The Best 5-Star resorts to get married in Europe
There’s something undeniably appealing about a 5-star resort wedding in Europe. It’s not just the setting, it’s the way everything comes together with ease, style, and just the right amount of indulgence. Choosing a luxury resort abroad means your wedding becomes a multi-day vacation of pure celebration.
Getting Married in a Luxury Resort Abroad
Alongside highlighting 5-star resorts from our wedding venue portfolio, we also disclose why a luxury resort wedding makes sense for many couples and what to ask potentials resorts so you get the very best out of your resort wedding experience.
Why choose to get married in a 5-star resort?
First, there’s the comfort of knowing everything is taken care of. From the moment your guests arrive, a dedicated hospitality team is there, receptionists, housekeeping, bar staff, waiters, all working quietly in the background to ensure every detail runs smoothly.
Catering is handled in-house, often to an exceptional standard, with chefs who understand how to deliver a memorable dining experience. Many resorts also offer an onsite wedding or events team, guiding you through planning and managing the day itself with confidence and care.
Then there’s the setting. Think expansive pools, serene spas, landscaped gardens, private beaches, elegant lounges, and well-equipped gyms. These spaces create a natural flow to your wedding weekend, giving guests plenty of ways to relax, explore, and enjoy their time beyond the celebration.
An experience for your guests
One of the biggest advantages of hosting your wedding in a high-end resort is having everything in one place. With accommodation onsite, guests can settle in, unwind, and truly enjoy the occasion without worrying about transport or logistics. It feels less like attending an event, and more like being part of a shared escape.
At the same time, resorts offer space. Unlike private villas, where everyone is often together at all times, a resort allows guests to dip in and out of the celebrations as they wish. They can spend the morning by the pool, book a spa treatment, or explore the surroundings, making the trip feel worthwhile, especially when travelling abroad.
Many resorts also offer transfer services, helping to coordinate arrivals and departures with ease.
5 Luxury, European Wedding Resorts you Need to Know:
Best for: 5-star Italian-styled weddings.
What makes it stand out: It’s Michelin star restaurants and seafront setting.
In Anacapri, every detail is designed to be experienced, not simply admired. Art and design stir the senses, while thoughtfully curated cuisine reveals the island’s flavours in new and unexpected ways. In the spa, time softens, inviting moments of pure stillness. Perfectly placed in one of the most authentic corners of Capri, it captures the island at its most genuine and captivating.
Budget: Weddings start at €25,000 for 50 guests with catering included.
Location: Anacapri, Capri island (About 50 minutes ferry from Naples port)
Best for: Adult-only wedding celebrations.
What makes it stand out: Sála, a striking open-air event space and the resorts sculptural, contemporary architecture.
A sanctuary perched above the pristine sands of Ayia Thekla beach. Every celebration at AYÃ Resort is guided by an expert team dedicated to creating weddings that feel intimate, intentional, and completely tailored. The resort features 48 designer suites, many with private or swim-up pools, where interiors reflect Cyprus’ natural palette, clean lines and textured materials.
Budget: Weddings start at €3,250.
Location: Aya Napa, Cyprus (About 30 minutes from Larnaka Airport)
Best for: Cycladic, all-inclusive luxury.
What makes it stand out: It’s expansive lagoon framed by exotic, tropical palm gardens.
This beachfront resort offers a celebration of life amidst lagoons, pools, waterfalls, and a river swirling around a tiny island, while services are designed for supreme comfort and soft colours and smooth cool fabrics create a leisurely island mood.
Budget: Weddings start at £2,000.
Location: Psalidi, Kos (About 40 minutes from Kos Airport)
Best for: Bouji weddings next to the coast.
What makes it stand out: It’s boutique, intimate setting with all the luxuries of a resort.
A 5-star, family-owned boutique hotel on the island of Ios, Liostasi Hotel & Suites offers a natural setting for intimate celebrations. With 28 rooms and suites, the scale feels considered and cohesive, allowing guests to stay together while each moment unfolds in a relaxed, beautifully hosted atmosphere, supported by attentive, high-level service. Designed in a contemporary Cycladic style, Liostasi pairs clean architectural lines with contemporary interiors and panoramic sunset views across the Aegean, creating a romantic and understated backdrop for wedding ceremonies.
Budget: Weddings start at €2,500.
Location: Chora, Ios (About 40 minutes ferry from Santorini)
Best for: Infinite seaview backdrops!
What makes it stand out: It’s infinity pool deck, the ideal ceremony spot overlooking the Ionian.
A 5-star retreat in Corfu, Angsana Corfu Resort & Spa captures the essence of high-quality Greek hospitality. With its private beach, exceptional wellness facilities, and an exclusive collection of 37 private pool villas, the resort offers a setting designed for both relaxation and indulgence. Dining is equally considered, with a diverse culinary offering that brings together vibrant flavours and global influences.
Budget: Weddings start at €1,400.
Location: Benitses, Corfu (About 20 minutes from Corfu Airport)
Questions to ask resorts before you book your wedding
Not all resorts operate in the same way, so asking the right questions early on can make all the difference:
- Which areas are available for weddings, and what capacity do they suit?
- What spaces will be exclusively yours during the celebration?
- Will other hotel guests have access to any of your event areas?
- How private will your ceremony feel?
- Can the resort assist with décor and set-up?
- Are group accommodation rates available for your guests?
- Is there a dedicated bridal suite included?
How to find the best wedding resort for you
Do your research. You can discover a collection of high-end wedding resorts within the wedinspire portfolio here. Each selected for its expertise in hosting events, exceptional facilities, and outstanding location.
Look beyond the surface. Read recent reviews, explore the resort’s own website, and browse their social channels to get a true sense of their style and service. Then, connect with the resort directly. Speaking with their team is often the most insightful way to understand how your wedding could come together.
Through our portfolio, you can reach out to venue managers and event teams straight away, giving you clear, direct answers without unnecessary back and forth.
Enjoy the process of finding the place that feels just right for your celebration abroad.
Written by
Charlotte Ingham, co-founder of Wedinspire and a destination wedding bride. With over a decade in the wedding industry, Charlotte began her career in the world of high-end jewellery before turning her expertise to marketing premium wedding venues across Europe. She specialises in connecting distinctive venues with an international audience of young, affluent couples, celebrating the allure of jet-set weddings.