Hotel Schloss Obermayerhofen in Sebersdorf, Styria, hosts weddings for up to 160 guests in its own castle, with a kitchen team, accommodation for about 60 people in the castle and a park of 120,000 square meters. Guests can stay on the grounds from the rehearsal evening to breakfast the next day.
Weddings and receptions
The castle states that it has hosted more than 2,000 weddings. A personal wedding assistant works with each couple throughout the planning period, and a tour of the castle and park is offered to show the options.
Ceremonies can take place in several settings. The baroque castle chapel is used for church weddings. Civil ceremonies can be held in the castle's own registry office, the garden pavilion in the vineyard, the glass pavilion in the park or the gallery. Free ceremonies and registered partnerships are also possible.
The reception usually starts in the arcade courtyard. The historic wine cellar, lit by candle chandeliers, serves for the aperitif after the ceremony. Every setting has an indoor plan B, so the day does not depend on the weather.
The wedding package covers a welcome in the courtyard with soft drinks and bites for half an hour, an aperitif of one hour with prosecco, wine, beer and finger food, a four-course tasting menu agreed with the head chef, table linen, candle holders and menu cards, table drinks, and a midnight snack for two thirds of the adult guests. Prices are given on request.
A wedding weekend is also offered. The family arrives the day before for a gathering at the Gaisrieglhof, an 18th-century farmhouse four minutes on foot from the castle, available from at least 30 adults. The wedding day then runs from breakfast and styling in the wellness area to the ceremony, aperitif, dinner and party. A shared breakfast closes the weekend.
Rooms and capacities
Two rooms are named for celebrations. The Rosensaal has an open fireplace and its own terrace and holds up to 60 guests. The Schmetterlingssaal has a bar and holds up to 160 guests. The arcade courtyard and the wine cellar are used for receptions.
Accommodation
The castle can lodge about 60 guests. Rooms are listed as a small double with shower, a double with shower, a double with bath and a junior suite. All prices on the site include breakfast, and dogs are accepted after prior notice.
Catering
The castle has its own kitchen and service team, so no outside catering company is needed. The menu is agreed with the head chef.
History and setting
The castle belongs to the Kottulinsky family, and the hosts greet couples on the site. The grounds combine terraces, a vineyard and ponds, so the whole celebration can stay in one place.
Getting there
Take the A2 motorway to the Bad Waltersdorf or Sebersdorf exit. There is ample parking on the grounds. The address is Neustift 1, 8272 Sebersdorf.
