Society Journal

When people hear of a destination wedding they usually think of somewhere like the exotic seashore of the Bahamas or even Florida; however many people, especially young women, dream of a destination wedding in a centuries-old castle where Prince Charming would reside.

A couple and their friends and family do not have to travel overseas to Scotland or England – where most of the castles are located – in order to fulfill their dream of being married in a centuries-old castle.  There is a beautiful aged castle in Michigan where thousands of couples have been married over the past several years and not all of them in June.

The Midwest offers four very different and distinct seasons which a couple could pick from in order to be wed either inside the castle or outside in one of the many gardens. A wedding in Michigan could find a couple being wed in a Japanese topiary garden on a crisp clear autumn day or inside the castle near a roaring fire as snow gently falls outside the castle gates.  The choice is up to the bride and groom as to when and where they would like to say their vows at this Michigan Castle.

A young couple who are just starting out needs to watch their budget, especially in today’s economy, so they do not want to spend all of their money on the wedding itself; however, they do want the day to be memorable, and like all couples, want their friends and family there to celebrate it with them.

With a destination wedding, the bride and groom typically visit a destination – while others simply view it online or in brochures – and decide on things like flowers, table arrangements, wine and beer, food, entertainment and whether they will be holding their ceremony inside the castle or outside in one of the many gardens.  Once this has been decided upon, the couple’s work is done because a wedding planner takes over to make sure everything is exactly the way the bride and groom want it.

All that is left is to send out the invitations, and for a destination wedding they should be sent out at least two months in advance in order to give guests an opportunity to plan for their transportation and sleeping accommodations.