Recently, a bride came into Brides of America looking for the perfect bridal gown to wear to her wedding in Germany, which will take place in a magnificent castle. She had photos of the gorgeous venue to show us, and we all immediately fell in love with the location! After she left, we were still daydreaming about how fantastical a castle wedding could be.
The Venue
Anyone can plan a classic fairy tale wedding, but finding an actual castle to host it in will make it very unique and extra exciting for you and your wedding guests. Entering the venue will immediately set the stage and make everyone feel as if they are about to become a part of your "Once upon a time..."
You don't have to travel out of the country to find a castle to get married in. As a matter of fact, you don't even have to leave Florida! There are quite a few different ones to choose from, once you begin looking. For example, Castle Ottis in St. Augustine was created as an expression of art. It is privately owned, but can be available for small weddings. There is also Country Day Castle in Hilliard. which specializes in weddings and receptions that are fit for a princess.
The Wedding Dress
There is no set dress code for a castle wedding, unless of course the bride and groom choose to set one of their own. It could add to the ambiance to have a black tie affair and request that all of your guests show up dressed for a royal ball. As for the bride, she gets to wear whatever makes her happiest. When it comes to a wedding in a castle, though, we automatically envision big ball gowns that glide through a room and float across the dance floor.
A cathedral-length veil and a long, fabulous train add to the fantasy and drama as the bride walks down the aisle to her very own Prince Charming. Instead of one flower girl, opt for multiple young ladies, skipping down the aisle, tossing tons of flower petals everywhere. This is also the perfect opportunity to make use of train bearers, officially helping you and your amazing dress make it gracefully down the aisle. And last but certainly not least, every princess needs an exquisite tiara to grace her beautiful head.
The Experience
Simply getting the chance to be inside a castle is an exciting experience on its own. There are many additional touches that you can add throughout the decor, the color palette, and the activities to make it even more of a fairy tale setting. We imagine lots of tall, shiny candelabras at the center of every table, along with plenty of greenery intertwined with glorious blossoms. Twinkle lights are a wonderful touch, making it look as if actual fairies are gracing your celebration.
This is the perfect setting to let floating lanterns loose during the reception, and a gigantic fireworks display watched from the balcony would fit in beautifully. Your first dance could be a classic waltz, and at the end of the night, have a horse-drawn carriage take you away to your "...happily ever after!"
That's just one version of a fantastic castle wedding that could be planned. As we stated before, every bride is unique and can bring an entirely new and fresh set of ideas to planning her own fairy tale wedding. That part is all yours, but when it comes to finding your dream wedding dress, our bridal boutique in Miami can guide your search. When you are ready to start looking, make an appointment with us at Brides of America. Your amazing bridal gown, as well as your beautiful bridesmaids' dresses, are waiting here for you.
The gown of your dreams awaits you.
Brides of America is an authorized retailer of all Mori Lee Bridal Lines.
The gown of your dreams awaits you.
Brides of America is an authorized retailer of all Mori Lee Bridal Lines.
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