As part deux of our Cool Wedding Sites in Crappy Towns series, we bring you this magnificent French-style mansion. Each week, we will unveil stunning sites in surprising locales. Take a look at last week’s wedding site.
Words don’t do justice to this late 19-century French chateau. Surrounded by 85 acres of lush European landscaping, this estate boasts seventy rooms outfitted in lavish decor. Multiple dining rooms, a historic library, grand marble staircase and terrace make you feel like you just stepped into Marie Antoinette’s palace.
And yet, there’s even more. The grounds are almost as incredible as the interior – not only does this palatial estate have uninterrupted ocean views, it features a coach house, caretaker’s cottage, boathouse and chapel. This mansion is so incredible that filmmakers used it as a setting for an acclaimed nineties love story, starring a pre-Angelina Brad Pitt.
Can you guess the location of our mystery mansion? Or the movie it’s in?
We selected the Aldrich Mansion as part two in our series because it’s French, fabulous, and set in an out-of-the-way locale. It’s surprising that the Aldrich Mansion even fits in its tiny state; it’s located in Warwick, Rhode Island! Before you say, “oui, oui ” to hosting your nuptials there, know that this French-inspired estate is quite exclusive. It holds one wedding at a time and 40 to 50 weddings a year. Bridezillas from all over the country fly to Warwick to get married at the Aldrich Mansion. As for the movie credit, you might remember this mansion as the setting for Meet Joe Black.
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Please do one for Illinois!
I thought this idea was hilarious when I heard it on the radio as I was passing through Seattle one day (especially in connection with the Sonics and Oklahoma City teehee), but I think I like the idea even better with weddings!
You should do one to highlight the Pacific Northwest!