These romantic retreats are a dream location for a perfect wedding.

California stands out with its exclusive (and discreet) retreats that are ideal for movie stars, and for anyone who wants 5-star luxury in truly romantic settings. These destinations are known for their environments that cause sighs and their accommodations to be allowed. On the North Coast, Mendocino, with murmurs of mist on coastal cliffs filled with charming cabins, is one of the favorite destinations for weddings. There are a lot of luxurious B & B's and resorts, many with full wedding packages.

Further south on the Central Coast is plenty of options for weddings. Consider the historic and meticulously restored Mission Ranch of Clint Eastwood in the beautiful Carmel Valley, or the dream destination of Post Ranch Inn nestled on cliffs along the spectacular Big Sur coastline. Santa Barbara, with its ocean views and red-tile roofs, has spectacular shelters such as The Charm which stands hills above the village, and the Four Seasons The Biltmore by the edge of the glittering Pacific. In San Diego, she seduces like Marilyn at the iconic Hotel del Coronado, where the explosive blonde tarnished Tony Curtis's glasses in Some Like It Hot in 1959.

Warm night air, a desert breeze, poolside cabanas ... no doubt, things you'll love at a luxurious wedding in the California desert, especially with options like The Parker Palm Springs or Two Bunch Palms, both in the area Palm Springs, or Furnace Creek Resort in Death Valley National Park. Another very luxurious destination: Beverly Hills, a city known for the adventures of movie stars, has many exclusive, and elegant, places to get married. To live like Elizabeth Taylor, consider the rebuilt Beverly Hills Hotel and Bungalows; Liz has spent six of her eight honeymoons there.