Brides and grooms-to-be with a big budget, welcome to the ultimate list for planning a luxurious wedding. From exclusive venues to designer dresses, high society's must have vendors and personalised details that scream class, we've scoured the glossies, studied the stars and researched the royals to curate the best of everything you need to make your big day truly exclusively unique.
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Exclusive venues
Castello del Monsignore, Tuscany
If you require total privacy this romantic Renaissance castle hidden in the Florentine hills is just right. It's an exclusive ten-room venue surrounded by an ancient parkland with natural truffle in the ground. It belonged to the prestigious Medici family, and has been gloriously restored as an exclusive use luxury villa for VIPs, affluent families, groups and discerning couples alike. With expert wedding planning services, including well-being treatments, exquisite food and helicopter/private jet hire, Castello del Monsignore offers an idyllic setting for a fairytale tuscan wedding.
Maximum number of guests: 100
Address: Via di Mucciano 7, 50032 Borgo San Lorenzo, Florence, Tuscany, Italy
Villa Balbiano, Lake Como, Italy
This neoclassical villa in Ossuccio, Lake Como, offers a private and lavish setting for intimate weddings. Exchange vows with the stunning lake as your backdrop and enjoy a fine dining reception indoors. Your big day will be an unforgettably unique experience as your guests can arrive by boat, greeted by a string quartet and Champagne at the jetty.
Accomodation Yes, 6 Suites
Capacity 200
Boat access Yes
Ceremonies Symbolic and Civil
Receptions Yes
Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, Antibes, France
For those dreaming of a glitzy Gatsby-esque wedding, this renowned resort in the heart of the Cote d'Azur offers breathtaking vistas and luxurious settings. It provided inspiration for F.Scott Fitzgerald’s Tender is the Night, and the guestbook counts Kennedys and Churchills among the signatures.
Designer Dresses
Oscar de la Renta
Known for dramatic and bold statement gowns, Oscar de la Renta continues to wow brides with stunning collections each season.
Chanel
From classic to contemporary, Chanel's wedding dresses are a blend of elegance and haute couture. Sofia Richie’s three custom Chanel dresses are iconic examples of the maison's artistry.
Dolce & Gabbana
Famed for their over-the-top aesthetic, Dolce & Gabbana wedding dresses feature intricate lace, corsets, and long trains, perfect for brides wanting a regal look.
Top-tier vendors
Wedding Planners
Katrina Otter
Specialising in classic English country weddings, Katrina Otter is known for her elegant taste and romantic settings, often in our marquees! She primarily works with couples who want to avoid the rigidity of city weddings and typical hotel weddings. Most of her coveted client list opt for stately homes or even their own country homes as the location for their big day.
Contact: katrinaotterweddings.co.uk
The spectacular marquee wedding of celebrity brand exec Alex and children's author Ross, planned by Katrina Otter
Snapdragon
With a reputation for grand weddings at prestigious locations, Snapdragon's attention to detail and modern approach make it a top choice for high-profile clients. Vogue named Snapdragon the best event designer in Europe. Trusted by ultra net worth individuals (UHNW), global brands and royalty, the dynamic team merges artistic flair with practicality, pushing the boundaries of creativity.
Fait Accompli
Renowned for planning royal weddings, Fait Accompli prides itself on discretion and creating truly memorable events with an element of fun.
Photographers & Videographers
Jose Villa
Master of the soft, organic, and timeless look, Jose Villa’s wedding photography is as much about the client experience as it is about the stunning photos.
Notable Clients: Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin, Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra
Matt Porteus
Driven by a desire to document experiences, Matt Porteus is known for his ability to capture intimate moments and grand celebrations with a unique style.
Notable Clients: Pippa Middleton and James Matthews, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
Caterers
Cellar Society
Known for modern European cuisine and creative presentation, Cellar Society caters for high-profile events, including fashion shows and celebrity weddings.
Social Pantry
Focused on seasonal ingredients, Social Pantry offers a range of options from summer BBQs to formal dinners, catering for a star-studded clientele.
Ottolenghi
Famed for vibrant, globally-inspired dishes, Ottolenghi provides a celebratory feast with exciting canapés, signature salads, and tempting desserts.
Entertainment
High-profile live bands and DJs
ALR Music
With a decade of experience, ALR Music has curated line-ups for celebrity weddings and high-profile events, including orchestras and jazz quartets.
Hale Zero
Specialising in musical compositions and DJ sets, Hale Zero ensures a packed dance floor with custom playlists for fashion brands and weddings alike.
Unique entertainment options
Live painting performance
Watch as a masterpiece unfolds before your eyes, creating a beautiful keepsake and adding a touch of artistry to your wedding day.
Aerial acrobatics and cirque acts
Bring the magic of Cirque du Soleil to your wedding with aerial hoops and silks, ensuring a spectacular and unforgettable experience for your guests.
Luxury invitations and stationery
Mount Street Printers
This family-run company offers bespoke creations with vintage printing machines, perfect for royal-worthy invitations.
Smythson
Established in 1887, Smythson provides classically elegant stationery with bespoke options, hand-printed by in-house artisans.
Transportation
Make a memorable entrance and exit and ferry your guests around in style with these luxe transport options:
Vintage cars
Timeless elegance with classic Rolls Royces and Bentleys, perfect for creating stunning photo opportunities and a touch of nostalgia.
Luxury buses
Modern amenities and comfortable seating for group transportation, ensuring guests arrive relaxed and happy.
Supercars
For thrill-seekers, arriving in a Lamborghini or Ferrari adds a sense of adventure and high-speed luxury to your wedding day.
Helicopters and private jets
For the ultimate statement, helicopters and private jets offer a breathtaking view and an unforgettable entrance.
Honeymoon
Exclusive destinations
Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Volcanic, secluded and romantic, Surrounded by a turquoise lagoon and a barrier reef, the island is simply dazzling.
Who?: Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman
Fregate island, Seychelles
A tiny private paradise with shimmering sands surrounded by aquamarine waters. Fregate island is a popular romantic haunt of the rich and famous.
Who?: Prince William and Kate Middleton; George and Amal Cloony
Personalised travel planning services
Brown and Hudson
A modern honeymoon can be a source of shared meaning and discovery. It’s the chance to create new traditions together. That's the concept behind bespoke travel agency, Brown and Hudson's approach to creating the perfect honeymoon for their jet set clients. They will research your individual and shared stories and values and your vision of life together to curate the right destination, activities, events and discoveries that will provide a meaningful and impactful start to married life.
Blind Experiences
Far to busy living your best life to think about things like planning, intineraries or even destinations? Just want to pack up and leave straight away? How about a surprise honeymoon?
Personalised details
Custom Jewellery
Chaumet
This nearly 250 year old Parisian luxury brand was apparently Napoleon's ride or die when it came jewellery
ROEN
ROEN in New York let you work directly with their master jewellers to design completely custom jewellery from start to finish.
Cartier
From its beginnings, Cartier created unique pieces for French royalty and members of Parisian high society. This clientele soon expanded to include international royalty and celebrities, cementing Cartier's name as the jeweller of the rich and famous.
Fewer Finer
Fewer Finer based in Brooklyn, NY, has some beautiful pieces with tons of customisation options and their hand engraving is to die for!
Personalised gifts and favours
Wedding Mini Gift Box £35 AT BISCUITEERS
Leave a beautifully hand illustrated box of personalised iced biscuits on each guest's table setting. Biscuiteers is the best in the business: not only do their sweet treats look perfect, they taste amazing too!
If you're planning an English country wedding, these tapers bearing delicately painted British fruits are delectable. You can even commission your own design.
Planning a luxury wedding involves attention to every detail, from the venue to the dress, and from the caterer to the entertainment. With this list, you’re equipped to create an extraordinary celebration that reflects your style and sets the stage for a lifetime of memories. To plan your high-end marquee wedding, give us a call. We can't wait to hear from you.
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