A celebrity wedding for the celebrity in your life

Guy Johnson on 28 October 2014
When Mr George Clooney got married recently in Venice, the floodgates opened, and a tidal wave of interest was sparked for the Italian City. Also, Cheryl Cole’s recent nuptials in Mustique drove up interest in the Caribbean destination.

Media coverage of celebrity weddings abroad can also encourage us to consider destinations that we might not otherwise have thought of for the big day. Even if we cannot emulate exactly the wedding of our favourite star, it often gives inspiration to single out experiences or events that we can use on our own day.

So if you fancy walking in the footsteps of George and his new wife, here are a few ideas to get you thinking:

• Have a civil ceremony at the Palazzo Cavalli, overlooking the Grand Canal in Venice

• Push the boat out and have a night at the Fabulous 5 star “Danieli Hotel”. The hotel is just a few minutes away from the Piazza San Marco with sweeping views across Venice Lagoon

• Enjoy a private Water Taxi transfer from Venice Marco Polo airport. It’s the most romantic way to arrive in true style

• Sip a Bellini or two in the famous “Harry’s Bar just off the main square. Enjoy a meal too, but book in advance!

• Late evening is the best time to take a stroll through Piazza San Marco (St Mark’s Square). All the day trippers have gone, and you can walk in relative tranquillity, and perhaps be illuminated by moonlight

If you fancy somewhere a little further afield, why not consider Mauritius? The hotels are amazing, and there is so much to see and do on the island

• You can enjoy a couples massage in one of the many spa hotels on the island

• Get married at dusk on the beach with the most amazing views across the Indian Ocean

• Visit the oldest living animals in the world at the famous Pamplemouse botanical gardens

• Combine your stay with a safari in Africa, or some shopping in Dubai or Doha en route

All destinations worldwide have amazing wedding and/or honeymoon deals, and in a lot of cases, the bride goes free. The hoteliers will also provide fruit/champagne in your room for arrival, and I can ensure the whole trip is truly memorable. Budgets are very flexible, and can be adapted to meet your individual needs…so what are you waiting for…pop the question!