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How to Plan a Luxury Destination Wedding

September 2026 · 6 min read

A destination wedding at one of the world's great hotels is among the most memorable ways to marry, and among the most demanding to organise. The travel side, the venue, the guest rooms, the couple's stay, and the honeymoon that follows, is where an advisor earns their place, working alongside the wedding planner to keep the whole thing seamless.

The Destination

Where to Marry

The Caribbean

St. Barth and Beyond

Barefoot-elegant beaches and villas, led by the white sands of St. Barthélemy, for an intimate seaside wedding.

Italy

Coast, Lakes, and Villas

Renaissance villas above Florence, cliffside palaces in Sicily, and the granite coves of the Costa Smeralda.

The Maldives

A Private Island

An overwater ceremony and a private-island celebration, as remote and exclusive as a wedding gets.

For the full picture of each, see our guides to the best luxury hotels in St. Barth and the Caribbean, the best luxury hotels in Italy, and the best overwater villa resorts in the Maldives.

The Advantage

What an Advisor Adds

Beyond the venue, the details that make a destination wedding work are logistical: a block of rooms held for guests at the right rate, VIP recognition and an upgrade for the couple, and the honeymoon arranged as one continuous trip from the celebration. We handle the hotel and travel side and coordinate with your wedding planner or the property's events team, so nothing falls between the two.

What We Handle

VenueHotel and venue introductions

GuestsA room block at the right rate

CoupleThe suite, with VIP recognition

HoneymoonArranged as one trip

LogisticsTransfers and travel

RatePreferred-partner benefits, no fee

Plan a Destination Wedding

The Travel Side, Handled

We arrange the hotel, the guest room block, the couple's stay, and the honeymoon for luxury destination weddings, with preferred-partner benefits and one point of contact, working alongside your wedding planner. Tell us your plans.

Start a Private Inquiry

Do you plan the wedding itself?

We handle the hotel, travel, guest room blocks, the couple's stay, and the honeymoon, and we work alongside your wedding planner or the property's events team, who manage the ceremony and reception.

What are the best destinations for a luxury destination wedding?

St. Barth and the Caribbean, Italy's coast and lakes, and the Maldives are among the most popular, each covered in our destination guides.

Can you arrange room blocks for guests?

Yes, a block of rooms is held for your guests at the right rate, alongside the couple's suite and any upgrades.

Is there a fee to book through Pampered Pursuit?

No. You book at the same published rate as booking direct, with preferred-partner benefits such as upgrades, breakfast, and credits added at no extra cost.