Wake Up Your Inner Princess: 30 Castle Wedding Ideas

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If you wanna feel a real princess on your big day, choose a castle for your wedding venue. Many couples choose castles for their weddings, though it’s rather expensive, you’ll never forget your big day in such a place. Opt for a gorgeous more or less formal wedding in castle, or if you two are fantasy fans, choose a wedding theme for a castle wedding and rock it. Let’s see how to pull such an idea off.

Ceremony Space

Take the advantage of your venue: it’s a gorgeous castle wherever it is, create a jaw-dropping ceremony space inside the castle – use one of the halls with gorgeous high ceilings and stunning original castle décor – you’ll get such a unique space that you won’t be able to take your eyes off! Another idea is to take the ceremony outside – to the castle gardens, which are usually breathtaking, or to some castle terrace with sea, woodland or lake views – what’s a better backdrop for your ceremony? One more idea is to take the ceremony outside to cliffs or hills around the castle, which is especially popular for Irish weddings.

a stunning wedding ceremony space with a colorful mosaic glass dome, pink floral arrangements to line up the aisle

a stunning wedding ceremony space with a colorful mosaic glass dome, pink floral arrangements to line up the aisle

a gorgeous castle garden with manicured lawns and lush white florals for your wedding ceremony

a gorgeous castle garden with manicured lawns and lush white florals for your wedding ceremony

a castle terrace used as a ceremony space, chairs decorated with blooms, and a grorgeous backdrop

a castle terrace used as a ceremony space, chairs decorated with blooms, and a grorgeous backdrop

refined castle garden turned into a ceremony space, gorgeous blooms and urns with florals

refined castle garden turned into a ceremony space, gorgeous blooms and urns with florals

an elopement on the castle hills looks very spectacular and beautiful

an elopement on the castle hills looks very spectacular and beautiful

get married in front of the gorgeous castle gate or doors, decorate it with greenery and flowers

get married in front of the gorgeous castle gate or doors, decorate it with greenery and flowers

light up your wedding ceremony space with lots of candles and add lush florals to highlight the gorgeous venue

light up your wedding ceremony space with lots of candles and add lush florals to highlight the gorgeous venue

Barcelona wedding in the castle gardens in front of a pond

Barcelona wedding in the castle gardens in front of a pond

wedding ceremony in front of one of the Irish castles, a moody feel is achieved with a moss and candle backdrop

wedding ceremony in front of one of the Irish castles, a moody feel is achieved with a moss and candle backdrop

Reception Space

As for receptions, you can choose any space of your castle for your wedding reception, opt for one according to the theme of your wedding. You may turn one of the halls into a stunning reception space with original paintings and mosaics, add lots of candles and candle lanterns (LED lights won’t look that solemn), lush florals and metallic accents and maybe large glam chandeliers to create an atmosphere. You may take the reception outdoors – to the inner courtyard, gallery or terrace, this is great if the weather is good and if the castle halls don’t fit your wedding theme for some reason. Keep the décor elegant, with lush greenery and florals, lots of candles – all you need to do is to highlight the refined castle decor.

wedding reception placed in a castle inner courtyard is a great idea if the weather is good

wedding reception placed in a castle inner courtyard is a great idea if the weather is good

Pecforton Castle weddig reception space with original paintings and mosaics looks wow

Pecforton Castle weddig reception space with original paintings and mosaics looks wow

refined all-white wedding reception in a castle inner courtyard looks romantic and glam

refined all-white wedding reception in a castle inner courtyard looks romantic and glam

fairytale-inspired wedding reception with trees with candles and LED lights cloches

fairytale-inspired wedding reception with trees with candles and LED lights cloches

opt for refined wedding decor with candelabras, lush florals and candles

opt for refined wedding decor with candelabras, lush florals and candles

Achnagairn Castle in Britain decorated with candles, lush greenery and string lights all over, looks cozy and welcoming

Achnagairn Castle in Britain decorated with candles, lush greenery and string lights all over, looks cozy and welcoming

gorgeous neutral wedding reception with a greenery table garland and gold details on a castle terrace

gorgeous neutral wedding reception with a greenery table garland and gold details on a castle terrace

beautiful tablescape with lush white florals and gold touches and some rustic touches

beautiful tablescape with lush white florals and gold touches and some rustic touches

a rustic castle space with blush and gold decor for a weddign reception and lights

a rustic castle space with blush and gold decor for a weddign reception and lights

one of the castle galleries is turned into a beautiful reception space with candle lanterns, pink florals and metallic accents

one of the castle galleries is turned into a beautiful reception space with candle lanterns, pink florals and metallic accents

a stone pavilion in the castle is runed into a rustic and Medieval-inspired wedidng space

a stone pavilion in the castle is runed into a rustic and Medieval-inspired wedidng space

Wedding Shoots

Take the advantage of your wedding venue, go for an adorable wedding photo shoot for just two of you around the castle. Go to a castle gallery with a view to enjoy the seclusion and let the photographer take photos in the backdrop of these views. Take some pics in the castle courtyard in front of the greenery-covered walls, in the castle garden, which is usually incredibly beautiful and refined – amazing photos are guaranteed!

ride a horse to feel a real princess if there are horses

ride a horse to feel a real princess if there are horses

gorgeous bride in a refined dress and a veil standing on a castle wall

gorgeous bride in a refined dress and a veil standing on a castle wall

stunning spring bridal portrait in the castle courtyard with cherry blossom

stunning spring bridal portrait in the castle courtyard with cherry blossom

a bridal portrait taken in the castle backyard with fountains looks beautiful and relaxed

a bridal portrait taken in the castle backyard with fountains looks beautiful and relaxed

a couple portrayed in front of a castle tower covered with lush greenery looks intimate and heavenly

a couple portrayed in front of a castle tower covered with lush greenery looks intimate and heavenly

spring couple portrait taken in front of a beautiful castle and with flower beds

spring couple portrait taken in front of a beautiful castle and with flower beds

a couple's portrait taken on a terrace of Hammond Castle with gorgeous lake views

a couple's portrait taken on a terrace of Hammond Castle with gorgeous lake views

a couple pictured in an Irish castle courtyard that looks vintage and beautiful

a couple pictured in an Irish castle courtyard that looks vintage and beautiful

a couple at the entrance to Peckforton Castle right after their ceremony

a couple at the entrance to Peckforton Castle right after their ceremony

ethereal couple's portrait at an English castle

ethereal couple's portrait at an English castle