A Modern Castle Wedding in Burgenland

“Castle weddings are all the same,” goes the cliché, while in the imaginary background the clatter of hooves fades away, the door of the lavishly decorated carriage opens, and the Grande Madame steps out in her billowing white wedding gown to meet her future husband, the Count von und zu Altmodisch. “Not all of them,” we reply, pointing to this unique styled shoot, which made it onto the cover of our Burgenland wedding book.

This wedding concept shows you how to celebrate a wonderful, modern castle wedding without strictly adhering to traditional conventions. It starts with the stationery. Although the wedding invitations look very elegant with their flowing script and wax seals, the transparent envelopes and minimalist design give them a fresh, contemporary look. They also offer a first glimpse of the wedding’s color scheme, which consists mainly of white, cream, nude, and peach.

This pairs perfectly with the wedding venue, Rotenturm Castle, and is also reflected in the nude-colored skirt of the wedding dress. Not only does it feature a sophisticated boho-style top, but it also comes with a unique veil that’s attached to the off-the-shoulder straps and can be easily removed for greater freedom of movement. To complement the look, the bride wears subtle, natural makeup, her hair down, and a striking headband—which, at a classic castle wedding, would likely be a tiara.

The non-religious wedding ceremony takes place outdoors on a flight of stairs. Since the beautifully ornate arcades behind the stairs serve as an impressive stone wedding arch, a separate arch is not used. Instead, small vases of flowers adorn the sides of the steps. This attention to detail is evident in every aspect of the wedding florals, where full-bloom roses and eucalyptus take center stage.

The interior wedding design also plays on the duality of a modern castle wedding. The white Crossback chairs lend the elegantly set wedding table a certain approachability that fits perfectly with the rest of the wedding concept. From delicious finger food to the tempting, lavishly stocked dessert table, right down to the iconic retro VW bus serving as a photo booth—everything is deliberately designed to invite guests to touch and try things out. After all, this isn’t a stuffy, old-fashioned wedding—it’s a young and modern castle wedding in Burgenland.