Memorable destinations for life’s special occasions
9th January, 2025 – With a portfolio of exceptional properties in the most exclusive destinations across the globe, Aman hotels and resorts offer the ideal location to celebrate milestone moments of all sizes – from intimate weddings to memorable anniversaries and bespoke gatherings. With sole access an option for those who want free roam of their very own Aman and expert event planners at each property to ensure everything is taken care of, each occasion blends unique customs and traditions of the location with the desires of the guest. Vows can be exchanged in 2,000-year-old rock temples in Sri Lanka or special celebrations marked in an open-air amphitheatre on the pine-whispered Peloponnese in Greece. Renowned for unparalleled service, privacy, and immersive experiences, Aman transforms every occasion into an unforgettable memory.
ASIA
One of the most fabled retreats in Southeast Asia, Aman’s flagship property, Amanpuri, Thailand, makes for a fitting backdrop for any ceremonial event. Choose to have a special ceremony delivered by five monks, before enjoying a dinner overlooking Pansea Beach with traditional Thai music, dancers, masked khon performers and fireworks.
Meanwhile, across the rest of Asia, Aman Kyoto – a hidden sanctuary, resting in a private garden – is ideal for celebrating personal milestones. The Washigamine Pavilion presents the most secluded setting with panoramic views of Mt. Hiei in the distance, while The Living Pavillion by Aman can host up to 28 guests for private dining experiences or convivial gatherings.
In Indonesia, Amankila, Bali provides pre-celebration beach barbecues on powdery sands overlooking the Lombok Strait before sunset ceremonies and receptions tuned to the sounds of traditional music and ancient dances.
Ebullient Indian-style ceremonies are hosted at Amanbagh, a garden oasis in Rajasthan’s Aravalli Hills. A vibrant backdrop for any wedding, grooms traditionally arrive on white steeds and brides don saris, before a ceremony performed by a respected holy person from nearby Ajabgarh village.
For an intimate private-island experience, Amanpulo Philippines, offers a backdrop perfect for celebrating life’s defining moments. A Parish priest from the neighbouring island of Agutaya can be arranged, with ceremonies taking place on the resort’s sands or the intimate Island Grotto, an ethereal open-air pavilion, before seafood barbecues set to the rhythms of ocean waves.
In Sri Lanka, the infinity-edge Poolside Terrace at Amanwella can host smaller groups for a seated dinner or sunset cocktail celebration – especially memorable at dusk, amid the dappled light of floating candles. The Dutch-era walls of Tangalle Fort is just one of many possible local destinations on the island that can be woven into any special day, along with the 2,000-year-old Mulkirigala Rock Temple, where resident monks perform simple blessings.
In China, Amanyangyun’s magnificent ballroom hosts many special occasions, set in a scenic bamboo grove with a large terrace to match its refined indoor space. The resort’s Ming and Qing-dynasty Antique Villas, also make for an atmosphere setting.
EUROPE & AFRICA
With a reputation for romance that reaches far beyond its borders, Venice entices those looking to celebrate with the prospect of fine food and fantastical locations. At Aman Venice, graceful gondoliers glide by the pride-of-place Palazzo Papadopoli, poised on the edge of the Grand Canal, with rooms flourished in Sansovino sculptures and Tiepolo frescoes. No request is too large or small when it comes to special occasions, with the chance to exchange vows in the Canal Garden – a rarity in the city – enjoy an intimate candle-lit banquet in the Ballroom, serenaded by live opera or a string quartet or take the place in its entirety as a private palazzo to call home.
If the prospect of hosting a wedding reception in a candle-lit Grecian amphitheatre appeals, then Amanzoe on the shores of the Peloponnese presents itself as one of Europe’s most idyllic aisles to walk down. Gatherings by the Aegean-facing clifftop fire pit are also possible, with exquisite culinary offerings delivered by a host of Aman’s signature restaurants, including Mediterranean-inspired beach club concept, Nura, emerging in select destinations including Amanpuri, Thailand.
Also available, Villa 20 – a grand masterpiece on the Aegean – accommodates up to 18 guests in five expansive pavilions and four luxury studio bedrooms. With its own spa, 11 pools and a multitude of dining spaces, including a Greek taverna under the olive trees, this private home at Amanzoe is the ultimate setting for gatherings or momentous occasions alike.
At the northern edge of Africa, Amanjena in Morocco offers a confetti of rose-pink walls surrounded by palm and olive groves. Intimate courtyard dinners and lavish banquets imbued with the exotic traditions of North Africa are all possible at this timeless Marrakech retreat, where hammam rituals prelude celebrations on the fringe of the reflective bassin at the property’s heart.
AMERICAS
An otherworldly desert retreat in southern Utah, Amangiri is ideal for multi-day celebrations. The Fireside Pavilion is an intimate open-air venue surrounded by 165-million-year-old sandstone mesas, while the expansive Terrace surrounding Amangiri’s iconic pool offers a dramatic setting for cocktail parties or a celebratory dinner. For couples looking to exchange their vows under a canopy of twinkling stars, venues at the secluded satellite camp, Camp Sarika at Amangiri include an amphitheatre in a natural rock cove and Raven’s Nest – an intimate venue nestled within the Entrada sandstone.
The Caribbean is the ultimate wedding and honeymoon location and at Amanyara, Turks and Caicos, turquoise waters and a protected marine reserve lap 800-metres of white sand. Direct flights from a host of US cities to the main island of Providenciales pave the way for a seamless arrival with a beach that is primed for bonfires, banquets and cocktail parties, followed by festive fireworks. The property also offers expansive multi-bedroom villas, perfect for intimate events or hosting large groups.
Nearby island neighbour, Amanera, Dominican Republic, is suited for both intimate and grand celebrations, with a private Beach Club and the main restaurant, Casa Grande, overlooking the ocean ready to host champagne breakfasts and sunset ceremonies by the water’s edge.
In the heart of Manhattan, Aman New York offers the most refined of backdrops for any occasion. From intimate dinners to bustling cocktail soirees, every event is imbued with a sense of occasion thanks to the allure of the hotel’s captivating design, exclusivity and collection of private gathering places that each offer their own unique atmosphere.
