New 120 pg wedding brochure including medieval-style ceremony in Slovenia COUPLES looking for a unique overseas wedding destination should consider the picturesque country of Slovenia and a fairytale wedding in a stunning castle dating back to 1444.

The Mokrice Castle Golf Hotel in Slovenia, nestling at the foot of the Gorjanci Hills, is one of several new wedding venues introduced by Planet Holidays to their bumper 120 page wedding brochure out this week, featuring weddings in Slovenia, The Algarve, Greece (Rhodes, Crete, Santorini, Corfu, Skiathos, Halkidiki, Zante and Kefalonia), Cyprus, Gozo and Mauritius. The gorgeous Mokrice Castle Golf Hotel is only 32 km from Zagreb in Croatia and 120 km from the capital of Slovenia, Ljubljana. The original Mokrice Castle dates back to 1444 and civil weddings can be performed in the elegant �Knights Hall�, the castle courtyard or in the park. Couples can also choose a medieval-style ceremony where guests receive a special welcome at the drawbridge and a programme of entertainment performed by artists in medieval costumes.

Planet Holidays have also introduced weddings in The Algarve and feature four stylish venues including the stunning cliff-top 4* Villas d'Agua in Olhos d'Agua; stylish boutique hotel the 5* Quinta Jacintina in Vale do Lobo; new, ocean view resort the 5* Dunas Douadas Resort in Vale do Lobo and the resort of the 5* Monte Rei Resort in Serra do Caldeirao � offering couples a number of great choice for their Portuguese wedding.

Other brochure highlights include: � Ethnographical Museum in Paphos introduced � Founded in 1958 this charming venue is located in the heart of Old Paphos and couples can be married in the pretty courtyard. The venue can also be used to host a cocktail party or for wedding photos if couples get married at another venue. � Introduction of the Kalithea Spa in Rhodes � For a classical backdrop the Kalithea Spa is a fantastic venue, located 11km from Rhodes Town. The complex completed in the 1930s, features a 14m-high dome, stunning arches, fountains, mosaic-paved alleyways and panoramic see views, a great location for a civil wedding. � Introduction of weddings by the Lake in Aghios Nikolaos, Crete � the �bottomless� lake in Aghios Nikolaos is said to have been the favoured bathing spot for the Goddess Athina and is an enchanting spot for a civil wedding. � Civil weddings on Cameo Island, Zante � this small island just off the coast from Laganas can be reached by local boat or via a bridge across the blue water � either way providing a dramatic entrance for the bride. One of the most romantic spots to get married in Zante, followed perhaps by a reception in a local tavern in Laganas. � Same sex blessings in Cyprus � Planet Holidays now offer a special �blessing� ceremony at a variety of venues in Cyprus for same-sex couples who have a registered Civil Partnership in the UK, ideal to combine with a fabulous honeymoon. New hotels for 2009/2010 � 5* Constantinou the Great in Protaras, Cyprus � located on a fabulous beach and ceremony takes place on a terrace adorned by majestic columns overlooking the sea. � 4* Vrissiana Beach Hotel in Protaras � a great hotel with a variety of locations around the hotel for the ceremony including a gazebo overlooking the sea. � 4* Asterias Beach in Ayia Napa, Cyprus � a family run hotel set in a stunning 15 acre plot facing one of the best beaches in the area makes for a unique ambience. � 5* Golden Bay in Larnaca, Cyprus � this stylish hotel caters for both civil ceremonies and religious ceremonies, with its picturesque on-site chapel. � Beach weddings at the 5* Atrium Palace Thalasso Spa Resort & Villas in Rhodes � just 6km from Lindos this fabulous resort now offers civil ceremonies on their own beach, as well as many locations around their beautiful gardens and pools. � Re-introduction of the 4* Ledra Beach in Paphos � just 3km from Paphos Harbour couples can choose from a variety of locations for the ceremony and either a canap� buffet or �all-inclusive� lunch or dinner for the reception. The brochure also has sections on all the extras a couple may want to include in their special day such as flowers, button holes, photography, DVD, car hire and wedding cake; the whole range of �finishing touches� that can be added to their wedding day, plus ideas for the �hen and stag� do. Planet Weddings are also offering a �Go-See� option this year giving couples the chance to go and see their wedding destination to either select their venue or see the venue they have chosen and add any finishing touches, plus meet with their wedding co-ordinator. This is a great option for couples who either can�t make their mind up on a venue or really want to get involved with all the arrangements, just as they would if they had chosen to get married in the UK. For personal advice on weddings and prices contact Planet Holidays� wedding assistants on 0871 871 0405 or visit www.planetweddings.co.uk For holiday reservations contact Planet Holidays on 0871 871 2234

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