Castle Wedding Venues with a Courtyard
A castle courtyard is an outdoor room with stone on every side — sheltered from wind, framed for photos, and made for a ceremony under open sky or a cocktail hour that spills out of the great hall. It's the best of both worlds: the fresh-air, golden-hour feeling of an outdoor wedding with walls that cut the weather and hold the light. Ask how the courtyard flows to the reception room, what the rain plan is if the ceremony is set there, and whether it's yours exclusively — couples' reviews are good at describing how the courtyard actually felt at dusk. The 73 castles below have real evidence of this feature — from the castle's own site or from couples' reviews — ranked by rating, with the couples' mentions shown as proof.
All 73 castles, ranked by rating
- Coastal Chateau
5 ★★★★★ 161 reviews Castle wedding venue Stay on-site - Chateau Douillett
5 ★★★★★ 81 reviews Castle wedding venue All-inclusive Stay on-site“The property is just stunning, I really enjoyed the outdoor courtyard space where I could quietly practice yoga among the gorgeous gardens, fountain, and birds chirping.”
- Chateau On The Ocean
5 ★★★★★ 46 reviews Castle wedding venue Stay on-site - The French Chateau of Odessa Extended Stay Vacation Homes and Rentals
5 ★★★★★ 38 reviews Castle wedding venue Stay on-site“My family and I stayed at the Airbnb because we were planning my son’s graduation party and using the Event Center connected by the courtyard.”
- Castle Garden Event Center
5 ★★★★★ 37 reviews Castle wedding venue“Great event, and the courtyard was really nice, especially in the back where a musician was playing.”
- Le Chateau Du Coeur
5 ★★★★★ 21 reviews Castle wedding venue All-inclusive Stay on-site“There are endless photo opportunities both inside and out, from the grand staircase to the charming courtyards.”
- Reunion Castle
5 ★★★★★ 7 reviews Castle wedding venue Stay on-site - Castle on Royal Creek
5 ★★★★★ 5 reviews Stay on-site Climate-controlled - The Castle - Allure Of The Desert, LLC
5 ★★★★★ 2 reviews Castle wedding venue Stay on-site Climate-controlled - Diamond Monarx Castle of Conestoga
5 ★★★★★ 1 reviews Castle wedding venue - The Castle at Wildwood Gardens
4.9 ★★★★★ 265 reviews Castle wedding venue - The Century Palace
4.9 ★★★★★ 152 reviews Castle wedding venue All-inclusive Stay on-site - Château Noland
4.9 ★★★★★ 138 reviews Castle wedding venue Stay on-site“The wedding was in the main courtyard and I took dogs at the gate as guests arrived!”
- Republic Wine Castle
4.9 ★★★★★ 74 reviews Castle wedding venue - Chateau Valley Center Retirement
4.9 ★★★★★ 60 reviews“There is a small courtyard garden next to the dining area where I can visit with my mom when the weather is nice.”
- Stoney Creek Castle
4.9 ★★★★★ 60 reviews Castle wedding venue - Pierce Castle
4.9 ★★★★★ 50 reviews Castle wedding venue All-inclusive Stay on-site Climate-controlled - The Castle at Wadley Farms
4.9 ★★★★★ 16 reviews Castle wedding venue Stay on-site“The outside was stunning as well with a large courtyard in the front and beautiful stonework.”
- Palace Theater
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,304 reviews“Staff welcome you as you cross the courtyard from the garage, box office is easy to access, lobby is large with variety of drinks, snacks.”
- Castle Unicorn
4.8 ★★★★★ 148 reviews Castle wedding venue“The whole property is beautiful and so well kept and the ponds, fountains, bridges, courtyard, and castle itself all looked incredible in our photos.”
- The Castle Marne
4.8 ★★★★★ 76 reviews Castle wedding venue Stay on-site Climate-controlled - Governor's Palace
4.7 ★★★★★ 5,420 reviews Climate-controlled - The Rockleigh
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,583 reviews Castle wedding venue Stay on-site“The outdoor courtyards, complete with fountains and manicured gardens, make for incredible first look moments and golden hour portraits.”
- Saint Clements Castle & Marina
4.7 ★★★★★ 789 reviews Castle wedding venue Stay on-site“There are so many amazing spots for photos: the sunken gardens, the stone courtyards, the tall trees, and of course that incredible water view.”
- Searles Castle
4.7 ★★★★★ 376 reviews Castle wedding venue - Silver Oaks Chateau
4.7 ★★★★★ 282 reviews Castle wedding venue All-inclusive Stay on-site“The courtyard and fireplace is beautiful, the reception hall is so warm and inviting with massive ceilings, and it's easy to access but feels secluded.”
- Le Chateau
4.7 ★★★★★ 275 reviews Castle wedding venue All-inclusive - Castle Green
4.7 ★★★★★ 260 reviews Castle wedding venue“The wedding ceremony was held in the courtyard, which was adorned with beautiful flowers and greenery, adding to the overall romantic and elegant atmosphere.”
- Chateau Nouvelle
4.7 ★★★★★ 204 reviews Castle wedding venue“There is always a gorgeous spot for photos, especially the outside courtyard and library.”
- Chic Venue Golden Palace Anderson Location
4.7 ★★★★★ 178 reviews Castle wedding venue All-inclusive Climate-controlled - Mt. Woodson Castle
4.7 ★★★★★ 175 reviews Castle wedding venue All-inclusive Stay on-site - Highlands Castle
4.7 ★★★★★ 144 reviews“It has a beautiful courtyard and that is where I got my senior pictures taken.”
- Castle Noz
4.7 ★★★★★ 120 reviews Castle wedding venue“One of the highlights of the evening, Casper went to the top of one of the towers and shot a flaming arrow across the courtyard, lighting the bonfire.”
- Chateau South
4.7 ★★★★★ 14 reviews Castle wedding venue“The courtyard had a pool which was warm and fun for everyone who came to the event.”
- Château des Montes
4.7 ★★★★★ 12 reviews“The courtyard is very private with adjustable lighting for ambiance.”
- Chateau Lesieutre Guest House Vacation Rental & Event Venue
4.7 ★★★★★ 11 reviews Castle wedding venue Stay on-site - Iolani Palace
4.6 ★★★★★ 5,953 reviews Castle wedding venue“We started with watching videos in the courtyard and moved to the tour in the main area.”
- Atalaya Castle
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,136 reviews Castle wedding venue Stay on-site - Castle Farms
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,422 reviews Castle wedding venue“Once you rent the area you want, she had the knights castle and courtyard, you can get the table and linens from there but everything else is outsourced.”
- The Chateaux Deer Valley
4.6 ★★★★★ 727 reviews Stay on-site“The facilities were well maintained and the s'mores in the courtyard are a must.”
- The Champagne Palace
4.6 ★★★★★ 291 reviews Castle wedding venue All-inclusive“The one thing I would suggest is for the employees to PLEASE separate the chairs in the courtyard a bit more for weddings because the chairs were way TOO CLOSE to each other.”
- The Veranda
4.6 ★★★★★ 284 reviews Castle wedding venue“At our first visit, I fell in love with the house, the foliage, courtyard, the lights, and the perfect little details that really felt unique to San Antonio.”
- The Cloisters Castle
4.6 ★★★★★ 180 reviews Castle wedding venue“The rear of the property has a private courtyard that could serve as the cocktail hour, and the inside has 2 larger rooms that could be the dining and dance floor areas.”
- Chateau Bellevue | ATX
4.6 ★★★★★ 131 reviews Castle wedding venue - Hilltop Castle
4.6 ★★★★★ 85 reviews Castle wedding venue All-inclusive Stay on-site“All the rooms made it easy to meetup in the courtyard and the the games and activities around it kept everyone entertained and then some.”
- Castle of Joy
4.6 ★★★★★ 45 reviews Castle wedding venue All-inclusive Stay on-site“Courtyard for cocktails or photo booth area.”
- Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
4.5 ★★★★★ 5,518 reviews Castle wedding venue“The grandeur was immense, especially in the courtyard.”
- The Kentucky Castle
4.5 ★★★★★ 2,514 reviews Castle wedding venue Stay on-site Climate-controlled“It was nice for my grandbaby to run around in the grass courtyard while waiting and near the pond.”
- Chateau Crystale
4.5 ★★★★★ 607 reviews Castle wedding venue All-inclusive - Spanish Governor's Palace
4.5 ★★★★★ 507 reviews Climate-controlled“There are about 10 rooms and then the outside courtyard.”
- The Canadian Lakes Castle
4.5 ★★★★★ 264 reviews Climate-controlled“Sadly, the courtyard wasn't open, it would have been some nice photos to get.”
- Le Chateau Garden Bistro
4.5 ★★★★★ 219 reviews Castle wedding venue“This hidden gem is located in the Ayres Hotel and with outdoor seating available in their lovely Mediterranean style courtyard.”
- Dresden Castle | Historic Events Center
4.5 ★★★★★ 167 reviews Castle wedding venue All-inclusive Outside catering OK - Chateau Coralini
4.5 ★★★★★ 121 reviews Castle wedding venue Stay on-site“We hosted a beautiful ceremony at the gazebo, cocktail hour & reception dinner in the courtyard and followed up with drinks & dancing inside.”
- Chateau Charmant
4.5 ★★★★★ 61 reviews Castle wedding venue Stay on-site“Two paved courtyards to enjoy as well.”
- Chateau de Harpe
4.5 ★★★★★ 26 reviews Castle wedding venue Stay on-site - The Chateau
4.5 ★★★★★ 8 reviews Stay on-site - Lotte New York Palace
4.4 ★★★★☆ 4,202 reviews Castle wedding venue Stay on-site“From the iconic courtyard entrance to the stunning ballroom spaces, every detail feels like a movie set designed for a dream wedding.”
- Da Mikelle Palazzo Queens Events & Wedding Venue
4.4 ★★★★☆ 545 reviews Castle wedding venue Stay on-site Climate-controlled Outside catering OK - Château des Fleurs
4.4 ★★★★☆ 292 reviews Castle wedding venue - Mac-O-Chee Castle
4.4 ★★★★☆ 177 reviews Castle wedding venue“On the first visit where I took my husband, we were very impressed with the attention to detail that the owners had put into the castle, courtyard, and reception hall.”
- Chateau de Lis
4.4 ★★★★☆ 50 reviews Castle wedding venue Climate-controlled - Newman’s Castle
4.3 ★★★★☆ 1,028 reviews Castle wedding venue Stay on-site - Chateau St. Jean Winery
4.3 ★★★★☆ 317 reviews Castle wedding venue“This quaint yet exquisite establishment exudes an undeniable charm that effortlessly captivates visitors from the moment they step foot onto its cobblestone pathways.”
- Ventura Grand Chateau
4.3 ★★★★☆ 7 reviews Castle wedding venue“She also loved being outside in your courtyard, enjoying the sun and fresh air and talking to people.”
- Manresa Castle Hotel
4.2 ★★★★☆ 748 reviews Stay on-site Climate-controlled - Mugdock Castle
4.2 ★★★★☆ 17 reviews“You can’t tour it, but it was fun to see from outside and to peer through the gates at the courtyards.”
- Starlight Chateau Event Center
4.1 ★★★★☆ 131 reviews Castle wedding venue Outside catering OK“The building is so pretty, and there's a gorgeous courtyard in the middle.”
- Le Chateau Venue
4.1 ★★★★☆ 33 reviews Castle wedding venue“Beautiful back Courtyard.”
- Chateau Hotel New Orleans
4 ★★★★☆ 829 reviews Castle wedding venue“Right in the middle of everything I wanted to visit, comfy beds, high quality linens, gorgeous courtyards, friendly staff, off street parking, and I felt safe the whole time!”
- Chateau Saint Denis Hotel
3.8 ★★★★☆ 889 reviews Castle wedding venue Climate-controlled - Chateau Cocomar
3.1 ★★★☆☆ 220 reviews Castle wedding venue Stay on-site - The Castle
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