An autumn wedding in Sigulda is the fulfillment of many couples' dreams, but its surroundings also have many wonderful wedding celebration places and photo session stops.

Sigulda is a celebrated destination for autumn walks, but this town and its surroundings offer much more. From a date full of romantic feelings in the city to a historically charming wedding in Turaida and a paper wedding in Līgatne - find out what a wedding can be like in Sigulda and what else to see and experience on the Sigulda side!

An adventure of the senses in Sigulda

Sigulda is undeniably one of the most beautiful cities in Latvia, which should be experienced with all the senses - this will be taken care of La Fête picnic Journeys of the senses. These are trips with an elegant city bike through the streets and paths of Sigulda, exploring both the urban environment and easily accessible nature trails. A tasteful picnic basket will be provided, in which you will find everything you need for a restaurant-worthy meal in nature. There are three different routes on offer, starting and ending in the Sigulda Palace quarter.

La Fête picnic also organizes thoughtful wedding stops. A wedding day is full of events and emotions, so the wedding stop is a precious moment to stop, take in what is happening and have a light meal. For the organizers of La Fête picnic, it is important that the stop is part of the wedding story, so the decoration of each picnic is created individually, using vintage, porcelain, crystal tableware and seasonal flowers. Experience over several years allows La Fête picnic to adapt to different wishes and find unique, aesthetically practical solutions, not forgetting even the smallest details. The picnic can be supplemented with wedding activities and a photo session.

When it gets chilly after a bike ride or a walk, the Sigulda Light Tower offers a cozy haven where you can drink warm tea or enjoy fruit dipped in a chocolate fountain. It is also a residence for events and celebrations, including intimate weddings and photo shoots. Each of the tower's five floors is special with its interior and atmosphere, and the tower's outdoor terraces are also available in the summer season.

Sigulda pampers with the splendor of nature, but if you have to choose a place that you must visit while in Sigulda, then it is Paradise Hill. From it opens a breathtaking landscape of the ancient valley of Gauja, painted by such prominent artists as J. Feders, J. Rozentāls and V. Purvītis. Thanks to them, the second name of this place - Gleznotājkalns - was born. The view from the mountain opens up to a distance of 12 kilometers, from which you can also see the tower of Turaida Castle.

If you want to see something unusual, there is a Bonsai park on the way to Sigulda, Krustiniņi. Here you can see a wide collection of Bonsai trees, you can also buy them. The park offers excursions, master classes and the opportunity to celebrate holidays.

Picturesque wedding in Sigulda

A more royal wedding in Sigulda can be held in the castle quarter, where both the medieval and the New Castle with its ceilings decorated in the style of national romanticism, luxurious chandeliers and stained glass windows are located next to each other. Here you can hold a wedding ceremony and climb the castle tower, which is also the highest point of Sigulda, from where you can see the ancient valley of Gauja and the breathtaking natural scenery.

In order to supplement the wedding day with an activity that will leave not only beautiful memories, but also a valuable memory, the jewelry workshop Baltu rotas offers master classes for both the new couple and guests. Baltu jewelry stands out for its exact replicas of ancient Balti people's jewelry and modern design jewelry that includes ancient signs and symbols. In the wedding master classes, you will be able to create silver or gold jewelry, individually designed rings, memorial pendants or take part in the creation of a Namej ring. In order for each guest to have a special memory from the wedding, it is possible to create key charms in advance with the date and symbols of the wedding. This way, your wedding in Sigulda will also be immortalized in nice souvenirs. The master class takes place in the most beautiful place in Sigulda - the Castle quarter with a view of the castle ruins.

Wedding venue Hotel Sigulda pampers guests with gorgeous architecture and high-level service. It is located in a historical building in the very center of the city. The ancient masonry walls create the atmosphere of the hotel, which invites you to celebrate a wedding in Sigulda luxuriously and leisurely. The hotel prides itself on its individual approach and offers rooms for celebrations, catering services, accommodation and a SPA recreation area for post-holiday relaxation.

Very close to Sigulda, surrounded by a picturesque lake forest, there is a quiet place with a beautiful garden - SPA Hotel Ezeri . Here, the relaxation provided by the water can be enjoyed not only in the SPA complex, but also in invigorating walks along the lake. The Path of Love winds through the hotel garden. Even in the hotel rooms, nature is present, as they are given the names of medicinal plants, the interior is also complemented by plants. The hotel provides an individual approach and rooms for celebrations, but the Love Garden is especially suitable for a wedding ceremony. This is the right place not only for harmonious celebrations, but also for relaxing dates.

Wedding photographers who will capture your wedding in Sigulda

Linda Ungure is a photographer of emotions and love. She will capture your wedding in Sigulda or elsewhere in Latvia with joy, satisfaction, responsibility and care. Linda Ungur's photos are full of warm emotions, elegant and natural at the same time.

Photographer Linda Rūķīte allows every photo session as a special adventure and captures the emotions and feelings of that moment. Linda Rūħīte is from Sigulda, so she will be happy to capture your wedding in Sigulda. Joy of life, happiness and love radiate from her photos.

Historically charming wedding in Turaida

The Turaida Museum Reserve is a suitable place for a wedding ceremony for those who value historical values. In addition, special programs have been developed here for the newlyweds, for example, a trip through the territory where they can be creative, receive symbolic gifts for a better lifestyle and make gifts. It is also possible to participate in a solemn ceremony, where the bailiff of Turaida will knight the new husband, while the guests will get to know the medieval household and get to know medieval manners. Newlyweds can also light candles, honoring the Rose of Turaida and reminding themselves of the miracle of undying love, as well as plant a rose on Baznīckaln. But you can make your own lucky horseshoe in the smithy, in which the blacksmith will carve the year, month and date of the wedding day. Here, the young couple can make a pocket full of happiness money.

The wedding can be beautifully celebrated on the Turaida side in the ancient valley of Gauja, at the foot of Turaida Castle and Dainu Park, in the guest house Bēršas . In summer, the wedding ceremony can be held outdoors in a wooden gazebo or a unique ceremony location can be arranged. A summer terrace with sliding glass walls is also available in Berša. But for winter weddings, there is an event room and a glazed terrace for the marriage ceremony. Intimate celebrations can be organized at Villa Beršas. The newlyweds can spend the wedding night in a specially designed room, and the day after the wedding they can relax in the relaxation area with a fireplace and a sauna.

Paper wedding in Līgatne

Līgatne is a symbolic destination for the celebration of the first wedding anniversary - a paper wedding, because the historical center of the paper factory village is located here, which is definitely an object worth visiting. To complement the wedding anniversary celebrations with a symbolic and meditative activity, you can go to the stationery workshop Other Paper. You will learn about how paper was made in the past, as well as create your own sheet of paper, you will be able to add flowers, plants, seeds and learn various techniques.

Gorgeous wedding in Mālpils

Mālpils is a romantic village near Sigulda and its most beautiful pearl is undoubtedly Mālpils manor . It boasts excellent classicist architecture and a baroque park. The territory of the manor is decorated with a garden of herbs and flowers, two fountains and a pond where water lilies bloom. There are special benches on the walkways made from the old trees of the Mālpils manor park. At the Park Tea House, you can organize a wedding ceremony or stopover, go on a boat trip on the manor pond or arrange a photo session in the luxurious halls of the manor.

Sigulda side - a place for dates and weddings in all seasons

Regardless of the season, Sigulda is a suitable destination for both romantic dates and weddings. Sigulda offers various places for ceremonies and celebrations, so it is easy to organize a wedding in Sigulda. However, stops around Sigulda will complement the wedding day with accents of charming landscapes. Sigulda and its surroundings provide opportunities to enjoy the beautiful nature and culture of Latvia, which will complement your wedding at any time of the year.

Article author: Renate Berga

Places of wedding celebrations in Siguda: Hotel Sigulda , Spa Hotel Ezeri , Mālpils manor , Bēršas

Activities in Sigulda: La Fête picnic , Baltu Rota master classes

Wedding photographers in Sigulda: Linda Ungure , Linda Rūħīte