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Fairytale castle weddings have long been favoured by the rich and famous.

Beautiful castles provide the most ideal, fairytale setting for the all important wedding celebration. Celebrities have long favoured the fantastic settings provided by these prestigious venues for their weddings.

Will Smith married actress Jada Pinkett at The Cloisters in Baltimore, Maryland on December 31st 1997. Cloisters Castle is situated in a fantastic 60 acre, wooded estate and reflects the grandeur of medieval Europe with ornate decoration, stained glass and carved wood.

Rod Stewart married Penny Lancaster (his third wife) in the stunning Villa Durazzo overlooking the gulf of Santa Margherita Ligure. The fantastic 17th century building is lavishly decorated with statues, tapestries and Venetian chandeliers. A truly fantastic setting for that memorable occsasion.

Wayne Rooney and Coleen McLoughlin also chose the Villa Durazzo as the venue for their wedding earlier this year. Guests enjoyed the enchantment of rooms decorated with priceless artworks and stunning scenery.

Back in 2001 Pierce Brosnan and Keely Shaye Smith chose the spectacular Ballintubber Abbey in County Mayo, Ireland for their special day. Nestled in the Emerald Hills of western Ireland the historic abbey provided the ideal setting for a truly memorable romantic occasion.

For a truly memorable and fantastic celebration a castle wedding in a wonderful fairytale setting is clearly the favoured choice of the rich and famous.