{"id":74537,"date":"2014-07-28T05:23:51","date_gmt":"2014-07-28T04:23:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.5starweddingmagazine.com\/?p=74537"},"modified":"2023-03-17T09:04:39","modified_gmt":"2023-03-17T09:04:39","slug":"the-alternative-chapel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/the-alternative-chapel\/","title":{"rendered":"The Alternative Chapel"},"content":{"rendered":"

Although a traditional church wedding remains one of the truest ways to exchange your vows, the popularity in civil ceremonies held at fairytale venues has become increasingly popular.<\/h2>\n

5 Star Wedding Directory<\/a> provides discerning couples with a collection of unique and beautiful venues all licensed to hold civil ceremonies as well as host a stunning reception afterwards.<\/p>\n

The magical and historic setting of a castle wedding has been the choice of aristocracy and celebrities for years. Dundas Castle <\/a>in Scotland sits in its own 1000 acre estate in secluded countryside, yet only 8 miles from Edinburgh city centre. This luxurious castle, now the stately home of Sir Jack and Lady Stewart-Clark, also offers a romantic boathouse on Dundas Loch for honeymoon couples to make a quick escape.\u00a0 For those wanting an enchanting backdrop of castle turrets and walled gardens, Guthrie Castle<\/a> in Angus, Scotland, can accommodate a variety of ceremonies from Celtic Handfasting, Hindu ceremonies and Church of Scotland weddings.<\/p>\n

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Dundas Castle and Estate<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Guthrie Castle <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

If getting married by the sea has been the lifelong dream, then \u00a0Drakes of Brighton<\/strong><\/em><\/a> provide breathtaking design and exquisite service in its 4 star townhouse perfectly located right on the seafront. 20 bespoke bedrooms make this luxury boutique hotel a perfect venue to book exclusively; where your guests are the only guests.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Likewise couples getting married at The George on Rye<\/em><\/strong> will not only adore the beautiful hand painted silk wallpaper in the ballroom but will love the fact they are only a short ride away from the amazing Camber Sands – sand dunes rolling along the East Sussex coast.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

If being near the water is simply not enough, then couples can say their \u2018I dos\u2019 onboard in the Isle of Skye on\u00a0Duisdale House\u2019s <\/a>private luxury yacht Solus Na Mara<\/em><\/strong>, the yacht accommodates a small wedding party of six including the bride and groom.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0Drakes of Brighton<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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The George In Rye<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Modern couples wanting a more urban setting can choose the elegant and original \u2018grand hotel\u2019 The Langham <\/a><\/em><\/strong>in London.\u00a0 The hotel makes for enchanting surroundings with its opulent Grand Ballroom and packages which can include a moonlit champagne tour of London and Rolls Royce transfers on the wedding day.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Langham – London<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

For something cooler, the Absolut Icebar<\/a>, London<\/em><\/strong>, is the only venue in the UK to allow marriages in temperatures of minus 5 degrees.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Absolut Ice Bar<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Couples can celebrate their day in the ethereal surroundings of\u00a0Absolut Icebar\u00a0with guests adorned in capes, whilst surrounded by crystal clear ice. Toast the marriage with a Champagne cocktail in an ice glass before enjoying canap\u00e9s or dinner in the contrasting warmth of belowzero.<\/span><\/p>\n

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These are just some of the many easy to find luxury suppliers provided by the little black book that is 5starweddingdirectory.com.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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