If you’ve been considering getting married somewhere on the edge of the world, Lonely Planet has listed the best and definitely unusual places to celebrate weddings.
For example India, Italy, South Africa and Antarctica made it to the list, and I have to admit that these places are far away from ordinary.
From the town of Leh in the northern Indian region of Ladakh you can depart for a two-day trip across the ‘roof of the world’, a lovely global precursor to the roof over your heads. Get married at the end of day one and test your bond on day two by crossing the perilous swing bridges between canyons.
Tuscany is one of the most romantic spots in Europe, so Lonely Planet recommends you to plan your big day under the hot Sun of Italy following way: Hire the main villa for you and your mates, and a series of connected cottages nearby for both sets of family. Get everyone to arrive the night before and meet up in the convivial atmosphere of the local pizzeria. The next day, after a lazy, sunny morning getting ready, be married in the little fresco-painted chapel on the property. Hold an evening reception on the lawns, surrounded by fireflies and caterers with gallon jars of homemade red plonk. Sounds irresistible..
If you’re looking for excitement and an ultimate adventure, you may want to try a shark cage off Gansbaai, 175km southeast of Cape Town, South Africa or join your life partner on the good ship Aurora, on your way to Antarctica. April to October is the peak shark season, and the best time for penguins is either November, when penguin colonies are engaged in courtship rituals or February to March when you’ll see the newborn chicks.
Read the whole story about the best places to get married (and to go after a break up) from here or check the unusual wedding venues closer to home!
