English Tudor Gothic Castle
Thornewood Castle
Lakewood, WA
A 100-year-old Tudor Gothic castle on the shores of American Lake.
Built in 1908 and shipped stone-by-stone from a 400-year-old castle in England, Thornewood is a 54-room Tudor Gothic estate set on American Lake outside Tacoma. Sunken English gardens, leaded stained glass, and a private chapel make it one of the most cinematic castle wedding venues on the West Coast.
What's included
- Lakefront ceremony lawn
- Sunken English gardens
- Stained-glass great hall
- On-site lodging in turret suites
What couples say
Thornewood Castle is a beloved Pacific Northwest wedding destination praised for its lush English gardens, antique-filled interiors, and fairytale atmosphere. Couples consistently highlight the attentive staff and the stunning Great Hall and Hall of Mirrors as ceremony highlights. A small minority note that flexibility on some vendor and scheduling policies can be limited.
Rated 4.4/5 on WeddingWire (101 reviews) and 4.6/5 on Google (739 reviews).
- Enchanting English Gothic architecture and gardens
- Attentive and accommodating day-of staff
- Stunning Great Hall and Hall of Mirrors
- Unique Pacific Northwest castle ambiance
- Beautiful grounds for outdoor portraits
