The Loverly List: Best Destination Wedding Planners & Designers 2025-26

Planning exceptional UK and destination weddings and events. Led by renowned designer Alice Wilkes, Alice Wilkes Design is a London-based luxury wedding and events agency. We create, plan, and manage worldwide weddings and events that push the visual and sensory boundaries of design. We’re the atelier that stylish couples contact when they want showstopping weddings, and we’re the agency that brands ask to design exclusive events that effortlessly convey their values and aesthetics.

With close to 100 weddings & events under our belt since starting our business in 2020, we've established ourselves as industry experts and know what you need to make your event one to remember. As recent brides ourselves, we've taken every detail, stressor, and potential predicament into consideration to welcome you into a space free from stress and overwhelm.

Ashley Pigott Events plans, designs, and produces bespoke experiences that are both imaginative and refined. Renowned for their elevated yet understated style, each event is a true reflection of the client’s vision, brought to life through thoughtful details and intentional design. With a concierge-level approach and a commitment to exceptional service, they create meaningful moments that leave every guest feeling genuinely valued from start to finish.

Mother-daughter team Samantha and India redefine what it means to plan a luxury wedding. With Samantha’s unmatched expertise and India’s innovative design vision, alongside their team of expert partners, they create one-of-a-kind celebrations that exceed every expectation. Renowned for their meticulous attention to detail and seamless execution, they inspire complete confidence from their clients, transforming even the most extravagant dreams into flawless reality. When you work with Samantha and India, you’re choosing a legacy of excellence for the most important day of your life.

We are an exclusive and boutique wedding planning service based in the UK, specialising in crafting elegant, timeless weddings infused with modern flair and brimming with personalised touches. For us, luxury entails the art of narrating your love story and reflecting your unique style as a couple through meticulous attention to detail and an emphasis on what holds significance to you. From exquisite culinary experiences and captivating table arrangements to cascading floral displays and thoughtful gestures for your guests, we are dedicated to collaborating closely with you to grasp your vision and transform it into reality.

Forethought Weddings, founded by Samantha in 2016, is a boutique planning company dedicated to creating seamless, stress-free, and truly memorable wedding experiences. With a rich background in business, hospitality, and event management, Samantha brings a wealth of expertise and heartfelt passion to every celebration. Together with her close-knit team—including former clients and family members—she ensures each detail is handled with genuine care and precision. Known for building strong vendor relationships and crafting highly personalized events, Forethought Weddings is all about turning your vision into an unforgettable reality.

In Awe Weddings & Events is a luxury UK Wedding planner that combines superior organisation and stylish elegant design to create awe-inspiring atmospheres and exceptional guest experiences for life's most poignant moments. We execute elegant, personalised occasions for style-conscious clients worldwide who thrive off an epic party; be that in the blank canvas of a marquee at a private home, a luxurious country estate, overseas destination, or chic London city venue.

We offer full-service wedding planning in Greece & beyond. Providing tailor made services, from finding the perfect location to the ideal team of wedding professionals while being by your side for all times. We will organize every single detail! Once everything is set, it’s time for you to celebrate your love and for us to set-up your big day, making sure that everything goes according the plan!

At KARLA CASILLAS AND CO., we believe that the interplay of lighting, color, fragrance, textures, music, and more is the artistry behind crafting an unforgettable ambiance that truly reflects your essence and the occasion you've gathered to cherish. What sets us apart is our expertise in seamlessly weaving these elements together, harmonizing them with the meticulous logistics of your Cabo Wedding or Cabo Event. We transform the puzzle pieces into a seamlessly exquisite experience that resonates authentically with your style, surpassing all preconceived expectations.

Award-winning luxury wedding and event planners. Based in London. Planning globally.

LUXUS Events is a full-service wedding planning and event design company founded by international multi-award-winning Planner & Designer, Melinda Gill. With a cultivated eye for detail and creative versatility, we create effortlessly elegant and exquisitely planned celebrations for sophisticated and refined clientele from the UK and beyond. From exclusive multi-day weddings, intimate dinner parties, fashion editorials to luxury launches, we create events with an editorial style for discerning and high-profile clients. Our designs are chic and modern, yet timeless, influenced by art, fashion, history and culture. Our focus is to create the perfect atmosphere and deliver a unique sensory experience tailored to your personal style, allowing you to relax and enjoy your day just like your guests.

Narelle Janine Events is a boutique planning studio dedicated to crafting elevated, stylish, and deeply personal celebrations that feel as unforgettable as the love stories behind them. Founded on a philosophy of quality over quantity, Narelle takes on a limited number of events each year to ensure every detail is handled with care, intention, and heart. Whether it’s an intimate gathering or a grand affair, clients are treated to a bespoke experience marked by trust, warmth, and unwavering dedication. Known for her thoughtful guidance and eye for refined design, Narelle approaches each wedding as a trusted friend and creative partner, bringing your vision to life while making the planning process as seamless and joyful as the big day itself. At Narelle Janine Events, excellence isn’t just a standard, it’s a promise.

Award-winning, full-service wedding and event design, styling, planning, and coordination throughout South Africa. We pride ourselves on delivering fine-art destination weddings across the country. Whether you’re seeking a Western Cape wedding planner, a safari wedding in KwaZulu-Natal, or a glass marquee wedding in Johannesburg, we recruit a dream team of expert local professionals to craft one-of-a-kind celebrations that reflect our couples’ individual tastes and personalities.

With unsurpassed attention to details, personalized service, our work and how we deliver is leveraged by our passion, expertise and professionalism. You can rely on us for a perfectly orchestrated celebration and brand experience that your guests and stakeholders will remember for a lifetime.

Serendipity Weddings is a boutique wedding planning agency based in Croatia, specializing in intimate luxury celebrations. Led by a dynamic and passionate duo, the team is known for delivering exceptional service with a personal touch. With nearly a decade of experience in the weddings and events industry, they focus on exceeding client expectations while ensuring a seamless, stress-free journey from the first consultation to the big day. Dedicated to turning dreams into reality, they provide heartfelt guidance, inspiration, and unwavering support every step of the way.

Tania Costantino is the founder of Sicilian Wedding and Event, a professional Destination Wedding Planning agency for Italian and worldwide couples.

With nearly 20 years of experience in the luxury industry, I bring a refined and elegant touch to every event I design. I specialize in crafting unforgettable destination weddings that blend contemporary sophistication with timeless romance. My extensive background in luxury fashion ensures that every detail is meticulously curated, offering a bespoke experience tailored to your unique love story. From the initial consultation to the final flourish, I am dedicated to providing exceptional service and creating a celebration that perfectly embodies your vision and style. Let me transform your dream wedding into a stunning reality.

The Bijou Studio, led by Alexandra and Emma, is a UK-based luxury wedding and party planning duo known for crafting exceptional celebrations filled with personality, heart, and spirited atmosphere—their signature take on modern luxury. Since 2012, they’ve been designing bespoke events for clients across the UK and USA, blending timeless sophistication with contemporary style. With deep industry expertise and trusted global connections, they seamlessly manage every detail behind the scenes, ensuring a smooth, personalized planning journey that fits your schedule and brings your vision to life with flair.

creating effortlessly, elegant moments for modern, romantic, stylish lovers

I'm Franziska – a German wedding planner specializing in exclusive, tailor-made celebrations across Italy, Greece, Germany and worldwide. I work with modern, sophisticated couples who dream of a wedding that is as meaningful as it is unforgettable. My approach combines refined design, calm precision, and insider expertise to create weddings that feel effortless, immersive, and beautifully yours. Whether it's a sun-drenched villa in Tuscany, an Aegean view in Greece, or a historic estate in Bavaria – I curate every detail to reflect your story with depth, elegance, and intentionality. If you're envisioning a destination wedding that is luxurious yet soulful, I'd be honored to bring it to life.

White Fern Weddings is a bespoke styling company, based in the West Midlands. We provide modern and elegant signage & styling for trend-aware couples looking to bring their wedding vision to life.