England is home to some of the best medieval structures in the world. The UK has a vast array of magical castles, palaces, manors and places of interest. While a few UK castles have been left in ruins because of different wars and battles some castles remain in the same condition today as they did many years ago. Most medieval buildings are now protected by organisations like English Heritage and many are now open to the public for various events.

Many castles and historical sites now open up their doors for medieval re-enactments and events. A medieval re-enactment is when a number of medieval re-enactment fans arrange a day out where they wear traditional clothing and invite the general public along to watch. Hedingham castle often have days out in Essex where they put on medieval roleplay and archery events for everyone to enjoy.

As many castle weddings are often in remote locations and castles usually have a number of servant buildings, many have facilities for wedding receptions and accommodation. This can make planning easy for your wedding, as all of these additional facilities tend to be in one package, leaving you the time and space to plan for the other aspects of your big day.

A lot of couples fantasise about the idea of having their wedding in a castle, which has meant that castle weddings have become more common as people look to make their day really special. Most of these historical structures have everything you could desire from a castle wedding. Most castles have huge grounds, that have many scenic areas that are the best wedding photograph backdrops. The wedding ceremonies themselves are often held in grand halls, decked out with wedding flowers, candles and seating for your guests. Some castles even offer the option to go that one step further by opting for a medieval theme with full costumes and musical minstrels.

As the popularity of castle weddings grows so does the competition to attract potential brides and grooms. As a result many organisers have been forced to offer additional wedding services to make them stand out from the rest. As well as themed weddings you can take advantage of other package deals such as reception venues and accommodation, classic car hire and wedding breakfasts. A classic car such as a Rolls Royce or Bentley would be the best way for the bride to arrive at the church and for the happy couple to leave for their honeymoon.

A number of castle wedding organisers have teamed up with other businesses offering wedding services so they can offer complete packages. Wedding photographers and planners often get included with these luxury packages, along with bakers that provide the wedding cake. This can take a lot of the stress out of the wedding for the couple getting married because it allows them to see how much the complete wedding package will cost so they only have to worry about the registrar fees, the rings and the wedding dress.