A wedding proposal is a magic moment. It is a time that is filled with excitement, romance, and a once-in-a-lifetime feeling that can never be duplicated. It's the perfect opportunity to break free from the everyday and step into a fairy tale like setting. Therefore, a castle's opulence when magnified by the rich and luminous decorations of the Christmas season is the perfect setting for your Christmas proposal. It is truly a fairy tale settting!Here are 5 American castles that spare no expense in decorating for the holidays and would perfect for your Christmas proposal!
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#1 Castles For Getting Engaged at Christmas: Mills MansionStaatsburgh, NYAway from the bustle and fame of Hyde Park, New York's regal mansions, is the hidden gem of Mills Mansion in Staatsburgh, New York. Nestled on a slope overlooking the Hudson River, this gilded age mansion has been lovingly restored to it's original glory by The Friends Of Mills Mansion. During the holidays the mansion is meticulously adorned with period decorations, including ornate bows, a towering Christmas Tree, ornaments, and fully set dining table. It is a gorgeous place to propose!
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#2 Castles For Getting Engaged at Christmas: The Biltmore EstateAshville, NCOne of the grandest estates in the country is the 8,000 acre estate of George Vanderbilt. Open to visitors, this spectacular estate is open year round, but the opulence of the holidays is when you it's really magical. Make sure to book your tickets for their 'Candlelight Christmas' celebration well in advance so you can propose amidst their candlelight walks filled with spirited holiday music and glisten Christmas trees.
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#3 Castles For Getting Engaged at Christmas: Castello di AmorosaCaslistoga, CA In addition to being a full winery, this castle has incredible vistas, spectacular landscaping, and endless nooks and crannies for a private and intimate proposal. Now, imagine this castle decorated for the holidays. Wow! And, while you are there, you may want to pick up a bottle of wine to open on your honeymoon.
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#4 Castles For Getting Engaged at Christmas: Stan Hywet Hall and GardensAkron, OHOhio natives may be familiar with this hidden gem, but for the rest of us, welcome to Stan Hywet Hall! On Christmas Day in 1915 the Seiberling family moved into this grand Tudor revival mansion. Perhaps, that is part of the reason this castle embodies the Christmas spirit so fully. The dedicated employees and volunteers turn the estate into a winter wonderland by decorating the entire estate with glistening lights, blazing Christmas trees, festive wreaths, and more. Plus, during their 'Evening of Holiday Magic' they host a romantic dinner followed by a tour of the estate. It truly is the perfect opportunity to propose!
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#5 Castles For Getting Engaged at Christmas: Cinderella's CastleOrlando, FLOkay, call me cliche, but it's Cinderella's Castle. And, at Christmas it is brought to life like only the creative genius of Disney can do, with spectacular lighting, inspiring music, and a firework show that will leave you speechless! If that's not the ultimate childhood fantasy come true, then I don't know what is? To avoid the crowds and to make it extra 'sweet' (sorry I just can't help myself), get on the wait list for Wishes Fireworks Dessert Party. There, you can sip a glass of champagne, indulging in amazing sweets, and enjoy the spectacular show far from the crowds at your own private table. Not only will this give you a great view but it will allow you to say what is in your heart without fighting the crowds.
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