Vows With View

Every girl has always dreamt of walking down the aisle while holding hands of her better half. Encircled by the gleaming merriments of your loved ones, a wedding is the beginning of a new chapter in a woman’s life. With the fabulous gowns, stately guest lists, scintillating champagnes and the venue adorned with extraordinary settings, there is nothing quite like a royal marriage. Therefore, by choosing a gothic-style cathedral or an aesthetically beautiful palace as your wedding location, make your D-day an epitome of opulence, grandeur and a true symbol of glamour.

1. The Biltmore Estate, North Carolina: Imagine you are getting ready and while looking out of the window you spot a beautiful Italian garden with koi-filled ponds and blooming flower beds. Wouldn’t that be just a perfect location for saying “I do”? Synonymous to the true essence of elegance and class, The Biltmore Estate will make your dream come true. Surrounding the striking George Vanderbilt’s castle and being the largest home in the entire nation this estate captivates everyone with its splendour. One can relish the beauty of its breathtaking architecture and finely manicured foliage with detailed outdoor spaces. Along with that, the south terrace offers a vista of the running landscape, with lush green forests and misty blue mountains working as ornaments of the enchantress. So, if you want to channel the grandiosity of American royalty on your big day, look no further than the Biltmore Estate.

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2. Castello Odescalchi, Rome: On the shores of Lake Bracciano stands a majestic and beautiful Renaissance mansion, Castle Odescalchi. Positioned just a few kilometres north of Rome, this place is not only an excellent marvel of military architecture, but its interiors are embellished with a series of highly refined elegant living area. Thanks to its magnificent features like the secret garden, the hall of the caesars, the court of honour and an attractive stone arched armoury rooms. It is an ideal space to perform matrimony that will leave your guests awestruck. This property not only holds an aesthetic value in it but being almost 500 in age it is a true representation of Princess Diaries charm.

3. Château De Chantilly, Paris: Picture wandering through beautiful gardens and ethereal woodland, this gothic building concealed in a drowsy yet classy village of Chantilly emits a true feeling of Beauty And The ‘Prince’. The property is a 400 years old gemstone in the crown of Domaine de Chantilly, built for Anne de Montmorency. From delectable Crème Chantilly to spending time at the Potager des Princes Garden or enjoying a sip of champagne and strawberries by the bank of Nonette River, Chantilly is a town of a dream. A leisure wedding at Château de Chantilly cocoons you in the blanket of natural beauty, ornate architecture and culture of France, all making it a truly captivating backdrop to your special day.

4. Taj Hari Mahal Palace, Rajasthan: In the middle of landscaped garden, stands an exclusive piece of modern beauty, Taj Hari Mahal Palace. Known to offer 21st-century sensuous refinement, this palace is truly an inspiration of the Marwar and Moghul elegance. The entire structure is adorned with domes, painted murals, slender columns and a lavish interior that lives up to every person's fantasy. The hotel highlights an ornamented Amar Mahal Hall adorned with chandeliers, carved arches, picture-perfect jharokhas and palatial rooms. Taj Hari Mahal is a 450-acre oasis that sets a perfect tone for a royal wedding. Just imagine a personal milieu of horses and elephants with bands on the side and the evenings organised with sumptuous gala dinner laid out on the crescentic dunes with traditional folk music and a whole mehfil orchestrated just for you.

5. The National Palace Of Pena, Portugal: Beauty, charm and uniqueness and on top of that named as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, The National Palace of Pena will charge the inner princess in you. Built-in 1836, the palace is also known as Palácio da Pena in Portugal representing vintage, Romanesque and romantic composition for a fantasy wedding in Sintra. The panoramic mountains, forests, exotic flora and fauna undoubtedly preserve the affinity and seclusion of this bewitching castle. Another foreground factor is the vibrant hues that are used for the exterior of the Pena Palace — yellow with blues, submerged into red, stones and tiles dazzled with the greenery of nature. This enchanting palace will definitely give your wedding a most vintage look ever.

6. Castell de Sant Marçal, Barcelona: Something aged, frayed, torn moulded with the hint of historic value paired with a touch of modernity or colour tugs on a design-appealing heartstring like no other. A destination of dreamiest design wedding with rose-quartz coloured walls and recreated by the renowned interior designer Lazaro Rose-Violan, Castell de Sant Marçal is located just 20 minutes away from the lavish Barcelona. Made in the 13th century, the whole property is laced with true victorian vibes. Its magnificent gardens give the opportunity to celebrate a tailor-made wedding. The restored version of modern incarnation is inspired by the French Orangeries attached to French palaces, giving out the moment for regal artistry of holy matrimony.