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Jamaica Inn

Jamaica Inn is a small, elegantly timeless resort located in beautiful Ocho Rios with sweeping views of the Caribbean Sea. Wedding features include a comprehensive 6-night wedding package, a spectacular sunset ceremony backdrop, and a live band to get you and your guests dancing in the sand.

Evason Ana Mandara & Six Senses Spa in Vietnam

Evason Ana Mandara reflects the image of an old Vietnamese village, with its warm hospitality, rich culture and unique tastes. Wedding features include a choice of a ceremony on a decorated wedding jetty or on the beach, customized floral arrangements, and a post-ceremony romantic sunset cruise with cocktails. Also consider their other Six Senses resort in Vietnam, the Six Senses Hideaway Ninh Van Bay.

The Sentosa Resort & Spa in Singapore

Set atop a cliff amid lush tropical gardens overlooking the South China Sea, The Sentosa offers the tranquility of an island resort with beach access, and yet is just minutes from downtown Singapore. Wedding features include a picturesque garden ideal for an outdoor ceremony, an elegant Grand Ballroom, and a cuisine designed by their renowned master chef.

The St. Regis Bali Resort & Spa

Located on a stunning beachfront in the exclusive locale of Nusa Dua, adjacent to the Bali Golf Course, The St. Regis Bali Resort is an impressively designed all-suite and spa resort. Wedding features include a beautiful Cloud Nine Wedding Chapel, exotic flower girls, and mesmerizing floral decorations including a lush scattering of petals.

The Address Downtown Dubai

Set in the heart of modern Dubai, with all its energy, style and elegance, The Address Downtown Dubai creates a sparkling backdrop for your dream wedding. Wedding features include a phenomenal view across glittering lights, highly flexible planning options, and customized décor.

Maroma Resort & Spa in Mexico’s Riviera Maya

Maroma Resort & Spa is a secluded, luxurious hideaway on Mexico's historic Yucatan Peninsula, nestled on the edge of the turquoise Caribbean and protected by 210 acres of jungle preserve. Wedding features include vows under a flower-decked arch at sunset, a Mexican fiesta with mariachis, and a pre-wedding and wedding dinner custom designed by you, the wedding planner and the chef.

Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa in South Africa

Located on the Eastern Head of Knysna, just a 40-minute flight from Cape Town, Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa is surrounded by rugged cliffs, ancient forests and sheltered beaches. Wedding features include the ultra-romantic Castle on Noetzie Beach venue, the ability to dance to the rhythm of Africa, and elegant cuisine options that appeal to a variety of budgets.

Destination Wedding Issue, Part II
In this issue, we've handpicked 15 beautiful destinations around the world that provide dramatic backdrops and elegant reception facilities to make your wedding or special event seamless and memorable. For a complete list of our recommended venues, visit the Destination Weddings page on Distinctive Honeymoons.

Please note that not all properties may be appropriate for receptions for over 150 guests. For details and planning assistance, contact your Distinctive Honeymoons agent.

Sedona Rouge Hotel & Spa in Arizona

A Mediterranean-influenced boutique hotel with a dramatic mountainous backdrop, the Sedona Rouge Hotel & Spa lends itself to all that is unique and beautiful surrounding your wedding day. Wedding features include a ceremony choice between the Column Garden, the Observation Terrace or the Andalusia Ballroom, menus designed exactly to your taste, and romantic spa treatments for couples following the big event.

Ojai Valley Inn & Spa in California

Nestled in the Topa Topa Mountains, Ojai Valley Inn & Spa’s Spanish Colonial architecture reflects the charm of Old California and offers a country-style wedding in a pastoral setting. Wedding features include the ability for guests to make pre-wedding lavender bouquets or celebratory aromatherapy creations, beautiful outdoor courtyards for receptions, and ceremony options that range from a barn to a ballroom.

Hotel Plaza Athenee New York

Located on Manhattan’s fashionable Upper East Side, close to midtown and Central Park, the recently re-modeled Hotel Plaza Athenee combines European grandeur with the intimacy of a luxury boutique hotel. Wedding features include an elegant ceremony space with windows overlooking charming townhouses, a stunning gold-domed reception room, and a package that includes a 5-hour open bar.

Hotel Ritz Madrid

The Ritz is an exclusive luxury palace hotel located in enviable surroundings, close to the Prado and the Thyssen Museum in the heart of Madrid that has long provided the Spanish capital's most elegant and exclusive entertainment. Wedding services include vast musical options ranging from orchestras to harpists to DJs, elegant function rooms and gardens, and cocktail receptions featuring some of the most unique appetizers you’ll find anywhere.

Mandarin Oriental, Prague

Mandarin Oriental, Prague is a carefully restored monastery with roots dating back to the 14th Century where guests can immerse themselves in historic ambiance. Wedding features include ceremony choices of a magnificent Grand Ballroom, a lushly landscaped garden or their spa (which was once a Renaissance chapel), custom-designed menus from coriander crusted tenderloin to sushi, and the ability to have a rehearsal dinner and a farewell brunch at their facilities.

Hotel Martinez in Cannes, France

From its eminent seafront position on the famous boulevard de La Croisette in Cannes, the Hotel Martinez is a place of stylish living where comfort meets technology. Wedding features include the option to wed on the floral-decorated Zplage pier, a delightful 4-course meal (1 starter, 1 dish fish or 1 dish meat, 1 plate of cheeses, the tiered cake, the coffee and the pastries), and a dramatic dance floor.

Hotel Hassler Roma in Rome, Italy

The Hassler, located at the top of the Spanish Steps, is Rome’s legendary five-star luxury hotel where the breathtaking view and service of the highest level has been its trademark for over a century. Wedding features include a ceremony view of either panoramic terraces overlooking Rome or the romantic Palm Court garden, live entertainment (from a classical string quartet to a jazz band), and detailed organization for hair, make-up, and beauty treatments.

The Landings St. Lucia

The Landings St. Lucia is perfectly situated on the shores of Rodney Bay and offers one, two, and three-bedroom villa suites featuring breathtaking views of the harbor or beach. Wedding features include settings such as the Grand Pavilion Waterfall, a pristine white-sand beach or a traditional chapel, the option of a specialized “green” wedding for the environmentally-conscious, and an on-site coordinator that allows for flexibility and customized details.