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We get it. You want a wedding that wows. And bold statements call for even bolder moves, like taking your big day abroad for a dream destination wedding. On our list of must-haves? Historic castles, Italian villas, elegant estates, ancient ruins—places that can bring your fairytale wedding to life with history, style and unbeatable views. For that order, we turn to Europe. Filled with ancient hideaways and coastal retreats, the EU is full of hidden gems ideal for saying “I do,” and we’ve found the creme de la creme of wedding venues all across Europe. Reporter: Erica Nichols

If you’ve ever wondered what happens when you don’t quit your venue search till you find the very best spot around, you should be friends with this couple. The pair wed at Villa Laura in Tuscany – the same spot where Under the Tuscan Sun was filmed – after scouring more than 150 villas. The end result of all that research was a stunning wedding at one of Italy’s most beautiful, old villas. We recently caught up with the bride to get all the details of her wedding planning and venue search saga, which you can read about below. The thing we love most? Guests stuck around for a full week of celebrations at Villa Laura. Bellissima! Photography by Hickenlooper Photography