A truly excellent venue for a wedding — especially if you're aiming for something more fantasy/renaissance-themed. Every room and the grounds outdoor all are beautiful and make getting photos or decorating a snap given the amount of natural decor already present!

Out of the three options for the ceremony to be held (two outdoor, one indoor in case of rain) we chose the amphitheater which worked perfectly for our small/mid-sized wedding. There was plenty of space for photos, including a very photogenic spiral staircase and spacious courtyard with a covered walkway. The ample rooms on the second floor allowed us plenty of space for getting ready as well. Parking also worked out well and was accommodating for all of our guests.

The staff were excellent — both when it came to planning the wedding and setting up our reservation for the big day and those who worked the wedding day. Payment was easy enough and hassle-free.

Overall, if you're interested in a fantasy setting or just want to get married in a castle without having to travel to Europe, we'd highly recommend!

(Photos courtesy of Delano Scott Jr.)

I stumbled on Cloisters Castle completely by accident — as I’m based in Brooklyn, I was looking up venues closer to NYC. But when I saw the website for Cloisters, my partner and I knew it was meant to be — my partner’s family is from Baltimore! We decided to visit the venue and on our first tour, we worked with Makayla and Annie, who walked us through the process and potential wedding dates. We decided on April, as the Cloisters doesn’t have air conditioning and we were having a medieval D&D fantasy themed ceremony (and armor gets a bit hot!). Makayla was truly such a kind and organized professional, always responsive and helped myself and my partner throughout the planning process. I really appreciated the whole Cloisters team and their help in making our wedding day extra special for our 93 guests. Makayla had a great packet for us with vendor recommendations, insurance details and a floor plan map. We chose Ashling catering from their list, and their team knew the castle well, so were able to jump right in. We were also able to get access to the venue a day in advance for about an hour to run through our rehearsal. The castle itself has so much charm and decor — we really focused more on the dining and experience, and let the rest of the venue shine. Guests loved exploring the castle and were wowed by the stunning garden with gorgeous flowers. It was absolutely the best venue for us and our wedding day!

It is impossible to step foot on this property and not immediately fall in love. My husband and I had wanted a European destination wedding but hated the thought that our family and friends wouldn’t all be able to come. The Cloisters gave us the best of both worlds in the form of a magical, authentic English castle, nestled in a perfect location central to all our guests and us. This gorgeous castle will enchant you the moment you pull up the winding wooded drive and see the gothic spires, stained glass windows, and blooming gardens. There are stunning spaces throughout the castle for ceremonies, dining, dancing, games, and pretty much anything you could ever wish for. One of my favorite features was the turreted walkway for the bride to walk across and ring a huge antique bell before coming down the aisle! Also, you could not possibly have a more atmospheric backdrop for all of your wedding photos. Our guests all commented on how they had never seen a more unique, elegant, and magical wedding venue and how much fun they had exploring the nooks and crannies of the castle all night. If you are looking to lose yourself in a fairytale on your wedding day, you’ve found your venue!