The castles of Lake Garda where you can get married in a civil ceremony

Lake Garda is the perfect setting to say the fateful yes. Where? Maybe in a castle, just as if you were king and queen. Here the most beautiful locations, to dream of a fairytale wedding

Getting married in a castle, who has never wanted it? All, because we all grew up with the myth of Cinderella, even if now the princess paradigms are changing a bit. Be that as it may, becoming a princess or queen for a day is a dream that can be realized, and without much effort. Just choose the right location, which allows you to celebrate the civil ceremony directly at the castle, and then always if the venue allows it, give a big party, like at medieval banquets.

For example, do you know the area of Lake Garda, the largest in Italy? Around its perimeter – some even overlooking the shore – there are truly dream castles, which allow the couple to crown their dream of love, surrounded by beauty and magic.

Are you curious to know which castles are located on the three shores of Lake Garda – the Lombard one, the Venetian one and the Trentino one? Read on and you will see some beautiful ones!

Do you want to get married in a castle? Here are 5 castles overlooking Lake Garda, ready to welcome you and see you happy during your civil wedding.

Rocca of Riva del Garda

La Rocca is located in the town of Riva del Garda, in the province of Trento. Medieval fortification, inside it houses the MAG (Alto Garda Museum) and the picture gallery, with works by Pietro Ricchi, Francesco Hayez and Vincenzo Vela, among others. Of municipal management, it allows the civil ceremony in the internal hall, or in the park. The bride and groom will have to take care of the furniture and equipment necessary for the ceremony.

Scaliger Castle of Malcesine

The Scaligero Castle is a medieval fortress that dominates Lake Garda from the Veronese, therefore Venetian side. Now home to the Natural History Museum, it boasts one of the most beautiful terraces overlooking the lake. The wedding can be celebrated in one of the two rooms, the Casermetta and the Sala Labia, or the “Rivellino”, the terrace, in fact, which is located under the watchtower. The setting up of the spaces is by the newlyweds, as well as the personalization of the ceremony with music or readings. Symbolic ceremonies or renewal of the promise of love are also allowed.

Torri del Benaco Castle

Another castle in the province of Verona, another medieval fortification owned by the Scaligeri, a family that dominated Verona between the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. In this romantic setting, with a view overlooking the enchanting harbor and the town of Torri del Benaco, the couple can choose from different locations the one that best suits their needs, to make their wedding an unforgettable event: the ” Barchessa ”, where very rare ancient nets and a typical Garda plain gondola are kept; the “Limonaia”, one of the last citrus greenhouses still in operation on the Garda, dating back to 1760; the “Tower”, from which it is possible to admire the magnificent panorama of the characteristic harbor and of the center of Torri, as well as of a large part of the lake; the Ex Council Chamber, furnished in a modern style and the open space “el Toras”.

Rocca di Lonato

Property of the Ugo Da Como Foundation, the Castle of Lonato, known as Rocca, has been a National Monument since 1912. From its crenellated walls you can admire the panorama of the entire basin of Lake Garda. The main body houses an events pavilion, fully glazed and equipped with all services, which can accommodate up to 290 people. Outside, a large park, coveted by spouses and wedding planners, is perfect to celebrate romantic weddings by the lake. The restaurant is managed exclusively and with internal kitchens by Padovani Benuzzi catering.

Venetian customs of Lazise

Lazise is a pretty town in the province of Verona, on whose main square, close to the small port, is the Dogana Veneta, an ancient historic residence of the Venetian republic dating back to 1200. Thanks to a special agreement with the Municipality of Lazise, it is possible celebrate the civil ceremony directly in the location. The large room is suitable for 50 to over 300 people and is characterized by a large staircase, which lends itself well to the celebration of the rite, as if the couple were on a stage, with all the guests distributed in the stalls. The space in front of the structure, which overlooks the lake, is well suited for outdoor aperitifs, while the reception can be done in the large main room.