With Van Gogh-esque olive trees and centuries-old chateaus, Provence is any idyllic setting for a wedding. Walk down the aisle through the pristine gardens of Chateau Fontaine, or choose Chateau d'Argent, where nostalgic window shutters match the blanket of lavender on the nearby hills. If the location isn't enough to stun your guests, then the Provençal rosé wine should do the trick.

With an average of 299 days of sunshine each year, Arizona is a pretty sure bet for those who want perfect weather on The Big Day. Say "I do" against a backdrop of chiselled sienna mountainscape - The Hermosa Inn and El Chorro offer beautiful outdoor receptions.

County Wicklow's dramatic rolling green hills and picturesque lakes catch the attention of many soon-to-be-weds. You'll be spoilt for choice when it comes to venues - our favourites include Trudder Lodge, Powerscourt House and Rathsallagh Country House. An hour's drive from Dublin, County Wicklow is easily accessible for those travelling in to the Irish capital.

South Africa's largest game reserve is the perfect destination wedding location for those with a wild side Home to lions, leopards, elephants and rhinos, this spot is a surefire way to make your wedding snaps stand out. Lion Sands River Lodge, Leopard Hills Lodge and Jock Safari Lodge rank among the many beautiful contenders for venues here.

Oxfordshire is not short of stately homes and country houses - you can even get wed at Blenheim Palace. Couples more academically inclined can get hitched in one of the University of Oxford's colleges or libraries, and follow the vows with a feast in one of its great dining halls.

Tying the knot in Scotland could turn your idea of a fairy-tale wedding into a reality with its romantic, sculpted landscapes. The ethereal facade of Cluny Castle will make any brides and grooms feel like royalty, while Logie Country House and Ballogie Estate are other favorable venue choices. Although Scotland isn't famed for good weather, its hearty food is guaranteed to warm the cockles.

Do you dream of an exotic wedding? Costa Rica's Guanacaste Province offers picture-perfect beaches and jungles. Choose eco-conscious El Mangroove for natural wooden decor and locally sourced produce, or one of the province's many villa-style hotels that can be hired out in their entirety.

The otherworldly honeycombed hills here should convince you to start destination-wedding planning straight away. Host the ceremony on Museum Hotel's terrace (if you don't mind your guests' attention being stolen by the surroundings) or choose Mithra Cave Hotel, where rooms are carved into the landscape. Balloon rides and Turkish banquets are the icing on the (wedding) cake.