasis on the roof where guests can enjoy authentic tapas whilst looking over the city of Barcelona.
Stays at Hotel Neri are from £251, for reservations contact http://www.relaischateaux.com or 00 800 0825 10 20
Best for…A Wild Wedding
Londolozi, South Africa
Live amongst the wild at the elegant and chic Londolozi, a game reserve that’s made up of three camps – Tree, Pioneer and The Private Granite Suites on the banks of the Sand Riverof. The reserve is positioned in the middle of the Sabi Sand Reserve within two and a half million hectares of pristine wilderness and has been run by the Varty Family for 89 years, who have made sure they retain harmony with the environment making it one of the only places in the world where one can see leopards in the wild.
Stays at Londolozi are from £1,176, for reservations contact http://www.relaischateaux.com or 00 800 0825 10 20
Best for…A Seaside Wedding
Imanta Punta de Mita, Mexico
Imanta Punta de Mita is tucked away behind the Punta de Mita Mountain, but is only a stone throw away from the bustling town of Puerto Vallarta. The exquisite stone buildings overlook the Pacific Ocean, surrounded by luscious vegetation allowing guests to unwind and reconnect with themselves with the help of the resorts wonderful spa and white sandy private beach.
Stays at Imanta Resort are from £ 559, for reservations contact http://www.relaischateaux.com or 00 800 0825 10 20
Best for…A Secluded Ceremony
Spicers Peak Lodge, Australia
Spicers Peak Lodge is positioned on Cedar Mountain with breathtaking views over the surrounding mountain range and unspoilt landscape of the National Park. The property has been skillfully designed to blend in with the nature and abundance of wildlife that surrounds it. Indulge in the delicious gastronomy of which is locally sourced, served partly as a history lesson for the guests and to show respect to the mountain, unwind at Spa Anise and choose from an array of revitalizing outdoor activities.
Stays at Spicers Peak Lodge are from £ 573, for reservations contact http://www.relaischateaux.com or 00 800 0825 10 20
Best for…Wine Lovers
L’Albereta, Italy
The enchanting L’Albereta is located amongst the rolling hills of the Franciacorta just a few minutes from Lake Iseo and less than an hour away from Italy’s biggest art scene, Milan. The innovative patios allow for the amazing few across Lake Iseo making is the perfect setting for glass of wine as the sun sets in the evening. L’Albereta’s cuisine is full of authentic flavors that will tickle every guest’s taste buds and its Espace Vitalité Henri Chenot spa is a hub of well-being and self-care with its rigorous methods in the principles of medicine.
Stays at L’Albereta are from £ 573, for reservations contact http://www.relaischateaux.com or 00 800 0825 10 20
Best for…Adventurous Honeymooners
Spend a luxury honeymoon travelling from Florida to St Barths, whilst enjoying the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea. Spend one night at the Royal Blues Hotel in Florida, two nights at Eden Roc, Dominican Republic and finish off with two nights at Hotel Le Toiny, St Barths. Swim with turtles and Manta rays, daydream along white sandy beaches and sip on exotic cocktails.
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About Relais & Châteaux
About Relais & Châteaux
Established in 1954, Relais & Châteaux is an association of more than 550 landmark hotels and restaurants operated by independent innkeepers, chefs, and owners who share a passion for their businesses and a desire for authenticity in their relationships with their clientele.
Relais & Châteaux is established around the globe, from the Napa Valley vineyards and French Provence to the beaches of the Indian Ocean. It offers an introduction to a lifestyle inspired by local culture and a unique dip into human history.
Relais & Châteaux members have a driving desire to protect and promote the richness and diversity of the world’s cuisine and traditions of hospitality. They are committed to preserving local heritage and the environment, as encompassed in the Charter presented to UNESCO in November 2014.