Say ‘I do’ in a castle setting

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For many people, getting married in a castle or a manor house is a dream. Here, that dream can come true! We’ve listed seven fantastic venues for your dream wedding, all close to Stockholm city centre.

01. Royal splendour – Rosersberg Castle Hotel

Beautifully situated on the shores of Lake Mälaren, 15 minutes from Arlanda, lies the royal Rosersberg Castle, dating from the 17th century. As wedding guests, you’ll have both castle wings and their surroundings at your disposal, perfect for up to 100 guests. Here, you can also get married in the beautiful castle chapel.
Rosersberg, Sigtuna, tel +46 8 122 020 00, www.rosersbergsslott.se

02. For the music lover – Hesselby Castle

Tomas Ledin himself is a co-owner of this 17th-century castle where music reigns supreme. Why not host a wedding reception for up to 110 guests in the wonderful castle grounds, with the sound of trickling fountains in the background?
Vällingby, tel +46 8 445 51 40, www.hesselbyslott.se

03. The Little Castle – Åkeshof Castle

Celebrate an intimate and personalised wedding at the little castle in the garden city. It appears like a hidden gem amidst the greenery, just a few steps from Åkeshov underground station. Here, you’ll have the whole castle to yourselves, with room for up to 70 dinner guests. Let your wedding party stay overnight at the castle and continue celebrating your love with a breakfast together the following day.
Bromma, tel +46 8 445 80 77, www.akeshofsslott.se

04. For the Gatsby enthusiast – Näsby Castle

At this party castle by Näsbyviken in Täby, the spirit of the Roaring Twenties still lingers within its walls. Here, you have the entire castle to yourselves. Arrive at your wedding reception by boat, or why not hold the wedding ceremony itself on the steamboat jetty? There’s space for 100 people at the wedding dinner, and there are also 44 hotel rooms adjacent to the castle for guests who wish to stay overnight.
Täby, tel +46 8 544 981 00, www.nasbyslott.se

05. The luxury wedding – Ulfsunda Castle

Just a quarter of an hour from the hustle and bustle of Stockholm city centre, everyday life still feels a world away at the magnificent Ulfsunda Castle. The castle grounds and the waters of Lake Mälaren on the horizon make the wedding celebration truly special. The castle boasts 54 unique hotel rooms, and the Rikssalen can accommodate 100 seated guests. Don’t miss the luxurious wedding suite, which will be the perfect finale to your dream wedding.
Bromma, tel +46 8 704 49 40, www.ulfsundaslott.se

06. Archipelago atmosphere – Villa Lovik

Villa Lovik may not be a castle, but it is an experience for all the senses. Here, on the northern tip of Lidingö, you can enjoy an archipelago atmosphere just 15 minutes from the city centre. The Saloon features both crystal chandeliers and an open fireplace. It can accommodate up to 100 people, and guests can arrive by boat from central Stockholm via the private jetty. If desired, the wedding ceremony can be held in the romantic gazebo in the garden.
Lidingö, tel +46 8 506 180 00, www.lovik.se

07. Love on the shores of Lake Mälaren – Skytteholm

A vintage wedding in bohemian style with a ceremony in a barn, a classic manor house wedding or an outdoor wedding on the shores of Lake Mälaren. Skytteholm on Ekerö offers the best of Sweden and Swedish traditions, in a modernised version, with a personal touch and always with finesse. The dining room at Skyttegården has plenty of space for dinner and dancing for up to 148 people. Let your guests arrive by classic steamboat, and after the celebrations, everyone can stay overnight in one of the 74 hotel rooms. You yourselves can take the opportunity to stay in the beautiful wedding suite. Start your first day as husband and wife with a visit to the Strandpaviljongen for a sauna and spa treatment.
Ekerö, tel 08-560 236 00, www.skytteholm.se