Welsh Wedding Awards 'Romantic Venue of the Year' 2018 Hensol Castle has opened its doors for weddings. Situated on the Hensol Park Estate, close to The Vale Resort, this Castle Wedding Venue in South Wales is an ideal fairytale location. More info
Get married in a fairytale castle in the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park, with exclusive use. Our Civil Licensed wedding venue in Pen-y-cae promises to look after you from start to finish ensuring you have the most amazing wedding day! More info
A Castle wedding doesn't get much more authentic than at Fonmon Castle, with exclusive use of the property and gardens and a stunning building dating from the twelfth century full of historic treasures, you really can be a princess for the day More info
Romantic Castle Wedding Venue in Usk, Monmouthshire. More info
Set in the Beautiful countryside, Wenvoe Castle Golf club is an ideal wedding reception venue in Glamorgan. More info
Castle, Museum and Art Centre. Unique wedding venue available from ceremony to reception. More info
Set the stage for romance here in Chepstow with a wedding in our unique and historic venue. We provide unparalleled elegance and exceptional flexibility for your big day. Take advantage of excellent photo opportunities in our courtyard. More info
A magnificent castle with huge stone walled hall, an atmospheric venue for a grand and impressive wedding. We are licensed for civil ceremonies in The Great Hall. More info
Sat on the South Wales coastline, St Donat's Castle is the perfect venue for your special day and is just a 40 minute drive from central Cardiff. The castle stands a tale of history set amongst some of the most colourful gardens and sea views More info
Your fairy-tale wedding venue awaits you here at Caldicot Castle in South Wales, Monmouthshire. Castle weddings & medieval banquets. More info
Cardiff Castle is one of the most exclusive wedding venues in Cardiff, South Wales available for wedding receptions and ceremonies. More info
As a country, the UK is well known for it's historical buildings, and none of these is more spectacular than a castle. If you want a unique fairytale wedding, then a castle wedding venue is the ideal place to say 'I do'. From tall stone turrets to Gothic architecture and banqueting halls, having a castle wedding is the perfect way to feel like royalty for your big day.
Most castle wedding venues in South Wales will have a civil ceremony license, allowing you to have a legally binding marriage in one of their rooms or in the grounds. If you want to marry in the castle grounds, then contact the venue to check they hold a license for outdoor ceremonies. If your chosen castle venue aren't able to hold civil wedding ceremonies, then you can always enquire about holding your civil wedding ceremony at a registry office nearby or having a humanist ceremony, before having an unforgettable wedding reception at the castle.
Often, castles have their own chapel or church on site, which is where its inhabitants would have religious services. This means that you may be able to have a religious wedding ceremony without leaving the castle grounds! If your castle wedding venue doesn't have a chapel or church, then you may be able to find one near by. Be sure to ask your chosen venues when enquiring about religious ceremonies to find out if this is a possibility.
If you need a wheelchair friendly castle wedding venue, then you may be amazed to know how accessible castle venues can be. Most castles will be a tourist attraction in their local area and is therefore important that wheelchair users can be accommodated. However, there may be steep towers or areas where this isn’t possible. Be sure to ask your venues ahead of time if accessibility is top of your priorities list.
Castle wedding venues in South Wales can be surprisingly affordable. Even huge palaces and historical monuments don’t always need a royal wedding budget, so it’s always worth enquiring. For those on a strict budget and need to save money on your castle wedding, then opting for a midweek package or marrying in an off-peak season is a brilliant way to cut costs.
Couples who don't want to do much decorating at their wedding venue will find that a castle in South Wales is the perfect option. After all, they’re often sumptuously decorated in the first place. With their hanging tapestries, stunning artwork and beautiful candelabra, a castle's decor is truly unique. However, as they’re often listed buildings, there may be restrictions as to how you can decorate. You may not be able to hang decorations or bunting, and many castles will not allow paper confetti.
A classic fairytale wedding theme is perfect for a castle venue. Think horse-drawn carriages, ball gown wedding dresses, glistening chandeliers and red roses and you have the perfect castle wedding theme.
If you’re a history lover, then a medieval wedding theme is also perfect for a castle. Castles in South Wales often have recommended entertainers such a falconers and dancers that are ideal for this, and your guests will certainly enjoy a tasty medieval feast.
We also find that Christmas is an ideal time of year for your castle wedding, as castles are often richly decorated for Christmas with candles, trees and traditional touches. Take advantage and have a beautiful winter wedding in a castle!
