Archive for December, 2009

Why Castle Weddings are an Alternative to Church Weddings

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

If you have always dreamed of having a beautifully themed wedding, there is no better place to have it than in a castle. A castle is a naturally picturesque venue, that is traditional enough for your most conservative relatives, and is unique enough to amaze your friends.

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When you plan a wedding sometimes there is a great deal of conflict within a family. More traditional family members might want you to have a church wedding. This might not be what your vision is for your special day. It can be a challenge to make sure that you have the wedding of your dreams while keeping your family members happy. A wedding should be a special, happy day. You should not have to worry about the judgment of your family members.

If a family member objects to your castle wedding, remind them that castles were also used as churches. A wedding in a castle can make everyone happy.

You have probably been many of your friends’ weddings. As much as you love your friends, after going to so many weddings they all start to blend together. It becomes a struggle to remember exactly where and when a particular friend got married. If you choose a castle as your wedding venue, your wedding will be fondly and vividly remembered by all your guests. Your wedding photos will not look like everyone else’s wedding photos.

Some brides do not let themselves consider a castle wedding because they believe that it would simply be too expensive. Instead, they choose a bland, plain venue, and then spend thousands of pounds on flowers and decor, trying to make their venue more attractive. A castle is spectacular without any additional decorations.

Beautifully decorated Birkhill Castle

Of course, if a budget is not one of your wedding concerns, there are plenty of ways to add a personal touch to a castle wedding. Your wedding consultant can talk to you about flowers and lighting, as well as other ways to make your castle wedding even more beautiful.

A wedding is one of the most special days in your life. If you are the bride, you deserve to be treated like a princess. A castle wedding is the perfect way for you and your fiancé(e) to start your lives together.

How to Stage Your Own Fairytale Wedding

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

Many women secretly (or not so secretly) dream of having a fairytale wedding, complete with a castle, flowers, a beautiful dress, and of course, their prince charming. However, when the time comes to actually plan their real life wedding, they shy away from these fantasies.

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They worry that a fairytale wedding might be seen as childish. They might also worry that a themed fairytale wedding might make the groom uncomfortable. Do not have a traditional wedding if your heart is set on the fairytale wedding of your dreams. You can plan a classy, sophisticated adult version of your childhood fantasy. The trick is to keep it simple and keep your groom involved.

Choose a Romantic Venue

The easiest way to have a sophisticated fairytale wedding is to hold your wedding at a castle. Once you see the castle venue, you will understand that there is nothing childish about it. Many grooms who are worried about having a castle wedding relax once they visit the venue. They are struck by the imposing architecture as well as the historical background of the venue. Castles exude history. By holding your wedding at a castle, you will be emphasizing that your romance is one for the ages, and you will be able to take your place alongside history’s greatest couples.

However, if you hold your wedding at a castle, you need to be careful not to let the fairytale theme overwhelm your wedding. A wedding should be a celebration of a couple’s love. It should never feel like a costume party. If you keep your invites, decoration, and dress simple, you can have a sophisticated fairytale wedding.

Birkhill Castle

Remember that not everything in your wedding needs to match the castle background. In fact, your wedding can be extremely sophisticated if you focus on contrasts. A sleek, modern dress is striking when worn in front of a historical castle. You can even wear a tiara if you really want. Just remember that the more princess details that you add to your wedding, the more princess themed the wedding will feel. Make sure that your prince feels comfortable at his own wedding.

Do not be afraid to indulge in your fantasies. You can live out your dream of having a fairytale wedding without having your guests feel as if your wedding is immature or too elaborately themed. Remember to keep it simple, especially if you hold your wedding at a castle.