14 Gen Your Civil Wedding in a Castle: 5 Amazing Venues in Apulia
The dream of a civil wedding in a castle
Little girls often dream of marrying a prince and then living happily ever after in a beautiful castle, don’t they?
We all know this seldom happens in real life, of course, but here in Apulia is not so difficult to make that dream come true… well, at least a part of it!
Some of the dozens of castles here in Apulia, heritage of the long and rich history of this region, are actually available for the celebration of civil weddings, and that is not something that can be taken for granted in Italy, as municipal administrations are not always inclined to give the specific permission to celebrate the civil rite outside the townhall premises.
Here we have selected 5 of these wonderful castles, that you will surely appreciate, because are all places full that particular charm given by centuries of history, art, great events and great personalities.
5 amazing options in Apulia for the couples who want a civil wedding in a castle
1. Norman – Swabian Castle of Sannicandro di Bari
This is a very ancient castle, it was built by the Byzantines before the year 1000 as a defense against the Saracens. In the following centuries it was deeply modified in its structure by the Normans and then during the reign of the Emperor Frederick II. Now it is pefectly restored and its rooms and court can be a wonderful setting for a wedding ceremony.
The imposing castle of Sannicandro di Bari (castlesintheworld.wordpress.com)
2. Castle of Monopoli
This splendid castle was built in the 16th century by the emperor Charles V on the little promontory of the town of Monopoli called Punta Pinna. This position right on the sea gives the castle an incredible charm!
It is often used as a seat for cultural events; civil wedding can take place in the so called “sala della rivolta”.
This castle, together with the castle of Sannicandro, is also very famous for the mysterious legends connected to them! Do you want to know what these legends say? Read this post of ours about the mysterious places in Apulia!
Amazing view of Monopoli with the castle on the right (castlesintheworld.wordpress.com)
3. Torrione Passari in Molfetta
This fortified tower was built in the 16th century right on the sea to protect the city of Molfetta from the French.
Now restored and used for many cultural events, it can also be requested for civil ceremonies, especially for the more intimate ones, due to the limited space available.
Picture yourself this wonderful scene: an intimate ceremony on the top of the tower, surrounded by your dearest ones, with a breath-taking 360° view on the sea! A real dream!!!
Torrione Passari reflected by the sea (apulia2discover.com)
4. Casale San Nicola
This fortified building in Bisceglie is now an elegant and refined wedding venue and hotel, but its history is very adventurous!
Built around the year 1000, sacked by the Saracens, it also owns a Romanesque church dedicated to Saint Nicola di Bari, now deconsacrated, which is an enchanting setting for civil wedding ceremonies.
A wedding ceremony in the ancient chapel of Casale San Nicola (casalesannicola.it)
5. Castello Monaci
This fortified castle in the province of Brindisi dates back to the 16th century and was originally used by Basilian monks as a place of prayer and a shelter for the poor. It was modified many times during the centuries and inhabited by many noble families.
Now it is a refined wedding venue, full of artworks of great interest. Civil ceremonies can take place either inside, in one of its elegant halls, or in its beautiful garden.
A wedding reception at Castello Monaci (castellomonaci.com)
So, wouldn’t it be great to have a civil wedding in a castle, one of these amazing castles? Let us know in the comments!
If you need some assistance to plan your civil ceremony in Apulia, or for the bureaucratic procedures, or to find some other wedding venues, contact us now! We have many useful wedding services that can be suitable for you!
We can also give you assistance to make the civil ceremony more personal adding a customized introduction, some readings and personal vows to the standard text provided for by law. Have a look to our website fully dedicated to wedding ceremonies: Wedding Officiant!
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Lots of (Apulian) love!
♥♥♥ Claudia
[your friendly neighborhood wedding planner]
Cover photo: Civil ceremony at Castello Monaci
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