Summer Weddings at Birkhill Castle

March 30th, 2010
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Whether planning a small wedding or a gala nuptual affair, every bride wants her wedding to be the most spectacular wedding ever planned. Brides of summertime rejoice and plan your special day in the setting of regality, a castle! Earl and Countess Dundee of Birkhill Castle in the Kingdom of Fife host relaxed and intimate wedding ceremonies in an illustrious Scottish setting.

Summer Weddings, Storybook Style

Should the bride desire a fairytale princess wedding, the castle setting emulates a time period when princesses ruled. White horses ushering in the bride while a host of people fawn all over her as she joins her groom in the beautiful flower garden is a scene from a storybook.

A buffet of elegant foods such as roast beef, curried pilaf rice and mango pickle shares modern flare while keeping in tradition of the foods popular in the era the castle was built. Plenty of spirits is a timely tradition and as always, request guests be responsible with their consumption.

“Midsummer Nights” at Birkhill

Brides who are less princess and more dark and alluring will be envied when they arrive at the castle. A “Midsummer Night’s Theme” held on a summer day allows the bride to host a more alternative wedding theme. Birkhill Castle gives the medieval-loving bride a period wedding with every modern amenity. Guests can enjoy appetiser trays of dates, raisins, figs and almonds while entrees of swordfish or cornish game hens represent the fish and small fowl popular in the medieval dining room.

Accommodation Fit for a King

Birkhill Castle has many spectacular features for the destination wedding. Usually small in size, the destination wedding brings the entire wedding to a far away place and what more perfect setting than a summer castle for a wedding? With lavish accommodations for as many as 24 guests, the bridal party can relax and enjoy a mini- summer vacation. Birkhill Castle not only has lush grounds, tennis courts, and a private beach but it is also within 40 minutes of over 100 golf courses. Formal or more relaxed destination weddings are easy to host at the castle. Spectacular buffets or light luncheons cater to every appetite and budget.

Pretty as a Picture

Because of its beautiful backdrop, photographers will love the castle wedding experience as they capture the bridal party in lush gardens or on intricate stairways. Guests will appreciate being included in such a grandiose occasion and the happy couple will start their lives in an historic mansion steeped with tradition and history. The long days of summer make the perfect season for a wedding of any style. With some romance and creativity, the happy couple can most assuredly dazzle their guests and give themselves a remarkable summer castle wedding to remember.

2010 Open Championship at St Andrews

February 19th, 2010
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Any golfer worth his or her clubs knows of the town St Andrews, Scotland, where golf was first played in the 15th century. 600 or so years later, the eyes of the golfing world will once again all be on St Andrews when the Open Championship returns there on 15-18 July 2010.

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St Andrews has an ancient history that stretches back to the Bronze Age. The area was settled by prehistoric hunter-gatherers and by Celtic peoples, and was also the site of Roman military camps. The town received its name when relics of St Andrew, Scotland’s patron saint, were brought there during the Dark Ages, and it became the seat of the Bishop of Alba and an important religious centre for newly Christianised Scotland. The modern town of St Andrews was established in 1140 by Bishop Robert.

However, St Andrews’s religious influence suffered a severe blow during the disruptions of the Scottish Reformation and the Civil War of the 17th century, and the town did not recover until the 19th century. And one of the factors that helped St Andrews begin growing again was golf. No one is quite sure when golf was first played in the area, but it was likely sometime in the 1400s.

Ancient writings testify to the popularity of golf even then. 1754 saw the founding of the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, which grew into the modern governing body of golf and the Open’s hosts, the R&A. Today, St Andrews Golf Club has seven world-class, publicly owned golf links, and it is only a slight exaggeration to say that every golfer dreams of the chance to play a round at St Andrews, particularly on the Old Course, home of the Open.

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The 2010 Open Championship will feature some of golf’s best players. As of this writing, qualifying tournaments are still going on around the world, but many great golfers are already expected at St Andrews, including champion Tiger Woods, Tom Watson (the 2009 runner-up), John Daly, Ernie Els, Vijay Singh, David Duval, and Ben Curtis. If you are travelling to St Andrews for the Open, be sure to book early! Hotels will be filled to overflowing once players, spectators, and media start arriving.

Fortunately, St Andrews is a popular tourist destination and has many excellent lodgings available. If you have well-lined pockets, you can choose from 5-star St Andrews golf hotels such as the Old Course Hotel and the St Andrews Bay Golf Resort, but there are many other hotels, guesthouses, and B&Bs to choose from, both in St. Andrews and the surrounding Fife region. This includes Birkhill Castle, home to the Earl and Countess of Dundee, which provides lodging to corporate and private groups, as well as B&B service to individuals.

Golf Breaks: Why Scotland is the Ultimate Destination

January 13th, 2010
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Scotland is the undisputed home to all things golf and offers tourists, and locals, the best golf breaks in the world. What is now a sporting phenomenon is popularly said to have originated in 12th century Scotland when a group of shepherds decided to knock a few stones into some rabbit holes with sticks.

The game just took off from there and became so popular that, in 1452, King James II banned his subjects from playing golf as it kept them from their archery practice.

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The two oldest golf clubs in Scotland, being Muirfield’s Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers and the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews,  were founded in 1744 and 1754 respectively and the structure of the game soon settled in to what we know it as today. Golf was originally played with more or less than 18 holes but, when decided as such by St Andrews, an 18-hole game of golf soon became the norm.

A dream golf break for any golfer would be to take a golf break in Scotland and spend time at St Andrews to play the Old Course. The links style of golf course is the oldest in the world and was, of course, developed in Scotland.

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Most links courses are found in coastal areas where the natural hazards comprise high and unpredictable winds and uneven fairways. Famous links courses include Bruntsfield in Edinburgh, Muirfield in East Lothian and Prestwick in South Ayrshire. It would be worth planning a golf break to Scotland even from Outer Mongolia just to play a round or two of golf on these venerable courses.

Scottish golf courses are the most beautiful in the world and are steeped in the history and tradition of the sport. Scotland also hosts the Open Championship three out of every five years and Open courses are also available to the casual golfer. So on your next golf break, why not try the Mussellburgh Old Course, which has been confirmed as the oldest course in the world by Guinness World Records.

It would, however, be foolish to spend all your golf breaks putting around famous Scottish courses as some of the most beautiful and exiting to play are the lesser known ones, which include Cromwell’s Dunbar in North Berwick and Roxburghe near Kelso on the Scottish Borders. Hitting stones into rabbit holes has given everyone so much pleasure that it will be around for many years to come.

Scottish Castle Weddings made easy at Birkhill

January 13th, 2010
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When you are looking for an ideal wedding venue, it can be quite daunting to find a unique venue, that satisfies your needs, and that is beautiful enough to inspire comments from you guests. Birkhill Castle, built in 1780, is situated in the beautiful countryside. It is nestled on the coast of North East Fife.

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The actual house is bordered on all sides by gorgeous gardens, that your guests can explore. Included in the design of the landscaping are many rare, and tropical flowers, plants and trees. One of the most charming things about Birkhill Castle, is that it is essentially a family-home style building. This makes it feel highly comfortable, and welcoming for most.

Many of Birkhill Castle’s clients are corporate groups, and large private parties, so the folks at the Castle are well-equipped, and very experienced in meeting group accommodation needs. You will find that holding your wedding at Birkhill makes it very ideal for your wedding guests that are staying overnight, or for any guests that visit only during the hours surrounding wedding ceremony, and reception.

Weddings at Birkhill Castle

Birkhill Castle is a comfortable environment for your wedding preparation, and your ceremony. When groups are not staying at Birkhill Castle, the actual building is rented out as a bed and breakfast facility, and as a private banquet venue. For all of these reasons, Birkhill Castle, is an excellent choice for a wedding venue. You will have your every need met. Your wedding will be relaxed and worry free.

Not only will the setting be romantic and dreamlike, but with the experience that Birkhill Castle, and its staff can offer you, you can have your dream wedding without any major problems or headaches. The surroundings can be quite traditional or informal, whatever your needs are. This will appeal to many brides.

There are many pre-designated areas for the reception, and formal ceremony that will fit in well with most traditional bride’s wedding dreams. If you are a more innovative and creative bride, you might want to think about holding your reception in a marquee of the Rose Garden, and holding your ceremony there as well. The Rose Garden is less formal, and lends itself to most any wedding decor or theme, while at the same time adding an air of professionalism. Birkhill Castle loves holding weddings in its locations. This is why we try to be as flexible as possible, to make sure every bride gets the wedding of her childhood fantasies.

Why Castle Weddings are an Alternative to Church Weddings

December 8th, 2009
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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

December 8th, 2009
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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.

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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.

Winter Corporate Shooting Trips In Scotland

November 23rd, 2009
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A corporate hunting trip can be a great way to blow off steam from a busy year and build team work. A winter shooting trip in Scotland might be ideal for your company. Scotland has a beautiful landscape, a rich culture, and many opportunities for hunting varied game. The landscape itself provides unique opportunities and challenges to the hunter.

Winter is an excellent season for hunting in Scotland. There is a wider range of game available at this time of year and fewer tourists, so you will have more space to yourself and a more authentic experience. You will also be able to find better deals on airline tickets and hotels, since winter is considered the low season throughout Europe. September and October are considered the shoulder season, and will also offer discounted rates, though they will be a little higher than true winter prices. Large cabin rentals are available by the week to accommodate your trip if you would prefer to avoid busier cities and hotels and maintain a more private event.

There are several different agencies available that can help you schedule your shooting trip. These agencies may offer equipment and guides depending on your needs. Given current airline policies, it may be simpler to rent equipment upon arrival than to bring it along. You may hunt without aid of these services, provided you get permission from the landowner in the area you wish to hunt. Be sure to investigate local laws before engaging in any hunting. Travel through private land is allowed, provided your party does not cause any disturbances, but hunting on private land is prohibited without prior permission. In some cases this permission must be expressly written.

The game seasons in Scotland are staggered by species and gender in order to provide hunting opportunities year round without depleting the game populations. Red deer stag and hinds, roe deer bucks and does, sitka stag, rabbit, white hare, grouse, partridge, driven pheasant, driven or flying duck, geese, and woodcock are all available at various times throughout the winter months. Pigeons are legally considered pests and can be hunted at any time of year. Fishing is also available for various different species throughout the year.

Deer hunting is referred to as stalking in Scotland, and many guides are willing to help visitors become accustomed to the local landscape. Scotland has a problem with overpopulation in red deer that causes trouble with crops and young forests. As a result there are few limits on the number of deer that can be bagged, provided that the land owner has given permission. However, it is against the law to hunt deer between sundown and sunrise. Hunting any type of game is not allowed on Sundays. Occasionally hunting in the off season may be allowed if the deer herds have become a nuisance to people and property, but you must obtain permission before any such action is undertaken.

The proximately of the ocean keeps Scotland’s weather fairly temperate throughout the year. The average temperature throughout the winter months is 43ºF, although it can get colder in the regions further north and at higher altitudes. There is considerable rainfall throughout the year, though it is generally sunnier during the winter, so it is good to be prepared.

With relatively temperate weather, a greater number of game opportunities, more favorable prices, and significantly fewer crowds, winter is an excellent time for your corporate shooting trip. Visiting Scotland in the off season will give the people in your company a greater change to get to know the locals and learn about the true nature of the country.

The Advantages of Winter Castle Weddings

November 23rd, 2009
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Every woman should feel like a queen on her wedding day, and there is perhaps no better way to accomplish this than to get married at a castle. True, the wedding dress, reception, flowers, and more all create an air of royalty for any wedding, but getting married against the backdrop of a castle gives the wedding that little touch of magic and beauty. Surrounded by the stone walls, towers, and more, a castle wedding can make anyone feel like a medieval queen who demands and deserves an audience.

Yet while a castle wedding is great for any time of the year, it is true that a winter may just be the very best season of all for a castle wedding. Here are just a few of the reasons why every bride and groom should consider holding their castle wedding during the coldest months of the year:

A Winter Castle Wedding Is Romantic

The great love stories are all based off of the ideal of the prince rescuing the fair maiden and taking her to be his wife at his castle. A winter castle wedding recreates that very setting, allowing the bride and groom to write their love story in a way that will be remembered for generations to come. Couples can also enhance the already romantic setting of a winter castle wedding with a horse-drawn sleigh and other similar additions.

A Winter Castle Wedding Is Beautiful

What could be more beautiful than a snow-covered castle and its grounds as the backdrop for a wedding? The dark tuxedoes of the groom and his attendants will look great against the white backdrop, as will the darker colors of the bridesmaid dresses. The bride herself will look spectacular. In a white dress she will look almost as if she fell right from heaven along with the snow. Should she choose a darker, non-traditional color for her special dress, the contrast with the white snow will make her stand even further apart than she already does as the focus of the most special day of her life.

A Winter Castle Wedding Is Formal

Winter weddings tend to be more formal affairs than weddings held in the summer or the spring, and the backdrop of a castle only furthers this sense of formality. Guests will come dressed as if they are attending a choice ball, which is exactly how it should be. A formal reception seems less out of place at in the winter than it does in the summer, so if formality is the desire for the wedding reception, having it in the winter, at a castle no less, will go a long way towards achieving that goal.

A Winter Castle Wedding Is Festive

Some of the most festive occasions of the year happen during the winter — Christmas, New Years, even Valentines Day. Elements from all of these holidays and many others can be incorporated into a winter castle weddings that are held on or close to these special occasions. Make that winter castle wedding even more romantic with a Valentines theme, or turn it into a real celebration with poinsettias, Christmas trees, New Years-influenced party favors, and more. Guests will already be in a festive mood because of the season, and that will make everyone have a better time at the party.

A Winter Castle Wedding Is Cosy

During the cold winter months, there is nothing better than settling down in front of a roaring fire with a cup of hot cocoa or mulled cider. Holding a wedding at a castle during these months allows for a cozy, intimate setting for that long-awaited day. Add a roaring fire in the great room where the guests mingle before the official reception begins for extra coziness. Serve cider and cocoa and delight any young children who might be in attendance. Warm mulled wine will be a hit with the adults who are celebrating the occasion.

A Winter Castle Wedding Allows For A Medieval Theme

Theme weddings are getting more and more popular, and one of the favorite themes in recent years is the medieval wedding where bride, groom, attendants, and guests come dressed as medieval royalty, nobility, and more. Such a theme is even better at a castle wedding, and everyone will look like they belong there when they come to the castle dressed in their favorite medieval garb. It is also better to have a medieval wedding at a castle in the winter than in the summer because guests will not get too overheated wearing their fancy costumes.

Conclusions

These are just some of the many advantages that come with having a winter castle wedding. Couples should contact their wedding planner or do more research on their own to find out if the winter castle wedding is the best choice for their event.

Christmas Weddings: Capturing a Fairytale

November 23rd, 2009
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The Christmas season is the time of the year when many people choose to show just how much someone means to them by purchasing a special gift. Though we all love getting gifts, appreciation and love are often the greatest gifts given and received during the Christmas season. This abundance of thankfulness and warm sentiments provides the perfect backdrop for couples who are planning their weddings. Searching for the perfect Christmas gift takes valuable time, money, and energy away from your wedding planning. Instead of letting it work against you, let the Christmas season work for you instead.

A Christmas Wedding

A Christmas wedding is the ultimate gift that you can give your future spouse. The two of you can harness the magic of the most wonderful time of the year for yourselves and marvel in a holiday known for encouraging love, peace, and joy. There are no greater attributes to desire on your wedding day. For women, the idea of capturing the spirit of Christmas for themselves makes an already energy-charged and emotion filled holiday all the more special. For men, there will never be an excuse to forget an anniversary. You may even convince your guests of the advantages of a Christmas wedding. Now they only have to buy one present instead of two. When planning a Christmas wedding, it is doubly important to figure out all major details sooner than later to give your guests advanced notice. Not only will they have to rearrange their own Christmas plans, especially if they are friends and not family, but they will also need to make childcare arrangements depending on whether or not children will be allowed to attend the wedding.

Choosing a Venue

For couples that are in the beginning stages of their wedding planning, picking a wedding venue is one of the most important decisions to make. Your location will determine the amount of guests you can invite and may even be influential in the wedding’s attire. Outdoor weddings, especially beach weddings, highlight the beauty of nature and the scenery promises breathtaking pictures. However, this option greatly depends on your location. If you live in a colder climate, a beach wedding may still be feasible if you and your guests are willing to travel to a more accommodating climate. It may not be hard to convince your guests to take vacation time to enjoy a warmer weather climate and appreciate all the serenity a beach traditionally offers. This may be some of your guests’ first time away from home experiencing warm weather during Christmas. Your Christmas wedding will give them the memory of an unforgettable Christmas that was made possible by your wedded bliss.

If you’re more traditional, you may desire to give your nuptials in a church setting. Again, you must thoroughly do your homework. Christmas time, especially Christmas day, is one of the busiest times for churches. The significant religious weight that churches place on Christmas means that you will most likely have to work around their schedule. Christmas plays, special services, meals, or general gatherings are typical events for churches during this time. If you have a particular church in mind, work closely with its pastor or administrative person that handles weddings and outside events to ensure that the resources you need will be available at the time you need them.

Capturing a Fairytale

If a beach or church wedding both seems too ordinary for your special day, you may want to explore other options. Look back to your childhood and think of the most beautiful place where your imagination let loose. Whether you were the brave knight or the princess awaiting her prince charming, a castle served as the place where love, bravery, honor, and trust all came into play. Who knew that as an adult, these same values would be just as important? Bring your childhood fantasies to life and honor those same values by having your Christmas wedding in a castle. Imagine the possibility of being wed in a snow-covered castle. Even if there is no snow, a Christmas, castle wedding will guarantee you the most beautiful wedding experience. Unlike issues that may arise with other wedding venues, a castle wedding will be exquisite independent of weather conditions, can easily accommodate a large number of guests, and doesn’t require you to think of an additional theme to make your venue more exciting. There aren’t many people that can say that they’ve ever been inside of a real castle. Imagine being able to say that not only have you been inside of a castle, but you experienced one of the most important days of your life inside of one. There is no better place to capture a magical moment taking place during one of the enchanting times of the year.

10 Reasons to Host Your Christmas Party in a Castle

October 19th, 2009
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#1 - Castles are stylish and classic.

Most party hosts want to be the center of attention and the subject of conversation. By hosting your Christmas party in a castle, you will seems stylish and classy. By hosting your Christmas party in a castle, your guests will know that the host has excellent taste for the finer things in life. You are representing a higher echelon of living when you host a party in a castle.

#2- Castles represent royalty and wealth

Only the most prestigious kings and leaders owned castles. Dwelling in these massive castles, the kings and leaders hosted many banquets and celebrations. The whole point of Christmas is to celebrate the birth of a king, so what better way to represent royalty than to host your Christmas party in a castle.

#3- Massive amount of Space

There wont be much of a limit to the amount of people who you can fit inside the castle. Being able to invite as many guests as you wish is one way to ensure that many people will come to make your event lively and entertaining. You know how the old saying goes, “The more they merrier.” What better way to insure you have a merry Christmas than to invite thousands of your friends to a massive castle for a night to remember.

#4- Make it night that you and your guests will never forget

It will be a night to remember at your Christmas party, and the guests will talk about your party for years to come. People will look back and always use your party as a comparison when rating parties in the future. Hosting your Christmas party in a castle will surely create an environment and a time that your guests, along with yourself, shall never forget. Lasting memories are priceless when they involve friends and family. Christmas is a special time, and what better way to remember the celebration than to host it in an extravagant castle.

#5- Unmatched privacy that most venues cannot offer

Obviously, the castle will not have any neighbors that will bother you or complain about your party. Also, the castle will not be open to the public, so you won’t have any unwanted people roaming into your special function. Most castles are high above cities and crouched away atop mountains. Castles are ultra-private and are usually cut off from the general public. Using a castle as the venue for your Christmas party will ensure that the only people attending your party are the ones who you invited.

#6- Accommodation

Most castles will have many guest rooms. To take your party to the next level, you can make the party last for more than one night by offering your guests a place to sleep, so that no one has to leave the party at the end of the night. Although castles are old, they are still luxurious. They were designed to house many people, servants, and soldiers. With all the rooms a castle has to offer, you can use these rooms to your advantage by offering your guests the chance to sleep in a castle and continue the party the following day. You can even plan the party to last for more than a few days if you provide sleeping arrangements for your guests. If you want to be really extravagant, you can offer your guests the chance to spend Christmas night sleeping in a real castle. The ability to house your guests will make your party unique and special, not to mention ongoing for as long as you would like.

#7- Fire-proof!

If you host your Christmas party in a castle, you can use the element of fire to heat, light, and entertain your guests in a way that may be unfeasible at many modern venues. The use of fire is spectacular, and it will ad to the extravagance of your party. The warmth from the fire will create a comfortable, cozy setting, not to mention the light from the fire is an unmatched source of light when it comes to elegance and beauty. Having a castle to host your party will allow you to use fire and candle light without sacrificing safety of your guests.

#8- Charm and old-world-feel

Christmas is a holiday that celebrates an event from long ago. Although the birth of Christ was not during an age of castles, using the castle will give you and your guests the feeling that you are in the old world. The castle will create a setting that will allow you and your guests to pretend that you are in a different day and age. It will create an excitement among your guests to know that they are separated from the modern world for a short time.

#9- Wow Factor

It is a very decadent move to host your Christmas party in a castle. Christmas is a time for celebration, and what better way to impress and entertain people than to use a castle as the location of your Christmas party. The “wow-factor” that you create by using a castle will leave you guests in awe. You will really stun your guests and the general public alike when people hear that you hosted your Christmas party in a castle.

#10- Security and Safety

Castles are very secure, and many were designed to keep out intruders. Inside of a castle, you and your guests will feel the utmost security and well being. There will be no worry about intruders or anyone else that might possibly ruin the event. The castle will provide means to keep unwanted people from entering, such as a draw bridge, massive gates, huge walls, and heavy doors that can be locked from the inside.

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