{"id":11026938,"date":"2022-12-18T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-18T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/?p=11026938"},"modified":"2022-12-18T13:54:36","modified_gmt":"2022-12-18T13:54:36","slug":"our-5-star-trip-to-switzerland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/our-5-star-trip-to-switzerland\/","title":{"rendered":"Our 5 Star Trip To Switzerland"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Our 5 Star Trip To Switzerland \u2013 discovering hidden wedding venue gems<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take 16 wedding industry experts and fly them to Switzerland for five days. Show them the spectacular sights and nearly 20 potential wedding venues and feed them the finest Swiss cuisine. It all sounds too good to be true, but earlier this year, I was treated to a trip to Switzerland with <strong>\u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/www.myswitzerland.com\/en-gb\/experiences\/wedding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.myswitzerland.com\/en-gb\/experiences\/wedding\/\">Say Yes in Switzerland<\/a><\/strong>\u2019, and I have to say, I was truly blown away.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>To have spent this unique experience with 16 of the world&#8217;s best wedding experts was an honour, with shared knowledge and advice is what a good fam trip is all about., now let me continue.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 16px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/VID-20221024-WA00991.mp4\" controls=\"controls\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\"><\/video><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 12px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Switzerland is a stunning country with beautiful hills, sparkling lakes and bustling cities. With excellent environmental credentials and commitment to sustainability, it would be an absolute dream wedding destination. With <strong>Regina Lai<\/strong> from <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/listing\/switzerland-tourism.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/listing\/switzerland-tourism.html\">Switzerland Tourism<\/a><\/strong> as our guide, we were in the best hands to see all that Switzerland had to offer.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11027078\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-199.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11027078\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-199.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is such a diverse range of hotels to choose from. After a relaxed one and half hour flight from Heathrow with Swiss International Air Lines followed by a comfortable ride with the <strong>SBB train<\/strong>, we arrived at <strong>Resort Collina d\u2019Oro<\/strong> in Lugano, where we were staying. With panoramic views over Lake Lugano and across the Alps, this was a breathtaking start to our stay.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Resort Collina d\u2019Oro<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11026945\" title=\"Resort Collina d\u2019Oro\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-52-1.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland \u2013 discovering hidden wedding venue gems\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11026945\" title=\"Resort Collina d\u2019Oro\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-52-1.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland \u2013 discovering hidden wedding venue gems\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Resort Collina d\u2019Oro<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After checking in, we were given time to explore the fantastic hotel facilities and spa before meeting up with the other members of the group and the <strong>Ticino Tourism team<\/strong>. The resort has\u00a0an exclusive location and includes a 5-star restaurant, SPA, a fitness centre and meeting rooms.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"11026947\" class=\"wp-image-11026947\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-32.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland \u2013 discovering hidden wedding venue gems\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"11026947\" class=\"wp-image-11026947\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-32.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland \u2013 discovering hidden wedding venue gems\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Resort Collina d\u2019Oro<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"11026949\" class=\"wp-image-11026949\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-38.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland \u2013 discovering hidden wedding venue gems\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"11026949\" class=\"wp-image-11026949\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-38.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland \u2013 discovering hidden wedding venue gems\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Regina Lai &#8211; Switzerland Tourism<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"11026951\" class=\"wp-image-11026951\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-34.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland \u2013 discovering hidden wedding venue gems\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"11026951\" class=\"wp-image-11026951\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-34.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland \u2013 discovering hidden wedding venue gems\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Manuela Nicoletti &#8211; Ticino Tourism<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"11026950\" class=\"wp-image-11026950\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-35.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland \u2013 discovering hidden wedding venue gems\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"11026950\" class=\"wp-image-11026950\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-35.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland \u2013 discovering hidden wedding venue gems\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Stefanie Heller &#8211; JAM Wedding Planners<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"11026952\" class=\"wp-image-11026952\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-65.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland \u2013 discovering hidden wedding venue gems\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"11026952\" class=\"wp-image-11026952\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-65.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland \u2013 discovering hidden wedding venue gems\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Resort Collina d\u2019Oro<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"11026954\" class=\"wp-image-11026954\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-51.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland \u2013 discovering hidden wedding venue gems\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"11026954\" class=\"wp-image-11026954\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-51.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland \u2013 discovering hidden wedding venue gems\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Resort Collina d\u2019Oro<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 10px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Day one\u2019s highlight was sampling some excellent food and relaxing in the outdoor swimming pool under a glorious sunny sky<\/em><strong><em>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Day two in Ticino<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following day saw us visit four unique hotels; The 5 Star <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villaorselina.ch\/en\/weddings-celebrations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.villaorselina.ch\/en\/weddings-celebrations\">Hotel Villa Orselina<\/a><\/strong> in Locarno, with its exquisite views over Lake Maggiore; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.villaemden.com\/en\/weddings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.villaemden.com\/en\/weddings\/\"><strong>Hotel Villa Emden<\/strong>, <strong>Brissago Islands<\/strong><\/a>, with green and leafy surroundings and more excellent views over the lake; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.robertonaldicollection.com\/splendide-lugano\/en\/event-location-lugano\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.robertonaldicollection.com\/splendide-lugano\/en\/event-location-lugano\/\"><strong>Hotel Splendide Royal<\/strong> <\/a>in Lugano, over 130 years old, with its own unique art nouveau charm and mountain views; and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villacastagnola.com\/en\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.villacastagnola.com\/en\/events\">Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola<\/a><\/strong> in Lugano, a five-star hotel built in 1880, boasting a sub-tropical park.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Hotel Villa Orselina<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11026964\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-11.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland \u2013 discovering hidden wedding venue gems\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11026964\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-11.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland \u2013 discovering hidden wedding venue gems\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hotel Villa Orselina<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Hotel Splendide Royal\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11026962\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-70-1.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland \u2013 discovering hidden wedding venue gems\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11026962\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-70-1.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland \u2013 discovering hidden wedding venue gems\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hotel Splendide Royal\u00a0<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>My day two highlight was taking in the beauty of the views over Lake Maggiore. It would be incredible to hold a wedding on an island; I love the idea of a romantic, intimate celebration at\u00a0 Hotel Villa Emden, with ten double rooms for you and your guests.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Day three in Ticino and Lucerne<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/VID-20221024-WA0089.mp4\" controls=\"controls\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\"><\/video><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With gorgeous sunny weather, we were off to see more hotels. Day two treated us to a wine tasting at the new wine cellar at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/castellodimorcote.ch\/en\/experiences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/castellodimorcote.ch\/en\/experiences\/\">Castello di Morcote<\/a><\/strong>, built by the dukes of Milan in the 15th century. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leopoldohotel.com\/en\/weddings.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.leopoldohotel.com\/en\/weddings.html\">Villa Principe Leopoldo<\/a><\/strong> in Lugano was next on the list, once a stately home with breathtaking views of the city, the lake and the surrounding mountains.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Castello di Morcote<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11026987\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-145-1.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11026987\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-145-1.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><br \/>Castello di Morcote<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"11026989\" class=\"wp-image-11026989\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-142-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"11026989\" class=\"wp-image-11026989\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-142-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Castello di Morcote<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"11026992\" class=\"wp-image-11026992\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-112-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"11026992\" class=\"wp-image-11026992\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-112-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Castello di Morcote<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"11026990\" class=\"wp-image-11026990\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-139-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"11026990\" class=\"wp-image-11026990\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-139-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Castello di Morcote<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Villa Principe Leopoldo<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11026996\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-148.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11026996\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-148.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><br \/>Villa Principe Leopoldo<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"11026997\" class=\"wp-image-11026997\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-146.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"11026997\" class=\"wp-image-11026997\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-146.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Villa Principe Leopoldo<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"11027002\" class=\"wp-image-11027002\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-187.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"11027002\" class=\"wp-image-11027002\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-187.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Villa Principe Leopoldo<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"11027000\" class=\"wp-image-11027000\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-172.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"11027000\" class=\"wp-image-11027000\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-172.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Villa Principe Leopoldo<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>My day three highlight was the wine tasting at Castello di Morcote. A stunning 172-hectare peninsula surrounded by Lake Ceresio, it was an incredibly historic and beautiful experience with amazing views, perfect for wedding photos.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">The City of Lucerne<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We arrived at Lucerne Main station and were welcomed by <strong>Mr Abel Morais<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/business.luzern.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/business.luzern.com\/en\/\"><strong>Lucerne Convention Bureau,<\/strong> <\/a>where we took a lovely relaxed walk along Lake Lucerne to our hotel <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandhotel-national.com\/en\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.grandhotel-national.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Grand Hotel National Lucerne,<\/a><\/strong> where it was a pleasure to have some leisure time before heading for another hotel inspection.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 14px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Being transferred by boat and funicular to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/burgenstockresort.com\/en\/wedding\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/burgenstockresort.com\/en\/wedding\">B\u00fcrgenstock Resort,<\/a><\/strong> which is set on a spectacular mountain ridge with views over<a href=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/listing\/burgenstock-resort-lake-lucerne.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/listing\/burgenstock-resort-lake-lucerne.html\"> Lake Lucerne<\/a>. With four hotels, wellness facilities and fine dining, it stretches over an impressive 60 hectares.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Grand Hotel National Lucerne<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11027084\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/grand-hotel-national-luzern-exterior-08.jpeg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" width=\"1383\" height=\"864\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11027084\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/grand-hotel-national-luzern-exterior-08.jpeg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" width=\"1383\" height=\"864\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Grand Hotel National Lucerne<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"11027080\" class=\"wp-image-11027080\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-461-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"11027080\" class=\"wp-image-11027080\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-461-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Grand Hotel National Lucerne<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"11027081\" class=\"wp-image-11027081\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-441-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"11027081\" class=\"wp-image-11027081\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-441-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Grand Hotel National Lucerne<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"11027082\" class=\"wp-image-11027082\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-439-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"11027082\" class=\"wp-image-11027082\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-439-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Grand Hotel National Lucerne<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">B\u00fcrgenstock Resort<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11027212\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1697-interactive-map.jpeg\" alt=\"Our 5 Star Trip To Switzerland\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11027212\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1697-interactive-map.jpeg\" alt=\"Our 5 Star Trip To Switzerland\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">B\u00fcrgenstock Resort<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"11027077\" class=\"wp-image-11027077\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-208.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"11027077\" class=\"wp-image-11027077\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-208.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">B\u00fcrgenstock Resort<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"11027075\" class=\"wp-image-11027075\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-275.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"11027075\" class=\"wp-image-11027075\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-275.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">B\u00fcrgenstock Resort<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"11027074\" class=\"wp-image-11027074\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-261.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"11027074\" class=\"wp-image-11027074\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-261.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">B\u00fcrgenstock Resort<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Day four Lucerne<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A mountain excursion awaited us on day four as we ventured to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engelberg.ch\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.engelberg.ch\/en\/\">Engelberg and Titlis.<\/a><\/strong> The ski lift showed us the versatility of the mountain environment, with many activities for guests to enjoy. The highest suspension bridge in Europe, and a stop at the <strong>Berghotel Tr\u00fcbsee<\/strong> for fondue and wine \u2013 thoroughly enjoyed with traditional Swiss horn music as an accompaniment.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/VID-20221024-WA0088.mp4\" controls=\"controls\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\"><\/video><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 14px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kempinski.com\/en\/kempinski-palace-engelberg\/meetings-events\/weddings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.kempinski.com\/en\/kempinski-palace-engelberg\/meetings-events\/weddings\">Kempinski Palace<\/a><\/strong> Engelberg was our next destination, the first and only five-star hotel in Engelberg, fusing modern luxury and historic beauty with incredible facilities, perfect for a mountain wedding escape \u2013 an ideal elopement location.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lunch was in a lovely private event room at <strong>Kempinski Palace<\/strong> in Engelberg, then off to the jewel on Lake Lucerne <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parkhotel-vitznau.ch\/meeting-event\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.parkhotel-vitznau.ch\/meeting-event\">Park Hotel Vitznau<\/a><\/strong> for an amazing site visit followed by a splendid three-course meal in the 1 Michelin star PRISMA restaurant; elegant and sophisticated, with well-guarded rare vintages.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11027036\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-297.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" width=\"1476\" height=\"984\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11027036\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-297.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" width=\"1476\" height=\"984\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Engelburg and Titlis<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11027029\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-331.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11027029\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-331.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Berghotel Tr\u00fcbsee<\/strong><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"11027038\" class=\"wp-image-11027038\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-316.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"11027038\" class=\"wp-image-11027038\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-316.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Berghotel Tr\u00fcbsee<\/strong><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"11027039\" class=\"wp-image-11027039\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-330.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"11027039\" class=\"wp-image-11027039\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-330.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Berghotel Tr\u00fcbsee<\/strong><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"11027040\" class=\"wp-image-11027040\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-342.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"11027040\" class=\"wp-image-11027040\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-342.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Berghotel Tr\u00fcbsee<\/strong><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Kempinski Palace<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11027031\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-416.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11027031\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-416.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kempinski Palace<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"11027043\" class=\"wp-image-11027043\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-344.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"11027043\" class=\"wp-image-11027043\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-344.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kempinski Palace<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"11027045\" class=\"wp-image-11027045\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-406.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"11027045\" class=\"wp-image-11027045\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-406.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kempinski Palace<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"11027046\" class=\"wp-image-11027046\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-384.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"11027046\" class=\"wp-image-11027046\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-384.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kempinski Palace<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Park Hotel Vitznau<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11027373\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Screen-Shot-2022-11-16-at-11.42.15.png\" alt=\"Protected: Our 5 Star Trip To Switzerland\" width=\"1236\" height=\"719\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11027373\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Screen-Shot-2022-11-16-at-11.42.15.png\" alt=\"Protected: Our 5 Star Trip To Switzerland\" width=\"1236\" height=\"719\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Park Hotel Vitznau<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"11027382\" class=\"wp-image-11027382\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-482-1.jpg\" alt=\"Our 5 Star Trip To Switzerland\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"11027382\" class=\"wp-image-11027382\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-482-1.jpg\" alt=\"Our 5 Star Trip To Switzerland\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Park Hotel Vitznau<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"11027381\" class=\"wp-image-11027381\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-483.jpg\" alt=\"Our 5 Star Trip To Switzerland\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"11027381\" class=\"wp-image-11027381\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-483.jpg\" alt=\"Our 5 Star Trip To Switzerland\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Park Hotel Vitznau<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"11027383\" class=\"wp-image-11027383\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-479.jpg\" alt=\"Our 5 Star Trip To Switzerland\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"11027383\" class=\"wp-image-11027383\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-479.jpg\" alt=\"Our 5 Star Trip To Switzerland\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Park Hotel Vitznau<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 14px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11027380\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-496-1.jpg\" alt=\"Our 5 Star Trip To Switzerland\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11027380\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-496-1.jpg\" alt=\"Our 5 Star Trip To Switzerland\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Michelin star PRISMA restaurant &#8211; Park Hotel Vitznau<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Day four\u2019s highlight had to be the mountain experience with delicious fondue and Swiss horn music \u2013 a spectacular, unique experience that no trip to Switzerland would be complete without!<\/em><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Day five Lucerne<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our final day saw us take a trip to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mandarinoriental.com\/en\/luzern\/palace\/meet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.mandarinoriental.com\/en\/luzern\/palace\/meet\">Mandarin Oriental Palace<\/a><\/strong>, a commanding building on the shores of Lake Lucerne, with views over to the Swiss Alps once again. The hotel has had a significant renovation and is gorgeously chic and modern, with 136 rooms, fine dining and a spa.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our penultimate trip took us to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schloessli-utenberg.ch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.schloessli-utenberg.ch\/\">Schl\u00f6ssli Utenberg<\/a> <\/strong>and more stunning views over Lake Lucerne and the Alps. Its glass orangery would be just an excellent location to host a wedding, having been recently restored.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And finally, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-schweizerhof.ch\/home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.villa-schweizerhof.ch\/home\/\"><strong>Villa Schweizerhof<\/strong> <\/a>awaited us for lunch, with local produce and fresh herbs straight from its gardens.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Mandarin Oriental Palace<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11027054\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-506.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11027054\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-506.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mandarin Oriental Palace<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-9 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"11027055\" class=\"wp-image-11027055\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-524.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"11027055\" class=\"wp-image-11027055\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-524.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mandarin Oriental Palace<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"11027057\" class=\"wp-image-11027057\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-532.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"11027057\" class=\"wp-image-11027057\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-532.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mandarin Oriental Palace<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"11027056\" class=\"wp-image-11027056\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-526.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"11027056\" class=\"wp-image-11027056\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-526.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mandarin Oriental Palace<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Schl\u00f6ssli Utenberg<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11027060\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-545.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11027060\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-545.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Schl\u00f6ssli Utenberg<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-10 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"11027061\" class=\"wp-image-11027061\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-550.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"11027061\" class=\"wp-image-11027061\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-550.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Schl\u00f6ssli Utenberg<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"11027062\" class=\"wp-image-11027062\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-558.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"11027062\" class=\"wp-image-11027062\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-558.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Schl\u00f6ssli Utenberg<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"11027063\" class=\"wp-image-11027063\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-563.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"11027063\" class=\"wp-image-11027063\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-563.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Schl\u00f6ssli Utenberg<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Villa Schweizerhof\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11027067\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-566.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11027067\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-566.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Villa Schweizerhof<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-11 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"11027069\" class=\"wp-image-11027069\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-567.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"11027069\" class=\"wp-image-11027069\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-567.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Villa Schweizerhof<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"11027068\" class=\"wp-image-11027068\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-570.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"11027068\" class=\"wp-image-11027068\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-570.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Villa Schweizerhof<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"11027070\" class=\"wp-image-11027070\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-568.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"11027070\" class=\"wp-image-11027070\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Destination-Weddings-International-Educational-Trip-by-Zurich-Wedding-Photographer-Meltem-Salb-568.jpg\" alt=\"A 5 Star Trip to Switzerland\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Villa Schweizerhof<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>My day five highlight was our final lunch at Villa Schweizerhof, an intimate and delicious occasion in such tranquil surroundings. A smaller venue, you could hire the villa for your day and enjoy celebrating with 55 guests overlooking Lake Lucerne and the Alpine vista beyond. The perfect end to an incredible trip.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our party also visited <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedoldergrand.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.thedoldergrand.com\/en\/\">The Dolder Grand<\/a>,<\/strong> one of Zurich\u2019s official wedding venues, and an impressive sight towering over Zurich, with three spires stretching to the sky and a fresh white fa\u00e7ade. A very grand setting for a city wedding!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">The Dolder Grand<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11027207\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Screen-Shot-2022-11-14-at-12.19.03.png\" alt=\"Our 5 Star Trip To Switzerland\" width=\"1299\" height=\"863\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11027207\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Screen-Shot-2022-11-14-at-12.19.03.png\" alt=\"Our 5 Star Trip To Switzerland\" width=\"1299\" height=\"863\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Dolder Grand<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Switzerland may not be at the top of your list for a destination wedding, but having seen what it has to offer, it is definitely worth considering. The hotels and villas we saw each had their own elegance, charm and character, with incredible views and service to match.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The landscape is stunning, with the Alps, lakes and snowy mountains to choose from. We had an outstanding experience there \u2013 I would highly recommend Switzerland for a five-star destination wedding.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many thanks to all our hotels for accommodating us and showing us all they had to offer for a wedding in Switzerland.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And thank you to our creatives for capturing our fantastic trip <strong>Meltem Salb <\/strong>from <strong>Meltem Salb Photo and Video<\/strong>, and <strong>Bart Beckers<\/strong> from <strong>Gomango Wedding Films<\/strong> for their excellent and professional work throughout.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Say Yes In Switzerland<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PARTICIPANTS.<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong>USA<\/strong>: Sonal Shah &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/sjsevents.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sjsevents.com\/\">Shah Event Consultants<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>USA<\/strong>: Ginny Kang &#8211; Shah Event Consultants<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>UK<\/strong>: Tai Adedayo &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/switzerland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/switzerland\">5-Star Wedding Directory<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Dubai<\/strong>: Stefanie Heller &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jamweddingplanner.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.jamweddingplanner.com\/\">JAM Wedding Planners<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Dubai<\/strong>: Rasha Badran &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepurplechair.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.thepurplechair.co\/\">The Purple Chair<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>India:<\/strong> Amit Hooda &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/theweddingconnections.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/theweddingconnections.com\/\">The Wedding Connections<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Holland<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marryandmore.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.marryandmore.nl\/\">Mirjam Vermeulen \u2013 Marry and More<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Brazil<\/strong>: Patricia Logli \u2013 Love Trips<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Sweden<\/strong>: Jens Christiansen \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/myweddingplanner.net\/sv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/myweddingplanner.net\/sv\/\">myweddingplanner.net<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Switzerland<\/strong>: Tehiyal Narvel \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tehiyanarvel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tehiyanarvel.com\/\">Tehiya Narvel Events<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SWITZERLAND TOURISM.<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong>Switzerland<\/strong>: Regina Lai \u2013 Project Manager for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myswitzerland.com\/en-ch\/experiences\/wedding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.myswitzerland.com\/en-ch\/experiences\/wedding\/\">Destination Weddings<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>India:<\/strong> Aishvarya Guhagarkar \u2013 Director of MICE and weddings<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Brazil<\/strong>: Natalia Leal \u2013 Marketing Manager<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LOCAL PARTNERS.<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong>Switzerland<\/strong>: Meltem Salb \u2013 Wedding Photographer &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meltem-salb.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.meltem-salb.com\/en\/\">Meltem Salb photo + video<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Switzerland<\/strong>: Bart Beckers \u2013 Wedding Videographer &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gomango.ch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.gomango.ch\/\">GOMANGO Wedding Films<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5 Star Wedding Directory Members &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/switzerland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/switzerland\">Wedding Venues and Vendors in Switzerland:<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/listing\/switzerland-tourism.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/listing\/switzerland-tourism.html\">Switzerland Tourism<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/listing\/kempinski-palace-engelberg.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/listing\/kempinski-palace-engelberg.html\">Kempinski Palace Engelberg<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/listing\/burgenstock-resort-lake-lucerne.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/listing\/burgenstock-resort-lake-lucerne.html\">B\u00fcrgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/listing\/hard-rock-hotel-davos.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/listing\/hard-rock-hotel-davos.html\">Hard Rock Hotel Davos<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/listing\/wedding-venues-hotel-president-wilson--a-luxury-collection-hotel.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/listing\/wedding-venues-hotel-president-wilson--a-luxury-collection-hotel.html\">Hotel President Wilson<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/listing\/frutt-mountain-resort.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/listing\/frutt-mountain-resort.html\">Frutt Mountain Resort<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/our-5-star-trip-to-naples-and-capri\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/our-5-star-trip-to-naples-and-capri\/\">5 Star trip to Capri, <\/a>see here.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our 5 Star Trip To Switzerland \u2013 discovering hidden wedding venue gems Take 16 wedding industry experts and fly them to Switzerland for five days. Show them the spectacular sights and nearly 20 potential wedding venues and feed them the finest Swiss cuisine. It all sounds too good to be true, but earlier this year, I was treated to a trip to Switzerland with \u2018Say Yes in Switzerland\u2019, and I have to say, I was truly blown away. To have [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":11006751,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[91,44,21,22],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11026938","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-europe","category-luxury-honeymoon-travel-ideas","category-wedding-planners","category-wedding-planning"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11026938","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11026938"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11026938\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11026938"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11026938"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11026938"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}