Getting hitched: romantic hotels for your wedding night

You'll find one of Stockholm's most exclusive and stylish hotels tucked away in the peaceful neighbourhood of Lärkstaden. From the moment you check in it feels like coming home to an extremely elegant, comfortable and luxurious townhouse - with discreet, personal service and top-notch food and drink. Take your breakfast in the orangerie or sitting room.

Hotel Diplomat has one of the best addresses in Stockholm, right in the middle of Strandvägen looking out over the waterfront (some rooms have sea views). Personal service is their hallmark and the entire hotel oozes quality and elegance. Treat yourself to the wedding package which includes champagne, flowers and breakfast in bed.

What could be more fitting for your wedding night than a stay at a castle? Just 30 minutes outside central Stockholm, the award-winning boutique hotel Görvälns Slott has rooms beautifully furnished with velvet furniture, golden mirrors, and crystal chandeliers. Some rooms even come equipped with an antique tiled stove and a four-poster bed. After a good night's sleep, you can start your first day as a married couple with a walk along the waterfront, before breakfast at the hotel awaits.

Now the big day's over, take the opportunity to really rest and relax. Yasuragi is just outside Stockholm, right by the water in the forests near Hasseludden. They're inspired by Japanese bathing traditions here, with Japanese bathing rituals and hot and cold springs to dip into, and the restaurants and architecture are also inspired by Japan.

Head out of the city and wake up in an archipelago idyll. Djurönäset Hotell is on the island of Djurö, just beyond Värmdö. Enjoy fresh air in peaceful surroundings, take a walk after breakfast and round off your stay with a visit to the spa before you check out.

A peaceful oasis in the heart of the city. Hotel Kung Carl is right next to buzzy Stureplan and it offers a particularly luxurious wedding package with late check-out, bubbles and exclusive chocolates. As the name suggests, the hotel has a distinctly regal feel, with luxurious velvet furniture, chandeliers and silk curtains. Perfect for a grand romance!

The beautiful boutique hotel Rival, located right by Mariatorget, offers a magnificent wedding package that includes an overnight stay in one of the suites on the seventh floor, access to a private balcony, as well as champagne and chocolate-dipped strawberries. Of course, you can also book one of the smaller, yet still personally decorated, rooms if the budget is a bit tight after the wedding itself. Either way, a luxurious breakfast is included with everything from flaky croissants to scrambled eggs and fresh fruit.

With several different suites, grand chandeliers, and an extra luxurious romance package, The Sparrow is a popular hotel for newlyweds to spend their wedding night. Tooms are elegantly furnished and the suites feature amenities such as king-size beds, minibars, espresso machines, and fluffy bathrobes. If you choose the Vive L'Amour package, it includes a bottle of champagne and macarons, among other treats. A truly golden start to a marriage.

At this family-owned boutique hotel in Jungfrusund, you can celebrate your wedding right by the water, and of course, you can also stay overnight in one of the well-designed hotel rooms. There are 37 rooms and suites, some of which have balconies and views over Lake Mälaren. The hotel also features a restaurant, bar, and a lovely spa that's located both indoors and outdoors.

Just off Östermalmstorg, Villa Dagmar is sister hotel to the Hotel Diplomat. Villa Dagmar is a personal boutique hotel offering rooms and suites in a homely, exclusive style. The rooms are tastefully decorated and some rooms boast balconies with fine views. Add champagne and flowers to your room for a special surprise.

The obvious choice for anyone who demands the very best. Stockholm's Grand Hotel has hosted countless celebrities and international guests and you'll often find familiar faces sipping champagne and cocktails in the bar. Wake up in an elegant hotel room between crisp white sheets and order room service breakfast.

Hotel Frantz is an excellent choice for couples looking to spend their wedding night in a romantic atmosphere with the big city pulse of Stockholm just outside the door. This charming boutique hotel is located right by Slussen, in a historic building from the mid-17th century, and houses 48 unique rooms of various sizes. Common to all of them is the stylish 1930s decor featuring soft velvet furnishings, brass details, and antique-style bathrooms. The morning after, you'll awaken to a luxurious breakfast including cream cake and non-alcoholic bubbly.

Five-star Hôtel Reisen's stylish rooms are perfect for couples seeking a classy wedding stay. In a historic building by the waterfront in the Old Town, every detail is carefully considered. The rooms with waterfront views offer a striking vista over the harbour and Skeppsholmen island, and to top it all off, some suites even feature their own sauna, jacuzzi, or balcony.

This lifestyle hotel is centrally located by Nybroviken, close to all the city's major attractions. Recently renovated, the hotel has retained its original turn-of-the-last-century details and complemented them with modern interiors and architecture. If you want to go large, book the suite with spectacular views over the Stockholm waterfront, and order breakfast in bed.

If you want to celebrate your love at a romantic castle, head out to Ulfsunda in Bromma just outside the city centre. Spend the night in historic surroundings that go back 400 years. All rooms are individually decorated with a romantic and historic touch.