From underwater extravaganzas to Harry Potter-themed celebrations, here are the wildest weddings known to humankind.
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Underwater Wedding at Hôtel Métropole in Monte-Carlo:
Why, hello there, adventure! Anchors away as you swim 400-feet below sea
at Monaco’s luxe and colorful Larvotto Beach. Your ceremony will be
helmed by the famed Pierre Frolla, an award-winning free-diver, and
you’ll get professional divers and a priest to accompany you and up to
22 guests to witness the underwater ceremony. Once you catch your breath
above water, host your reception in the stunning gardens or the bar and
pool house designed by the one-and-only Karl Lagerfeld.
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Your Own Private Island Wedding on Peter Island, British Virgin Islands: 1800
acres of a pristine Caribbean island tucked away in the magical BVI?
Check. Gather up to 130 of your closest friends and family members for a
yachtsman’s paradise on (complete with plenty of painkiller cocktails)
featuring a private yacht charter from the airport or St.Thomas, meals,
and all beer and house wine and liquors included for five nights.
Not-to-be-missed: An unforgettable couple’s massage in an outdoor bohio
overlooking the ocean.
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An 18th-century-themed wedding at Colonial Williamsburg in Williamsburg, Virginia: Have
your hubby-to-be and his groomsmen blow off some steam at the
educational musket range while you and your flock of merry ‘maids enjoy a
17th-century Detoxifying Herbal Wrap & Hot Stone Massage or the
18th-century Colonial Orange & Ginger Scrub & Massage at the Spa
of Colonial Williamsburg. Make a grand entrance via horse-drawn
carriage as guests marvel at your dress (go vintage!). You may even choose for your man to don handmade petticoats and a cap for the big day.
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A Film-inspired Wedding at Sandos Cancun Luxury Resort in Cancun, Mexico: Are you a fan of the 1980s Academy Award-winning film Dangerous Liaisons?
Well, this is the wedding package of your dreams: The Dangerous
Liaisons wedding package will whisk you and your friends and family away
to an 18th century French royal court. Among the hits are enjoying a
magical string quartet, a ballet decked out with authentic costumes, and
regal lounge areas personalized to your specifications with a menu fit
for royalty. (Okay, so maybe the ocean views aren’t authentic, but we’ll
let that one slip).
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Harry Potter Wedding at an 1800s-era Historic Apothecary in Alexandria, Virginia: You’ll
have to include your own lightning bolt tattoos, but the
Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum in historic and charming Old Town,
Alexandria, Virginia does a darn good job of emulating the vibes of the
beloved series. At the museum, which happens to be one of the oldest
pharmacies in the country, HP fans can see the ingredients used in the
books to whip up potions with their own eyes. The venue hosts up to 15
people, and staffers can work with you to play up the theme to your
heart’s content.
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A Secluded Paradise at Fregate Island Private in the Seychelles: Talk
about a remote, luxurious locale. This resort takes up the entire
private island, where personal butlers will greet your guests in style.
There’s a maximum capacity of 79 people on this exotic piece of heaven,
and your nuptials buyout comes complete with a complimentary “Aroma
Lovers” treatment at the Rock Spa, a traditional Seychellois trio
wedding cake, a romantic candlelit dinner on the beach, and a collection
of photos from your #MeetTheJones extravaganza.
Photo Credit: Birds of a Feather
Mountaintop Wedding at Malibu Rocky Oaks in Malibu, California: Picture
this: Sweeping vistas of breathtaking mountains, a picturesque
gathering of your closest friends and family members, and a wedding
album filled with photos as magical as the views you saw that time you
took a sunset helicopter ride. Tucked away in sunny California, this
unbelievable venue is also home to diverse and sprawling vineyards.
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Your Very Own Jurassic Park Wedding at Nekupe Sporting Resort and Retreat in Nicaragua: This
1300-acre nature reserve gives you your very own Jurassic Park-esque
wedding, ATVs included (no dinos, of course). With an enchanted
non-denominational chapel perched at the top of the reserve, there’s no
shortage of gorgeous photo opportunities. But you can also roam freely
around the property via horseback or cross a wild drawbridge for swoonworthy pictures and memories in the lush countryside.
Photo courtesy of Waldorf Astoria Orlando and Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek
A Helicopter Fairytale at Signature Island in Orlando, Florida: A truly
breathtaking backdrop for your nuptials, Signature Island at the Waldorf
Astoria Orlando and Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek offers a natural
flowing creek through it for a beyond tranquil aura and matchless views
of golf courses, palm trees, and more. Make a razzle dazzle entrance on
your own private helicopter before sealing the deal as the majestic
sunsets in the background. Did we mention a fireworks show during your
first dance?
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A Cave- and Waterfall-side Wedding In Hocking Hills, Ohio:
Don your bridal veil next to a breathtaking waterfall inside Ash Cave
in Hocking Hills, where romance and natural beauty await at every
corner. There, you can get hitched in a mammoth 100-foot deep
overhanging cave as your officiant stands on Pulpit Rock, and your
guests can get misty over your vows in this 200 million-year-old cave,
which acts like a megaphone thanks to its amphitheater-like shape. Come
nightfall, retreat into a cozy cabin in the park before awaking early
for a sunrise hike.
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Underwater Wedding in the Ruins Lagoon at Atlantis, Paradise Island: Sure,
you could go the white sandy beach route. But if you want to go
non-traditional, tie the knot in the legendary “Lost City of Atlantis”
during an underwater wedding ceremony. You’ll be hooked up with a
certified diver and officiant to carry out the service, plus an hour of
underwater photography and videography. P.S. Couples must show proof of
driver certification and provide their own diving tanks and equipment,
so we’re not talking a casual snorkeling excursion here, folks.
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A Yacht Wedding in Manhattan, New York: Boat
aficionados, rejoice! When you say hello to your forever aboard the
Atlantica and Manhattan Elite private yachts, you can expect a unique
wedding experience unlike any your guests have seen. As your wedding
party cruises down the calm and glittering Hudson River, everyone will
soak up views of the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, and more
standouts of the Big Apple’s landscape.
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An Authentic Fijian Wedding in Fiji: When you make Fiji
your choice for a destination wedding, it typically follows the
authentic Fijian format. 1) The couple gets escorted by warrior(s)
dressed in grass skirts (called Liku vau) sporting vesa vau (anklets and
armbands), and gumu loa (with their faces and cheeks painted black). 2)
The couple can be clad in Fijian wedding costumes (or you can skip it)
and 3) Flower girl and boy or both girls (traditionally) sprinkle
flowers on the aisle leading up to onto the altar where a choir awaits
and sings a moving hymn to kick off the nuptials.
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A Southern Charm Destination Transformation in Charleston, South Carolina: This
darling of the south can set the stage and shine in this matchless
big-time blowout bash in the low country. For a custom experience, you
can buy out three of Charleston’s top-rated boutique properties located
in the heart of the Historic District: HarbourView Inn, French Quarter
Inn, and The Spectator. A massive scavenger hunt? Traditional low
country boil? Private horse-drawn carriage rides? You name it, and
wedding planners will arrange it for you in Charles Town’s historic
stomping grounds.
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Overwater Wedding Chapel at Sandals Grande St. Lucian in St. Lucia: This
overwater serenity wedding chapel is sure to dazzle, with its
picturesque views and unique crossways for exchanging vows. Tucked away
at the edge of the property, the open-air chapel is one-of-a-kind (and
the first in the Caribbean) and boasts an enchanted interior complete
with a river stone altar that holds up to 20 guests. As you float down
the natural-aisle towards saying “I do,” we promise you’ll be glad you
booked this venue that comes at no extra fee with your wedding package.
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A Next-Level Indian Affair at Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa in Orlando, Florida: If
you’re looking for a truly unforgettable entrance, how about showing up
on your very own horse or elephant escort? Your arrival will be
accompanied by drums and music, as tradition has it for Baraat
ceremonies at Indian weddings. Prefer an exorbitantly stellar firework
entrance? Your wish is Buena Vista’s command. Come nosh time, forget
just-another-cake: Dessert stations are brought out to your guests and
timed with unreal views of the evening firework receptions at Disney
World’s Magic Kingdom and Epcot Resorts.
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Off-the-Grid Luxury Beach Wedding on Oil Nut Bay in the British Virgin Islands: To
get to this bespoke and lavish locale, you’ll have to arrive via boat
or helicopter. But once you arrive, you’ll be pampered like nothing
you’ve ever experienced before: gourmet cuisine and total seclusion will
bookend your nuptials, while your ceremony steals the spotlight with
pristine beaches and views of the greenish-blue Caribbean sea. The
events team will work with you to provide a custom experience you and
your wedding guests won’t soon forget.
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A Midnight Wedding at Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Thailand: Night
owl? Look forward to the first (and perhaps most spectacular) of many
nights spent with your better half with a traditional Thai Midnight
Wedding. You’ll say your vows at the resort’s über-romantic Candle Light
Pavilion and waltz the night away to mystical melodies from Thai
musicians and a curtain of candles that light up the walls in their
incandescent glory and reflect majestically in a pool below.
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An Inca-Inspired Ceremony in the Shadow of Machu Picchu at Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel in Lima, Peru: How
about an authentic Inca-inspired wedding ceremony performed by a Shaman
in the shadow of Machu Picchu? At this awe-inspiring destination, your
spiritual and slightly mystical ceremony celebrates the beauty of
nature, love, and the spirits in one of the world’s most breathtaking
wonders. As your guests dig into a feast worthy of any epicurean’s
fantasies and gaze over the mountains and intoxicating foggy mist,
you’ll decide you should just stay for your honeymoon, too.
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A Zipline Wedding in Hocking Hills, Ohio: Adrenaline
junkies, you won’t want to miss out on this chance to say you celebrate
your I dos as you soar through the air at Hocking Hills Canopy Tours.
First, you’ll get hitched at the top of the 85-foot-tall Super Zip, and
then you’ll cruise at 40-miles per hour through the treetops. Want to
tack on more adventure? Try a Segway tour or bundle your zipping with a
climb or rappel package. Pro tip: The fall foliage is every bit as
gorgeous scenery-wise as you’d imagine – and then some.
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A Cloud Nine Wedding at the Matakauri Lodge in Queenstown, New Zealand: This
far-flung gem of the southern hemisphere can set you up with a private
wedding on top of a nearby glacier. You’ll be whisked away on a
helicopter past glorious mountains and blue-green ice falls before
landing on a beautiful glacier. And Queenstown offers no shortage of
games for thrill-seekers, ranging from bungee jumping to skydiving. The
adventure doesn’t have to end after the ceremony, as Queenstown offers
additional heart-pounding activities such as bungee jumping, ski diving,
heli-skiing and more.
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A Ski Nut’s Nuptials at Copper Mountain Resort in Frisco, Colorado: Drive
in, drive out? Pffft. How about ski-in, ski-out? Tie the knot at over
11,000 feet, and then ski down the mountain with your wedding party at
Copper Mountain Resort, where you can choose to make your “reception” a
post-ceremony chairlift ride and ski with your wedding party and guests.
If you prefer, you can skip the sweaty, sporty action while still
getting married atop the actual mountain at Solitude Station, peering
over the sprawling Tenmile Range.
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Traditional Mayan Wedding at Casa Palopo in San Antonio Palopo, Guatemala: Gaze.
Enjoy. Repeat. That’s pretty much the name of the game at this private
home renovated into a luxury boutique hotel that will have your nuptials
take place overlooking breathtaking volcanoes and a tranquil lakefront.
The ceremony will be conducted by a Mayan Shaman, complete with a
personalized blessing and a fire pit to symbolize good fortune in the
years to come from spirits. Back at the hotel, you’ll indulge in a
candlelit ceremony where the mantra will turn to imbibe, enjoy, repeat
as you dance the night away.
Photo courtesy of Finger Lakes Tourism
Hot Air Balloon over Letchworth State Park in Finger Lakes, New York: Fly
away in matrimonial bliss with this unique way to tie the knot: via hot
air balloon! The gorgeous, sprawling region of upstate New York is
known for its wineries (they’ve got over 120!) and stunning lakes.
Exchange your vows or make your entrance/exit soaring over Letchworth
with stellar views of the waterfalls and gorges as the “Grand Canyon of
the East Coast” zips by. Back on the ground, there’s no shortage of
options to host your reception, from charming vineyards to lakeside
locales.
Photo courtesy of Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa
Tropical Hot Springs Wedding at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa in Arenal, Costa Rica: At
this inordinately luxe property, you’ll be tucked away beside the base
of the Arenal Volcano. Say “I do” with the scenery set by unbelievable
thermal mineral springs and cascading waterfalls. The natural steam that
rises from the hot springs, coupled with the indigenous plants and
wildlife, makes for a wedding worthy of a fairy tale. Come evening, tuck
yourself into the warm embrace of one of the hotel’s rooms with volcano
views as chirping birds and howling monkeys welcome you as newlyweds.
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