Marvellously Mediterranean
The atmosphere is balmy, the colours, earthy; there is sublime grace breathing through the cliffside as the bride and groom take their place. It doesn’t have to be grand; the entire place is surrounded by olive and lemon trees that share a whiff of their fragrance. A yacht glides on the blue coast of the Mediterranean. The feast may be on land, but the real party is on the sea’s sapphire surface.
Taormina looks picture-perfect against the balcony of Belmond Grand Hotel Timoteo, where dreamy weddings are hosted on the
Aphrodite Terrace. The reception, graciously serving 250 convivial guests, serves the enchanting flavours of Sicily with blissful, local music. For the guests, there are opportunities to visit the rolling vineyard, the sun-kissed beaches, or escape from the crowd on a yacht. www.belmond.com
Whimsies of a glamorous French Riviera wedding becomes true in Hotel du Capeden-roc. Landscaped gardens set the swanky atmosphere for celebrity-inspired nuptials, before a merry upswing to the terrace for the reception, and the glorious view of the
Antibes. Chef Olivier Gaïatto serves with his finest Southern French menu, with a selection of champagnes meant for the party.
The morning-drenched coast of Elounda, Crete becomes a silent spectator to an alfresco celebration arranged in the Blue Palace. The chapel of Saint Titus makes a sentimental venue for an intimate ceremony. After saying the vows, couples are to plant an olive tree, symbolizing eternal love and fertility. After indulging in local cuisine, revel in the island’s finest by taking private cruises around the gulf. https://bluepalacebeach.gr