Glam and Gilded: Luxe Christmas Wedding Inspiration in a Historic Castle

Glam Christmas Wedding Inspiration

Are you gearing up for the holidays + surrounding yourself with all sorts of cozy things? Perhaps you’re counting down the days until *that* Christmas party, or even prepping for the New Year… There’s something magical about this season, isn’t there? When everyone comes to gather, everything seems to be gilded (or frosted!), and there’s no shortage of merriment. For those reasons (and more), we totally understand why one would want to have a holiday wedding!

Think of this as a glam + gilded version of your favorite Christmas party…only better! Yep, taking place at Fonthill Castle in the Historic District of Doylestown, Pennsylvania, Delaney Dobson Photography is bringing us this gorgeous Christmas wedding editorial, with inspiration drawn from the early 20th century and all its opulence.

Without further ado, the advent, I mean, event, begins now!

The Details

Glam Christmas Wedding Inspiration

embellished capelet

We weren’t kidding when we said glam + gilded! Would you take a look at that gorgeous hairpiece from Be Something New + the sequin and pearl shawl by BHLDN.

Glam Christmas Wedding Inspiration

calligraphy wine glasses

Cheers to that! Haven & Hasbrook created personalized champagne flutes for the bride + groom.

red holiday bouquet

For the florals that Bloom Flower Co crafted, it was all about a balance of sparkle and sophistication—from the bouquet, to the ceremony trees, and even the mantle, everything had a touch of delightful shimmer.

The Historic Reception Space

Glam Christmas Wedding Inspiration

Delaney shares: I wanted to capture that decadence that was alive in bridal styling from the 20th century… This fusion pulls in the sleek and sophisticated glamour of the Gilded Age to create an extraordinarily unique group of images.

Glam Christmas Wedding Inspiration

Woah, woah, woah!! We knew they were incorporating a *historic touch* but would you take a look at this room?!

embellished capelet

Doesn’t this look like it could be straight out of a Fitzgerald novel?

Cocktails + Confectionaries

Glam Christmas Wedding Inspiration

winter cocktails

Wondering what kind of cocktail concoctions you can dazzle your guests with? Take a peek at these Festive Holiday Cocktail recipes!

Glam Christmas Wedding Inspiration

Glam Christmas Wedding Inspiration

The Novel Baker created a spread of tasty treats that would make even Santa blush…

christmas cake

Glam Christmas Wedding Inspiration

What a spread!! With pieces from Bucks Mont Party RentalsFox & Finch Vintage Rentals, and Primitive Seasons, the whole space was completely transformed into a winter wonderland.

snowflake cookies

Glam Christmas Wedding Inspiration

When the Snow Falls

Glam Christmas Wedding Inspiration

Could you ask for anything more magical?! And for those curious about the castle backdrop, Fonthill Castle is a museum built by an archeologist between 1908-1912. It once served as his home, as well as a place to display his treasures, including a large collection of tiles + prints.

Glam Christmas Wedding Inspiration

Happy holidays, folks!!

photography: Delaney Dobson Photography // venue name: Fonthill Castle, Doylestown, Pennsylvania, USA // florals: Bloom Flower Co // wedding dress: BHLDN // hairpiece: Be Something New // hair stylist: Michelle Aungst // makeup artist: Lauren Ireland // groom attire: Ventresca LTD // paper goods: Elephant Limbo // calligraphy: Haven & Hasbrook // cake: The Novel Baker // desserts: The Novel Baker // tabletop rentals: Bucks Mont Party Rentals // furniture rentals: Fox & Finch Vintage Rentals // specialty rentals: Primitive Seasons // models: Emily and Zahey // caplet: BHLDN

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