13 Informative Articles

12 December 2024
Celebrate your love in the heart of sunny Spain with our handpicked selection of exquisite wedding villas, palacios and haciendas. From classic coastal retreats to rustic countryside fincas, these venues offer timeless elegance, stunning views, and unforgettable settings for your special day. Say “I do” in true Spanish splendour. Check out our Weddings in Spain […]

26 November 2024
Gearing up for your big day can be a lot of work, and with what feels like 1,001 things to arrange, picking a venue shouldn’t have to be a burden. Of course, it’s a big decision, but Oliver’s Travels has got your back. Our selection includes dozens of unique, luxurious and truly memorable wedding venues in […]

25 November 2024
Thinking about getting married in Italy? Felicitazioni! Italy is a sound choice for couples who are looking to tie the knot abroad: beautiful weather guaranteed, great wines and food, an amazing Mediterranean atmosphere and affordable plane tickets for your guests… You got it, organising a destination wedding in Italy is the way forward if you’re […]

21 November 2024
If you’re looking for the perfect luxury villa to rent for your big day, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve gathered together some of our favourite chateau wedding venues in France to make selecting the perfect venue for your wedding a breeze! Check out our Weddings in France page for the full selection of French venues, or browse our destination […]

16 April 2024
The nice thing about getting married is it’s the gift that keeps on giving. Not only do you get a fantastic day surrounded by all your friends and family, but you also get to say “I Do” to the love of your life and party the night away. And just when you think things can’t […]

15 April 2024
You can’t deny that pretty cobbled streets, sumptuous sea views and traditional chapels are the height of romance, and what’s more romantic than a Mamma Mia-style wedding in a Greek chapel? So, we’ve put together our absolute favourite Greek villas with chapels so you can celebrate the ultimate wedding in Greece and enjoy a villa holiday […]

11 April 2023
If you’re a bride or groom-to-be (or just guilty of watching too many rom-coms), you might have spent a little time wondering what working as a wedding consultant is actually like. Is it a life of boundless romantic moments, smooches, violins and doves? Or is it composed of stress, shouting, and more outlandish demands than […]

08 May 2018
You said yes – congratulations! Now comes the exciting (or daunting) part: planning your wedding. From the dress and bridesmaids to the guest list, flowers, food, table plans, and of course, the budget – it can all add up quickly, even for the most organised of planners. That’s why it helps to have a little […]

02 November 2015
We always like to celebrate right alongside anyone who enjoys a tying the knot at one of our sumptuous destination wedding venues in France, and we love hearing their experiences too! If you’re looking to plan your own big day, our Real Weddings blogs can help you out – and this week we’re talking to […]

30 September 2015
Everybody loves a good destination wedding – and whether you’re planning your own or you’re just a hopeless romantic who always cries when the happy couple say their vows, we’ve got a whole bunch of real weddings to inspire and entice you. This time we’re talking to Rick and Tarryn-Lee, who were kind enough to talk […]

15 December 2014
Are you dreaming of your very own destination wedding at a luxury villa, but feel like you want to know a bit more about what it’s really like? If so, our Weddings blogs are exactly what you’ve been looking for! We’ve been talking to lucky brides and grooms to get the scoop on tying the knot abroad, all so you can […]

30 September 2014
Welcome to the first in a series of new blogs for Oliver’s Journal! As anyone who’s a fan of the site knows, we’ve got some of Europe’s best luxury destination wedding venues on our portfolio and a big part of what we’re all about is pairing happy couples with their dream wedding venue. We get […]

17 December 2013
The venue for your wedding takes some choosing. It needs to have a certain je ne sais quoi for both the bride and groom and yet still have the wow factor to stun your guests. With other 10 years in the industry, Oliver and his team have brought together some of Europe’s finest luxury villas, chateaus […]