Dorchester Collection's Iconic Hotels Offer World-class Weddings

From effortless service in beautiful event spaces, to the finest culinary and beverage offerings from Michelin star restaurants in the most remarkable locations, Dorchester Collection’s iconic hotels ensure memorable weddings for couples within the chicest cities of Europe and Southern California in the USA.

HOTEL BEL-AIR, LOS ANGELES

Hotel Bel-Air, the 12-acre, oasis-themed address specializes in customized ceremonies, with idyllic settings such as the beautiful and legendary Swan Lake, and custom-designed cocktails, menus and garden wedding cakes prepared by the talents of the Wolfgang Puck culinary team. From rehearsal dinners in the elegantly redesigned Palm Room or outdoor Garden Ballroom Terrace, to the hotel’s newly expanded Garden Ballroom with space for up to 250, to post-wedding brunches at Wolfgang Puck at Hotel Bel-Air and specialty spa services at the Enclave at Hotel Bel-Air Spa, there’s no end to indulgences for happy couples and their guests. Celebrate and de-stress before the ceremony with multi-feature, wedding-themed spa packages for everyone, including Bachelorette Bliss ($250 per person), Groom the Grooms ($850 for two), and The Bel-Air Bride ($575 per person).

Hotel Bel-Air offers the utmost privacy for truly breathtaking weddings and unforgettable honeymoons. Wedding guests can enjoy the Weekend Escape package with complimentary late check-out, valet parking, $75 dining credit and room upgrade upon availability.

Rooms from $740 per night, suites from $820 per night. To make a reservation, please call +1 310 909 1640.

THE BEVERLY HILLS HOTEL, BEVERLY HILLS

Follow in the footsteps of Hollywood legends, international dignitaries, royalty and so many others who have tied the knot at The Beverly Hills Hotel, or set your own path to marital bliss. The legendary “Pink Palace” situated on 12 acres of lush gardens and graceful palms along Sunset Boulevard in Beverly Hills has a wealth of settings to make matrimony memorable. The historic, art deco-styled Crystal Ballroom accommodating up to 800 guests and dressed with a stunning Venetian chandelier and built-in stage and dance floor, also features French doors that open onto the Crystal Garden with a lovely white wedding gazebo. The Sunset Ballroom for indoor ceremonies features a one-of-a-kind chandelier and provides guests with breathtaking views of the city that is especially beautiful at sunset. The Rodeo Ballroom features dazzling crystal chandeliers, built-in stage and dance floor, French doors opening onto a private, Spanish-tiled terrace and a private foyer including a built-in bar. For intimate wedding receptions, guests can have their special day at the Polo Private Dining Room, ideal for gatherings for up to 80 people. Whatever the venue, the hotel offers indulgences including complimentary white glove service, an overnight complimentary stay including in-room champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries for the happy couple on their wedding night, and special room rates for wedding guests.

The Beverly Hills Hotel Spa offers a range of pampering and de-stressing services, in addition to gift certificates which make the perfect present for guests who prefer to go “off registry”. Guests can also relax in the newly renovated Garden Suites when booking the Garden Suite Escape package, offering a daily $75 breakfast credit for two, valet parking and a 3pm checkout.

From $1,800 per night. To make a wedding enquiry, please call +1 310 281 2916.

THE DORCHESTER, LONDON

Overlooking the beauty of Hyde Park amid the buzz of Mayfair, The Dorchester, Dorchester Collection’s iconic British hotel, has 10 stunning venues for happy couples to choose from including one of the grandest banqueting rooms in London. The art deco Ballroom features its own private Park Lane entrance and capacity for up to 1,000 people for cocktails or 500 people for dinner. The contemporary Crystal Suite includes a glass-and silver encrusted piano once owned by Liberace; and the exquisite listed rooms: the Penthouse and Pavilion, designed by the 1930s legendary set designer Oliver Messel, allows for outdoor celebrations overlooking the London skyline. The hotel’s dedicated team of event planners, florists, chefs and sommeliers are on call to fashion every detail, including renowned in-house designer florist, Philip Hammond, and executive chef, Henry Brosi. The Dorchester Spa, complete with luxury treatments in nine spacious treatment rooms and expert stylist services available at Carol Joy London Hair Salon, is the ultimate destination for wedding parties to prepare for the big day.

Enjoy the Ballroom and Holford and Orchid package with food, beverage and room hire included, plus complimentary accommodation for the bride and groom for one night.

From £190 per person, including VAT. To make a wedding enquiry, please call +44 (0)20 7629 8888.

45 PARK LANE, LONDON

In the heart of elegant Mayfair, 45 Park Lane provides the option for intimate wedding offerings amongst its contemporary guest rooms and suites, and world-class cuisine from CUT at 45 Park Lane by internationally acclaimed chef Wolfgang Puck. Wedding guests can enjoy drinks and canapés at BAR 45, renowned for hand-crafted signature cocktails alongside a Rough CUTs menu, while sections of the restaurant can be used for wedding rehearsals, private dining and intimate events.

Following their “I dos”, couples can take a Perfect London Break with luxury accommodations and English breakfast for two, plus their choice of a chauffeured airport transfer, or two complimentary evening theatre tickets at a world-renowned show in London’s West End.

From £630, including VAT, in a Superior King Room, or £780 in a Park View Studio per night/double occupancy, based on a minimum three-night stay. To make a wedding enquiry, please call +44 (0)20 7317 6540.

COWORTH PARK, ASCOT

Evoking the timeless romance of bucolic England, Coworth Park, Dorchester Collection’s luxury country house hotel and spa in the Berkshire countryside, beckons couples with the ultimate in bespoke country weddings.

Couples can choose from four well-appointed event spaces including the Oak Room, Oval Room, Garden Room and the castle-like Tower House, with capacity for up to 100 guests and a special menu from Michelin star Restaurant Coworth Park designed by executive chef Adam Smith. Set upon 240 acres this country house offers an array of breath-taking locations. The wild flower meadow, scenic Lime Grove and sunken gardens make beautiful backdrops for romantic portraits.

The hotel’s Wedding Package includes a three-course set menu, glass of champagne and half bottle of wine per person and wedding night accommodation for the happy couple.

The Wedding Package starts from £205 per person. To make a wedding enquiry, please call +44 (0)1344 630 539.

LE MEURICE, PARIS

From its enviable location opposite the Tuileries Gardens to its 18th-century architecture refined by the design of Philippe Starck, every wedding detail is perfected at Le Meurice in the heart of Paris. The icing on the cake of the landmark palace on rue de Rivoli is head pastry chef Cédric Grolet, who was recently voted “Best Restaurant Pastry Chef of the World” by a jury of famed French chefs assembled by Les Grandes Tables du Monde. Whatever your wedding day appetite, anticipate nothing less than the sweetest delights from Grolet. All will be served in style within the hotel’s opulent event spaces including the gilt-trimmed Salon Pompadour that invites guests to rediscover the Paris of the 19th century with decorations of the luxurious Versailles, the majesty of Paris; and the understatedly glamorous Salons Tuileries and Jeu de Paume that are quintessentially French and evoke a refined and cozy atmosphere.

Whet your guests’ appetites with the Wedding Dinner Package, including an open bar serving Champagne Bollinger Cuvée Spéciale and a selection of savory appetizers; a multi-course menu with amuse bouche, starter, main course, and wedding cake with a glass of champagne, coffee and chocolates; wine selected by the sommelier; as well as a tasting dinner and one-night hotel stay for the happy couple.

Guests can fall in love all over again with the hotel’s Romance in Paris package including accommodation and daily American breakfast; rosé champagne, pink petit fours, a bouquet of roses and a “Paris for Lovers” guide book.

The Wedding Dinner Package is priced at €295 including VAT per person.

From €955 for a Superior Room, including American breakfast for two, a bottle of Alain Ducasse Champagne and chocolate treats from Alain Ducasse. To make a wedding enquiry, please call +33 1 44 58 10 10

HÔTEL PLAZA ATHÉNÉE, PARIS

In the city of love, Hotel Plaza Athénée is the perfect backdrop to any proposal, wedding or honeymoon. The red-trimmed presence on the most fashionable block of avenue Montaigne invites happy couples to proclaim their love in any of five elegant function suites including the majestic Le Salon Haute Couture and Le Salon Organza overlooking a picturesque courtyard. Luxury services for wedding parties include menus overseen by renowned chef Alain Ducasse and his Michelin star restaurant, spectacular desserts by award-winning pastry chef Angelo Musa and special services for children.

The perfect match for the most romantic city in the world, Hôtel Plaza Athénée’s Romantic Offer includes suite accommodation with the option to book rooms overlooking the Eiffel Tower, American breakfast for two, a bottle of champagne and chocolates upon arrival, and free access to the sauna & hammam in the hotel’s renowned Dior Institut Spa.

From €1,190 for a Deluxe Room, including VAT. To make a wedding enquiry, please call +33 1 53 67 65 67.

HOTEL PRINCIPE DI SAVOIA, MILAN

Weddings are always in style in the fashion capital of Italy, and no place ties knots as beautifully as Hotel Principe di Savoia in Milan. Situated in the city center overlooking Piazza del Repubblica, the historic neoclassical landmark property is the only luxury hotel offering this capacity and the grandest event spaces in the city. A dedicated team of planners can assist with unforgettable proposals in the Presidential Suite that overlooks Milan and features a private pool, and guide couples and their families through every wedding detail from flowers to decorations, wedding cake and music. On the hotel’s penthouse floor, Club 10 Fitness & Beauty will organize makeup for the bride and entourage, and special arrangements can be made for customized events such as themed cocktails, wine tasting lessons with sommelier and restaurant manager Alessandra Veronesi, cooking lessons from the talented chef Alessandro Buffolino of Acanto Restaurant, rehearsal gatherings in the romantic garden, or perhaps a last-minute shopping excursion via a Ferrari. For group bookings of 25 rooms, the wedding party will receive one complimentary room night, two complimentary room upgrades with VIP amenities and a welcome amenity per room.

Couples and wedding guests can also relax with the Suite Dreams package, and enjoy a luxury stay in the heart of Milan with complimentary breakfast, a VIP shopping card for exclusive discounts at local designer stores for any last minute wedding purchases, and a €85 spa credit at Club 10 Fitness & Beauty Centre, the perfect way to prepare ahead of the big day or relax after the celebrations.

From €480 for a Junior Suite, including 10% off luxury two-night stay, daily breakfast and complimentary Wi-Fi. To make a wedding enquiry, please call +3902 6230 4029.

HOTEL EDEN, ROME

Just a short stroll from the Spanish Steps in the heart of Rome, Hotel Eden, now offers the most romantic sunset views over the eternal city following a 17-month restoration. Refining the art of hospitality for 128 years, the iconic private event space for up to 60 guests, Sala Borghese and its elegant foyer with Imperial Roman decorations and frescos, is the perfect venue for wedding ceremonies and receptions. For a panoramic wedding lunch with up to 44 guests, Michelin-starred La Terrazza is the ideal location. For an evening standing cocktail party for up to 80 guests, Il Giardino Ristorante & Bar provides an informal and dynamic yet stylish celebration space with panoramic views of one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

The culinary team led by famed chef Fabio Ciervo is on hand to fashion menu tastings, bespoke wedding feasts and cakes, and personalized printed menus. Dedicated wedding specialists will guide and assist couples ahead of their special day and create a made to measure intimate reception.

The hotel’s one-of-a-kind penthouse and presidential suites are the perfect locations for newlyweds to spend their wedding night, with the hotel offering a special room rate for the bride and groom and wedding guests. The Bellavista Penthouse Suite features a private entrance, magnificent floor-to-ceiling window views, exquisite mosaics and opulent marble vanities including an oversized circular bath with spectacular views of Rome and the private gardens of Villa Aurora. The romantic Villa Medici Presidential Suite located on the fifth floor captures Hotel Eden’s opulent Roman style and offers captivating views from balconies at each window, as well as in suite check-in and check-out.

Classic Rooms from €750 including breakfast and complimentary Wi-Fi. To make a wedding enquiry, please call +390 6478 12700, or email events.HER@dorchestercollection.com