Many brides dream of being a princess on their wedding day. Having an elopement does not have to mean missing out on that – especially if you choose a castle as your elopement destination! In order to get married in an authentic ancient castle you might need to travel to Europe, but if you would rather stay within the United States then there are plenty of alternatives which can give you the fairytale vibe. Check out some of our favourite castle style elopement venues below and find out how you can elope to a fairytale castle.
Elope to North Carolina And Play The Role of Medieval Princess
Nowhere does castles like Scotland, but with the stunning Castle Ladyhawke in North Carolina you get the next best thing. This authentic recreation of a medieval castle from the Scottish Borders even has its own Fable Village and Gypsy Camp within the stunning private estate. Elopement packages start at around $1300 for the ‘Gretna Green’ package which plays homage to the Scottish influence of the venue. All you need is a valid North Carolina marriage license.
Enjoy This Stunning Castle When You Elope to Nebraska
Omaha, Nebraska is home to Joslyn Castle, a stunning baronial castle that dates back to 1903. Like Castle Ladyhawke, Josyln Castle favors the Scottish style. This stunning Victorian building is a landmark in Omaha and is open for public tours twice per month. Wedding packages are available from around $800 in the off season although weekday rental is available for just $250 per hour.
A Fairytale Elopement in New York
A castle wedding in the heart of New York seems like an unlikely ask, but it is entirely possible thanks to the beautiful Castle on the Hudson. Situated just a short drive from Manhattan this elegant building draws its style from castles in all of the Celtic nations (Scotland, Ireland and Wales) and boasts an award winning spa. This venue primarily caters to slightly larger weddings, but can accommodate elopements. However, pricing is at the higher end of the scale and is best suited to elopements with a more extravagant budget.
These are just a few of the stunning castle style venues that can be found across America. Of course if you want the genuine article you may wish to look into taking a trip abroad. Scotland and Ireland have thousands of castles as do many other European countries.