Amongst some of the most truly divine landscapes, lies an ultimate fairy tale castle, the unique character that Cave Castle possesses makes it possible to ensure that your entire day can be special in every way
With the stunning backdrop of Barden Tower, the Priests House is ideally located for a private and exclusive wedding and reception. The House is perfect for an intimate meal for up to 30 guests whilst the magnificent chapel can cater for up to 75.
Unique Wedding reception venue licenced for weddings in Ravenscar, Scarborough, North Yorkshire. Dramatically situated 600 feet above sea level overlooking Robin Hood's Bay in the North York Moors National Park & midway between Whitby & Scarborough.
A memorable venue for a great day, Hazlewood Castle is a stunning setting for your civil ceremony, in Hazlewood, North Yorkshire.
This Castle, Barn and Ruins in Whitby, offers you a unique wedding venue! Built in the early 1300’s our award winning historic wedding venue, is dedicated to delivering a unique experience.
A memorable venue for a great day, Allerton Castle is a stunning setting for your civil ceremony, located in North Yorkshire
Romantic wedding reception venue in North Yorkshire, licensed for civil ceremonies. Fairy tale wedding venue at Ripley Castle
Steeped in history and situated in the beautiful village of Leyburn in the Yorkshire Dales. A Fortress, steeped in history with a License for Civil Ceremonies. The castle is available as an exclusive use wedding venue.
A romantic, enchanting castle wedding venue in Ripon, near Harrogate. Licensed for civil ceremonies for Intimate weddings of up to 35 guests.
As a country, Britain is famous 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 impressive feasting halls to tall stone towers and Gothic architecture, having a castle wedding is the ideal way to feel like royalty for a day.
Most castle wedding venues in Yorkshire 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 doesn’t have a civil ceremony license, 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 you are unable to find the right castle wedding venue with a chapel or church on site, then do have a look as there may be some near by. When discussing your wedding with your preferred castles, be sure to find out if having a religious ceremony is possible at that specific castle in Yorkshire.
If you are looking for a wedding venue that has easy access for wheelchairs, then you will be impressed by how accessible castle venues can be. Due to most castles in Yorkshire being local tourist attractions, it’s 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.
You may be surprised at how affordable a castle wedding venue in Yorkshire can be. Even huge palaces and historical monuments don’t always need a mammoth wedding budget, so it’s always worth enquiring. For couples on smaller budgets and hoping to save money on their castle wedding in Yorkshire, 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 Yorkshire is the perfect option. After all, they’re often sumptuously decorated in the first place. A castle's decor is difficult to imitate, with it's breathtaking tapestries, historic artwork and medieval candelbras. However, as they’re often listed buildings, there may be restrictions as to how you can decorate. There may be limitations on hanging decorations, with many castles unable to allow paper confetti at all.
A classic fairytale wedding theme works wonderfully for a castle venue. Think horse-drawn carriages, ball gown wedding dresses, beautiful roses and glittering chandeliers 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 Yorkshire often have recommended entertainers such a falconers and dancers that are ideal for this, and your wedding guests will love a delicious medieval banquet.
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!
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