European Destination Wedding Journal

Insights and guidance from over a decade of planning intimate weddings, elopements, and vow renewals in Europe's most beautiful destinations.

Joana and Kenson share a champagne toast, arms linked, under a flower-draped arch in the Bavarian Alps.

A Guide to Wedding Traditions in Germany

Officiant looks on as a groom and bride bind their hands together with a thick braided cord during a handfasting ceremony.

A Guide to Wedding Traditions in Ireland

A groom dips his bride for a kiss in a Florence piazza, the cathedral dome rising behind them.

A Guide to Wedding Traditions in Italy

Stephanie and Alex, in sunglasses, share a bite of a pastel de nata outside after their Lisbon wedding.

A Guide to Wedding Traditions in Portugal

Guests clap as a dancer in a ruffled red flamenco dress performs at a Spanish wedding reception.

A Guide to Wedding Traditions in Spain

Wedding ceremony in Spain

When to get married in Spain: a guide to weather, regions and costs, plus professional planner tips

Bride and groom share a quiet moment on a terrace overlooking Portugal's terraced Douro Valley vineyards.

When to get married in Portugal: a complete seasonal guide

Bride and groom walking along a nature park teeming with beautiful autumn colors during their destination wedding in Ireland

When to get married in Ireland: seasons, regions and tips from our professional planners

Newlyweds walk hand in hand along a statue-lined terrace above Lake Como on their Italian wedding day.

When to get married in Italy: weather, costs and insider tips for planning your perfect destination wedding

Bride and groom in front of their guests during the outdoor ceremony of their destination wedding in Tuscany, Italy

Destination Weddings in Tuscany

Sand clings to a pair of red glitter wedding shoes and lace socks peeking from under a bride's tulle gown.

Bridal shoes inspirations for adventure elopements

A bride and groom kiss at their ceremony table on a sunlit clifftop terrace above the sea, guests applauding from white chairs.

Legal requirements for weddings in Italy

A bride and groom hold hands as their officiant reads from a folder beneath a wrought-iron rose arch on a stone terrace.

How to have a legal wedding in France

Requirements for a legal marriage in Spain

A bride and groom kiss beside an antique bookcase during their legal wedding ceremony in a German castle library.

Legal requirements to get married in Germany

Stephanie and Alex sign their marriage certificate at a carved wood altar inside their Lisbon church wedding.

Legal requirements for a wedding in Portugal

A bride and groom exchange vows with their officiant on a windswept Irish clifftop, guests close on both sides.

Legal paperwork requirements to get married in Ireland

Spain vs. Portugal: where should we elope?

Four amazing venues for a scenic elopement in Tuscany

Wedding traditions in Austria, Switzerland and Germany

Requirements for legal marriage in Austria

Red Cottage's whitewashed exterior near the Cliffs of Moher, with a crimson door and a stone-walled garden.

28 top picks for accommodation near Cliffs of Moher - Where to stay

9 best places to elope in Ireland

Getting married in Italy: what you need to know about the SIAE tax

Brides do Good: Wedding dresses to end child marriage

Busting the myth - are weddings on the Cliffs of Moher still permitted?

How to get legally married in Ireland - different types of wedding ceremonies

Legal requirements for Australian citizens to get married in Italy

Wedding insurance exists! Here’s why you should get one for your destination wedding

How to plan a wedding at the Cliffs of Moher

The 6 most awesome Amalfi Coast wedding venues in Italy

How to elope to Ireland - A guide for your wedding or elopement in Ireland

Elopement packages - 8 reasons why you need one

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