10 best hotels in the world for newlyweds

Mendelssohn's march ended, the guests left, the gifts were taken away. It's time to really relax and celebrate the first days of married life. Honeymoon is an integral part of a celebration of love for two, so you need to plan it no less carefully than the wedding itself.

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Ivetta has compiled a rating of the ten best hotels in the world that will pleasantly surprise newlyweds .

Sivory Punta Cana (Dominican Republic)

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A five-star hotel offering luxury accommodation only, located on the east coast of the Dominican Republic, on a sandy beach. This is a paradise for newlyweds, not only in terms of scenery, but also thanks to specially designed programs.

Romantic excursions and secluded beaches, and if you want to get married according to local customs, the hotel staff will organize a luxurious ceremony. The hotel is famous for its wonderful gastronomic restaurants, its own wine cellar with a rich wine collection - an excellent opportunity to enjoy the intoxicating drinks of love.

Undoubtedly, the newly-made husband and wife will be delighted with the personalized service - there are two hotel employees for every vacationer at the hotel. So here all your whims will definitely come true.

Preparing for training camps

Getting ready for the bride is a troublesome and eventful process. Everything needs to be thought out in advance and in the smallest detail, so as not to accidentally be late for your own wedding. It will be useful to make a schedule, write it down on a piece of paper and hang it in a visible place.

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On the eve of the wedding, have a light dinner and go to bed as early as possible. A healthy and sound sleep will provide you with glowing and fresh skin the next day.

If you are prone to facial puffiness, it is better to wake up early. If possible, take a spa treatment, get a massage, or just swim in the pool, then you will look invigorated and rested.

Have breakfast with something low-fat, fruits and vegetables, scrambled eggs, croissants, toast with jam or cheese are great. For drinks, give preference to tonic green tea and freshly squeezed vegetable or fruit juices.

Half Moon (Jamaica)

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A wonderful hotel located on the exotic island of Jamaica, specializes exclusively in organizing holidays for newlyweds and couples.

All inclusive laws reign here, according to which everything is possible - from playing tennis to food and drinks without restrictions. First-class restaurants and bars, dance halls, entertainment programs and shows are aimed at making the lucky ones who come here forget about everything and plunge into the world of a Caribbean fairy tale.

Nafplia Palace (Peloponnese, Mediterranean coast)

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The famous resort hotel in the Peloponnese, on the Mediterranean coast, is a favorite holiday destination for newlyweds. The exclusive complex is hidden in the ancient fortress of Akronafplia, built by the ancient Romans, which is located 140 kilometers from the capital of Greece, Athens. The hotel has 84 rooms, including 33 villas, each of which was designed individually, 48 standard rooms, luxury rooms and three family suites with sea view in the main building.

From the territory of Nafplia Palace there is a charming view of the Argolid Gulf and the miniature Bourtzi fortress, which, like a small ship, is frozen in the water 450 meters from the shore. A wonderful place for a romantic getaway that will make you enter family life with dignity and feel all its charm.

Morning of the bride: how to manage everything at the hotel?

Makeup and hairstyle for the bride takes about 3 hours, add to this morning procedures, breakfast, photo shoot, getting ready and pointless fuss. Time is running out, so strict organization of the process is extremely important.

If your mother or friend is with you, it will be much more convenient to hire a second stylist, because one person simply won’t have time to make everyone beautiful in such a short period of time.

By the way, a loved one can provide you with considerable help this morning. Often the bride is in a state of confusion or even panic, so a sober and cool mind nearby is simply necessary.

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Such a person will monitor timing, put ticks on your to-do list, help with advice and much more, so if you want to spend your bride’s morning alone, think: are you able to cope with everything on your own?

If the bride and groom rent different rooms in the same hotel, this will greatly simplify the photographer’s work, because he will not have to rush around the city with a camera and various equipment at the ready. The best photos in a hotel can be taken in a spacious lobby, a long corridor or on wide staircases.

Some hotels specially organize places for a photo shoot, creating an elegant backdrop. Such a background can be beautiful antique furniture, a large number of flowers, a decorated arch or even a luxurious piano.

One more thing: make sure to book your room in advance as they are extremely popular with honeymooners.

Thus, despite the cost, a hotel room is an ideal option for getting the bride ready for a wedding. Preparing for a wedding, carried out in a hotel room, will be remembered for a long time as one of the most pleasant and exciting events.

One & Only Cape Town (Cape Town, South Africa)

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Without exaggeration, one of the best in Cape Town, this hotel is located next to the picturesque harbor at the foot of Table Mountain, one of the symbols of the city. The interiors of One & Only Cape Town are decorated in a luxurious contemporary style, combined with African motifs. The rooms are located in two buildings - the seven-story Marina Rise and the Island building, located on a separate island surrounded by water.

Here you can walk around naked, like the biblical Adam and Eve! It also features Cape Town's largest spa (1,200 sqm), with private treatment villas that can be enjoyed together.

Why choose a hotel room for the bride's morning?

Why should you choose a hotel room over your home?

There are a number of reasons for this.

If the bride and groom already live in the same apartment, then before the wedding they simply need to be alone and mentally prepare for such a serious step as marriage.
In peace and quiet there is time and opportunity to dream, to check once again whether everything is ready for the ceremony. If you wish, you can even write wedding vows.
In the hotel room, no one will prevent the newlyweds from getting enough sleep to look fresh and happy on their wedding day.

In the morning, the bride can relax with the services provided by the hotel, such as massages and spa treatments.
When relatives, girlfriends and stylists come to visit the bride, there will be enough space in the room for everyone.

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The abundance of light and space will create excellent working conditions for stylists and makeup artists.
If a photographer is invited to the gathering, it will be much more convenient for him to film the whole process than in an apartment. A minimum of unnecessary items and an elegant interior will help you take the best photos.

A photo session can be carried out not only in the room, but also in other equally beautiful places of the hotel.
The hotel can be chosen so that it is located next to the banquet venue. In addition, all gifts can be delivered to your room and you won’t have to worry about their safety.
The bride and groom can take advantage of honeymoon discounts offered by many hotels. In addition, in the same place you can spend an unforgettable wedding night in a luxurious bridal suite.

The only disadvantage of this option for organizing the bride's morning is its cost, however, you must admit, a wedding only happens once in a lifetime and there is no need to save on it.

Lion in the Sun Resort - Thalaspa Henri Chenot (Malindi, Kenya)

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A unique villa hotel located in Malindi, on the shores of the Indian Ocean. The villa was built by the famous Formula 1 manager Flavio Briatore as a private home, but several years ago he decided to turn it into an exclusive hotel, which was immediately chosen by show business stars and newlyweds from all over the world.

The architecture shows Arab and Indian influences, organically combined with African tradition. Seven luxurious suites, seven spacious superior rooms and two single rooms are located in the central part of the villa and three adjacent buildings.

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The villa is located in a huge park - guests in each of its parts feel absolutely private and free, and several swimming pools complement the atmosphere of an exclusive private villa.

Grand-Hotel du Cap-Ferrat (Côte d'Azur, France)

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The hotel is considered one of the best for a honeymoon on the French Riviera. Opened in 1910, it immediately became a favorite vacation spot for the world elite, and once upon a time, members of the Russian imperial family and European royal houses, financial and industrial magnates, and brilliant celebrities from the world of art stayed here.

Charlie Chaplin, Pablo Picasso, Liza Minnelli, Tina Turner, Elton John, George Bush, Bill Clinton visited the Grand-Hotel. So, if you want to tell your grandchildren that you spent your first family vacation in a place where the world's elite visited, this is a great option!

Of course, the interior decoration of the hotel impresses with its refined taste and exquisite luxury - this is a real harmony of noble tones and soft light, large spaces and the grace of every detail.

George V (Paris, France)

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The hotel, built in 1928, is located in the heart of Paris. This is a place for couples who want to fully experience all the French chic. Experts at the Sotheby's auction house admitted that in terms of the number of works of art decorating its interiors, George V has no equal among Parisian hotels. The hotel's cellars are ancient quarries that now house wine cellars.

At various times, Marlene Dietrich, Gary Cooper, Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, Jean Gabin, Yves Montand, US Presidents Dwight Eisenhower, Jimmy Carter and Richard Nixon and French leaders Valéry Giscard d'Estaing and Francois Mitterrand visited here. Many famous couturiers showed their collections here, including Yves Saint Laurent, Paco Rabanne and Louis Feraud.

With spacious rooms overlooking Paris's most famous landmarks, exquisite furnishings and a high level of comfort, George V will give you a sense of luxury and grandeur in the most romantic city on the planet. Well, of course, such a honeymoon will cost accordingly.

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Get your dream wedding to Greece!

Who among the young people does not dream that their wedding will become a unique, unforgettable event that they will carry in their hearts throughout their entire life together. If you decide to give yourself a magical celebration filled with romance and an atmosphere of grandeur, beautiful Hellas will be the ideal choice.

Greece offers a lot of opportunities for holding a fabulous celebration. Whether you want to hold a symbolic ceremony , an official wedding or a wedding , sunny Greece will be an excellent platform for the happiest day of your life.

Wedding Melody , part of the Mouzenidis Group , has compiled for you a list of TOP 10 hotels where the dream of an ideal wedding ceremony will come true.

Chalkidiki Peninsula

1) Potidea Palace Bomo Club 4*+ – Chalkidiki-Kassandra

An elegant hotel with a unique panoramic view of Mount Olympus and impeccable architecture of the buildings, located on the picturesque isthmus of Nea Potidea between two bays. A wide selection of comfortable rooms and suites, excellent restaurants and bars, a SPA center, as well as its own wine cellar, where over 2,500 excellent varieties of Greek wines are collected.

For a wedding: Wedding celebration in the Parthenon - easy at Potidea Palace! At your disposal is a magnificent gazebo overlooking the Aegean Sea - a small copy of the famous Greek temple, decorated with a statue of the goddess Hera. An ideal place for a symbolic wedding in ancient Greek style.

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2) Pomegranate Wellness Spa Hotel 5* Deluxe – Chalkidiki-Kassandra

An ultra-modern stylish hotel, surrounded by picturesque landscapes, with stunning sea views, gourmet restaurants, a nightclub with daily exciting parties, luxurious rooms with individual design and an exclusive SPA complex.

For a wedding: The picturesque landscapes surrounding the hotel will provide a bright photo session, and the hotel’s observation deck with panoramic views of the sea will be a wonderful place for an unforgettable wedding.

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Crete _

3) Aldemar Knossos Royal 5* - o. Crete-Heraklion

Luxury hotel built in traditional Cretan style. It offers elegant, comfortable rooms with magical sea views, suites with private pools, impeccable VIP service and a SPA complex, Royal Mare Thalasso, awarded in 2013 with the prestigious World Travel Awards.

For a wedding: The hotel has a charming church located on a hill away from prying eyes, offering stunning views of the sea and the picturesque coast. Here you can hold both a symbolic ceremony and a wedding. An impeccable hotel for an impeccable wedding!

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4) Rethimno Mare Royal Hotel 5* - o. Crete-Rethymno

A chic eco-hotel located on a hill next to a long sandy beach, awarded the Blue Flag. Exquisite room design, magnificent natural scenery, the highest level of service and impeccable gastronomy.

For a wedding: The hotel has beautiful grounds, several open terraces, verandas and even an amphitheater. A great location for an outdoor or beach wedding. A gift from the hotel - breakfast in bed the morning after the wedding and a 30% discount when booking a stay for the next year.

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5) Domes Of Elounda Boutique Beach Resort 5* Deluxe - o. Crete-Lassithi

A stunning resort complex located on a hill with a captivating view of the island of Spinalonga, amazingly combining harmony with the unique nature, sophistication of architecture, impeccable room design with the highest standards of service.

For a wedding: The hotel offers several stunning venues for a fantastic wedding ceremony - an open terrace with panoramic views, a charming hotel church, a cozy garden and even a pier. Newlyweds can also take advantage of a 20% discount at the luxurious SPA center and a 30% discount at the Pier Exclusive Gourmet restaurant.

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Thassos Island

6) Ilio Mare Hotels & Resorts 5*

A wonderful hotel on the fabulous island of Thassos, which has won a number of prestigious awards as one of the best Greek hotels. Magnificent rooms, spacious elegant suites, magnificent panorama of the sea, 3 gourmet restaurants, including a la carte, and a lake-pool with amazing waterfalls.

For a wedding: The garden with tropical vegetation will be a wonderful place for a symbolic ceremony surrounded by nature, and the magnificent interiors and architecture of the hotels will be an excellent backdrop for wedding photographs. For newlyweds - breakfast in the room for two and an exotic cocktail the morning after the wedding.

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Zakynthos Island

7) Lesante Luxury Hotel & Spa 5 *

A five-star hotel of the highest class, one of the best on the island of Zakynthos, surrounded by beautiful green areas, olive groves and vineyards. Exquisite, comfortable rooms, suites with Jacuzzi and private terrace, 2 large outdoor swimming pools, elegant interiors and impeccable service.

For a wedding: For the newlyweds - decorating the room with fresh flowers, a romantic dinner for two and a magical massage at the Spa & Wellness Center.

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Pieria

Mediterranean Village Resort & Spa 5*

A magnificent hotel located on the very coast of the Aegean Sea, under the slopes of the majestic Olympus. Comfortable two-story cottages, 5 outdoor swimming pools, a nightclub, a Dolce Crema pastry shop, a la carte gourmet restaurants and a traditional Greek tavern.

For a wedding: The hotel is perfect for a romantic wedding on the shore of a fabulous sea coast under the arches of a flower arch, and numerous restaurants will be an excellent venue for a festive banquet.

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Corfu Island

9) Grecotel Imperial Corfu Exclusive Resort 5*

A hotel for those who are accustomed only to the best. An exclusive hotel complex that combines privacy with amazing service. Surrounded by cypress groves, olive gardens and parks. Exceptional views of the bay and the capital of the island - the city of Kerkyra, a wide choice of accommodation from exquisite rooms to a royal palazzo, as well as the unrivaled Elixir Spa Centre.

For a wedding: It is possible to organize a magical wedding ceremony on the beach, villa or by the pool; rose petals and bright lanterns will serve as decorations for the venue. In the room, the newlyweds will find chilled champagne, fresh fruit and traditional Greek sweets - a symbol of the strength of family life.

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10) Marbella Beach 5* Deluxe Exclusive deluxe hotel on the shore of a delightful beach with magnificent sea views and beautiful green areas. A wide selection of spacious elegant rooms, fresh and sea water swimming pools, a SPA complex, excellent bars and gourmet restaurants.

For a wedding: The picturesque coastline will be an excellent place for a ceremony on the edge of the turquoise Ionian Sea. Lovers will be able to exchange their vows under the arches of the flower arch, after which they will have a romantic dinner by candlelight. For newlyweds, the hotel offers room decoration with rose petals, a fruit basket and champagne.

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