19 Celebrity Destination Weddings
From George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin's Italian fairytale wedding to Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's French chateau "I do's," here are the most coveted celebrity-wedding destinations.
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George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin, Venice, Italy
The world's most eligible bachelor finally tied the knot. George Clooney married Amal Alamuddin at Hotel Aman, a historic hotel on Venice's iconic Canal Grande. This 16th-century palazzo, which was built on water, housed Venice's elite for centuries before it opened as a luxury hotel in 2013 (prices start at about $1,000 a night for a standard room). It's a mix of old and new — frescoes hang in some of the 24 guest rooms, but there's also a spa and fitness center. The most romantic part of staying here? Guests arrive via boat or gondola.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, Provence, France
Hollywood's hottest power couple, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, finally made their almost-decade union official, as they exchanged vows in a small chapel at the Chateau Miraval. But this isn’t just any 17th-century estate in Provence, France -- Hollywood’s royal couple owns the enchanting domain that sits on 1,000 sprawling acres in the ancient village of Correns and is reported to have 35 rooms, a vineyard and a moat (perfect for keeping the paparazzi out).
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, Florence, Italy
The world went abuzz when this power couple tied the knot in a stunning Italian villa in Florence. The 16th-century fortress, Forte di Belvedere, which costs more than $400,000 to rent for a day, was originally commissioned by the powerful Medici family in 1590. With sweeping panoramic views from its walls, this star-shaped fortress was the perfect spot for the wedding of a star couple like Kim and Kanye.
Avril Lavigne and Chad Kroeger, South of France
The Canadian singer and Nickelback frontman exchanged vows in a romantic outdoor ceremony overlooking the Mediterranean coast at the medieval Chateau de La Napoule in Mandelieu. The rock ‘n’ roll dinner reception featuring locally caught lobster and sea bass raged on until sunrise.
Kate Bosworth and Michael Polish, Philipsburg, MT
Hollywood couple Kate Bosworth and director Michael Polish celebrated their big day on 6,600 scenic acres in Big Sky country. Bosworth’s 4-day wedding celebration included a modern hoedown, horseback riding and a farm-to-table reception at The Ranch at Rock Creek near Philipsburg, MT. The bride arrived in a horsedrawn carriage before walking down a wildflower-adorned aisle at her mountaintop nuptials -- talk about a fairytale.
Michael Jordan and Yvette Prieto, Palm Beach, FL
The NBA legend wed the former model at Bethesda-by-the-Sea in Palm Beach, FL (where Donald and Melanie Trump also tied the knot). Built in 1925, the beautiful Episcopal Church was built in the English Gothic Revival style and boasts Tiffany stained-glass windows. The reception that followed was held in a 40,000-square-foot tent (to accommodate approximately 2,000 guests) at the Bear’s Club --an exclusive golfing (and gated) community in Jupiter, FL, where Jordan owns a home.
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen, Lake Como, Lombardy, Italy
The R&B singer and Sports Illustrated model said "I Do" at the Villa Pizzo, nestled in the Italian hillside. Guests were driven in golf carts to the lakeside location in Lake Como -- where they fell in love.
Matt Damon and Luciana Barrosso, St. Lucia
After nearly 8 years of marriage, Matt Damon and his wife Luciana lavishly renewed their vows in the Caribbean. They rented out St. Lucia’s entire Sugar Beach Resort for roughly 50 guests, including BFF’s Ben Affleck and his wife Jennifer Garner. Married under thatched roofs at sunset, the newlyweds -- with their daughters in tow -- headed to the beach for a cocktail reception complete with tiki torches.
Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez, Vallery, France
Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry tied the knot with French beau, actor Olivier Martinez, in an intimate ceremony at the Chateau des Conde in Vallery in France’s Burgundy region. Berry and Martinez’s guests partied all night in the romantic Renaissance castle. Fitting for a star wedding, a unique fireworks display, which even included snow and water, concluded the festivities in the chateau gardens.
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, Charleston, SC
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds exchanged vows at Boone Hall Plantation, one of America’s oldest working plantations. The romantic “Avenue of Oaks,” a 3/4-mile pathway bordered on each side by 268-year-old giant oaks draped with Spanish moss, is just one of the reasons this is such a dream wedding destination.
Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel, Fasano, Brindisi, Italy
Justin Timerlake and Jessica Biel tied the knot at the Borgo Egnazia Resort in Fasano, in Italy’s Puglia region. Overlooking the Adriatic Sea, the gorgeous 40-acre grounds are fit for a fantasy wedding, with ornate stone architecture and 28 villas, each with private pools and gardens.
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, Bracciano, Rome, Italy
Though they didn’t end up happily-ever-after, who could forget the fairytale wedding of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes? The lavish nighttime wedding was held at one of Italy’s most stunning landmarks, Odescalchi Castle at Lake Bracciano, where Martin Scorsese and Isabella Rossellini also once wed.
Brooke Burke and David Charvet, St. Barts
Brooke Burke and David Charvet had an intimate sunset wedding ceremony on a sailboat off St. Barts. The star-studded Caribbean island is a hotspot for celebrities and a favorite vacation spot for this famous couple.
Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman, Big Sur, CA
Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman tied the knot on a private estate on California's Big Sur coast. The wedding weekend started with a rehearsal dinner at Ventana Inn and Spa, a luxurious hillside hideaway with dramatic views of the Pacific Ocean.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner, Turks and Caicos
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner got hitched in an idyllic Caribbean paradise, Parrot Cay Resort in Turks and Caicos. After exchanging vows on the powdery white sand beach, the couple spent their wedding night and a few days afterward at the laid-back and very private resort.
The Beckhams, Dublin, Ireland
The Beckhams are often viewed as unofficial royalty, so it’s only fitting that the famous duo wed in Luttrellstown Castle, a 15th-- century castle in County Dublin, Ireland. The couple spent their wedding night at the royal suite in the luxurious castle resort, which sprawls over a lush and magical 560-acre estate.
Emily Blunt and John Krasinski, Lake Como, Lombardy, Italy
Emily Blunt and John Krasinski said their "I dos" at the grand Villa d'Este in Italy's Lake Como region. Dating back to the 16th century, this palatial estate is fit for nobility, with beautiful English gardens, stalely decor and majestic views of Lake Como and the surrounding mountains.
Katy Perry and Russell Brand, Jaipur, India
While singer Katy Perry’s marriage to Russell Brand was short-lived, it certainly began with a memorable, exotic wedding in Jaipur, India. An unexpected ceremony for an equally unpredictable couple, the Indian-themed wedding was held at Sher Bagh resort in Rajasthan, a luxury eco-resort on the edge of Ranthambore National Park, known for its tiger population.
Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott, Fiji
Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott eloped to Wakaya Club and Spa in Fiji. A perfect star-hideaway in the South Pacific, this private island resort rests upon a 2,200-acre island with a protected coral reef, endless white-sand beaches and blue lagoons.