You don't have to wed a celeb to marry like one. From a decadent castle in France, to a quiet villa in Italy, to a private ceremony on a white-sand beach,matrimonial bliss can be yours at any price.
Just say "I do," and escape to these celebrity romantic destinations for a wedding of your dreams at a fraction of the price the stars pay.
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes culminated their long engagement with a fairy-tale wedding in Lake Bracciano, Italy, just outside Rome. With guests David and Victoria Beckham and Will and Jada Pinkett Smith, their Italian nuptials were the Hollywood wedding of the year. Italy’s sensual culture and stunning landscape make for an incredible destination for your wedding. Rent a few large villas for your guests to share and you’ll not only have a weeklong party, but you’ll save on expenses as well! Celebrate like the Italians do – with a feast at a long table filled with laughter, frequent toasts and endless limoncello. One thing is a guarantee: if not a cheap flight to Rome, your guests will be talking about the food for years to come.
When Eva Longoria married longtime beau Tony Parker, she went all out with a castle wedding in Paris. Paris is the capital of romance, and it’s hard not to feel a bit dreamy while strolling the grand streets arm in arm with your cher amour. A day or two before taking your vows, indulge in a cruise along the River Seine or a picnic in the Luxembourg Gardens. By the time you take your vows in a cathedral, at a posh hotel or even on a riverboat, you’ll be convinced that dreams do come true. Best of all, with the many cheap flights to Paris available throughout the year, it’s easy to return on your anniversary.
In the land of charming formality, stately buildings, and proper manners to the core, London seduces affianced couples to declare their eternal commitment. Gwen Stefani and British-born Gavin Rossdale married in St. Paul’s Covent Garden in London. Marrying in London is a way to experience a grand European wedding without the added difficulty of a language barrier. Plus, if you book a few months in advance, London flights are some of the cheapest flights to Europe from the U.S. Grab your guests for a double-decker bus ride and pose atop it with your new spouse in front of the London Bridge, veil blowing in the breeze, for a photo you’ll cherish for a lifetime.
California’s Napa Valley is home to vineyards, rolling hills and sprawling estates. It’s no wonder that so many couples take advantage of this picturesque setting, including Christina Aguilera, when she married record producer Jordan Bratman. Weddings in Napa Valley play to any taste; whether you choose an earthy barefoot ceremony or a sophisticated black tie affair. Don’t overlook the rest of the California for your wedding – Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi said “I do” at their country home in southern California, surrounded by friends, family and endless green valleys. California makes a warm and highly affordable destination in the winter months, making the romantic opportunities endless.
With the family and financial stress of planning a wedding, sometimes you might want to throw your plans out the window and elope. Well, you’re not alone – Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner eloped and wed in Turks and Caicos with a friend officiating and no guests. Turks and Caicos is as romantic as it comes with white-sand beaches, blooming tropical flowers, and gorgeous sunsets. Additionally, Turks and Caicos is one of the more inexpensive destinations in the Caribbean, so it’s possible to have your dream beach wedding on a budget. Take your vows on a deserted beach as the sun sets, a gentle breeze blowing, and you and your beloved will feel like you’ve never been so close to heaven before.
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