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27 Picturesque Sleepy Beach Town Wedding Venues on the East Coast

27 Picturesque Sleepy Beach Town Wedding Venues on the East Coast

On the hunt for a cozy coastal destination for your East Coast wedding? The Atlantic seaboard covers over 2,000 miles and stretches from Maine's rocky and romantic shoreline down to Florida's pristine white sand beaches and impossibly blue waters. While there are endless options of where you can tie the knot, our favorites spots come in the form of historic seaside villages and sweet little sleepy beach towns. So if you're after a calming atmosphere with an off-the-beaten-path kind of vibe for your big day, check out these picture-perfect beachfront wedding venues that are small on crowds but big on charm!


16 Sweet Sleepy Beach Town Wedding Venues along the Pacific Coast

16 Sweet Sleepy Beach Town Wedding Venues along the Pacific Coast

Searching for a swoon-worthy sleepy beach town for your destination wedding? Well, you know what they say... there's no coast like the West Coast. From Washington State down to sunny San Diego, this picturesque coastline stretches over 1,000 miles and is home to a ton of romantic beaches to tie the knot. Whether you want to exchange vows on a misty cliff perched above a rugged coastline, on the shores of a quaint seaside village, or with your toes-in-the-sand on a pristine white beach overlooking the Pacific, these serene locations are short on crowds and make a big impression thanks to their gorgeous natural scenery.


13 Cool Northern California Coastal Destination Wedding Venues

13 Cool Northern California Coastal Destination Wedding Venues

Dreaming of a destination wedding on the misty shores of Northern California? From a charming inn nestled on a dramatic cliff at the edge of a redwood forest to a luxurious resort in beautiful Big Sur, find all the romance you'll ever need in these quaint and cozy seaside towns peppered along this rugged coastline.


10 Of The Best Hawaii Vow Renewal Locations

10 Of The Best Hawaii Vow Renewal Locations

Whether you've already hosted your dream wedding years ago or recently eloped and now you want a redo with all your family and friends, Hawaii is the perfect place to renew your wedding vows and celebrate your love... again! With its sandy beaches, picture-perfect sunsets over impossibly blue waters, and lush foliage, you'll be surrounded by Hawaii's natural beauty everywhere you look. So when it comes time to re-tie that knot, check out these locations that have breathtaking ceremony spots and flexible all-inclusive packages!


Sweet Escapes: 11 Cozy Coastal Wedding Venues Outside Of Boston

Sweet Escapes: 11 Cozy Coastal Wedding Venues Outside Of Boston

You don't have to travel very far from Boston to find a storybook New England venue full of seaside charm. In fact, a serene setting that will make all your coastal wedding dreams come true may be closer than you think! From a charming historic inn with a private beach to an elegant cliffside resort, these waterfront locations provide a jaw-dropping backdrop for your big day while making you feel a million miles away from the hustle and bustle of the city.


7 Charming Coastal Maine Wedding Venues Within A 2-hour Drive From Boston

7 Charming Coastal Maine Wedding Venues Within A 2-hour Drive From Boston

Planning a Boston wedding, but keep finding yourself dreaming of a sweet seaside celebration? Then hop in the car and head to the southern coast of Maine where you'll have no trouble finding an epic waterfront location along this romantic and rugged shoreline. From an iconic cliffside resort to an elegant private club on the beach, we've pulled some wow-worthy wedding venues all within a 2-hour drive from Boston.


16 Of The Best Beach Elopement Destinations In The U.S.A.

16 Of The Best Beach Elopement Destinations In The U.S.A.

Dreaming of eloping on a beach somewhere in the United States? From the romantic misty shores of the Pacific Northwest to the pristine sandy coastline of Florida, we've found the most gorgeous oceanfront locations to say “I do". These jaw-dropping places provide the perfect backdrop for your intimate event so that you and yours truly can focus on the only thing that matters: each other.


5 San Antonio River Walk Wedding Venues

5 San Antonio River Walk Wedding Venues

Your perfect San Antonio wedding venue may just be along the city's famous River Walk. This urban park, which enlivens the banks of the San Antonio River, is home to many unique shops, celebrated restaurants, and numerous historic sites—and it provides a scenic and dynamic backdrop for a celebration with your closest friends and family!


Nautical Nuptials: Everything You Need To Know About Boat Weddings

Nautical Nuptials: Everything You Need To Know About Boat Weddings

For a wedding that’s nautical in every sense of the word, there’s no better venue than a boat. Here’s pretty much everything you need to consider before committing to a buoyant bash, including planning tips and the PROs and CONS, as well as 23 questions to ask a boat or yacht wedding venue.


7 Fantastic Monterey Bay Wedding Venues with Ocean Views

7 Fantastic Monterey Bay Wedding Venues with Ocean Views

Who doesn't love an ocean view wedding venue? These dreamy wedding spots capture photo-worthy panoramas of the blue Pacific as part of your special day.


Toes in the Sand! 5 Beach Wedding Venues on the Monterey Bay

Toes in the Sand! 5 Beach Wedding Venues on the Monterey Bay

Fantasizing about a genuine, toes-in-the-sand beach wedding experience along the scenic Monterey Bay? These venues could turn your vision board into a reality!


To-Die-For Beach Wedding Ceremony Arches

To-Die-For Beach Wedding Ceremony Arches

Choosing an arch that complements your already stunning beach ceremony site is no easy feat, so we've put together 6 ideas–and lots of photos–to help inspire yours.


6 Irresistible Oregon Waterfront Wedding Venues

6 Irresistible Oregon Waterfront Wedding Venues

If you want to get married on or near the water, Oregon gives you plenty of options. From a beachfront bed and breakfast to a coastal resort offering ceremonies on the sand, you can find a waterfront wedding venue to suit your style and budget.


18 of Massachusetts' Best Waterfront Wedding Venues

18 of Massachusetts' Best Waterfront Wedding Venues

Everyone loves a waterfront wedding, and Massachusetts has a wealth of oceanfront, lakefront, and riverside wedding venues. Picture getting married at a private estate with a hilltop mansion and a beach, an Art Deco inn overlooking the Atlantic, or an elegant seaside resort on Cape Cod Bay. Check out the following places where you can host your Big Day while enjoying a magnificent watery backdrop.


5 Boston Wedding Venues On The Water

5 Boston Wedding Venues On The Water

Waterfront weddings offer something extra—a refreshing tang in the air…expansive harbor, river, or cityscape views…and in some cases even the opportunity to leave terra firma altogether and host your celebration afloat. Boston Harbor and the Charles River are home to many wedding venues that put you close to or on the water.


19 of the Best Texas Wedding Venues on the Gulf Coast

19 of the Best Texas Wedding Venues on the Gulf Coast

If you're dreaming of a gorgeous wedding in Texas, the state's Gulf Coast could be the answer to your prayers. It offers a 350-mile-long stretch of sandy beaches, not to mention lots of things to do and see—and, of course, a great selection of wedding venues that are on or near the water.


Coastal Romance: 6 Orange County Waterfront Wedding Venues With Amazing Ocean Views

Coastal Romance: 6 Orange County Waterfront Wedding Venues With Amazing Ocean Views

Ahhhh…the Orange County coastline… Its beaches, cliffs, and ocean vistas are guaranteed to add more than a little romance to your big day. Here are some of OC's most captivating waterfront wedding venues where the setting—and view—are custom-made for an incredible event!


Sun, Sand, and Scenic Beauty: 4 Captivating Laguna Beach Wedding Venues

Sun, Sand, and Scenic Beauty: 4 Captivating Laguna Beach Wedding Venues

Perfectly situated between miles of sandy shoreline and picturesque hills, Laguna Beach offers plenty of scenic beauty. Pay a visit to this quaint town, and you'll also discover an interesting mix of wedding venues! Among its historic inns, waterfront hotels, restaurants, and exciting galleries, you're sure to find the right spot for your celebration—and you and your guests will enjoy staying a while to explore the area.


3 Idyllic Huntington Beach Wedding Venues

3 Idyllic Huntington Beach Wedding Venues

Ten miles of uninterrupted coastline, beautiful sandy beaches, an iconic pier, and epic surf breaks are only part of the draw of Huntington Beach. Add in golf clubs, waterfront hotels, and an easy, laid-back vibe and you've got a winning place for a SoCal wedding getaway.


Dreaming of a San Diego Beach Wedding? Say "I Do!" at one of these 19 Waterfront Venues

Dreaming of a San Diego Beach Wedding? Say "I Do!" at one of these 19 Waterfront Venues

The romantic allure of the ocean is hard to resist, so just give in to it! These San Diego wedding venues let you make the most of the sand and sea, with incredible beachfront and waterfront options for your ceremony and reception. Plus, some of these places even offer overnight accommodations for a memorable honeymoon or prolonged getaway.


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