Orient-Express encourages each property to celebrate its individual personality, offering special touches unique to the locality for a truly exceptional experience.

Imagine the ultimate marriage ceremony – beside a blissful beach or on the terrace of an elegant country hotel. Take over an entire property to turn a memorable day into pure perfection.

A Tahitian ceremony on an uninhabited South Pacific island or a Balinese-style wedding on a jungle-covered hillside – these are just two magical ways in which to start married life. Whether taking one’s vows on a tranquil beach in Mexico or on the tropical sands of Thailand and the Caribbean, a secluded beach is an exceptionally romantic setting in which to tie the knot.

A sense of tradition and history adds richness to a wedding ceremony, creating a truly individual experience and sense of occasion.  Choose an ancient monastery in Italy, a spectacular garden residence in Cape Town or a beautiful former family mansion in a vast Virginia estate - and let these unique landmarks' heritage become part of your own personal story.

Intimate, romantic, truly individual – the perfect places to savour that most memorable of days with family and friends. In warm, vibrant surroundings that are relaxed yet wonderfully special, the celebrated restaurants of Le Manoir and ‘21’ create weddings that are a succession of unforgettable moments.

A honeymoon should be every iota as memorable as the wedding ceremony itself: let expert staff add that extra touch to exceptional locations to ensure that your special holiday is truly unique.

Journey to Venice aboard the legendary Orient-Express or cruise the canals of St Petersburg by private boat. Toast your future together in a belle époque suite at the Ritz Madrid. These and countless other supremely romantic experiences await.

Landmark birthdays are the cue to push the boat out: take over an entire hotel or train carriage, stage your event in the magnificent granaries of Hotel Cipriani or within the ancient manor houses of Mallorca’s La Residencia or dance to bossa nova rhythms at Rio’s Copacabana Palace.

Our Italian hotels work with experts to create unique entertainment: whether it is trapeze artists “dancing” on veils suspended from the ceiling or pizza-cooking sessions beside the pool, flights of fancy are allowed free rein for occasions that are truly unforgettable.

Surprise and delight your friends with a unique experience to savour – the gift of a gourmet cookery masterclass at Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons, a fabulous day aboard the British Pullman or Northern Belle, or an indulgent few hours at Sydney’s Observatory Hotel Day Spa.

Discover the Collection Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and its range of unique and beautiful gifts, all individually designed to reflect the experience of travelling aboard the legendary train. Other special boutiques are found the Italian hotels, with treasures inspired by their locality, while Reid’s Palace offers an array of traditional crafts.