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Castle Wedding Venues in North Carolina
20 castle wedding venues across 18 cities in North Carolina — including 9 you can stay in and 6 all-inclusive. Castles are spread thin, so browse them all below, then tour your favorites in person.
Top-rated castles in North Carolina
Ranked by what couples say — rating weighted by review count. See the full best-of-North Carolina ranking →
Tryon Palace
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,044 reviews
Replica of the 1760s Royal Governor's mansion, with 16 acres of gardens, tours & a history center.
Castle McCulloch
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,117 reviews
Luxury venue and wedding destination featuring 1800s buildings, 60 acres of grounds and helpful staff.
Smithmore Castle
4.9 ★★★★★ 182 reviews
Castle Ladyhawke
4.8 ★★★★★ 179 reviews
Mountain wedding venue with a castle backdrop and rooms such as a pub, along with gracious service.
The Palmer Building
4.7 ★★★★★ 176 reviews
Stone, castle-like venue for weddings and receptions, plus a speakeasy theater for Poe-themed entertainment.
Chateau Vie
4.5 ★★★★★ 119 reviews
Popular wedding venue with a bridal suite and a special waiting area for men.
Where the castles are in North Carolina
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Looking beyond North Carolina?
Real castles are rare enough that the right one is often worth a drive across the state line — some of the country's best are next door.