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The fantastical says what reality alone can’t. True love is best known as the climb up the tower, the search for the missing glass slipper, the death-defying kiss. Each couple’s love story is a fairytale of its own, and their wedding is a chance to share it. The Castle at Wildwood Gardens delves into the world of folklore and fable to capture the essence of your love story, and makes reality surpass your wildest dreams.
Owner Rachel Perry and her family designed The Castle and its gardens against the backdrop of Waco, Georgia’s pine forest. As you enter, you’ll find yourself in a European-style castle that doubles as a love letter to fairytales. Rachel says, “Our vision was to create a venue that feels like stepping into a unique and magical world that you don’t see every day. Our family designed every detail—from the handcrafted arbors to the chandeliers, columns and railings.”
Rachel describes how her family’s “love of fairytale things” inspired them to create a fantasy world based on their environment: “Growing up surrounded by the natural beauty of our 100-acre pine forest, we wanted to share that beauty with others and envisioned a place where love stories could unfold in a magical setting. The joy of seeing couples’ dreams come to life—whether through a classic ceremony or a bold, themed celebration—drove us to build a family-operated business dedicated to crafting unforgettable weddings with warmth and care.”
And that fantasy is yours to shape.
Each couple brings with them a unique story, and the castle’s dedicated team of storytellers wants to reflect it in the space. Rachel says that couples have their choice of several venues in the castle to hold their ceremony: “the front lawn with a balustrade bridge and arbor, the enchanted forest with ferns and hanging wisteria, the covered courtyard with columns and twinkling lights, and the chandelier-filled Great Hall for indoor elegance.” The castle’s team provides a guided tour of the castle and an assortment of decorations to help set the stage.
Whether your story is, as Rachel puts it, “a classic fairytale, a medieval event, a gothic saga, or a Viking epic,” the castle is “a canvas for every couple’s unique narrative.”
The Castle at Wildwood Gardens reserves a day for each wedding, allowing them to personalize the experience to each couple and manage the “set-up, parking, guest transportation on golf carts and cleanup, ensuring you can focus on celebrating and spending time with loved ones,” Rachel says. While they prepare the couple’s dream wedding, the couple and their wedding parties are welcome to get ready in the Castle Suite and Castle Lounge, each of which is accompanied by an immersive fantasy setting of its own.
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The Castle Suite sets you in the lap of luxury with elegant French Provincial decor that allows your party to feel like royalty. It has a view of the Secret Garden, as well—a more secluded area of the venue that’s perfect for photos. Alternatively, the Castle Lounge opts for the cool elegance of a rustic speakeasy, fit with a secret passageway hidden in the bookcase and access to “an additional side area perfect for outdoor games.”
With a team of storytellers ready to bring your fairytale to life, The Castle at Wildwood Gardens promises “a day filled with magical moments all crafted to your unique love story.”
To see their previous weddings and get inspiration for yours, follow them on Facebook (@TheCastleAtWildwoodGardens).
Visit www.wildwoodcastleevents.com to start planning your wedding. For more info, call at (770)-315-7182 or email at wildwoodcastleevents@gmail.com.
