6 Venues We Loved This Week

As an international team of editors always on the move in search of singular, authentic beauty, we’ve rounded up six extraordinary venues that captivated us this week – from Europe to Latin America and Oceania. Join us on this journey of discovery.

To be moved by the magic of place. From the lavender fields of Provence to the visceral pulse of Rio de Janeiro. Unexpected layers of beauty reveal themselves, awaiting discovery.

Header Image: Janeiro Hotel

Chateau Engalin

Janeiro Hotel

Amidst the iconic, pulsing magic of colorful Rio de Janeiro – a collision of wild nature, contemporary architecture, and a visceral feeling of aliveness – a design-forward boutique hotel on Leblon Beach. Minimalist, modern interiors and terraces overlook sweeping views of beach, mountain, and sky. Curated by Oskar Metsavaht, creator of Osklen, one of Brazil’s most celebrated fashion brands, Janeiro Hotel offers sleek, bold spaces for intimate weddings. Don’t miss the infinity rooftop pool.

*Celebrate with up to 45 guests. (not sure about this number)
A 30-minute drive from Santos Dumont Airport.

Janeiro Hotel

Chateau Engalin

Amidst the tranquility of the South West France countryside, a convergence of contemporary art, historical architecture, and decadent gastronomy against a palette of breathtaking nature. Impeccably restored 18^th Century Chateau Engalin offers design-forward spaces, modern amenities, and luxurious accommodations, paired with the ease of on-site catering and wedding director services. The feeling of celebrating at your own private estate. Tucked within 30-acres of wild beauty, the 11^th Century Rose Chapel ruin, is a stylist’s dream.

Celebrate with up to 200 guests.
Accommodation for up to 34 guests.
50 minutes from Toulouse International Airport.

Eichardt’s Private Hotel, New Zealand

In magical Queenstown, New Zealand, an architectural icon, and historic treasure dating back to 1861. Floor to ceiling windows reveal panoramic views of the ethereal beauty of Lake Wakatipu and its otherworldly alpine mountain surrounds. Eichardt’s is a dream destination wedding location with the convenience of a central city location, against an expansive backdrop of soul-stirring nature. An indulgent escape offering seclusion, luxury without pretense, and a love for all things epicurean.

Celebrate with up to 40 guests in the private penthouse suite.
24 in The Parlor.
20 minute drive to Queenstown Airport.

La Grange de Javon

A private escape to the timeless tranquility of the poetic Provençal countryside. The wild beauty is gentle here, a soulful natural canvas of lavender fields and mutated green forests. Golden light pours through olive groves and spills onto ancient, handcrafted stone walls. This lovingly renovated, 13th century 40-hectare farm estate, offers magically transportive, rustic wedding spaces with modern amenities.

Celebrate with up to 200 guests.
1 hour from Avignon-Provence Airport.
1.5 hours from Marseille Provence Airport.

Jackson Ranch

A secluded sanctuary amidst boundless natural beauty. Perched at the edge of the magical coastline of South Coast of NSW, and hidden within 37 acres of lush, forested hinterland, dotted with lakes, The Jackson Ranch by Bannisters, offers a myriad of versatile wedding spaces and accommodations. We love the idea of untamed elegance, styling an unexpected contrast of luxury against transcendent wild nature.

Celebrate with up to 180 guests.
A 3.5-hour drive from Sydney.
A 2-hour drive to Canberra.

La Valise, Tulum

Embodying Tulum’s untamed beauty, La Valise Tulum fuses understated luxury with the organic vibrancy of its surroundings. Amidst verdant jungle and the Caribbean Sea, this exclusive beachfront retreat redefines elegance with sustainable practices, personalized service, and an intimate connection to nature. Perfect for those seeking an intimate affair, the property’s balance creates a transcendent canvas for any celebration.

Celebrate with up to 120 guests.
Beach front, boutique hotel in Zona Hotelera of Tulum.