Can you have a civil wedding and a religious wedding?
Of course, you can! Both options are valid when marrying in a castle, but remember that, for a religious ceremony, it needs to have a church or chapel.
If you’re thinking of a civil wedding, a castle always has outdoor spaces such as gardens and unique areas, as can be a library or inner courtyard, while, if you dream of a traditional and religious wedding, many castles have a chapel or church inside.
These places are usually used for weddings with large numbers of guests, as their facilities are spacious, but you can always look for a smaller one if your wedding is more intimate.
Look for the castle that gathers everything you are looking for, because they exist, and wherever you are, don’t forget to attach invitations with how to get there!
What should I wear?
In any type of wedding venue, your dress should reflect your personality, but always according to the space selected and its decoration.
If you choose a castle for your venue, the wedding dress should represent its style: elegance, glamour, luxury … so the best options will be the princess cut dresses or A cut, to feel like a true queen.
The most successful fabrics would be lace, silk, tulle and embroidery. When it comes to the man, no shorts or other risky bets, with a tuxedo or tailor’s suit, you’ll be safe!
And special attention to the guests, since they will have to follow the dress code chosen by you. So don’t forget to communicate it in your invitations!
Which decoration is the most suitable?
Without a doubt, a castle is an elegant, classic, romantic and exclusive space, so the decoration should contain these characteristics.
The romantic decoration will be the most accurate, predominantly in white, pink, silver and gold tones, which combine perfectly with both the green of the gardens and the stones and walls of the interiors.
Especially flowers cannot be missing, preferably the most rounded ones, such as roses in form of large arches on the altar, in the bride’s bouquet, or arranged in large vases on the white tablecloths of the banquet. All combined with glassware, silver cutlery and elegant napkins.
Lighting in a castle is a necessity! In the shape of candles, on forge chandeliers or in the shape of garlands, but always with yellowish light bulbs, to give a warmer and more welcoming result.
Something very symbolic for a wedding in a castle are the big hanging canvases, the swords and the scrolls. Take advantage of these to write your menu! Is there anything more medieval?
Can both indoor and outdoor areas be used?
Again, the answer is yes. In these places, the facilities are generally large, and can accommodate any type of ceremony and banquet, and allow a lot of play with decoration, flower centers, lighting, tents, furniture …
Most castles have all their areas fully equipped for each season of the year, so you can always hold your ceremony outdoors in the large gardens and have a cocktail there, and then move on to one of the castles rooms to celebrate the treat and the party afterwards.
Both scenarios are perfect for all the photos of the big day and for all guests to feel comfortable and welcome!
What are the best venues?
In Spain, there are many castles at your disposal to organize your wedding, more than 70! This is why, given the fact that you certainly want your wedding to be coming straight out of a fairytale and feel like an authentic princess, we have selected two of our best castles that made a splash at Perfect Venue. Attention everybody!
Castillo Viñuelas
It is time to close your eyes and imagine yourself dressed in white and walking among the water springs, or better, among oak trees, or why not even in a creek with river canyons. Oh wait, no, among stone walls and towers. You don’t know what you prefer? Well, all at once!
As you can read the Castillo de Viñuelas has everything. A fortified three-floors palace with a square shape and four cylindrical crenellated towers and great ornamentation in its facade becomes the best place to celebrate your dream wedding.
Since 1285, this castle, which boasts more than 3000 acres, is located in Madrid, in a natural and protected environment: Soto de Vinuelas, in the upper basin of the Manzanares river.
Are you ready to say “Yes, I do” among ash trees, junipers and jarales, and to look at the view from the great balcony of the first floor? More than probably!
Maidens, expert chefs, top quality tablecloths, flowers everywhere and a highly qualified team will make your wedding look just like a fairytale.
Castell Peralada
Nature and history in the heart of Alt Empordà, a castle to which you will give the “yes I do” as soon as you see it. A religious wedding in the private church of the castle or a civil wedding in the spectacular gardens or in its incredible library… This place features an infinity of magical corners like church, library, square, patio, lounge, and even a viewpoint!
With its more than 8 hectares, it has a very large capacity to accommodate your guests, as well as featuring smaller spaces if you are thinking of a more intimate wedding.
The castle has a modern and creative gastronomy with products from the land and the Mediterranean, always personalizing the dishes and adapting them to your tastes and needs. A renowned banquet!
After the big day, you can always retire to your rooms and enjoy a night in a 5-star boutique hotel located 5 minutes from the Castle.
Can you accommodate the bride and groom and their guests in a castle?
Well, the answer is also yes.
There are many castles that offer you the opportunity to spend your wedding night, as well as to accommodate your guests who need it or prefer staying over for the night.
This is a real bonus as it is very comfortable, especially for those who come from far away or if it is a destination wedding. So offer you the possibility to sleep like real kings!
Now you should have answered all the questions you had and realized what a good idea it is to get married in a castle.
This space puts everything at your disposal to make your dreams come true and enable you to go through the halls and corridors with your long white tail, reaching the fortress on the back of a white horse as if it were from the Middle Ages, etc… You will not be deprived of originality!
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