• Skip to main content
  • Skip to footer

Truly Experiences Blog

For People Who Collect Memories, Not Things

  • Lifestyle
  • Dining
  • Travel
  • Gifts
  • Wine, Beer & Spirits
  • Things To Do
Blog » Weddings » Marrying Abroad: 5 Magical Locations to Get Married in

Marrying Abroad: 5 Magical Locations to Get Married in

Rae Oliver February 4, 2020

To be the most momentous occasion in anyone’s life, it might seem a little strange that those soon-to-wed confine themselves to spending it in the country they know all too well. Picking somewhere local to marry would seem courteous to your guests, but marrying abroad doesn’t have to cause a fuss. The important thing is that you needn’t feel guilty for luring your guests overseas, as you might be surprised to learn how many relish the excuse for a brief holiday. Especially if you pick a setting as magical as one of the following.

Jump To a Section Below

  • The Beach Party – Andalusia, Spain
  • The 5-Star Hotel – Ballyfin, Ireland
  • The Chocolate Box Setting – Cinque Terre, Italy
  • The Wedding in the Wilderness – Baiersbronn, Black Forest, Germany
  • The City Retreat – Paris, France

The Beach Party – Andalusia, Spain

Andalusia Beach Horse Ride
Take Me To Andalusia

If your desire to tie the knot outside of Europe is being met with grumbles from the in-laws, Andalusia is your best alternative. The southernmost point of Europe has a lot to boast about, including long, flat golden beaches, food and wine fit for a king, and skies as clear as the sea beneath it. If you like the idea of having sand between your toes and the sea lapping your ankles as you say your vows, Andalusia is the place to go.

The 5-Star Hotel – Ballyfin, Ireland

World's Best Mansion Hotel
Take Me To Ballyfin

Closer to home, Ireland provides the sort of lush greenery that at times puts even the most idyllic parts of the English countryside to shame. Set amongst a hybrid of natural and man-made beauty, Ireland’s greatest hotel and one of the top 12 romantic spots worldwide, Ballyfin possesses a unique setting perfect for the ones pursuing the sort of peace and quiet not found anywhere else. The 5-Star hotel has a selection of ornate and exquisite rooms and spaces from as early as the 18th century especially for providing a private, interruption-free celebraton.

Also see  The 5 Most Gorgeous Wedding Cakes Money Can Buy

The Chocolate Box Setting – Cinque Terre, Italy

Cinque Terre
Take Me To Cinque Terre

The sheer explosion of colour that is Cinque Terre reflects its aesthetic vibrancy just as much as it reflects its sensational flavours and aromas. We can’t surmise a better location for the couple who think traditional weddings are a little too black and white and those obligatory monochrome wedding photos could do with a more exotic colour palette. The best thing about Cinque Terre is that, despite its recognised and almost unbelievable beauty, it is widely undiscovered by the outside world.

The Wedding in the Wilderness – Baiersbronn, Black Forest, Germany

Black Forest Driving Break
Take Me To Baiersbronn

Getting married off the beaten track is becoming more and more of an attractive proposition with the increasing convenience of travel. With many couples overlooking busy city centres and the (all-too-obvious) nearest church in favour of donning the wellies and adopting an open mind, there is becoming no such thing as ‘too remote’. While the Black Forest might not be the first destination that initially comes to mind, when you start to picture the glow of the setting sun filtering through the dense canopy of pine, and the smell of the timber barely seen or touched by man, it doesn’t seem such a bad idea.

The City Retreat – Paris, France

paris
Take Me To Paris

And then of course there’s Paris, need we mention it. The global capital for romance, Paris has the virtue of being possibly the world’s best honeymoon destination, a goldmine for scrumptiously cooked food, a city full of endless opportunity, and is guaranteed to please those guests who were otherwise a little dubious about travelling abroad for a wedding.

Also see  From Sustenance to Delicacy: The Wonderful World of Steak

Footer

  • Truly Experiences
  • About
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer

Affiliate Disclosure

We believe in being as transparent as possible when it comes to this site. With this in mind, please be aware that we may receive remuneration for some of the products we review on this site.

Truly Experiences is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.co.uk (and other Amazon programs).

We will also list ads from time to time. You should be able to see these as text links or blocks of ads which have a small notation indicating “Ads by Google” or “AdChoices”.

Our mission is to help our visitors, but this is also very clearly a for-profit site and you should realize as much. We include only those products that we believe could benefit you, some of which we may get a commission if you purchase them. However, we also provide links on the site to information resources for which we receive no compensation.

If you have any questions whatsoever, please contact us using the "contact" option on the site menu and we will be happy to answer any questions.

Trademark Dislosure

Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc, or its affiliates.

In addition, any other trademarks and logos we mention on this site are also the property of their respective owners.

Copyright © 2022 Truly Experiences