- $100,00+/night
- 20,000 square feet
- 160 Capacity
- Est. 1746
Located on a secluded island in the middle of Lake Pichola, Taj Lake Palace is a 40-minute drive from the Udaipur Airport. Taj Lake Palace was built in 1746 and restored to its former glory in 1963. With 80 rooms, Taj Lake Palace is perfect for more intimate ceremonies since max capacity is around 160 guests.
Udaipur itself, known as the "City of Lakes," attracts thousands of visitors annually. Guests can arrive via boat, and the hotel Jiva Spa offers many packages for guests. The hotel costs nothing to use as a venue (as long as you rent out every room...), and extra wedding feeds add up quickly. For example, decorations cost $2-4k, and makeup is upwards of $300
- $25,000+ Wedding Packages
- 31,000 Square Feet
- 1,000 Capacity
- Est. 2008
Bride’s Magazine voted the Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia as the “Most Romantic Wedding Venue.” The Camelback Mountains of Arizona serve as a stunning desert backdrop for a distinctive Southern Spain-style resort that sits on 32 acres.
They offer a full-service spa, three pools, and 293 guest rooms. Wedding packages start at $25,000, but there are plenty of other fees to consider, too. For help setting up and breaking down, you'll be charged $2,500-7,500!
- $2,000/night (Private Villa)
- 26,000 Square Feet
- ~1,000 Capacity
- Est. 2005
The One & Only Reethi Rah is a gorgeous resort in The Maldives. Reethi Rah translates to “beautiful island” in the native language Dhivehi. Brides can marry barefoot on the white beaches in front of the Indian Ocean or in private venues like the Wedding Pavillion or Reethi Restaurant.
The resort includes beach-side bungalows, private villas, and panoramic ocean views that are perfect for a luxurious wedding. Venue costs aren't publicly available, which implies that if you have to ask, you can't afford it... But if the prices for a single room tell you anything, renting out the entire venue is astronomical.
- $20,000+ Wedding Package
- 175,000 Square Feet
- 250 Capacity
- Est. 1895
Built in 1895 by George W. Vanderbilt, the Biltmore Estate is the largest privately-owned home in America. It's also a stunning wedding venue for history buffs. Cornelia Vanderbilt could afford any reception venue for her wedding in 1924 but decided that Biltmore was the right choice for her.
Wedding packages start at $20,000, and the venue can accommodate up to 250 guests at a time, so try not to include a huge guest list if you can help it. When it's not used as a wedding venue, it's a tourist attraction that receives over 1 million visitors yearly.
- €30,000+ Wedding Package
- 150 Capacity
- Est. 1400s
The hills of Chianti are home to picturesque vineyards, olive groves, and the Antica Fattoria Paterno. Villa Paterno is renovated once a year to preserve its pristineness, and its owners maintain the lush Tuscan gardens.
The largest space is the Sala Grande, which holds up to 150 guests, but other options include the intimate Sala Matrimoni and the humble Sala Rustica. The venue has everything from courtyards and gardens to exquisite terraces to explore.
- $8,500+ Full-Day Weekend
- 100 Capacity
- Est. 1860
Hawaii is known for its breathtaking beaches, but the Haiku Mill is a private “Old-World-European-meets-natural-Hawaiian-splendor” venue in Maui. Built as a sugar factory in 1861 and revived into a striking event space, Haiku Mill is perfect for brides who want a tropical wedding without sand.
Weekday events during the day (3 hours) start at $4,500, but for weddings, you'll probably pay premium prices for weekend full-day slots ($8,500+). And if you're looking to throw a rager, this isn't the place. Haiku Mill can accommodate max. 100 guests on weekends and 80 guests on weekdays.
- "Free" Wedding Package
- 1.000ft Above the Caribbean Sea
- Est. 1982
Ladera Resort was named one of the “16 Most Romantic Places to Stay in the World” by Condé Nast Traveler. The view of the Caribbean Sea and volcanic Piton Mountains are a beautiful scene for a tropical wedding.
Wedding packages have no set price, but don't expect to get anything for free. Book six nights or more at their Heritage Suites, Suite at Paradise, or Villa at Paradise Ridge, and receive a free wedding for two. This includes a wedding planner, marriage officer, witnesses, an arch, bouquet, wine, two-tier cake, etc. But don't expect to throw a big party.
- $500,000 Ultimate Luxury Wedding Package
- 282 Guest Rooms
- 1,000+ Capacity
- Est. 1907
Featured in everything from Home Alone 2 to Bride Wars, luxury and antiquity intertwine in New York’s iconic Plaza Hotel. With a view of Central Park, it’s no secret that The Plaza is a favorite among celebrities, including Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Eddie Murphy, and Kelsey Grammer.
The Plaza offers various wedding packages with a range of inclusions like venue rental, catering, décor, and event staff. However, the exact cost depends on your specific choices and guest count. In the past, The Plaza offered a limited "ultimate luxury wedding package" priced at $500,000, suggesting their packages can be quite expensive.
- $11,000+ Wedding Package
- 65,000 Square Feet
- 50-250 Capacity
- Est. 2003
Tirtha Uluwatu is an architecturally magnificent glass chapel that sits on cliffs overlooking the Indian Ocean. The two-storied Dining Pavilion is adjacent to the chapel, and its structure plays off the beautiful Balian landscape.
Unlike some venues, Tirtha Uluwatu doesn't advertise set prices for wedding packages, but they do offer various wedding packages with inclusions like ceremony setup, catering, décor, and event staff. However, the exact cost depends on your specific choices and guest count.
- Custom Wedding Packages
- Square Feet
- 50-200+ Capacity
- Est. 1692
The Kleine Zalze Wine Estate is a perfect location for an outdoor wedding with vineyard rows that seem to go on for miles. Kleine Zalze is family-owned and has been producing wine since 1695. Couples can choose the Pond, the Pool, or the Vintage Barrels area as their ceremony site.
There are three options to choose from when planning at wedding at Kleine Zalze. The Orchard Venue has vineyard views and can host up to 200 guests for a seated dinner. The Manor Hours is a more intimate, historic building for up to 50 guests. The Lawn offers expansive outdoor space and is ideal for larger celebrations with over 200 guests.
