Landmark venues
The Lausanne Palace and the hotels of Ouchy host the most formal receptions, with high-ceilinged rooms that forgive little improvisation with light. On the shore, Beau-Rivage Palace and its gardens open wide views over the lake and the Savoy Alps. To the east, the UNESCO-listed Lavaux terraces allow ceremonies among the vines: access is narrow, so the crew must stay light. To the west, Morges and Saint-Sulpice add private properties and quieter quays. The estates of the Vaud countryside, around Échallens, suit marquee weddings.