Manor Weddings in Lithuania

8 manor wedding venues in Lithuania

1. 01

   Užutrakis Manor

   Trakai district, on Lake Galvė, about 30 km from Vilnius

   Count Józef Tyszkiewicz's palace, built in 1898–1901 to a design by architect Józef Huss, stands on the shore of Lake Galvė. The park was designed by the renowned French landscape architect Édouard André.

   For photos

   A formal French parterre with marble statues, more than 20 connected ponds and the lakeshore.

   Good to know

   Photo sessions, filming and events such as weddings require written permission from the Trakai Historical National Park directorate, and a fee may apply to commercial photo sessions. Check the current conditions at uzutrakiodvaras.lt.

2. 02

   Trakų Vokė Manor

   Vilnius, on the way from Vilnius to Trakai

   The former summer residence of the Tyszkiewicz counts. The palace was built in 1876–1880 to a design by architect Leandro Marconi, and the 23-hectare park was laid out in 1898–1900 by Édouard André and his son René.

   For photos

   The palace facade with its sculptures, lime alleys, ponds and the Tyszkiewicz chapel-mausoleum. A big advantage: it is within Vilnius, so there is no long drive.

   Good to know

   Rooms are rented out for events, and the ensemble has been restored in stages since 2018. For weddings and photo sessions, contact the public institution "Trakų Vokės dvaro sodyba".

3. 03

   Raudondvaris Manor

   Kaunas district, on the Nevėžis, right next to Kaunas

   One of the most striking Renaissance manors in Lithuania: a castle with a tower, and a landscape park running down the slope to the Nevėžis.

   For photos

   Renaissance castle walls, the tower and the park slope by the river: an elegant historic backdrop close to Kaunas.

   Good to know

   The Kaunas district civil registry office is located at the manor's address (Pilies takas 1, Raudondvaris), so ask them directly about registering your marriage here. The manor is run by the public institution "Raudondvario dvaras".

4. 04

   Babtynas-Žemaitkiemis Manor

   Kaunas district, Žemaitkiemis, on the Nevėžis

   A 16th-century manor that owner Mindaugas Šventoraitis has been restoring since 1999. The house, with its defensive tower, has a banquet and concert hall, a picture gallery and a library.

   For photos

   Authentic, lived-in interiors, which are rare among Lithuanian manors and perfect for photos on a rainy day.

   Good to know

   The manor hosts concerts and Pažaislis Music Festival events, and Algimantas Puipa filmed "Fortress of Sleeping Butterflies" here. It is privately owned, so celebrations and photo sessions are arranged with the owner.

5. 05

   Pakruojis Manor

   Pakruojis district, on the Kruoja river

   It describes itself as the largest manor in Lithuania: over 40 structures on 48 hectares, a palace with an oval ballroom and an 1821 dolomite arched bridge over the Kruoja.

   For photos

   The arched bridge, the water mill and windmill, Love Island, the apple orchard and the park: many very different backdrops in one place.

   Good to know

   There are hotels on site (the Miller's House and the Palace Hotel), a campsite and a restaurant, and the manor hosts weddings. It is a longer drive from Vilnius, so overnight stays for guests are very handy.

6. 06

   Taujėnai Manor

   Ukmergė district, Taujėnai

   A neoclassical palace with a six-column portico, designed by Italian architect Pietro de Rossi. Until World War II the manor belonged to the Radziwiłł princes.

   For photos

   The grand columned portico and a 25-hectare English landscape park with oaks, ponds and the Mūšia stream.

   Good to know

   The manor rents out rooms for celebrations, offers occasion photo sessions and has a guest house. The park is not open every day, so check the opening hours at taujenudvaras.lt.

7. 07

   Ilzenberg Manor

   Rokiškis district, near the Latvian border, between lakes Ilgis and Apvalas

   Founded in 1515, the manor celebrated its 500th anniversary in 2015. Today it is an organic farm with a vineyard and a 17.5-hectare English landscape park between two lakes.

   For photos

   Love Island with a rotunda for vows and a bridge with a fountain (May to October), an oak over 500 years old, a sculpture park and the lakeshores.

   Good to know

   The manor hosts weddings and other celebrations and has accommodation. It is a long drive from Vilnius or Kaunas, so it suits a weekend celebration with an overnight stay rather than a one-day wedding.

8. 08

   Paliesius Manor

   Ignalina district, on the Birvėta river, near Mielagėnai

   A neoclassical manor with white pilasters, rebuilt from ruins. The walls of the former stables and cowsheds were enclosed in a glass and metal structure, creating an unusual event hall.

   For photos

   A glass hall full of natural light, dry-stone boulder walls, the ice house and forest trails around the estate.

   Good to know

   There is a café-restaurant, a hotel and a spa, so guests can stay overnight. The hall hosts concerts and conferences, so ask the manor directly about weddings.