Today, I saw this list on the Independent’s website. Im suprised that so many sites in the UK made it to the list

1. THE WESTMINSTER REGISTER OFFICE, LONDON NW1

Westminster Register Office, with its choice of four beautiful rooms, is one of the most popular venues in London for weddings. Its famous steps have seen numerous well-known couples over the years, including Paul McCartney and Linda Eastman, Ringo Starr and Barbara Bach, and Liam Gallagher and Patsy Kensit. 
Where: Westminster Register Office, Westminster Council House, Marylebone Road, London NW1 (020-7641 1161;www.westminster.gov.uk/registrar).
How much: from £43.50 to £250, depending on room. £30 each for a legal notice.

2. BA LONDON EYE, LONDON SE1

Reach for the sky on your wedding day and celebrate on the British Airways London Eye. Bride and groom and up to 20 guests have their own private capsule decked out with flowers. The civil ceremony is courtesy of Lambeth Register Office, the happy couple being pronounced man and wife when they reach the top. Enjoy a champagne toast on the descent with the whole of London beneath your feet. 
Where: British Airways London Eye, Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 (0870 222 2223;www.londoneye.com). 
How much: Mon-Fri from £1,700; weekends from £2,000.

3. THE BALMORAL, EDINBURGH

Exchange vows with breathtaking views of Edinburgh Castle at The Balmoral Hotel. Celebrate with champagne in the Bollinger Bar and have a piper play traditional Highland music. This landmark hotel will ensure the big day is romantic and elegant, complete with rose petals on your bed and a champagne breakfast the following morning. 
Where: The Balmoral, 1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland (0131-556 2414; www.thebalmoralhotel.com). 
How much: on application. Packages from £26 per person, excluding meal costs (based on a minimum of 60 guests).

4. SKIBO CASTLE, DORNOCH

Like Madonna, spend your nuptials in splendour in this famous pile, which dates back to 1900. Exchange vows in the Edwardian Dining Room, once a party place for the likes of the Rockerfellers. Exclusive wedding hire is available for members, this includes the run of the stately home and 7,500 acres of private grounds, staff, catering, ceilidh band and services of the local minister. Sleeps up to 80. 
Where: The Carnegie Club, Skibo Castle, Dornoch, Sutherland, Scotland (01862 894600;www.carnegieclub.co.uk) 
How much: on application, exclusive hire from £34,000 per night.

5. ICE HOTEL, QUEBEC

White weddings don’t come much whiter than at this Ice Hotel. Everything is made of ice, including a spectacular chapel, which has ceilings resembling a small cathedral. After exchanging vows, head for sparkling cocktails in the Ice Bar, followed by a meal. The N’Ice Club provides music for dancing, and before bed warm up with a dip in the Ice Hotel Sauna. You’ve missed your chance for this year; the Ice Hotel is only open throughout the winter months and will close on 2 April, 2006. It is due to re-open in January 2007. 
Where: Ice Hotel Quebec-Canada, Quebec, Canada (00 1 418 875 4522; www.icehotel-canada.com). 
How much: from £750 per couple, plus £213 for registrar.

6. CASTLE RUSHEN, ISLE OF MAN

This is one of the best preserved medieval castles in Europe, dating back to the 13th century it is steeped in tradition. Located in Castletown, the castle with its towering limestone walls and grounds are perfect for wedding parties of all sizes and can accommodate up to 130 guests. The grounds provide an atmospheric backdrop for wedding snaps. 
Where: Castle Rushen, Castletown, Isle of Man (01624 648000; www.visitisleofman.com). 
How much: exclusive hire from £600.

7. THE QUEEN’S STAND, EPSOM DOWNS RACECOURSE

Since 1780, Epsom Downs has played host to the Derby, one of the world’s greatest sporting events. Those who like a flutter can hold their wedding ceremony and reception in the Queen’s Stand, which has superb views over London and the Epsom Downs. There are five rooms licensed for civil ceremonies, which are performed in conjunction with Leatherhead Register Office. The Queen’s Stand can host up to 250 guests for a civil or partnership ceremony and up to 400 for a reception. 
Where: The Queen’s Stand, Epsom Downs Racecourse, Epsom Downs, Surrey (01372 726311; www.epsomderby.co.uk). 
How much: room hire from £350-£850. Wedding packages start at £60 per person.

8. HMS BELFAST, LONDON SE1

Launched back in 1938, HMS Belfast is the only surviving example of the great fleets of big gun armoured warships built for the Royal Navy. Couples can exchange their vows and party away with up to 350 guests on her Quarterdeck, with views of Tower Bridge and the Thames. HMS Belfast is popular with couples engaging in civil partnership ceremonies. 
Where: HMS Belfast, Morgans Lane, Tooley Street, London SE1 (020-7403 6246;www.hmsbelfast.iwm.org.uk). 
How much: room hire from £340-£400, plus VAT. Catering from £19.50, plus VAT per person.

9. TORRE PALAZZONE, TUSCANY

The BBC’s Holiday programme called this romantic medieval hamlet “the perfect solution for wedding parties”. Set within a nature reserve close to Siena, Torre Palazzone offers outstanding cuisine, pool, hot tub, massages and an array of entertainment, from pizza nights and medieval banquets to troubadours and fire-eating acrobats. Outside its fortified walls, there is ballooning, horse trekking, wine tasting and factory-outlet shopping and other Tuscan delights. 
Where: Torre Palazzone, Sovicille, Siena, Tuscany, Italy (00 39 0577 314364;www.torrepalazzone.com). 
How much: on application. Exclusive hire of hamlet from £8,000 per week, sleeps 22.

10. ONE&ONLY PALMILLA, MEXICO

Mexico is becoming one of the hippest destinations for weddings, with its fantastic climate, great beaches and luxury accommodation. This five-star resort is set on the tip of the Baja Peninsula, which is famous for its crashing white surf and spectacular sands. It has its own historic chapel for weddings, with whitewashed arched window and doorways and overlooks the resorts grounds and beaches. 
Where: One&Only Palmilla, Los Cabos, Mexico. 
How much: Caribtours (020-7751 0660; www.caribtours.co.uk) offers a one-week room-only break from £1,859 per person, based on two sharing, including return scheduled flights and private transfers. Additional cost of weddings on application.

11. THE GUILDHALL, WINDSOR

Windsor’s 17th-century Guildhall is set within the shadow of Windsor Castle and recently found fame when it was chosen by Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall for their wedding and then by Sir Elton John and David Furnish for their civil partnership ceremony. With a design by Sir Christopher Wren, the Council Chamber seats up to 120 and boasts royal portraits and chandeliers on loan from the Queen. The Ascot Room seats 30. 
Where: The Guildhall, High Street, Windsor (01628 796033; www.rbwm.gov.uk). 
How much: from £250 per hour for residents of Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead; from £350 per hour for non-residents.

12. PRIDE PARK FOOTBALL STADIUM, DERBY

Football fans exchange vows in the glass- fronted suites with views over the stadium where Derby County celebrate their victories. The Pride Park stadium staff are on hand to look after everything from a buffet to themed occasions. Couples can have their photos taken by the pitch and even get an appearance from Rammy, the Derby County mascot. 
Where: Derby County Football Club, Pride Park Stadium, Pride Park, Derby (0870 444 1884;www.prideparkstadium.com). 
How much: on application. Room hire costs £275; catering from £19 per person for a three-course meal.

13. INTERCONTINENTAL, HONG KONG

Say “I do” on the terrace of the newly completed Presidential Suite at the Intercontinental Hotel, which has great views of Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong Island. With five bedrooms, Duplex living room and wrap-around terrace with a rooftop infinity swimming pool, the suite is one of the plushest in the Far East. 
Where: Intercontinental Hotel, 18 Salisbury Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong (00 852 2721 1211;www.hongkong-ic.intercontinental.com). 
How much: from HK$250,000 (£18,430) plus 13% tax to hire the Presidential Suite for wedding and reception. Cost includes one night stay for bride and groom and a cocktail reception for up to 60 people, or a seated dinner for up to 36 people on the terrace.

14. BLAIRQUHAN CASTLE, MAYBOLE

Wedding guests can enjoy exclusive use of this regency castle, dating from the early 1800s, complete with original furniture. Blairquhan is set in fine parklands with celebrated gardens and well- landscaped grounds. The castle has a seating capacity of 100 for the ceremony and reception and sleeps up to 26. 
Where: Blairquhan, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland (01655 770239; www.blairquhan.co.uk). 
How much: on application. Facility fee £1,900.

15. HAMWARI GAME RESERVE, SOUTH AFRICA

Celebrate your marriage with the Big Five on this game reserve near the Garden Route. The happy couple go on a game drive, with the minister arriving to perform the wedding ceremony under a tree on the top of hill, surrounded by the wilds of Africa. After the ceremony, the couple and guests enjoy a further game drive on their way to the boma (reeded enclosure), for a wedding feast under a vast African night sky. 
Where: Longlee Manor, Shamwari Private Game Reserve, South Africa. 
How much: Thomas Cook Signature (0870 443 4482; www.tcsignature.com) offer a three-night wedding package from £2,407 per couple.

16. THE CHELSEA REGISTER OFFICE, LONDON SW3

It is world famous and over the years everyone from Judy Garland to the former Arsenal footballer Patrick Vieira have tied the knot here, along with countless other A-list celebrities. Situated on the King’s Road where the swinging Sixties began, Chelsea Register Office is still one of the hippest places to get married. All rooms are luxurious and the office can cater for parties of four to 40. 
Where: Chelsea Register Office, Chelsea Old Town Hall, King’s Rd, London SW3 (020-7361 4100; www.rbkc.gov.uk). 
How much: prices from £47.50.

17. LEIBIG DOME SHOWFIELD, NEW ZEALAND

Fly by helicopter and say your “I do’s” high above the rest of the world, on the Liebig Dome snowfield, surrounded by a landscape of frozen beauty. This World Heritage location, in the heart of the magnificent Southern Alps, is home to New Zealand’s highest mountains and largest glaciers, including Mount Cook. It’s the ultimate in high white weddings. Wedding packages include helicopter flights for up to six guests. 
Where: The Liebig Dome Snowfield, staying at the Hermitage Hotel, Mount Cook, South Island New Zealand, book through Bridge & Wickers (020-7483 6555;www.bridgeandwickers.co.uk). 
How much: from £3,785 per couple, including one night at the Hermitage Hotel, with breakfast and dinner, beauty spa, massage, manicures and helicopter flights.

18. THE DORCHESTER HOTEL, LONDON W1

Currently celebrating its 75th anniversary, the Dorchester has played host to numerous weddings over the years. The hotel has 12 private dining rooms that can accommodate from five to 1,000 people, ranging from the classic opulence of the ballroom to the new, sleek, modern Crystal Room. It also offers some of the most luxurious suites in London to spend your first night. 
Where: The Dorchester, Park Lane, London W1 (020-7629 8888; www.thedorchester.com). 
How much: on application. Room hire from £1,000.

19. LA PREGHIERA, UMBRIA

This luxury country house in the Umbrian countryside offers exclusive use of its landscaped gardens and private chapel for weddings, with accommodation for 22 guests in beautifully furnished bedrooms. Steeped in history, the chapel at La Preghiera, once a Roman temple, has been lovingly restored and makes an enchanting setting for ceremonies and blessings. 
Where: La Preghiera, Umbria (00 39 075 930 2428; www.lapreghiera.com). 
How much: €9,000 (£6,233) exclusive hire for a three-night wedding break weekend.

20. PLANTATION BEACH, TOBAGO

Plantation Beach is arguably the best in Tobago, with its palm trees, golden sand and the turquoise clear waters of Stonehaven Bay. Get hitched with the sun on your back with a wedding package that includes the ceremony, witnesses if required, bridal bouquet, a two-tier cake, champagne and photos. Accommodation is in the three-bedroomed (three bathrooms) Plantation Beach Villas, which also have their own pool. Sleeps six. 
Where: book through Fleewinter (020-7112 0019; www.fleewinter.co.uk). 
How much: one-week rental costs from £1,235 total, plus wedding packages from £510.

21. KENSINGTON ROOF GARDENS, LONDON W8

Combine impeccable taste with fantasia at this unique venue. The gardens are set 100ft above street level, with breathtaking views of the London skyline. They include walled Tudor gardens, a formal cloistered Spanish garden with a court of fountains and the English woodland with a stream and ducks. The famous pink flamingos reside all year round providing a colourful backdrop to wedding photos. The venue can hold 130 guests for the ceremony and up to 500 for the reception (180 seated). 
Where: The Roof Gardens, 6th Floor, 99 Kensington High St, London W8 (020-7937 7994;www.roofgardens.com/functions/weddings). 
How much: on application. Gold package from £95 per person, platinum package from £115 per person (minimum of 100 guests required for reception).

22. FERRIS WHEEL, VIENNA

The Giant Ferris Wheel was built back in 1897 and is still one of the city’s landmark sights. It famously provided the backdrop to the classic movie, The Third Man, starring Orson Welles. Located in the oldest amusement park in the world, the wedding ceremony is performed in an Art Nouveau gondola. The ceremony begins after the wedding gondola has started moving and is completed when it reaches its highest point. Weddings can be held Monday to Friday at 4pm or 6pm and Saturday at 10am, 12noon or 2pm. 
Where: Vienna, Austria. Book through Crystal Holidays, Weddings Team (0870 166 4990;www.crystalholidays.co.uk). 
How much: on application, from £1,199 per couple.

23. FOUR SEASONS HOTEL, NEW YORK

The Four Seasons is the tallest hotel in Manhattan and couples who get hitched here spend their wedding night in a complimentary executive suite with views of Central Park, some from a bathtub designed for two, accompanied by a bottle of Veuve Clicquot and chocolate-covered strawberries. Ceremonies are held in the Metropolitan Suite, followed by cocktails and dancing. 
Where: 57 East 57th St, New York, USA. Book with Elegant Resorts (01244 897520;www.elegantresorts.co.uk). 
How much: a seven-night break costs from £1,910 per person, including flights and private transfers (based on two persons sharing a deluxe double room). Wedding packages from $275 (£157) per person plus tax, booked directly through Four Seasons (00 1 212 758 5700;www.fourseasons.com).

24. BLENHEIM PALACE, WOODSTOCK

Wed in style at Blenheim Palace, a priceless national treasure, set in 2,100 acres of parkland. Opt for a ceremony in the elegant Orangery, with its private entrance and terrace overlooking the Italian Garden, and have an evening reception evening in the Palace’s magnificent State Apartments. Dance on the Water Terrace and announce your departure with fireworks over the lake with blazing torches lining the drive. 
Where: Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxon (01993 813874; www.blenheimpalace.co.uk). 
How much: room hire from £2,000, plus VAT.

25. THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA

Get married right alongside the Great Wall of China on the rooftop of the Commune, a collection of contemporary villas designed by 12 Asian architects and run by the Kempinski hotel group. Exchange vows with views of the Wall tapering away from you and the mountains beyond. Receptions are held in the Club House, which can seat up to 500. Smaller parties are served contemporary Chinese food by a butler in a villa or chalet. 
Where: near the Shiguan section of the Great Wall of China, 50km, from the outskirts of Beijing. 
How much: on application, from £134 per person, rooms from £248 per night with breakfast. For bookings email to: reservations@commune.com.cn

26. GLAMIS CASTLE, FORFAR

This royal residence since 1372 was the childhood home of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, birthplace of Her Royal Highness the Princess Margaret and the legendary setting for Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Tie the knot in the historic Glamis Kirk, surrounded by the flower borders, yews and gazebos of the peaceful Italian Garden, or in the intimate atmosphere of the Medieval Kitchens. 
Where: Glamis Castle, Glamis by Forfar, Angus, Scotland (01307 840393; www.glamis-castle.co.uk). 
How much: facility fee is £2,500 plus VAT. Wedding packages start at £70, plus VAT.

27. SURFING PARADISE, HAWAII

For surf lovers and adrenaline junkies, Hawaii offers you the chance to ride the ultimate wave and exchange your vows, as you take off on a surfboard into life’s endless summer of matrimony. Safety is assured and there will be help on hand, including the Minister, to make this the most thrilling, and safest ride of your life. Hawaii’s dedicated wedding planners are available to tailor- make wedding arrangements that pack a punch. 
Where: Hawaii, for further information visitwww.gohawaii.com. Holiday can be booked through Page & Moy (0870 010 6456;www.pageandmoy.com ). Page & Moy can put clients in touch with local wedding coordinators who tailor-make individual itineraries as above, prices vary. 
How much: Seven-night room-only break costs from £999 per person, including return flights and transfers (staying at 3* Ohana Waikiki West Hotel, Oahu).

28. THE SAGE GATESHEAD, NEWCASTLE

Situated at the heart of the Gateshead Quays, the Sage Gateshead is the north east’s new home for music and musical discovery. This alternative, modern venue can host civil marriages or partnerships in addition to receptions. The venue offers fantastic photographic opportunities, award-winning dining and links with some of the most creative musicians the region has to offer. 
Where: The Sage Gateshead, St Mary’s Square, Gateshead Quays, Gateshead (0191-443 4600; www.thesagegateshead.org). 
How much: on application. Room hire from £650.

29. THE CULLODEN ESTATE AND SPA, BELFAST

This former Bishop’s Palace is set in 12 acres of beautiful gardens, with stunning views over Belfast Lough and is one of Northern Ireland’s leading five-star hotels. The Culloden caters for both intimate and large weddings alike and offers a team of experienced wedding coordinators. The Stuart Suite has seen some of Northern Ireland’s smartest society weddings and hosts up to 400 guests. The Cumberland Suite is suitable for 150 guests. 
Where: The Culloden Estate & Spa, Bangor Road, Holywood, Belfast (028-9042 1066;www.hastingshotels.com). 
How much: on application. Room hire ranges from complimentary for the Cultra Inn Station Room, which holds up to 30 guests, to £895 for the Stuart Suite.

30. PARROT CAY, TURKS & CAICOS

Head to Parrot Cay in the Caribbean, where Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner recently tied the knot. The resort is renowned for fine dining, with Asian-influenced food at Lotus and Mediterranean fare at the Terrace. Chill out in the Eastern-inspired, award-winning COMO Shambhala Retreat spa and bathe in petal-strewn plunge pools after each treatment. Wedding packages are bespoke to suit the needs of individual couples. 
Where: Parrot Cay, Turks & Caicos, book through Caribtours (020-7751 0660;www.caribtours.co.uk). 
How much: a seven-night, dinner, b&b break costs from £2,156 per person, including return flights, champagne on arrival, yoga and pilates classes, one hour massage per person and boat trips. Wedding costs on application.

31. YORK REGISTER OFFICE, YORK

This Grade II Georgian listed building in Bootham in the heart of the city boasts a splendid marriage room and beautiful garden, just moments away from the Minster. The building was refurbished in 2004 and The Bootham Suite has a traditional aisle, York stone floor and state of the art sound system, and can accommodate up to 50. For a small wedding, hire the office of the superintendent registrar which seats up to eight people. 
Where: York Register Office, 56 Bootham, York (01904 654477;www.york.gov.uk/register/index.html). Email: registrar@york.gov.uk 
How much: from £43.50 to £120.

32. LEGOLAND, WINDSOR

For couples who are still kids at heart, St Leonard’s, the 18th-century Georgian mansion house at LEGOLAND might fit the wedding bill. During the park’s open season (25 March to 29 October), the bride, groom and guests can enjoy the rides and attractions after the ceremony. These include three roller coasters, a log flume, Wave Surfer, Digger Challenge and the Fire Academy, where guests can race each other in LEGO fire engines to put out a burning building. 
Where: LEGOLAND, St Leonard’s Mansion, Winkfield Ro ad, Windsor, Berkshire (0870 781 5175; www.legoland.co.uk/groups/corporateevents/weddings). 
How much: from £50 per person. Cost includes exclusive hire of St Leonard’s Mansion House rooms throughout the day, access to LEGOLAND theme park during operating times and venue for evening function until midnight. (Minimum 60 people, maximum 100).

33. SCHONBRUNN PALACE, VIENNA

Get the full princess treatment at the Imperial Schönbrunn Palace. Built in the mid-17th century as a summer residence for the Austrian imperial family, the palace is one of Vienna’s most impressive sights. Ceremonies take place in the private rooms of the Empress Elisabeth. Wedding hire includes flowers, ceremony, facility hire of private rooms and services of a wedding planner on location. 
Where: Imperial Private Rooms, Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna, book through Austria Travel (01708 222000; www.austriatravel.co.uk), who can also book accommodation, catering and any other arrangements. 
How much: on application, from £1,930.

34. BAILIFFSCOURT HOTEL AND SPA, WEST SUSSEX

Bailiffscourt looks like a medieval manor house, but was built in 1927 using genuine material collected from 13th-century buildings. It oozes romance with its oak beams, wood-panelling, roaring log fires, four-poster beds, antique gothic furniture and tapestries, large comfy sofas, cream teas and wood-panelled dining room. Exchange vows in the Music Room, which seats up to 40, then have a blessing in the chapel. The hotel has 39 rooms and can seat 75 for the wedding feast. 
Where: Bailiffscourt Hotel and Health Spa, Climping, West Sussex (01903 712565;www.hshotels.co.uk). 
How much: on application, from £12,000 per night for exclusive use.

35. MANDAI ORCHID GARDEN, SINGAPORE

Hold your wedding among the myriads of orchids that grow on the open hillside. Ceremonies take place at the beautifully serene Water Garden or at the Vintage Garden with its breathtaking backdrop of over 200 varieties of orchids. The Mandai Orchid Garden offers two wedding packages: the Glamour Package includes a sumptuous buffet dinner menu; the Garden Package offers a simpler high tea menu. 
Where: Mandai Orchid Garden, 200 Mandai Lake Rd, Singapore (00 65 6269 1036;www.mandai.com.sg). 
How much: prices vary and packages can be tailor-made for overseas guests. Glamour package costs from £100 plus £25 per person; Garden Package costs £100, plus £12 per person.

36. LEEDS CASTLE

Rising majestically from a moat and surrounded by 500 acres of parkland, 900-year-old Leeds Castle was the favourite home of Henry VIII and is steeped in history and romance. The castle has extensive facilities and offers two atmospheric rooms for ceremonies and a banqueting hall for receptions. Wedding parties can enjoy the luxury of the castle’s four-poster beds, breathtaking views across the moat and parkland and 1920s Art Deco marbled bathrooms. 
Where: Leeds Castle, Maidstone, Kent (01622 765400; www.leeds-castle.com). 
How much: on application, facility fee from £1,900.

37. GRAPEVINE CANYON RANCH, ARIZONA

What could be more romantic than a Ranch Rider wedding on horseback in the heartland of Arizona, amid the oak groves, manzanita and mesquite trees? The ranch has great views and locations, so couples can tie the knot in true Arizona style amidst the rolling plains. Accommodation is based in casitas or cabins, with private facilities, air conditioning and a private sundeck for starry-eyed rancher newlyweds. 
Where: Grapevine Canyon Ranch, Pearce, Arizona, book through Ranch Rider (01509 618811; www.ranchrider.com). 
How much: Seven-night all-inclusive break costs from £1,204 per person, including return flights, transfers and all ranch based riding. Weddings cost from £60 per couple including minister, bottle of champagne and wedding cake.

38. ELTHAM PALACE, LONDON SE9

Weddings take on Hollywood-style glamour in this striking 1930s mansion meets medieval royal palace, which retains many original Art Deco features. Ceremonies take place in the circular domed entrance hall, with drinks receptions in the Italian Drawing Room or on the terrace overlooking moated gardens. Larger ceremonies and receptions can be set in the grandeur of the adjoining Medieval Great Hall, all that survives of Henry VIII’s childhood home. The Great Hall can hold up to 300 guests. 
Where: Eltham Palace, Court Yard, Eltham, London SE9 (020-8294 2577;www.elthampalace.org.uk). 
How much: on application. Hire charges from £4,500, plus VAT.

39. THE WEST WING AT ICKWORTH, SUFFOLK

With its striking Rotunda and curved corridors, Ickworth House has been described as the National Trust’s “sleeping giant”, situated in 1,800 acres of gardens and wooded parkland. Finally completed after 200 years, the West Wing at Ickworth now offers the Gallery and the Court for ceremonies and receptions. Champagne receptions overlook the Italianate Gardens and there is seating for 220 dinner guests. 
Where: The West Wing, Ickworth House, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk (01284 735957; www.nationaltrust.org.uk). 
How much: from £3,000, plus VAT.

40. GOLDENEYE, JAMAICA

The Goldeneye estate stretches over 18 tropical acres and includes the famous Fleming house, where Ian Fleming penned most of his Bond novels. Couples can have their ceremony on a private beach, followed by a candlelit reception at one of the villas or in the Fleming house itself, which is large enough to accommodate family members. Weddings can be tailor-made to suit the bride and groom’s individual needs, including beach barbecues, live bands or simple quiet dinners. 
Where: Goldeneye, Oracabessa, St Mary, Jamaica (00 1 876 975 3354;www.islandoutpost.com/goldeneye). Email: goldeneye@islandoutpost.com 
How much: on application.

41. THE ROYAL PAVILION, BRIGHTON

The famous seaside residence built for George IV in the 19th century is a wedding venue fit for a king. Marriage ceremonies are conducted in the historic Red Drawing Room, which retains its original 1820s decorative scheme, red dragon wallpaper and palm tree pillars. Receptions take place in the Chinese-decorated King William IV Room, with private entrance from the Regency gardens. 
Where: Brighton Pavilions, 4/5 Pavilion Buildings, Brighton (01273 292813;www.visitbrighton.com). 
How much: on application. Room hire from £430.

42. SUNSAIL’S CLUB COLONNA, ANTIGUA

Tie the knot aboard a yacht in the bay, then have your reception on dry land in the club. The club offers newlyweds the opportunity to sail round Antigua on a yacht or to soak up the rays on the palm-fringed beaches at the club, before getting active with an array of water sports. The club caters for weddings from two to 100. 
Where: Sunsail’s Club Colonna, Hodges Bay, Antigua, West Indies (0870 112 8487;www.sunsail.com). 
How much: £848 per person per week on a half-board basis, including return flights, accommodation and use of sailing equipment. Wedding packages from £499.

43. HOTEL VILLA LA MASSA, FLORENCE

Secluded in gorgeous grounds on the banks of the River Arno, just minutes away from the centre of Florence, Villa La Massa is a vast Medicean villa, dating from the 16th century. David Bowie tied the knot to Iman here and there is even a small chapel in the grounds for intimate ceremonies, with seating for up to 25. 
Where: Hotel Villa La Massa, Florence, book wedding packages through the Magic of Italy (0870 888 0222; www.magicofitaly.co.uk). 
How much: Seven-night b&b break costs from £1,359 per person, including return flights and car hire. Basic wedding package from £1,565.

44. WHATLEY MANOR, WILTSHIRE

This beautiful Cotswold stone boutique hotel in the heart of the Wiltshire countryside provides a romantic retreat for weddings. Ceremonies take place in the Bishop’s Suite complete with Gothic-style leaded windows, visible beams and private vestibule entrance. Newlyweds can spend their wedding night in the suite with guests staying in the other 22 rooms. Expect four-beds, roll-top baths for two and a Michelin-starred dining room. 
Where: Whatley Manor, Easton Grey, Malmesbury, Wiltshire (01666 822888;www.whatleymanor.com). 
How much: on application, exclusive use of the hotel costs £13,500 per night.

45. LIZARD ISLAND, AUSTRALIA

Dive into married bliss on what is one of Australia’s most luxurious islands. There are over 24 powdery white beaches on which to tie the knot, then newlyweds can luxuriate in the Pavilion, which has a large day bed, private infinity pool and secluded outlook. The island offers superb diving and water sport facilities for honeymooning couples. Wedding ceremony packages include marriage licence and the services of a wedding coordinator. 
Where: Lizard Island, Queensland, Australia (00 61 2 8296 8010; www.lizardisland.com.au). Email: weddings@voyages.com.au 
How much: Basic wedding package from $2,220 (£899).

46. THE BELFAST CASTLE, BELFAST

Steeped in tradition for over 120 years, Belfast Castle, which has unrivalled views over the city, is now licensed for wedding ceremonies. There are various atmospheric rooms and suites to choose from including the 18th-century-style Chichester Room. The Castle offers personal wedding management to suit individual couples’ needs. The manicured gardens provide plenty of photo opportunities. 
Where: Belfast Castle, Antrim Road, Belfast (028-9077 6925; www.belfastcastle.co.uk). 
How much: on application. £675 for a 10-hour block booking of the Chichester and Donegall Rooms, cost includes bridal changing room for use throughout the day.

47. THE ROYAL SCOTSMAN

This luxury train can accommodate a maximum of 36 guests within its comfortable Edwardian styled carriages and can be privately charted for weddings. The train has its own registrar, so marriage ceremonies can take place in the Observation lounge or on the viewing veranda. The couple can then celebrate with a champagne reception and party with their guests into the night as the train speeds through the Scottish wilderness. 
Where: the Royal Scotsman (0845 077 2222; www.orient-express.com). 
How much: £24,000 for one night, for accommodation for 36 guests and all drinks and food on board. Excludes all other wedding costs.

48. GRACELAND WEDDING CHAPEL, LAS VEGAS

Las Vegas is the wedding capital of the world, with more than 125,000 marriage licences issued annually. A marriage licence only costs $55 and there’s no minimum stay required. Get hitched in the original Graceland Wedding Chapel, one of the most quintessential chapels on the Las Vegas Strip. Follow in the footsteps of many music legends who have tied the knot here, such as Jon Bon Jovi. 
Where: Graceland Wedding Chapel, Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, USA, book through Bon Voyage (0800 316 0193; www.bon-voyage.co.uk). 
How much: from £525 per person for a five-night room-only break at the three-star Imperial Palace hotel, including return flights. Wedding packages from £207 per couple, includes music, flowers, button holes, photos, marriage certificate and limousine service.

49. LUMLEY CASTLE, DURHAM

Set within nine acres of parkland overlooking the River Wear, Lumley Castle is a magnificent monument to a bygone age of chivalry and honour. Couples can hold their special day in a number of different rooms, including the grand Garter Room, the Scarborough State Room or the Barons Hall. First nights can be spent in the King James Suite and guests can be accommodated in the 59 bed chambers. 
Where: Lumley Castle Hotel, Chester-le-Street, County Durham (0191-389 1111;www.lumleycastle.com). 
How much: on application.

50. PIMALAI RESORT & SPA, KOH LANTA, THAILAND

Pimalai is located in the lush Ba Kan Tiang bay on the south west coast of Koh Lanta. The Thai wedding ceremony takes place near the beach under a small gazebo decorated with tropical flowers. Wedding packages include flower decorations, Buddhist monks from Krabi Temple to conduct the ceremony, bouquet and corsage, bottle of sparkling wine for the toast and a wedding cake. 
Where: Pimalai Resort & Spa, Koh Lanta, Thailand, book wedding packages through Thomas Cook Signature (0870 443 4482; www.tcsignature.com). 
How much: from £3,450 per couple for a nine-night wedding break.