A Majestic Castle for Weddings in Lebanon

Author: Hightower Castle

If you are looking for a great location to walk down the aisle in the summer of 2016, you should definitely arrange a visit to Hightower Castle before making your final decision. It is an undeniable fact that there are several interesting outdoor wedding venues in Lebanon, but you can never find anything as elegant and charming as Hightower Castle, which you can admire standing proudly on top of a mountain ridge near the beautiful Baysour village, in the Aley District.

Even before reaching the Hightower Castle, the journey up to Baysour is thrilling. Dotted around on the rolling green hills there are a lot of picturesque villages and towns, while the whole area is a major tourist attraction in Lebanon. However, when you reach the gates of the Castle, the panoramic views of the surrounding countryside are awe inspiring. On clear days, you can see as far down as the city of Beirut, the International Airport and the Mediterranean Sea.

But it’s not only the views that make the place so special. The Castle itself is one of the most graceful buildings in the country and a unique estate for weddings in Lebanon. A long walk around the gardens will definitely make you fall in love with the place.

Bookings for the summer of 2016

After its extensive renovation, the Hightower Castle can now be reserved for wedding ceremonies in the summer of 2016. Couples, who want to have the opportunity to organize an unforgettable wedding and entertain their guests in an enchanting environment, can get all the information they need and reserve their dates by sending an email to the manager of the Castle, Mrs. Maya Taylor at: maya@hightowrcastle.com. Alternatively, you can call her on: +961 79 128374 or 961 5 570919.

Dates can also be reserved for various other social events, such as birthday and anniversary parties, engagement ceremonies, high school and university reunions as well as music concerts, fashion shows and art exhibitions. Additionally, businesses can rent the place for dinner galas, the launching of new products, conferences and staff parties. All these make the Hightower Castle a sought-after events venue in Lebanon.

Walking around the estate

It’s not by chance that Hightower Castle is believed to be one of the most charming Lebanon wedding venues. Apart from excellent service by friendly, professional staff, you and your guests will enjoy:

  • Stunning gardens with tree-lined pathways and seating areas
  • A fairy-tale Castle to make you feel you are travelling back to medieval times
  • A striking reception area – the Lion’s Court – where you can welcome your guests in a green area of grass, blooming bushes and several regal lion statues carved in white marble
  • A gorgeous water fountain and an elaborate gazebo for wedding photos
  • An enormous ceremony area which can accommodate up to 1000 guests
  • Parking space for up to 500 cars and valet service free of charge for all guests
  • Ample, pleasant lighting all over the grounds of the Castle
  • Immaculately clean, outdoor bathrooms for ladies and gentlemen

54 Years of History

The history of Hightower Castle dates back to 1962 when a prominent Lebanese engineer, Hussein Kaedbay, wanted to build a private residence that would keep him and his family safe in times of conflict. The large structure on top of the hill was protected by a high fortified wall, a tall watchtower that stood beside its main gate and a long, underground escape tunnel that the residents could use in case of emergency.

Kaedbay died in 1975 – the same year that the civil war started – and the property was bought by Kamal and Ghada Aridi. During the years of conflict, the structure and its fortification suffered severe damage, but after the end of the war in 1990, renovation works started both on the interior and the exterior of the large house. However, Aridi didn’t want just to restore the damages. He had bigger dreams about his property. He wanted to turn the large house into a real castle.

The addition of four turrets on the corners of the old building made it look majestic, but it took years of hard work to turn it into the charming castle it is today. Restoration work still continues on the interior of the Castle and its rooms are expected to be ready by 2018. On the other hand, its gardens, walkways and seating areas are more than ready to host outdoor weddings in Lebanon as well as all kinds of events.

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