Plan your Dream Wedding at the most
romantic site in the 1000 Islands. . .

Boldt Castle

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What Boldt Castle can provide for your special day:

• Electricity at the ceremony site
• Changing/waiting room for the bridal party
• Use of, and arrangement of chairs
• Portable public address system, upon request
• Wedding rehearsal prior to ceremony at no charge (limited to Wedding Party only)

• Transportation arrangements for the wedding party and guests to and from Heart Island
• Arrangement of Clergy or Justice of the Peace to perform the wedding ceremony
• Arrange for approved decorations including flowers, runners, etc. that you may want and their transportation to and from Heart Island
• Full payment to the Thousand Islands Bridge Authority on the day of the ceremony: U.S. Funds $6.50 per guest (rates subject to change)

More Details:

• Wedding ceremonies held on Heart Island/Boldt Castle are permitted during normal business operating hours and will be limited to 150 persons including the wedding party, guests, and musicians, etc.
• All weddings will be scheduled for the outdoors. Outdoor sites for wedding ceremonies will be limited to the Heart Island Gazebo.
• In the event of inclement weather, the Boldt Castle Veranda will be used.
• The Boldt Castle Grand Staircase is not available for wedding ceremonies or wedding pictures. Wedding photographers must request permission from Boldt Facilities Management for special wedding pictures and locations.
• Wedding ceremonies are accorded 1 and 1/2 hours at the designated site. As an example, if your wedding is scheduled for 2:00pm, the wedding party can only then begin to move on the site and decorate, etc. There may be a wedding scheduled ahead or after yours. If you wish to decorate or have your guests arrive early, you may want to have your ceremony begin somewhat after the confirmation time. It is very important to understand that however you decide to begin your wedding ceremony, the 1 and 1/2 hour allocation begins with the confirmation time.
• Wedding site decorations must be pre-approved by Boldt Facilities Management.
• It is the responsibility of the wedding party to have the decorations removed immediately following the wedding ceremony.
• Receptions are not available on Heart Island.
• Alcohol is not allowed on Heart Island during regular operating hours.
• The Thousand Islands Bridge Authority, owners of Heart Island/Boldt Castle, reserves the right to move any wedding ceremony to an alternative site or location if it is deemed necessary by the Boldt Facilities Management due to planned or unplanned maintenance and rehabilitation programs, improvement projects and public safety.
• Charges for wedding ceremonies on Heart Island/Boldt Castle are consistent with regular admission rates and each person, including wedding party and guests will be charged at this rate: $6.50 Adults and $4.00 Children ages 6-12. No other discounts, coupons, etc., apply for wedding ceremonies.
• Full payment to the Thousand Islands Bridge Authority is due on the day of the ceremony.
• No deposit is required, but it is necessary to return a signed copy of the wedding policy. Accepted method of payment is cash, check from a NY State Banking institution or major credit card (Master Card or Visa). An early cancellation notice is appreciated.
• For further information or questions regarding wedding ceremonies at Boldt Castle please call 315-482-2501.
• Note: Donations may be made to support the Thousand Islands Bridge Authority's continued rehabilitation programs at Boldt Castle. The Thousand Islands Bridge Authority's is a 501 (c) (1) tax exempt organization and donations to Boldt Castle may be deductable within normal guidelines of contributions.