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Marilyn and Elizabeth Roy
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The Spirit of Goth Weddings
Goth Wedding Venues Rosecliff in Newport, Rhode Island Weather and Peak Season Things to Do for Your Guests in Newport Lodging Oheka Castle in Huntington, New York Weather and Peak Season Things to Do for Your Guests in Newport Lodging Belvedere Castle in Central Park in New York City Weather and Peak Season Things to Do for Your Guests in New York City Lodging Hammond Castle Museum in Gloucester, Massachusetts Weather and Peak Season Things to Do for Your Guests in Gloucester Lodging The Omni Mount Washington Resort in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire Weather and Peak Season Things to Do for Your Guests in Bretton Woods Lodging
The Spirit of Goth Weddings
Goth weddings emphasize elements of romance, mystery, and individualism. Each ceremony draws on the influences that bind the bride and groom together, so each ceremony will be unique. At the core, though is a solemn sense of the commitment to eternal love the couple makes. Goth weddings are formal occasions. Black, lacy wedding gowns with a bouquet of dark, red roses for the bride and a black suit trimmed with velvet and touches of red for the groom are common attire. The wedding party dons similar formal attire in dark colors. Candles in candelabras often provide lights and shadows. Goth aesthetics favor elements of European architecture from the 12th to the 16th centuries, featuring vaulted ceilings and pointed arches. With these influences, Goth wedding venues offer a haunting aspect. Goth Wedding Venues
Rosecliff in Newport, Rhode Island
Rosecliff, built in the late 19th century, resembles the Grand Trianon in Versailles. The gilded-age mansion appears in films such as The Great Gatsby, Amistad, 27 Dresses, and True Lies. It provides multiple venues for romantic and elegant goth weddings. Despite the many sites on the grounds, the Rosecliff books only one event a night. The ballroom offers seating for 160 guests with room for dancing. Next to the ballroom, the salon allows space for 60 diners or 140 wedding guests. The dining room provides a setting for a wedding dessert buffet. Outdoor venues include an oceanfront site and eight acres of manicured lawns. The special events staff assists in the planning and managing of events. Weather and Peak Season Newport experiences its peak season in summer when the temperature averages around 78° Fahrenheit. Winter in Newport sees an average temperature around 40° Fahrenheit. Precipitation in Newport averages around three to four inches per month. So, March through May and September through November remain the best times for your Goth wedding in Newport. Things to Do for Your Guests in Newport Guests enjoy mansion and trolley tours, harbor cruises, the three-and-a-half-mile cliff walk, the coastline along the ten-mile Ocean Drive route, and the Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals. Lodging Many of the area's mansions have been converted into hotels making them the perfect place for guests at a Goth wedding. To choose a hotel, visit DiscoverNewport.org and share the link with your guests. Back to Top
Oheka Castle in Huntington, New York
Oheka Castle offers indoor and outdoor venues with a capacity of 300 guests. The castle provides a hotel, ballroom, reception area, garden, and a dressing room. The ballroom holds 300 guests, 200 for a banquet and 450 for a reception. The dining room can seat 100 or fit 200 for a reception. Outdoor venues include the upper lawn, the upper great lawn, the great lawn, and the formal garden. Catering choices include food, cakes, desserts, bar, and drinks. Weather and Peak Season Most visitors come to New York in the summer or during the holidays. The average high temperature in Huntington ranges from 82° Fahrenheit in summer and 37° Fahrenheit in winter. So, plan to visit Huntington in the spring or fall. With the fall foliage and crisp air, autumn has an edge over spring as a good time. Things to Do for Your Guests in Huntington Huntington’s location on Long Island provides guests access to activities and locations throughout New York City. NYCTourism.com provides a list of choices for your guests. Lodging The 127-room Oheka Castle Hotel provides a choice of nine suites. Guests enjoy in-room massages, mansion tours, a continental breakfast, a 24-hour fitness center. Back to Top
Belvedere Castle in Central Park in New York City
A Central Park wedding loses some privacy but gains grandeur, especially with the Belvedere Castle as a backdrop. The late-19th-century castle lives up to the name Belvedere, which means beautiful view in Italian. It sits on the Vista Rock with views of the Delacorte Theater, the Great Lawn, and the Turtle Pond. Since the schist rock in the castle matches the Vista Rock, it appears to be made from it. It offers indoor and outdoor venues and a dressing room. Wedding ceremonies use the plaza by the castle and not in it. Weather and Peak Season New York City experiences its peak tourist seasons in the summer and holidays. So, spring and fall provide less crowded times to visit, with fall providing the extra attraction of the autumn leaves. Things to Do for Your Guests in New York City New York City provides activities and places to visit that will cover everyone’s interests. Share the link to NYCTourism.com with your guests. The list they'll find will show them the many choices available. Lodging NYCTourism.com also provides a list of places to stay. You can find a hotel that appeals to your sense of dark romanticism. Recommending the hotel you choose to your guests allows everyone to enjoy any group discount. However, providing the link to your guests lets them select another hotel if they prefer. Back to Top
Hammond Castle Museum in Gloucester, Massachusetts
The Hammond Castle Museum offers medieval architecture, a Renaissance art collection, the Great Hall, a library, and a courtyard as indoor venues. The outdoor venue offers a view of the Gloucester Harbor. It can accommodate up to 150 guests or seat 95 guests for dining. The bride and groom enjoy separate private rooms. The museum staff connects the couple to local wedding suppliers. Weather and Peak Season Even though summer represents the busiest time for travel to Gloucester, the weather in summer beats spring or fall. Gloucester experiences higher humidity. So, even though the temperature is in the 70s in the spring and fall, it can feel colder. It also rains less in the summer. However, misty atmosphere may create just the right Gothic atmosphere for your ceremony. Things for Your Guests to Do in Gloucester Gloucester’s fame comes from the local fishing industry. So, the city offers a dining experience for seafood lovers. With its location on the waterfront, it offers beaches and docks to explore, schooner cruises, and whale-watching tours. Lodging DiscoverGlouster.com offers a list of places where your guests can stay in Gloucester. Back to Top
Omni Mount Washington Resort in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire
The Omni Mount Washington Resort features Spanish Renaissance architecture. It offers a ballroom and a rooftop terrace among its ten venues with a capacity of up to 300 guests. Joseph Stickney designed the resort in 1902. Guests brought their staff and spent the summer at the resort. The resort venues include Crystal Hills in Rosebrook Lodge. Guests reach Crystal Hills on the Bretton Woods Skyway Gondola with a view of the surrounding White Mountains. The resort offers catering from its restaurants – the 1902 Main Dining Room, Stickney’s Steak & Chop Pub, and the Cave, a speakeasy-style bar. The events staff works with you to plan your special day. A rooming list report helps keep track of guest reservations and arrival dates. Weather and Peak Season Bretton Woods provides things to do that make every season a time to visit. Things for Your Guests to Do in Bretton Woods Guests enjoy zip lining, a spa, an indoor pool, a heated outdoor pool, golfing, and skiing at the resort. Bretton Woods offers new activities with each season, including skiing in the winter and hiking in the summer. Lodging The resort includes a 269-room hotel with a choice of 12-room styles. The room provides a desk, chair, Wi-Fi, hair dryer, iron, ironing board, and an in-room safe. Some rooms offer gas fireplaces. More Ideas Still looking for more ideas for Goth wedding venues? Read our post, "Haunting Halloween Wedding Venues." Back to Top
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