Getting married in a French castle
There’s nothing more romantic and more original than getting married in a castle. Probably every little girl has dreamed at least once in her life of marrying her prince charming in a castle. It offers the possibility to actually live a fairy tale- no longer a dream, but a dream come true!
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Lakshmi Mittal, the 5th wealthiest man on earth in 2010 according to the magazine Forbes, was one of the first stars who made the most of France’s historic buildings. His daughter Vanisha got married in Vaux le Vicomte and Versailles in 2004: estimated cost of the ceremony, 55 million Euros, considered one of the most expensive weddings ever. Vaux le Vicomte also hosted the wedding of Eva Longoria, the star of “Desperate Housewives”, with Tony Parker the French basketball player who plays for the San Antonio Spurs.
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However castles do not only attract stars, as more and more couples are deciding to celebrate their union in a castle. Wedding celebrations are now more affordable than in the past, and couples can now choose between a “classified castle” or a “half castle half hotel” for smaller budgets . For example, properties such as this one could be the setting of a wedding without being too expensive
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As a country full of history, France possesses numerous castles in various different styles meaning there is something to suit everyone. Nevertheless, despite the number of castles available, the challenge comes in choosing the right one because some castles need renovation, some are too expensive and some deep in the country side and not well connected by transport links.
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In fact, celebrating your wedding as a prince or princess will require incredible organisation. You’ll have to plan every little detail such as finding a way to help all the guests find the castle and possible even host some of them until the next day. From a fairy tale wedding it could rapidly turn into a nightmare if the difficulties are underestimated. Nevertheless, with good coordination and organisation there’s no way it could go wrong.
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And if you’re planning a glorious reception, with quality foods and exquisite wines, France is the perfect destination as providing utmost quality foods for weddings has become “tradition” in the country. Castles can also provide various entertaining activities around the ceremony such as carriage rides and hunts for example. Moreover, for country lovers, the unique surroundings you’ll find yourself in with astonishing views, peace and tranquility will impress all your family and friends. For example, we offer a medieval style manor house from the 19th century in the North of France, or a beautiful castle in Normandy with numerous outbuildings, perfect for receiving guests..