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Monaco has to be top of the list for anyone planning a destination wedding. Synonymous with Monte Carlo, gambling, casinos and Bond, the world's smallest independent state offers some incredible backdrops for your big day.
The Mediterranean climate makes Monaco a fairytale place to host your destination wedding. Think burnt orange sunsets and cobalt blue waters lapping at the feet of mountains.
Suppose 300 days of sunshine a year and picturesque scenery is not enough to sway you. Monaco is also home to the most iconic race track in the world, making it perfect for couples looking for a glamorous setting.
I am a documentary wedding photographer familiar with weddings held in Monaco, and I have photographed couples on their big day in some of the most glamorous spots in the principality. My fly-on-the-wall style captures you and your loved ones naturally, as you take in everything Monaco has to offer.
To help you find your perfect Monaco venue, here are the ones I recommend most often.
Hotel Metropole oozes style and sophistication. Dating back to 1866, the hotel occupies centre stage in the Carre d'Or, just steps away from luxury boutiques and Casino Square.
Renovated in 2004, it unites the glory of its original Belle Epoque design with Mediterranean freshness. Imagine hosting your destination wedding in its refined lounges while sampling a taster menu from a twice-Michelin-starred chef.
Your photographs will find you and your guests lounging in luxury mahogany cabanas framed by sweeping white curtains, in decor designed by Karl Lagerfeld. Destination weddings in Monaco do not come more glamorous than this.
Dipped in pastel pink, this waterfront retreat is the epitome of effortless, laid-back style. With a natural feel right on the water, the whole place is inspired by the shimmering blue Mediterranean that stretches as far as the eye can see.
Host your ceremony in the four hectares of garden and take champagne and canapes by the waterfalls. Delight your guests with dinner in the hotel's Michelin-starred restaurant before relaxing with cocktails in the lounge bar.
Finish the evening dancing under the stars. The lighting and setting transport you to another world, which is what makes it one of the most sought-after wedding venues in Monaco.
This venue in the heart of Monte Carlo is dripping in glamour and elegance. A majestic five-star hotel with classical architecture, it makes for the most romantic destination wedding venue for your big day.
High ceilings, golden interiors, crystal chandeliers and painted frescoes make this hotel fit for a royal wedding. My documentary style captures you and your loved ones in candid, honest shots.
There are many options to choose from at the Hotel de Paris. For an intimate wedding, the terrace is perfect. For a larger affair, the Empire Ballroom is spectacular.
Hotel Hermitage is located directly behind the Hotel de Paris and boasts terrific views of the port and the casinos. Its decor has old-world Parisian charm and luxury at every turn.
Not to be outdone by its neighbour, the Hermitage has crystal chandeliers, huge hallways and views to die for. Gilded in golden glamour, it is a blend of traditional and modern with sweeping views of the city.
The dramatic views from the Hermitage make for candid, honest photographs. The terrace suits a small crowd, and the Salon Eiffel is perfect for larger parties. Around 278 rooms are available for guests.
Since 1974 the Salle des Etoiles has been one of the most exciting venues in Europe. Elton John, Tina Turner and Frank Sinatra have all performed here.
The Salle is for the grandest destination wedding in town. The 1000 square metre room has a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows opening onto the bay, and a roof of twinkling lights that can be removed to turn your wedding into an open-air event.
The venue was built with exquisite attention to detail. Your guests will be struck as they enter the grand hallway: gilt and gold, marble, chandeliers, candelabras, elegant archways and floral displays.
Every moment of a day like this deserves to be captured with the same attention to detail. The glamour and the romance, the grandeur and the decadence, held in pictures you will return to for years.