Newly Engaged? These Hotels Come With Centuries-Old Churches
High in the Peruvian Andes, Cusco enchants travelers with its winding cobbled streets and Inca ruins. Naturally, the landscape makes a breathtaking backdrop for wedding ceremonies, particularly those held within Monasterio, A Belmond Hotel. This former monastery and national monument dates back to 1595 and includes a grand Baroque chapel adorned with large-scale original paintings and luminous gold leaf interiors. The cloistered courtyard adjacent to the chapel possesses a 300-year-old cedar tree, further adding to the historical affect of the setting.
Hotel Peter & Paul (New Orleans, Louisiana)
Photo: Hotel Peter & Paul
New Orleans is a favored destination for couples tying the knot thanks to the celebratory atmosphere and historic architecture. At Hotel Peter + Paul (located in the Marigny), a former Catholic church from the 19th century serves as the setting, including the adjacent brick church built by architect Henry Howard. Inside, stained glass windows, cypress wood moldings, and restored murals steal the scene, as do the soaring ceilings and grand columns. The original bell remains in the bell tower, and the monastic light all swirls together to create a magical environment for nuptials (including Anya Taylor-Joy, who held her private ceremony here in 2022).
Botanic Sanctuary (Antwerp, Belgium)
Photo: Hugo Thomassen Photography
