Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Castles Weddings For A Memorable Wedding

By Fred Bryant

Castles weddings have become very popular and can be considered a type of destination wedding. Castle weddings are luxurious and take place in some spectacular settings, as most castles are also located in beautiful surroundings. There are castles around the globe that are licensed for wedding ceremonies and receptions.

Though most couples do not think the US has any castles there are actually a few and this can be a less expensive option then traveling to Europe depending on where home is. Belcourt Castle is located in Newport, Rhode Island and has over 60 rooms.

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.

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