Christian Little

As soon as the winter months are over, the wedding season kicks into action and wedding venues start getting pretty busy. The better wedding venues often get booked years in advance, so to get one of these you need to start planning early. Some of the most popular wedding venues in the UK, and places that are certain to be fully booked in 2010 are wedding castles. But what is the attraction?

Grounds. Its hard to find a castle that does not also boast impressive grounds with forests and grassland in abundance. Who wouldn’t want their wedding taking place to such a backdrop, not to mentioned the brilliant wedding photos that these locations produce. On top of this it can be nice to spend some time out on the grounds after the ceremony, where people can take a breather or go for a walk before the meal.

History. Some people like to get married in tacky places that havent got any culture or history. The majority of people however, prefer a classy location that has a great atmosphere and is steeped in antiquity. Old castles really help to set the scene for a fairytale wedding and have a quality that cannot be matched by newer buildings, no matter how large or fancy. Many people believe it is good luck to get married in a castle that has seen many other weddings, and some people need all the luck they can get!

Accommodation. If nothing else impresses you about a castle, at least they can provide some great accommodation. Most castles double up as wedding hotel also, which is not only convenient, much also makes more of an occasion out of the wedding. Everyone can enjoy the reception without worrying about having to get a taxi at some unsavoury time of night, or travelling miles to the nearest B&B. Also, all your loved ones can be there in the morning ready to see you off on your honeymoon.