Lake Bled Castle wedding

An unforgettable medieval wedding venue fit for royalty.
Capacity
up to 110
Accommodation
N/A
Price range
€€€
Booking recommended
12+ months in advance

Why get married at Lake Bled Castle?

A spectacular view of Lake Bled and beyond from the courtyard’s terrace
The castle’s atmosphere is one of ancient tradition
Incredible interior and superb setting for wedding photos
A splendid wedding venue fit for royalty
Ever wanted to have a royal wedding? Getting hitched at Bled Castle can make that dream come true. Perched on a giant cliff overlooking Lake Bled, this medieval marvel offers the most stunning views. It’s the oldest castle in Slovenia with a rich thousand-year-old history. The castle’s courtyard is rivalled only by the beauty of the interior, including the grandeur of the Knight's Hall and the classiness of the royal restaurant. A venue fit for a royal couple.

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Available for

Civil ceremony
Wedding reception - Bled Castle restaurant or terrace
Wedding feast - Bled Castle restaurant or terrace

Availability: every day from 3pm onwards

Wedding feast: up to 60 guests in the restaurant, up to 120 guests on the terrace

Civil ceremony: up to 110 guests

Civil wedding ceremony includes

Floral decorations on the wedding table
A bottle of sparkling wine for the wedding couple and their witnesses
Medieval welcome by the Lord of the Castle, accompanied with live music
Free entrance to the castle for all wedding guests
Use of the wedding hall for up to 45 minutes

Optional

Castle Wedding – entire castle staff and a full program
Champagne and sabring of the champagne bottle
Printing of the wedding certificate in the castle print works
Filling of a bottle of wine in the castle wine cellar
A visit to the blacksmith's workshop at the castle and a gift for the newlyweds
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Kind words from our couples

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R & N
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Karin was able to help me with planning a perfect proposal. She has local connections that are really helpful. She sent me a list of photographers and then I picked the one which I liked the best. I proposed to my fiancé on Ojstrica Hill. There were some other people there but Karin talked to them so that they moved away. This meant that I was able to propose on the perfect location without people being in the picture. Karin is very helpful, comes with creative ideas and I can highly recommend her services.
G & D
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We will forever be grateful to Karin for her help! She pays attention to every little detail, she was helpful with ideas and assisted when there were any issues. She was also able to see our vision for the weeding day and exceeded our expectation. We are happy to have met a wedding planner who does her job with love, diligence and extreme professionalism. Her knowledge of wedding logistics and trusted vendors is amazing. On our wedding day we just had fun and did not have to think about anything else. It was lovely to work with Karin and we will always recommend her.
J & C
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Karin is amazing and will help with every detail - responsive, accommodating, and supportive of any vision you may have! Her local connections and knowledge is invaluable. Can’t thank her enough for everything!!

Let us help you design & organize an unforgettable Lake Bled wedding

Wedding at Lake Bled Castle

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Lake Bled cannot be mentioned in writing or depicted on images without its castle. Beside the church on the island and the lake itself, Bled Castle is the symbol of Bled and an immensely important part of Slovenian cultural heritage. In addition to its epically stunning features, both in terms of its position on a 130-metre cliff and its architecture, Bled Castle has an unbelievably long and amazingly rich history. Let’s travel back in time to see what makes this Bled wedding venue so ridiculously appealing.

A long and colourful history

Bled Castle is the oldest of its kind in Slovenia, as well as one of the best preserved. It dates back to the times of the German king Henry II and was first mentioned in the year 1011. Yes, you read that correctly, the place is over a thousand years old. The famous Slovene historian Valvasor, member of the Royal Society in London, mentions it in his 1689 masterpiece Glory of the Duchy of Carniola, appropriately calling it Castellum Veldes or "Castle on the Rock".

The castle’s original owners, the Bishops of Brixen, only visited their property occasionally, leasing to other prominent representatives of Europe’s well-to-dos, like the aristocratic Kreigh family who ended up living there for two hundred years. Baron Herbard Auersperg of Turja succeeded the Bled Castle as owner and was also the one who renovated it after the great earthquake of 1511.

Up until the 18th century, the castle was administered by nobles, followed by adherents of the middle class. For a short period during the French occupation, Bled Castle was even owned by Napoleon. It then passed through the hands of many owners, each adding their own touches to the castle’s already incredible charm.  

The fascinating parts of Bled Castle and its amazing architecture

The walls of Bled Castle, decorated with the images of coats-of-arms painted in fresco technique, are sure to hold many secrets. Also famous are the Castle Printing Works, which used to record historic records dating back centuries. An incredible feature in the courtyard is a 12-metre well, cut into live rock. The castle’s prestigious wine cellar stores wines of the highest-quality and the tower gallery features monthly exhibitions. There’s also a museum which presents us with the rich history of Lake Bled and the surrounding area.

Today, many cultural events take place at Bled Castle, like the Medieval Games which are organised in the courtyard during warmer months, the whole court bursting with excitement and rich tradition.

This medieval household has also hosted countless important state visits and numerous prominent guests have visited the court over the years. From movie stars to sports personalities, from royal dignitaries to heads of state, Bled Castle has welcomed them all. And now it’s time for this magical venue to host you and your beloved!

Wedding ceremonies are certainly the most glamorous events at Bled Castle. Its gorgeous gothic chapel, dedicated to the bishops St. Albuin and St. Ingenuin, is where couples throughout the centuries have taken their vows. Adorned with lovely baroque frescoes, the chapel is undeniably one of the most beautiful locations on the estate.

A modern wedding with a medieval feel

Nowadays, Bled Castle offers romantic civil ceremonies in the lovely Knight’s Hall. Walking down the aisle in this remarkable place steeped in history, one cannot help but feel the powerful spirit of the past resonating within its walls. To make the occasion even more special, your wedding certificates are printed in the old castle printworks.

If you choose Bled Castle as your wedding venue, you won’t only be treated like royalty, you will in fact become royalty. A luxurious medieval merry-making will be complemented with streams of sparkling wine and delicious specialties prepared in Bled Castle’s restaurant. The castle catering team consists of Slovenia’s top chefs, so you can expect nothing but perfection.

The exceptional atmosphere and surreal surroundings guarantee magnificent wedding photos, especially ones on the terrace overlooking Lake Bled. Nothing is too extravagant for royalty, and your wedding at Bled Castle will be forged in your memory for life.

Hear ye, hear ye, let the wedding bells ring!

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We offer a list of fantastic Lake Bled wedding packages and gorgeous venues located around this idyllic Alpine jewel. Our professional wedding planner will be with you every step of the way to guarantee an exciting, stress-free, all-inclusive organization of your dream wedding.

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