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Destination weddings, honeymoons and quality time

Your moments. Your place. Your story.

Explore what to consider when planning a destination wedding, honeymoon or quality time together — with practical context to help you decide what works for you.

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Where to go

From nearby coastlines to islands on the other side of the world. Choosing a place for a meaningful trip or celebration means weighing different things than you would for an ordinary trip.

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How to Live Stream a Destination Wedding

Are you planning a destination wedding for just the two of you and wishing your parents or closest friends could be there? Have you invited people who simply can't make the trip? Or would you like a wider circle of family and friends to share the ceremony even though they won't be there in person?

Winter wedding in Venice

A Winter Wedding in Venice

Picture Venice in December. Lights shimmer on the canals, the windows of pastry shops tempt you to stop, and a water taxi is waiting outside your hotel instead of a car. In a moment, you could be gliding along the Grand Canal towards your wedding ceremony.

A Destination Wedding for Just the Two of You?

You picture getting married somewhere beautiful abroad — by the sea, on a beach, or in a place you chose because it feels completely yours. Just the two of you, with time to take in the day and focus on each other.

How to plan your honeymoon

Before you compare islands, hotels or flight times, work out what the two of you are actually trying to plan.

True stories

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Veranda Paul et Virginie, Mauritius: Complimentary Wedding Package with Your Hotel Stay

Veranda Paul et Virginie offers its Simply Classic wedding ceremony package as a complimentary gift for hotel guests. It includes:

  • A beach wedding ceremony venue and the services of a wedding coordinator
  • A wedding cake for four and a bottle of sparkling wine after the ceremony
  • A bottle of sparkling wine and seasonal fruit in your room upon arrival
  • Canapés and two glasses of red wine on the first evening
  • A wedding dinner for two at Le Saint Géran restaurant (drinks excluded)
  • Pressing of the wedding dress and suit, witnesses upon request and wedding-night gifts in your room

Terms: Complimentary for guests staying at the hotel. Floral decorations and legal formalities are not included. Symbolic ceremonies and vow renewals require a paid celebrant (approximately EUR 184). A weekend or public holiday surcharge applies (approximately EUR 83). No ceremonies take place from 15 December 2026 to 6 January 2027. Offer valid until 31 January 2027.

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La Pirogue, Mauritius: Free Wedding Package with a Stay of 3 Nights or More

La Pirogue offers its Your Wedding, Our Gift wedding ceremony package as a complimentary gift with your stay. It includes:

  • Wedding ceremony setup at your chosen location within the resort and the services of a wedding coordinator
  • A bridal bouquet and a buttonhole flower for the groom
  • A wedding cake for two and a bottle of sparkling wine
  • A three-course dinner for two and a special breakfast served in your room
  • Pressing of the wedding dress and suit, depending on fabric and design
  • Witnesses upon request and an in-room gift

Terms: Minimum stay of 3 nights. A legally recognised wedding requires separate official formalities and arrival in Mauritius at least 2 days before the ceremony.

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Paradise Cove, Mauritius: 5% Off Your Stay and Honeymoon Benefits

Book the honeymoon package directly on the hotel's website and enjoy:

  • 5% off your accommodation
  • A candlelit dinner for two
  • A bottle of sparkling wine, an exotic fruit platter and heart-shaped chocolates
  • A beach bag, signature tea and two macarons

Terms: Arrival within 9 months of your wedding. An original or certified copy of your marriage certificate must be presented at check-in. Adults-only hotel.

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Sun Siyam Olhuveli, Maldives: 50% Off Transfers and Couples' Perks

Stay at least 3 nights in a Romantic Beach Villa with Pool or Romantic Water Villa with Pool and enjoy:

  • 50% off airport transfers
  • A 45-minute couples' spa treatment
  • A 15-minute jet ski session for two
  • Complimentary coffee for two at Thea's Coffee Shop
  • 20% off food and beverages, including destination dining
  • 20% off water sports

Terms: Book by 31 October 2026 for stays until 22 December 2026. Spa treatments and activities require advance reservations. Cannot be combined with other offers or promotions.

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Sun Siyam Olhuveli, Maldives: Honeymoon Perks

Newlyweds staying at least 3 nights in a Grand-category villa can enjoy:

  • A three-course dinner on the beach and a celebration cake
  • A bottle of wine, a fruit basket and romantic bed decorations
  • 25% off spa treatments
  • 20% off water sports
  • 15% off introductory diving for couples

Terms: Couples must have married within the past 12 months and present their marriage certificate upon arrival. This offer cannot be combined with other promotions.

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How to Choose a Photographer for Your Destination Wedding

There are photographs you can arrange, and there are moments you only get one chance to capture. The glance between you just before the vows. A parent's face when the ceremony begins. The laughter that comes when everyone's nerves finally give way. Years later, you may struggle to remember which flowers were on the table, but those photographs can bring the whole afternoon back.

Wedding Rings for Your Destination Wedding

You've found someone who makes you happy, someone you want to share your life with. Wedding rings can be a beautiful symbol of the promises you make to each other.

Wedding in the Maldives

A Wedding in the Maldives: What to Expect

Soft sand beneath your feet, turquoise water stretching out before you, and a little time that belongs just to the two of you. It's easy to picture a celebration that feels entirely your own. What if, during your stay, you exchanged your vows on a beach, looking out across the ocean?

Getting Married in Santorini: What Is the Wedding Day Really Like?

Whitewashed houses clinging to the cliffs, the deep blue Aegean far below, and a horizon where the sea almost seems to meet the sky. You've seen Santorini in photographs. Now imagine standing on one of those white terraces, just moments away from getting married.

Mauritius with Children: Choosing a Resort for Your Wedding or Honeymoon

Planning a wedding or honeymoon in Mauritius with your children coming along? Then choosing your resort deserves a little more thought than it would for a holiday for two. The children want a beach, a pool, new friends and adventures. You want to enjoy your wedding, find a little romance and perhaps have some peace and quiet as well.

Why Packed for Paradise?

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Practical context

Alongside inspiration, we look at budget, logistics, limits and the details worth thinking through before you decide.

What fits you

Instead of rankings, we explain who an option may suit — and when it may be better to look elsewhere.

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