If you’ve always dreamed of a fairytale wedding, a castle might be at the top of your venue wish list. While the United States doesn’t have the centuries-old royal castles found across Europe, it does have a surprising number of castle-inspired wedding venues—from grand stone estates built in the late 1800s and early 1900s to modern castles designed to capture that same storybook feel. Whether you’re hoping for Gothic architecture, sweeping staircases, or turrets worthy of a princess, these venues offer the magic without requiring a destination wedding. We’ve rounded up some of the most beautiful castle wedding venues across the U.S. and, more importantly, how much they actually cost. All pricing comes from Tulle Together’s database of more than 10,000 real venue pricing documents from across the United States and internationally. To explore the full pricing guides and compare thousands of venues, sign in to Tulle Together!
Oheka Castle | Huntington, New York
As one of the most iconic castle wedding venues in the United States, Oheka Castle is a grand French-style château on Long Island’s Gold Coast that has hosted countless luxury weddings and film productions. According to a quote Tulle Together received from a couple planning a 200-guest Saturday wedding in 2026, the total cost was approximately $140,000 before music, flowers, and photography. The proposal included a five-hour wedding with cocktail hour, dinner reception, premium open bar, wedding cake, bridal suite, overnight accommodations for the couple, butler service, and white-glove service. A similar quote for a 2027 Saturday wedding came to approximately $147,000, reflecting the venue’s premium, all-inclusive experience.
Castle Ladyhawke | Tuckasegee, North Carolina
Tucked away in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, Castle Ladyhawke is a European-inspired stone castle wedding venue that offers a true fairytale setting with mountain views and space for up to 125 guests. The venue offers several wedding packages to fit different celebration styles, with its Custom Luxury Wedding package starting at $25,000+ for up to 125 guests, while an Inclusive Wedding package starts at $18,500+ and includes catering, décor, cake, officiant, DJ services, and day-of coordination. Couples planning a colder-season celebration can choose the Inclusive Winter Wedding package starting at $17,500+, and weekday micro weddings for up to 25 guests start at $5,000+.
Fonthill Castle | Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Built by archaeologist and tilemaker Henry Chapman Mercer in the early 1900s, Fonthill Castle is a historic concrete castle known for its eclectic architecture, handcrafted tiles, and museum-like interiors. Today, couples can host weddings on the estate’s grounds with the illuminated castle serving as a dramatic backdrop. Venue rental fees range from $3,000 to $5,500 depending on the day and season, with peak Saturday weddings in September and October costing $5,500. Weddings also have catering minimums ranging from $14,500 to $26,000, and couples choose from Jeffrey A. Miller Catering’s menu packages, which start at $192.50 per person. The standard rental includes five hours of event time, access to the castle for cocktail hour and photos, a clear-top reception tent, and use of the bridal suite.
Hammond Castle Museum | Gloucester, Massachusetts
Perched on the rocky coastline overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Hammond Castle Museum is a striking medieval-style castle built between 1926 and 1929 by inventor John Hays Hammond Jr. The historic museum features grand spaces filled with Roman, Medieval, and Renaissance artifacts, creating a one-of-a-kind setting for weddings. Wedding rental fees range from $6,800 to $10,000, with Friday through Sunday five-hour rentals costing $10,000. The venue can accommodate up to 120 guests when using both the Great Hall and the oceanfront lawn, while smaller indoor receptions seat up to 90 guests. Couples should also budget for rental items such as chairs and tables, as these are priced separately through the museum.
Parsons Castle | Clifton, Texas
Set on the shores of Lake Whitney in Central Texas, Parsons Castle is a private castle venue that blends medieval-inspired architecture with expansive event spaces, including a grand ballroom, rooftop terrace, royal lawn, and lakeside gazebo. Venue rental fees range from $5,000 for Monday–Thursday weddings to $8,500 for Saturdays, with Fridays starting at $7,500 and Sundays at $6,500. All packages include a 12-hour venue rental, tables and chairs, a bridal suite, access to the grounds for engagement photos, and space for up to 250 seated guests in the ballroom. Couples should also budget for optional add-ons, including a $2,000 rooftop ceremony fee, guest suites, on-site coordination, bartenders, security, and parking attendants.
Whitby Castle | Rye, New York
Modeled after the historic Whitby Abbey in England, Whitby Castle is a Gothic Revival castle overlooking the Long Island Sound on the grounds of the Westchester Country Club. Wedding pricing is based on a per-person rate, with Saturday evening receptions during peak season (May through October) priced at $195 per guest with a 150-adult minimum, while off-season Saturday evenings start at $160 per person. A five-hour reception with top-shelf open bar is included, and couples can add an on-site ceremony for $2,000, which covers chairs, setup, breakdown, and a welcome drink station. Couples should also budget for a 22% administrative fee and New York sales tax in addition to the per-person pricing.
Gregoire Castle | Irasburg, Vermont
Set on 20 private acres in rural northern Vermont, Gregoire Castle is an intimate European-inspired stone castle surrounded by mountain views, wooded trails, and landscaped grounds. Wedding pricing varies by guest count and season, with the venue’s three-night wedding package averaging $9,000 for 25 guests, $10,350 for 50 guests, $11,700 for 75 guests, and $13,050 for 100 guests, all including accommodations for up to eight overnight guests and private access to the property for your celebration. Couples planning an elopement can book a three-night stay with a private ceremony for $2,500. The venue requires a minimum three-night stay, couples must hire a wedding planner, and weddings with more than 15 guests must rent portable restrooms, as the castle’s plumbing is designed for smaller groups.
Searles Castle | Windham, New Hampshire
Originally completed in 1915, Searles Castle is an English manor-inspired castle in southern New Hampshire featuring a historic stone castle, manicured grounds, and a private courtyard for weddings. During peak season, Saturday weddings have a $7,000 venue rental fee, require a 125-guest minimum, and a $11,500 food minimum, while Friday and Sunday weddings have a $5,000 rental fee with a 100-guest minimum. Receptions include a five-hour event, use of the castle for photos and cocktail hour, a climate-controlled wedding tent, tables, chairs, linens, and a personal event consultant. Couples can also add an on-site courtyard ceremony for $1,500, which includes ceremony seating, rehearsal, and an additional 30 minutes of event time.
The Clovis Castle | Clovis, California
Inspired by European castles, The Clovis Castle offers a storybook setting with multiple indoor and outdoor ceremony and reception spaces, along with on-site accommodations for wedding guests. Couples can choose between an à la carte venue rental, which starts at $8,000 for Friday through Sunday weddings and $5,000 Monday through Thursday, or an all-inclusive package starting at $230 per guest with a 150-guest minimum. The all-inclusive option includes catering, bar service, DJ/entertainment, planning support, décor elements, tables and chairs, staffing, and more, while the à la carte option allows couples to bring in their own vendors for a more customized celebration.
The Highland Keep | Murphy, North Carolina
Nestled in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, The Highland Keep is a private castle wedding venue set on 11 acres with mountain views, multiple ceremony locations, a carriage barn reception space, and on-site lodging for up to 12 guests. Peak-season pricing starts at $7,900 for a full weekend buyout (Friday through Sunday) for up to 60 guests, while a partial weekend package starts at $6,900 and micro weddings for up to 30 guests start at $4,500. Every package includes private use of the castle and grounds, two bridal suites, tables, chairs, linens, centerpieces, ceremony setup, and the flexibility to bring in your own vendors.
Landoll’s Mohican Castle | Loudonville, Ohio
Nestled in the forests surrounding Ohio’s Mohican State Park, Landoll’s Mohican Castle is a European-inspired castle resort with 33 on-site suites, a waterfall ceremony terrace, and a ballroom overlooking 30 acres of woodland. During peak season (mid-April through mid-November), venue rental fees start at $2,499 Monday through Thursday, $7,499 on Fridays, $9,999 on Saturdays, and $4,999 on Sundays. Dinner packages are priced at $59, $89, or $109 per adult, with Saturday weddings requiring a 100-guest minimum. The venue also offers an all-inclusive micro wedding package for up to 34 guests, with pricing starting at $3,299 on weekdays and $5,499 on Saturdays.
Castle Hall | Detroit, Michigan
Housed inside Detroit’s historic Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Building, Castle Hall is a castle-inspired event venue that pairs soaring ceilings, original architectural details, and sweeping city views with a modern wedding experience in the heart of downtown. According to a wedding quote Tulle Together received from the venue, Friday and Saturday weddings require a $20,000 food and beverage minimum, while Sunday weddings require a $15,000 minimum, plus a 22% gratuity and 6% sales tax. Wedding packages start at $115 per person and range up to $175 per person, with options that include varying levels of bar service, food selections, and event enhancements. Couples should also budget a $1,500 ceremony fee if hosting both their ceremony and reception on-site.
Belhurst Castle | Geneva, New York
Set on the shores of Seneca Lake in New York’s Finger Lakes, Belhurst Castle combines a historic stone castle with lakefront lawns, elegant ballrooms, and on-site accommodations, making it a popular destination for couples looking for a full wedding weekend experience. Unlike many venues, Belhurst does not charge a separate venue fee. Instead, weddings are subject to minimum food, beverage, and service expenditures that vary by day and season. During peak season (May through October), the minimum is $16,000 for Saturday weddings, $12,000 for Fridays, $10,000 for Sundays, and $8,000 for Thursdays. Weddings held Monday through Wednesday—or any day from November through April—require a $4,500 minimum expenditure. Couples can choose from two reception spaces accommodating up to 150 guests (Meritage Ballroom) or 240 guests (Castle Ballroom). Outdoor ceremonies overlooking Seneca Lake are available for $2,000, while indoor ballroom ceremonies cost $1,700. Reception entrées range from $36 to $59 per person, and couples should also budget for a 22% service charge and 7.5% sales tax.
Meyer’s Castle | Dyer, Indiana
Just 30 miles outside downtown Chicago, Meyer’s Castle is a historic English-inspired castle set on a 16-acre estate with manicured gardens, limestone architecture, and multiple indoor and outdoor ceremony locations. Wedding pricing varies by ballroom and season, with Saturday peak-season venue rental fees ranging from $4,700 for the Oak Room to $12,700 for the West Ballroom. Couples can also reserve the entire estate with a Royal Upgrade starting at $26,990 on Saturdays or host an outdoor reception starting at $28,500, both of which require a $22,000 food and beverage minimum. In-house catering is required, with plated dinner packages—including a five-hour premium open bar—starting at $106.50 per person, while ceremonies cost $2,500 when paired with a reception.
Cinderella Castle | Walt Disney World Resort, Florida
One of the most iconic wedding locations in the world, Cinderella Castle offers couples the opportunity to exchange vows in front of the castle—but only during a Magic Kingdom After Hours event, when the park is closed to day guests. According to Disney’s event pricing, After Hours weddings require a minimum event commitment of $100,000, which can be applied toward Disney wedding expenses including your ceremony fee, food and beverage, floral and décor, photography and videography, entertainment, and transportation. Dinner receptions start at $240 per person (including pre-reception food, reception meal, cake, and bar), and couples can add Cinderella’s iconic Glass Coach starting at $6,500, with both costs counting toward the overall minimum spend.
While castle weddings in the U.S. may not come with centuries of royal history, they can still deliver the grand architecture, dramatic backdrops, and fairytale atmosphere many couples are looking for. As this list shows, pricing varies dramatically—from intimate castle venues starting around $5,000 to luxury celebrations that can exceed $100,000. Before falling in love with a venue on social media, it’s worth understanding the full cost. If you’d like to explore the complete pricing documents for these venues—and compare thousands more—create a free account with Tulle Together to access our database of more than 10,000 real venue pricing guides from across the U.S. and around the world.
Photo Credit: The Highland Keep
