Seven unforgettable wedding destinations

For a dreamy beachfront wedding, Mandarin Oriental, Canouan ticks every box. It has three pristine, white sand beaches to choose from, each lovelier than the last, along with an 18th-century Anglican church. For a bespoke ceremony, a coordinator is on hand to guide you through every detail, from menus to music. Alternatively, choose a customisable package, from the intimate ‘I do’ ceremony to large-scale celebrations, with a petal-strewn aisle, three-tiered cake, photographer and more.

From its sculptural lobby to its beachfront setting, Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai is a show-stealer. Its venues include a vast ballroom, with space for several hundred guests, and a private lift up to the bridal suite (which even has its own makeup station). An Events Manager is at your service, to make sure every detail’s perfect, while catering runs from lavish buffets to silver-service menus. Best of all, all three wedding packages include a night in a Junior Sea View Suite, where you’ll wake up in a cloud-like bed, with views of the Arabian Gulf.

There’s no sleeker spot to tie the knot than Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo, set in the sleek, César Pelli-designed Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower. For a start, it has its own chapel – a pared-back, beautifully modern space, framed by serene pools, with doors opening on to a panoramic terrace. Post-ceremony, reception parties can be held in the grand ballroom, seating up to 260 guests, with wedding feasts rustled up by the hotel’s talented chefs. With expert wedding planners to manage the arrangements, you’re free to retreat to the Spa for a glow-inducing gold-leaf facial.

Set on the waterfront at Brickell Bay, with sweeping skyline vistas, Mandarin Oriental, Miami is the place for a beachside wedding with a difference. Its four venues run from the hotel’s ballroom to Brickell Beach (think palms, sea-meets-sky views, and glorious sunshine). Wedding planners can assist with all the finer details, while the catering is pleasingly bespoke; whether you’re thinking a sit-down feast or lobster on the beach, nothing’s too much trouble to arrange.