If you are looking for a fairytale wedding or just a really cool reception then castles weddings may be just the ticket. Castles are a unique ceremony and reception choice as they are fantastical and very glamorous. Castles have been built throughout history so you will have a choice of many different design periods.
Though there are not many castle sin the United States there are a few in which you can have your wedding. Belcourt castle in Newport, Rhode Island has over 60 rooms and was built in 1891.
The Biltmore estate in North Carolina is extensive with over 250 rooms, bowling alley, indoor pool and gym. If you are looking for a French castle in the US then the Biltmore Estate is perfect as it was designed after the French chateaux’s. The grounds are as fantastic as the castle itself with mountains and spectacular forests.
The only official castle in the US is on Hawaii. Iolani Palace was built in the Florentine style and offers a fabulous destination wedding. If you live near New York City then OHEKA Castle Hotel is a good choice as it is very close to Manhattan. This castle was built in 1919 in the French style and you can have your guests stay at the castle as well as having the ceremony and reception.
There are also many castles in Europe that can hold a wedding. England, Wales and Scotland have many castles and you can have a reception, non-religious wedding, and civil partnerships. Some popular British castles include Augill Castle, Bovey Castle, Carr Hall Castle, Coombe Abbey, Eastnor Castle, Hazlewood castle and Langley Castle to name but a few.
French chateaux’s are also an extravagant but gorgeous choice for a castle wedding. You can use an individual room from the castle, the dining area, or have exclusive use of the castle or sections of the castle. A few of the many available castles in France for weddings include Chateau d’Audrieu, Chateau de Bagnols, Chateau de Codignat, Chateau de Jallanges, Chateau de la Barre, and Chateau de Mercues.
