The Louisiana Castle That's Straight Out Of A Fairy Tale
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Jackie Ann
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Did you know Louisiana has castles? There’s one castle in particular with a fascinating story behind it, which we’ve covered below. The castle is available for ceremonies and receptions, and it’s the perfect place to have your fairy tale dream come true!
After watching a movie called "The War Lord" in 1971, Dr. Mark Belcher knew he wanted to live in a castle. After touring England in the late 1970s, he began to envision his dream castle, and not long after he made his dreams come true.
He began construction on the castle in 1989 and 85,000 bricks and two years later, the castle was completed.
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Dr. Belcher fell in love with a woman, Debra Lynn Arrington, while attending a boarding school in Mississippi in 1969. They courted for a while, but eventually their relationship fizzled out and they went their separate ways.
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They hadn’t kept in touch over the years, so when their eyes met across the gym, it was as if fate had brought them back together.
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They made plans for their future, and knew they wanted to get married.
Once it was completed, the castle sat empty for two months. Dr. Belcher did not want to spend one night in the castle until they could spend it together as husband and wife. They married in Nevada and returned to Franklinton to spend their first night as king and queen of the castle.
They thought it would make the perfect venue for weddings and receptions, and we couldn’t agree more.
The castle can accommodate up to 350 guests, and the folks over at the castle have hosted a number of events, and not just weddings! Birthday parties, anniversaries, reunions, and more. If you’re looking for a unique venue for your special event, this is the place.
The castle is located at 47168 Highway 10 Franklinton, LA 70438.
Have you attended a ceremony or reception at this castle? Let us know in the comments below!
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