7 Najpiękniejszych Miejsc na Ślub za Granicą: Od Jeziora Como po Winnice Gruzji

Starożytna zamek, willa z widokiem na morze lub ceremonia wśród winnic—ślub za granicą może być wyjątkowym doświadczeniem podróżniczym dla pary i ich gości. Zebraliśmy listę 7 klimatycznych miejsc we Włoszech, Francji i Gruzji, które warto rozważyć na Twój wyjątkowy dzień

A wedding abroad allows you to choose not just a restaurant or venue, but an entire atmosphere: morning views of Lake Como, a sunset over the French Riviera, a medieval castle nestled among the Italian hills, or the vineyards of Georgia. The format can vary widely: from an intimate ceremony for only the closest family and friends to a large-scale celebration with dozens of guests. The key is to find a venue that matches the couple’s style, budget, and desired wedding scenario.

In this selection, we highlight 7 wedding destinations abroad, each with its own unique character: from classic European luxury to more cozy and laid-back settings.

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Lake Como, Italy: A Dolce Vita-Style Wedding

Lake Como has long been one of the most famous wedding destinations in Italy. Alpine landscapes, deep blue waters, historic villas, and well-tended gardens create a setting that requires almost no additional decoration. Ceremonies on terraces overlooking the lake or in the gardens of historic residences look particularly stunning.

The location is well-suited for both intimate weddings and large-scale celebrations with guests. Couples can combine the ceremony with a boat ride, a photo shoot in Bellagio or Varenna, and an al fresco dinner. At the same time, Lake Como is among Italy’s more expensive wedding destinations: popular villas should be booked well in advance, especially for dates from May through September.

A wedding on Lake Como falls squarely into the premium category. Renting a private villa can start at approximately €5,000–20,000, but for the most famous venues, the budget is significantly higher. For example, a ceremony at Villa del Balbianello for a group of up to 50 guests starts at approximately €9,800, excluding VAT. When you add catering, decor, transportation, and photo and video services, the total budget for a wedding on Lake Como often ranges from €60,000 to €250,000 or more.

Best suited for: couples who dream of an elegant wedding with an Italian atmosphere, beautiful architecture, and panoramic views of the lake.

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Villa Eleonora, Sicily, Italy: an intimate wedding among lemon groves

Villa Eleonora in Sicily is perfect for couples who want to avoid excessive pomp and instead embrace the atmosphere of southern Italy.

Terracotta facades, citrus trees, warm lighting, and Mediterranean landscapes create a very natural backdrop for the ceremony and wedding photo shoot.

The location is particularly well-suited for a small celebration with close guests. It’s easy to organize an outdoor ceremony, a dinner in the garden, and a photo shoot here without complicated decorations. The venue’s connection to Sicily’s trendy aesthetic adds to its appeal: the villa has been used as a filming location for Dolce & Gabbana advertising campaigns.

Villa Eleonora does not have a fixed rate for a full venue rental, so the budget is typically calculated on a case-by-case basis. At the same time, the banquet menu costs approximately €130–280 per guest, so for a celebration with 50 people, catering alone could cost €6,500–14,000. To this amount, you’ll need to add the venue rental, decor, music, a photographer, event planning services, and, if needed, guest accommodations. Villa Eleonora remains more affordable than the most famous venues on Lake Como, but a full-scale wedding here still requires a budget of several tens of thousands of euros.

Best suited for: an intimate wedding with an emphasis on style, natural decor, and a relaxed Sicilian atmosphere.

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CastelBrando, Veneto, Italy: a wedding in a medieval castle

CastelBrando is located in Cison di Valmarino, between Venice and the Dolomites, amidst the Prosecco hills, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The castle has nearly 2,000 years of history and today operates as a large hotel and event complex. For weddings, frescoed halls, courtyards, gardens, and panoramic terraces are available, and the total capacity of the individual spaces reaches 600 guests.

A key advantage of CastelBrando is the ability to hold not only a symbolic but also an official civil ceremony here, as the castle is designated as a municipal venue for marriage registration. The grounds also feature a 4-star hotel, restaurants, wine bars, and a spa covering approximately 2,000 m², so guests can be accommodated right next to the celebration venue. If needed, the entire castle can even be rented out for a private event.

At CastelBrando, the banquet menu in 2026 costs approximately €140–200 per person. This means that for a wedding with 100 guests, catering alone could amount to about €14,000–20,000, to which you’ll need to add the rental of the necessary spaces, beverages, decor, music, and accommodations.

Guest rooms at wedding rates start at approximately €125 per night, while higher-end categories can cost over €300.

Best suited for: a large wedding with guests, where it’s important to combine the ceremony, reception, accommodations, and leisure activities in a single location.

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Castello Canevaro, Italy: a wedding on the Ligurian coast

Castello Canevaro is located in the town of Zoagli on the eastern coast of Liguria, in the Gulf of Tigullio, near Rapallo and Portofino. This historic residence stands on a rocky promontory and is surrounded by the sea on three sides; the complex covers an area of approximately 3 hectares. For weddings, guests can enjoy the gardens, historic halls, and the lower level of the Garrison, featuring floors of Carrara marble and Ligurian slate.

The Garrison can accommodate approximately 130 guests seated at tables or up to 200 guests for a buffet reception. Castello Canevaro hosts symbolic ceremonies, and nearby venues are available for civil and religious weddings. The venue hosts only one wedding per day, and rooms and suites are available at the residence for the newlyweds and some of their guests.

Renting Castello Canevaro for a wedding reception costs approximately €4,800–8,300. Additionally, you should budget about €120–180 per guest for a sit-down dinner with service and beverages; decor, music, photography, and other services are billed separately. For a medium-sized event, the total budget can easily exceed €15,000–30,000.

Best suited for: an elegant wedding on the Italian Riviera with ocean views, historic architecture, and a celebration for 100–200 guests.

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Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, France: a wedding on the French Riviera

Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild is located in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, between Nice and Monaco. This Belle Époque palace is surrounded by nine themed gardens, including French, Florentine, Japanese, Provençal, and rose gardens. Thanks to its location on a peninsula, the grounds offer views of the Mediterranean Sea and the Gulf of Villefranche.

The venue can be fully privatized for a wedding. Exclusive rentals start at €100,000, and the French Garden can accommodate approximately 300 guests for a sit-down dinner or up to 350 for a cocktail reception. Wedding events can last until 3:00 a.m., but caterers, florists, decorators, and other vendors must be selected from the villa’s list of accredited partners.

This is the most expensive venue in our selection: the villa’s official website states that exclusive rentals start at €100,000. However, this covers only the venue rental—catering, floral arrangements, furniture, technical equipment, music, photographers, and transportation are billed separately. Therefore, a full-scale wedding here may require a budget well over €150,000–200,000. By the way, Villa Ephrussi’s wedding calendar for the 2026 season is already fully booked.

Best suited for: a large-scale, premium wedding on the French Riviera, when the budget allows for the exclusive use of this historic residence.

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Château Mont Royal, France: a wedding near Paris

Château Mont Royal is located in the Chantilly area, approximately 35 km from Paris and near Charles de Gaulle Airport. The hotel is housed in a historic early 20th-century castle surrounded by the Chantilly Forest. Grand ballrooms, terraces, and banquet spaces are available for weddings, and the venue’s layout is ideal for couples who want to combine an out-of-town ceremony with convenient logistics for guests flying into Paris.

The property features a five-star hotel with over 100 rooms and suites, a restaurant, a spa area, and an indoor pool. This allows the ceremony, dinner, and guest accommodations to take place within a single complex without the need for additional transfers between multiple locations.

InterContinental Chantilly Château Mont Royal does not publish a single fixed wedding price, as quotes are tailored individually based on the venue, menu, number of guests, and accommodations. That said, banquet menus currently range from approximately €95 to €315 per guest. Therefore, for 100 guests, dinner alone could cost €9,500–31,500, and you’ll need to add venue rental, decor, beverages, entertainment, and hotel rooms to the budget.

Best suited for: a classic French-style wedding with guests staying at the château and convenient access to Paris.

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Château Mukhrani, Georgia: a wedding among the vineyards

Château Mukhrani is located in the Mtskheta-Mtianti region, about a 40–45-minute drive from Tbilisi. The complex includes the historic palace of the Bagrationi princely dynasty, vineyards, a winery, and wine cellars. The palace itself was built in the 19th century, and today the grounds are used for wine tastings, culinary events, and private functions, including weddings.

For the ceremony, you can choose the rose garden, the park with fountains, the area near the palace, or the vineyards.

For the reception, the glass pavilion L’Orangerie is available, accommodating up to 150 guests, and large-scale celebrations can be held outdoors. Catering is provided by the complex’s restaurant, which specializes in Georgian cuisine, and the wine selection can include Château Mukhrani’s own wines.

In 2026, rental rates for individual areas of Château Mukhrani start at approximately $2,500–5,000, while exclusive use of most of the complex starts at approximately $10,000. A fully organized package for 20 guests starts at approximately $13,500–15,000, while a wedding for 50–60 guests, including the ceremony, dinner, and other services, can cost around $21,000–25,000.

Best suited for: a wedding among the vineyards featuring Georgian cuisine and wine, especially if a convenient distance from Tbilisi and the ability to hold the ceremony and reception in the same location are important.

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What should you consider before planning a wedding abroad?

Before booking a venue, you should decide whether the ceremony will be official or symbolic. For a legally valid marriage, requirements vary by country: you may need birth certificates, documents proving marital status, an apostille, a notarized translation, or personal attendance a few days before the ceremony.

It’s also important to check the following in advance:

- Marriage registration rules for foreigners

- Deadlines for submitting documents and the need for an apostille

- Seasonality and weather conditions

- The venue’s capacity and banquet facilities

- Accommodations and transportation for guests

- Restrictions on music, the event’s end time, and vendors

- Cancellation or rescheduling policies

For popular venues in Italy and France, bookings for May through September are often made 9 to 18 months in advance, especially if the date is a Saturday or the venue is a well-known villa or castle. For an intimate ceremony outside the peak season, there’s usually a wider selection, and rental and lodging costs may be lower.

If your main goal is a beautiful celebration without complicated red tape, a practical option might be to officially register your marriage at home and hold a symbolic ceremony abroad. This gives you more freedom in choosing the date, location, and format of the event.

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