Wedding Venues in Czech Republic

An extensive estate with a castle near the small town of Casole d'Elsa, in the hills west of Siena, now a luxury hotel. The ceremony can be held in the restored chapel of St Thomas, among the rows of vines, or in the old amphitheatre, with the reception on the terrace or in the wine cellar. The whole estate can be booked for exclusive use, with accommodation right on site. The surrounding Tuscan countryside offers peace and privacy, far from the city.

This historic villa dating from the late fifteenth century stands on a ridge overlooking the hills of the UNESCO-listed Val d'Orcia. Its celebrated gardens were designed by architect Cecil Pinsent, and their cypress-lined terraces form a striking backdrop for the ceremony. The main villa is available alongside separate farmhouses and apartments, each with its own pool and garden. The kitchen draws on fresh produce from the estate's own farm.

This sixteenth-century noble residence lies seven kilometres from the walls of Lucca, set within a nine-hectare park. The ceremony can take place in a hidden theatre of clipped box hedges, in the English garden, or in the amphitheatre of the citrus garden. The villa's halls and a spacious citrus orangery serve as venues for the reception. Several historic cottages within the grounds are available for the newlyweds' accommodation.

This five-star relais, set in a former Tuscan residence near Cortona, hosts weddings for up to ninety guests. The ceremony takes place on the steps of a private seventeenth-century frescoed church or on a terrace overlooking the valley. The reception is held in the Pomerio winter garden or the glazed Limonaia orangery. The estate also includes a Michelin-starred restaurant, a spa, and rooms available for exclusive hire of the whole property.

This winery amid the Maremma hills between Bolgheri and Scansano was designed by architect Renzo Piano. Both the ceremony and reception take place on a panoramic terrace between the vineyards and the woods. A striking underground ageing cellar lined with hundreds of barrels is well suited to a candlelit dinner. The Etruscan necropolis of San Germano lies just beyond the vineyards.

This eleventh-century fortress stands on a hilltop with a 360-degree view over the whole of the Val d'Orcia. The castle resort is unique in the world for offering natural thermal water in its pools and in the baths of selected rooms. The ceremony takes place on the north terrace, while the reception is held in the gardens or on the restaurant terrace; dozens of luxury suites provide accommodation. Brunello di Montalcino ages in the estate's own cellar.

A fairy-tale château on a green hill in Croatian Zagorje, surrounded by century-old woodland that gives an outdoor ceremony complete privacy. The reception can host up to two hundred guests, and newlyweds receive the royal suite free of charge. The château lies around thirty kilometres from Zagreb, an easy afternoon's drive from many parts of Central Europe. Larger groups of guests are accommodated in nearby hotels.

This baroque château stands in the western corner of Croatian Zagorje near the small town of Pregrada, surrounded by a château park with a five-hundred-year-old lime tree. Seven halls accommodate both intimate and large weddings, and in good weather the reception moves out into the atrium and park for up to two hundred and fifty guests. The château also operates as a hotel, so wedding guests can stay overnight right there, in stylish rooms and suites. It's an easy drive away via Slovenia.

This four-star hotel sits right below Trakošćan, the most visited château in the whole of Zagorje, beside a lake and an extensive English-style park. The wedding reception can seat up to a hundred and twenty guests, and wedding photographs are taken in the château garden or by the nearby Chapel of the Holy Cross. The hotel offers its own accommodation, with some rooms overlooking the château. It is easily reached by car, close to the Slovenian border.

Gjalski Château, above the small town of Zabok, today operates as a hotel with a restaurant specialising in Zagorje cuisine and its own wine shop. Twenty rooms with forty-six beds let wedding guests stay right on site, and the reception is held in the courtyard and orchard in front of the building. Wines from four Croatian wine regions are served with the meal. The château lies close to Zagreb and is comfortably reached by car from Central Europe.

This modern hotel complex stands right by the marina on the edge of Šibenik and offers several different settings for a wedding. The ceremony can be held on the rooftop at sunset, in the seaside amphitheatre overlooking the moored boats, or on the harbour-side square, where the reception can seat up to two hundred guests. The couple and their guests can stay overnight right at the hotel, so everything takes place in one location. Glass-fronted architecture, sea views and the proximity of Šibenik's old town give the celebration a contemporary feel.

This family winery lies in the hills above Skradin, in the Šibenik hinterland, surrounded by unspoilt nature and its own vineyards. Rebuilt stone winery buildings on the six-hectare estate, along with a Dalmatian courtyard, create an intimate setting for the wedding reception. Guided wine tastings accompany dishes from chef Vesna Bibich's kitchen, which pairs local produce with inventive Dalmatian cooking. The hillside setting, with views over the countryside, gives the celebration a peaceful, rustic character.

This historic eighteenth-century mill estate belonging to the Radman family is tucked away in the canyon of the River Cetina, just six kilometres from Omiš. The stone mills, once driven by the fast-flowing river, are today surrounded by centuries-old trees and peaceful spots by the water, suited to both ceremony and wedding reception. The kitchen focuses on home-style Dalmatian dishes made from local produce, from soparnik to trout and grilled meat. The sound of the river, the canyon's rock walls and the greenery give the wedding a natural, romantic atmosphere.

This small, stylish coastal hotel near historic Trogir was converted from a former tobacco depot known as Duhanka, blending old-world charm with seaside calm. The wedding ceremony takes place on a terrace overlooking the sea and old town, or on a wooden pier by the hotel's own beach. The reception, for up to a hundred and ten guests, is held on the terrace or in the stylish restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine. A sea-view pool, greenery and the option to book the whole house make this hotel a venue for a smaller, but refined, wedding.

Villa Andor stands in the coastal town of Ankaran, surrounded by garden and olive trees, with a view over the Adriatic. The indoor restaurant seats around eighty guests, while the outdoor terrace holds a further hundred and twenty. The chef puts together a bespoke wedding menu, and staff can advise on decoration and seating plans. For guests arriving by train, the villa arranges a pick-up in its own minibus.

Hotel Slovenija, part of the LifeClass complex, stands right on the seafront promenade in Portorož with sea views. Newlyweds can celebrate in function rooms overlooking the water or on a sun-drenched terrace above the beaches. The hotel includes the Terme Portorož spa, with heated seawater pools and saunas. Rooms with balconies and sea views are also available for wedding guests.

The mountain hotel Hiša Rozka sits high in the Kamnik–Savinja Alps beneath the peak of Krvavec, at an altitude of around fifteen hundred metres. Its terrace offers one of the finest views over the Gorenjska region, and at night, over a valley full of lights. Cosy alpine-style lounges, a glass-walled hall and an outdoor terrace with capacity for up to a hundred and twenty guests serve both ceremony and reception. Newlyweds and their guests can also stay overnight in the hotel's own rooms.

The boutique Hotel MD stands in the historic centre of Kamnik with views of the Kamnik Alps. The entire hotel can be booked exclusively for a single wedding, guaranteeing privacy and an intimate atmosphere. The multipurpose hall seats up to eighty guests, and civil ceremonies can also be held in the hotel garden. Twenty-two rooms are available, decorated in a classic, elegant style.

Sunrose 7 is a small hotel in a period house dating from the late nineteenth century in Bohinjska Bistrica, within easy reach of Lake Bohinj and the Julian Alps. The wedding ceremony is most often held in the garden by the River Bela, or alternatively in the hotel library. The couple can book the entire house exclusively for themselves and put up a close circle of family and friends. Capacity is deliberately intimate, up to around thirty-six guests, making it well suited to small weddings.

This baroque manor on the edge of the wine-growing Haloze hills is one of the most sought-after wedding venues in Slovenian Styria. The ceremony can be held outdoors in the manor park or courtyard, or in the grand hall decorated with original baroque frescoes. A restored manor chapel is also available for a church wedding, and the building even houses its own bridal-wear salon. Together it all adds up to a genuine fairy-tale wedding in a single location.