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Where’s the
Wedding at?
Island retreat, game reserve, Atlas
Mountains, Swiss Alps—pick any of
these idyllic locations and we’ll tell you
why it is the perfect venue to get
married at the Virgin Limited Edition
retreats. By Radhika SikariaTHE BIG5 AFFAIR
Invite the Big 5 to be a part of your
celebration as you get married in the
heart of the South African bush at the
Ulusaba Private Game Reserve.
Afterwards, plan game drives and safari
walks with family and friends.INTO THE BUSH
Panoramic views of the savannah and
candlelit infi nity pool deck are just two of
the many alternatives up for grabs at the
12-tented Mahali Mzuri in the Kenyan
Bush. Celebrate the special day with
Maasai traditions.Fast Bookings
T
he start of a new phase in
life deserves to be perfect in
every way possible. A sublime
destination wedding for the
beginning of your happily ever
after is a great way to make the
day special. Better still, do it at a
bucket-list getaway. Desirable
and luxurious, these seven
Virgin Limited Edition retreats
offer quintessential settings
to say ‘I do.’NECKER ISLAND
Exclusive, private, barefoot luxury, and unusual—
that’s what a wedding at Necker Island looks like.
Book the entire 74-acre island in the British Virgin
Islands and the backdrop for your tailor-made
wedding will feature everything on your wish list.From above:
The beach house
at Necker Island;
a room with view
at Mahali Mzuri.FOOTHILLS OF THE ATLAS
You wouldn’t want to leave behind
the rugged charm of Morocco, even
long after you’ve read your vows.
The magical Kasbah Tamadot, at the
foothills of High Atlas Mountains,
is mesmerising.LODGING IN
Pick the pristine white mountain chalet
in the Swiss Alps, The Lodge, to be your
fairytale wedding venue. Therapeutic
spa, 400 kilometres of on-piste skiing,
Michelin-quality meals and the fresh
mountain air—this celebration couldn’t
get any better.IN WITH THE GRAPEVINE
The decorative bell tower, the rooftop
affording picturesque views of the
mountains, 26 stunning rooms, local
fl avours, and fantastic wines—
Mont Rochelle makes for an
enchanting wedding venue in the quiet
town of Franschhoek, South Africa.A DASH OF HISTORY
Ensconced 100 feet above London is
The Roof Gardens, an important
landmark in the city and stunningly
convenient for city-dwellers. You can
choose from their themed gardens or
the indoor venue for your wedding.
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