Weddings in Ireland and Scotland - CASTLE HONEYMOONS BY BONAVENTURE TOURS blog at BridesClub.com

What could be more memorable or more romantic than a wedding at a castle? A castle wedding has been the choice of many celebrities - Pierce Bronsnan at Ashford Castle in Ireland and Madonna at Skibo Castle in Scotland are only two recent examples.

Bonaventure Tours can provide complete destination wedding services in Scotland and Ireland. Bonaventure Tours will assist you through the legalities, clergy contacts, venue selection, and myriad of details from flowers to music to pipers, and Celtic wedding traditions.

We have Irish and Scots wedding co-ordinators in place who will communicate directly with you through the planning process to fulfil your dream wedding. Your complete arrangements will also include travel arrangements for yourselves and your guests through the wedding period as well as your honeymoon and any touring your guests might want to do before or after the wedding.

After arriving at your chosen destination our co-ordinator will assist with the completion of your legal documents, review your arrangements and provide whatever services have been agreed upon. On the wedding day she will be present to insure that all goes as planned.

There are no fixed wedding packages as you might find on a cruise ship or at a tropical resort. Every destination wedding by Bonaventure Tours is completely tailored to your requirements and your budget. Our co-ordinators will listen, suggest and provide options and opinions - allowing you to make informed decisions. Our co-ordinators maintain their independence by charging a fee for their services rather than earning commissions from wedding suppliers.

From tiny 12th century St Margaret's Chapel at Edinburgh Castle to the exclusive use of a complete castle visited by Mary Queen of Scots, Scotland has options galore. Ancient abbeys, historic sites and stately homes are further possibilities.

It is more complicated to be legally married in Ireland. Many couples opt to cut through the red tape and residency requirements with a legal ceremony at home and a religious blessing ceremony in Ireland. Your options in Ireland may be limited by the requirements of your religious denomination.

There are an unlimited array of romantic castles, abbeys and historic sites throughout Ireland. Castle Leslie and St Salvator's church is pure delight in spring when the bluebells carpet the walk from the castle through the gardens and the gate to the churchyard. Knappogue Castle with its private apartment offers a unique setting for a small family group. Humewood Castle - Irish home of the Duke of Devonshire provides the ultimate in luxury while Glin Castle - home to the Knight of Glin has a more intimate ambience.

In both countries civil ceremonies must be performed in premises licensed for this purpose.

From an intimate wedding for two to a gathering for the entire clan, our specialized knowledge of Ireland and Scotland and our local partners will bring your dreams to life.

Call us toll free at 1-800-876-5084, email to info@castlehoneymoons.com or go to our website at www.castlehoneymoons.com to see several different honeymoon packages in either Ireland or Scotland.