How to Get Married in a Castle

By eHow Weddings Editor

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What could be more romantic than saying "I do" to your Lady Fair or Knight in Shining Armor at a castle in England, Ireland or Scotland?

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

identity papers for marriage license
passport

Step1

Log onto www.celticcastles.com for a listing of castles that are available for weddings in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

Step2

Select several castles that best fit your ideal wedding location.

Step3

Inquire about wedding packages. Some castles will offer package deals that include lodging and meals for your wedding party and guests.

Step4

Choose the castle that best suits your wishes, needs and budget.

Step5

Arrange for travel to the country you will be visiting, including transportation to and from the castle. Remember to ask about group rates.

Step6

Fulfill the requirements for a marriage certificate in the country you will be having the wedding in. (See Related eHows.)

Step7

Travel to the castle and enjoy your fairytale nuptials!

Tips & Warnings

Plan to arrive early enough to recover from jetlag before your big wedding day.
If you book a castle for "exclusive use," it means that only you, your wedding party and guests will be using the castle on the designated day(s).
Make sure you are aware of local marriage laws including residency requirements and waiting periods.

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on 8/8/2006 When getting married in Scotland, you each need to apply for a marriage notice form from the registrar in the area you're getting married. This can take up to 15 days, but you should allow 4 to 6 weeks. If you've been married before, it takes a minimum of 6 weeks.