Every bride to be dreams of her wedding in a castle. If you’re looking for castle wedding venues for your fairy tale wedding, any of these 5 castles are a perfect choice!
Boldt Castle
Boldt Castle sits on the St. Lawrence River at the New York and Canadian border. It is one of the most popular castle wedding venues in New York for weddings and vow renewals.
From its very conception Boldt Castle’s historic halls and grounds were filled with romance. Built in 1900 by George Boldt as a tribute to the love he felt for his wife Louise, today it remains a testament to their enduring love story. Surrounding the 19th century home are numerous gardens containing thousands of flowers as well as several stone structures of the same era, including the Gazebo, Alster Tower, Dove Cote and the Powerhouse.
Reservations are affordable despite the high demand. Weddings start at just $200.
Whitby Castle
Beautiful Whitby Castle is also located in New York. This venue can fully cater your wedding in a castle from start to finish with no detail spared.
Whitby Castle boasts a striking similarity to the details of the original Whitby Abbey in England, including some of the original Abbey stones. Set on 126 acres in Rye, New York, Whitby Castle is conveniently located, yet seemingly worlds away. Perfectly manicured lawns, breathtaking views of the Long Island Sound, a grandiose ballroom, plus two private reception rooms offer the perfect backdrop for any size affair.
Be sure to book this venue far in advance as it fills up quickly!
Iolani Palace
Booking a wedding at Iolani Palace will not only allow you to get married in the only official royal palace in the US, but you can also combine it with your Honolulu honeymoon! Iolani Palace would also make a lovely destination wedding venue. The Coronation Pavilion in the Palace Gardens is the ideal place to hold a wedding ceremony.
The Coronation Pavilion was built for the coronation of King Kalakaua and Queen Kapiolani on February 12, 1883. The pavilion was later moved from its original site near the King Street steps.
A wedding on the property’s coronation lawn can hold up to 1,000 for a seated dinner. It can also host up to 4,000 for a standing cocktail reception. This is one of our favorites on this list of castle wedding venues.
Rosecliff
Rosecliff has hosted many lavish parties over the ensuing years. This Rhode Island treasure is a popular wedding venue for brides looking for a fairy tale backdrop and having a wedding in a castle.
Commissioned by Nevada silver heiress Theresa Fair Oelrichs in 1899, architect Stanford White modeled Rosecliff after the Grand Trianon, the garden retreat of French kings at Versailles. After the house was completed in 1902, at a reported cost of $2.5 million, Mrs. Oelrichs hosted fabulous entertainments here, including a fairy tale dinner and a party featuring famed magician Harry Houdini.
The venue hosts wedding receptions of up to 180 with seated dinner and dance floors or up to 300 for a stand-up cocktail reception on the terrace.
Chateau Cocomar
With over 37,000 square feet of event space, Chateau Cocomar will let you have a grandiose wedding even royalty would envy. Castle wedding venues like this French-inspired property outside of Houston offer full-service event planning in addition to space rental.
We will assist you to make key decisions and to tend to every wedding-related detail. Our goal is to leave you stress free to enjoy this exciting time in your life. We will use our expertise, resources, and relationships to help you avoid costly mistakes.
The venue also features beautiful European-style gardens. They are perfect for your ceremony while the interior can host up to 900 guests for a reception.
Any of these five luxurious castle wedding venues would be the perfect setting for your big day. Do you dream of having a wedding in a castle? Those dreams are one step closer to coming true! For more wedding inspiration explore Four Famous Wedding Venues to Consider for Your Own.
![In 2014, Fodor’s Travel said that there are four main reasons to visit Shanghai: sights new and old; multi cultural museums; one-of-a-kind shopping; and, new food and drink. They were right about all of those reasons. We’d add the beautiful luxury accommodations and continue to stress the importance of the city’s rising quality of cuisine. So much so that 26 restaurants were awarded the highly coveted Michelin stars in 2017. We’ve combed that list and chosen our picks of musts in a culinary tour of this vibrant and dynamic city. DaDong (IAPM) & DaDong (Park Place) [caption id="attachment_4020" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Photo courtesy of Foodie Traveller[/caption] While there are actually two DaDong locations in Shanghai that each earned one Michelin star, we’re counting it as one entry on our list but hoping you’ll sample both. Renowned for their roast duck, both Da Dong locations require reservations but they can accommodate parties large and small and have private dining options as well. This popular restaurant is not only busy but has a menu worth exploring beyond the roast duck. Pro tip: add the braised sea cucumber with scallions to your order, you’ll be happy you did. UltraViolet [caption id="attachment_4023" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Photo courtesy of Digital Trends[/caption] Billed as one of the world’s most high tech restaurants, UltraViolet marries food, wine, light, and sound, and it does it well enough to earn a two-star rating from Michelin. Reservations are, of course, required as they seat ten people each evening who are instructed to meet at Mr. & Mrs. Bund. They’re then driven to a location where the guests are seated at a communal table for the immersive 22-course dinner. L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon [caption id="attachment_4021" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Photo courtesy of Dining City[/caption] One of several locations, L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon boasts a 32-seat teppanyaki, the largest in Asia. The French gourmet restaurant was inspired by Robuchon’s travels through Japan and Spain and his passion has spread worldwide as have his restaurants. L’Atelier not only has an enviable menu but with views of Shanghai’s towers, this two-star Michelin-rated restaurant is one of the loveliest settings in the city for a beautiful dinner. Reservations are possible, yet not a requirement. Canton 8 [caption id="attachment_4019" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Photo courtesy of Fine Dining Lovers[/caption] Another restaurant that earned two Michelin stars, Canton 8 is a Cantonese restaurant that is most notably the world’s least expensive two Michelin-star restaurant. Forget about that, though, because Chef Jie Ming Jian will dazzle you with his use of local fresh ingredients and his humble demeanor. At the Michelin award ceremony, he said he never dreamed of earning such an accolade for his food. That food includes the popular lobster porridge and crystal prawn dumplings as well as their dim sum. Even though they’re the least expensive on the list, they require a reservation. T'ang Court [caption id="attachment_4022" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Photo courtesy of Langham Hotels[/caption] The first and thus far only recipient of a three-star Michelin rating in all of mainland China, T’ang Court features a mix of traditional and modern Cantonese cuisine under the watchful eye of Executive Chef Justin Tan and a team of culinary masters. With several set menus or an a la carte menu, T’ang Court promises a unique dining experience and invites you to experience their artistry and the reason they earned those three Michelin stars. Pro tip: According to Michelin, you’ll want to try their braised sea cucumber with dried longan and sautéed Wagyu with organic mushrooms. Reservations are required and with that rating, that’s no surprise. As you’re planning your travels through Shanghai, be sure to experience the best cuisine they have to offer. Any one of these Michelin star-rated restaurants will be a meal to remember. In addition to the five we’ve highlighted and the other 21 star earners, there were 25 more restaurants awarded the Bib Gourmand, a more affordable dining option recognition. It’s an exciting time to visit Shanghai!](https://discover.luxury/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Michelin-Star-Restaurants-in-Shanghai-vertical-377x214.jpg)
