Wedding castles make for memorable weddings as you are going from your everyday life to a place of magic and fairy tales. Most castles are steeped in history and make a fantastic setting for a wedding. There are many castles scattered throughout Europe and currently many individuals are choosing French Chateaux’s for their wedding.

An excellent choice due to its proximity to Paris and the international airport is Chateau de Montvillargenne. Besides your ceremony and reception you can also stay at this chateau as it also offers accommodation.

For those interested in the best food that can be offered then a wedding at the Chateau Les Crayeres is the perfect choice. This castle is renowned for its food and the restaurant at the castle in combination with the beautiful rooms makes for a fantastic choice.

France also has exceptional cuisine and the Chateau Les Crayeres is known for its restaurant and food. For the best in food and excellent accommodation then this is a great option. For those that love the beauty of the French countryside, particularly Provencal then Chateau de Montcaud is a great option. This Chateau is in Avignon and is situated in the countryside near the Cevennes Mountains. For those wanting the glamour of the French Riviera then the Chateau Montcaus offers all you would want as it is very close to the Mediterranean.

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 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 is quite extensive with over 250 rooms. This castle was designed like a French chateaux but you will find all modern facilities inside with a gym, bowling alley and indoor pool. The grounds are extensive with mountains and forests nearby.

A combination of a destination and castle wedding can be found at Iolani Palace in Hawaii. This palace is based off of Florentine design and is the only true castle in the US. A more convenient location, particularly if you live in New York is OHEKA Castle Hotel. This castle was built in 1919 and is located under an hour from Manhattan. If you want to have a fun filled weekend then have your ceremony and reception as well as accommodation at the castle hotel.