Weddings with a Difference

Hot Air Ballooning over the Maasai Mara

If you are looking for somewhere truly memorable to get married, then a game reserve right out in the wilds of Kenya, is guaranteed to fulfil all your wedding dreams. You’ll stay at the elegant and charming Mara Intrepids tented lodge set in a spectacular location in the Mara ecosystem. For those looking for the ultimate in wedding adventures, then you can tie the knot in a traditional African ceremony before taking to the skies in your own private hot air balloon where you’ll enjoy the colourful landscapes and wonderful wildlife that makes this country known as the 'jewel of East Africa'.

Wedding packages start from just £999 including a standard hot air balloon excursion. Find out more information on getting married at Mara Intrepids, Kenya

Ride off into the sunset on an elephant in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is a tropical paradise and one of our most popular overseas wedding destinations. The 5* Fortress is a brand new deluxe hotel with the 'wow' factor, offering a magical place for you to get married. You can opt for a romantic ceremony on the beach or on a decorated poruwa (wedding platform) within the grounds of this ancient Dutch fort-style resort. What could be more romantic than riding off into the sunset on a Sri Lankan elephant along the stunning beach once you have exchanged your vows?

Wedding packages start from just £829 including an elephant ride for the bride and groom. Find out more information on getting married at The Fortress, Sri Lanka

Get married afloat on the 'Island Girl' in Tobago

For something really special, and a little different, getting married at sunset on a yacht in the Caribbean has to be one of the most luxurious wedding venues. The 43 foot catamaran ‘Island Girl’ departs from the sun-drenched shores of Tobago and sails to Bucco Reef, a short distance away. The professional but friendly crew will look after you whilst onboard and ensure your sailing experience will be unforgettable.You’ll exchange vows whilst onboard this spacious and comfortable boat, and celebrate with champagne and wedding cake. The yacht can hold up to 40 people and be charted for your exclusive use.

Wedding packages start from just £659.

A traditional Balinese Wedding

Get married on the ‘island of Gods’ and your marriage is sure to be blessed. Home to a rich cultural heritage and famous for its thousands of temples, Bali offers an idyllic destination and The Grand Mirage, Bali’s premier luxury All Inclusive resort, is the perfect setting for a wedding. Your ceremony will take place in a western or Balinese style decorated wedding location and attended by two Balinese brides maids dressed in special Balinese costume with Rindik (traditional Balinese Bamboo music) played. As the bride and groom, you get to take advantage of the hotel’s fantastic Spa, and indulge yourselves in 3 hours of Thalasso Spa treatments - the perfect way to end your special day.

Wedding packages start from just £559. Find out more information on getting married at The Grand Mirage, Bali

Wedding in the Big 5 malaria free Amakhala Private Game Reserve!

Situated in the Amakhala Private Game Reserve, this malaria free Big5 Safari experience is only 45 minutes drive east of Port Elizabeth, and is easily accessible for any visitor to South Africa. Set in beautiful surroundings of the Amakhala Game Reserve, Leeuwenbosch Country House on offers a true country wedding experience that will be remembered forever.

This wedding venue, with a quaint chapel on site, and set on a Big 5 Game Reserve, will prove both idyllic and memorable, and the package starts from just £1100.

Leeuwenbosch Country House offers luxury accommodation, superb culinary delights combined with personalised attention to detail. Catering for weddings of up to 140 guests with additional accommodation packages available at the other lodges.