Ceremony
Do you want your wedding ceremony to be personal, creative and heartfelt? (Who doesn't?)
We're here to help. Check out our articles for wedding ceremony ideas and lots of venues where you can hold a seriously special exchange of vows.
Texas' 26 Best Hidden Gem Wedding Venues
On the hunt for a not-your-average wedding venue in Texas? The lone-star state is known for its large destination-worthy cities, rolling Hill Country, and variety of ranches and barns. And tucked away in this charming state are some rare gems in places you wouldn't expect to find them! Feast your eyes on these surprising and unexpected locations that are often hiding in plain sight!
10 Awesome Outdoor Ceremony Locations in the South Bay
If your wedding day dreams include exchanging vows in the scenic landscape of the South Bay, you’re in luck! Thanks to its rolling vineyards, forested hillsides, and charming neighborhoods, there is no shortage of awe-inspiring wedding venues for your al fresco celebration. From a serene Japanese garden estate in Saratoga to an enchanting redwood grove just outside the city limits, check out our top picks for the best outdoor ceremony locations in the greater San Jose area.
17 of the Best Modern Barn Wedding Venues in Texas
Texas is the home to a variety of barns, but one of our favorite trends is the modern, crisp barns with large windows showing off that glorious Texas countryside! If you're looking for a beautiful modern barn with sleek features, you're sure to find something perfect for you.
14 Cool Wedding Venues for your East Bay Outdoor Ceremony
With glorious bay views and iconic bridges to the West, and forested hillsides and regional parks to the East, the bustling metropolis that makes up the East Bay has no shortage of jaw-dropping locations for the ultimate al fresco celebration. Feel like you're miles away from civilization as you exchange vows beneath towering redwoods, beside the sparkling waters of the Carquinez Strait, or take in the sparkling city lights high up in the Oakland hills. Whether your big day style is glamorous or casual, rustic or refined, Mother Nature takes center stage at these gorgeous outdoor venues.
6 Fab Wedding Venues in Fredericksburg, Texas
Fredericksburg is one of the most charming small towns in the heart of Texas Hill Country—an ideal spot for a wedding weekend. Whether you’re looking to host an intimate wedding or a grand affair, Fredericksburg has a variety of gorgeous wedding venues to choose from! You’ll also find that Fredericksburg is home to elegant shops, fine dining restaurants, historical museums, wineries, and the popular Enchanted Rock—a pink granite mountain with a scenic overlook and 8.4 miles of hiking trails!
21 Awe-Inspiring Mountain Elopement Locations In The U.S.A.
Is there anything more romantic than eloping in the Great Outdoors? The U.S.A. is home to a number of renowned mountain ranges and lush forests that set a glorious stage for your vows. So whether you want to say “I do” beneath towering pines in California’s San Bernardino Mountains, beside the apple orchards of a Vermont inn, in a chapel perched 3,500 feet up in North Carolina’s Smoky Mountains, or among dramatic desert red rocks and buttes in Arizona, these stunning landscapes will serve as an epic backdrop, witness, and guest of honor for your mountaintop elopement.
Unique Wedding Venues in Tampa Bay, FL: 11 Unforgettable Spots
Looking for unique wedding venues in Tampa Bay? Our favorites trade the standard ballroom for spots with real personality. Get married beside a floor-to-ceiling tank at The Florida Aquarium, among the galleries at the Tampa Museum of Art, or inside a former cigar factory with exposed brick and wood beams. Prefer history? There's a Mediterranean-style mansion on Sarasota Bay, a lakeside estate in Auburndale and a Spanish-style beachfront resort in St. Pete Beach. Round it out with a converted warehouse in Lakeland, an arts center in Dunedin, botanical gardens and a yacht with sunset cruises, and you've got a lineup that feels anything but ordinary.
24 Extraordinary Venues For Your Bay Area Indian Wedding
On the hunt for an extraordinary location for your Indian Wedding? You’ll have plenty of options in the Bay Area! This dynamic region is full of gorgeous venues that can host this type of elaborate, large-scale reception with ease—they have the space, flexibility, amenities, and expertise you’ll need to make your celebration go off without a hitch.
FIELD GUIDE: How To Have A Summer Camp Wedding
There's a reason camp weddings are becoming so popular: They often last a full weekend, which means more time to hang with your closest friends and family, and they're also in a stunning rustic location—perfect for nature-loving couples. If you're thinking of hosting a camp wedding, here are some tips from my perfectly-imperfect wedding to yours.
How To Have A Minimalist Wedding
We like to think of minimalism as clearing away the clutter, eliminating the frills, and being very intentional about what you choose to be part of your big day. Here's how to Marie Kondo your wedding.
Indoor vs. Outdoor Weddings: How To Choose
Are you trying to decide between an indoor or outdoor wedding? Let us help simplify this all-important decision! We offer the one word it ALL comes down to, and then break out the PROs and CONs of each. Plus, there's a happy medium to consider! We got you, boo.
34 Vibrant Venues For Your Indian Wedding In Southern California
On the hunt for the perfect venue to host your Indian wedding? These beautiful celebrations are not only full of vibrant colors and exotic flavors, they're steeped in rich traditions. And while not every space has what it takes to host this type of elaborate, large-scale reception with ease, you'll find plenty of available options in Southern California. Here’s a list of places that can serve as a great backdrop for your event.
Colorado Destination Wedding Venues With Mountain Views: 28 Picks in Estes Park, Snowmass, Lyons and Colorado Springs
Looking for a Colorado destination wedding venue with mountain views? These picks run from Colorado Springs and the Front Range to Estes Park, Aspen, Snowmass, Breckenridge, Telluride and Durango. Think Pikes Peak views at a red rock resort, a mountaintop ceremony site you reach by gondola, the Historic Stanley Hotel, a Poudre Canyon amphitheatre and a timber lodge on the La Plata River. Many have lodging on-site or nearby, so your crew can make a weekend of it.
18 Fetching Wedding Ideas for Dog Lovers
We've all seen those precious pictures of puppy ring bearers and Dogs of Honor, but sometimes it's just not possible to include your dog in the actual wedding! If you can't bring your pooch to the party, here are 18 pawsitively awesome ways to incorporate your dog(s) into the big day—without having them physically present.
23 Ways To Infuse LGBTQ+ Pride Throughout Your Wedding
Love is love, just like weddings are weddings. But if you're looking to put your LGBTQ+ pride on full display, here are 23 vibrant ways to work it into your big day!
4 Enchanting Houston Wedding Chapels
Are you looking for a charming chapel in or around Houston where you can exchange your vows? These Houston-area wedding chapels range from a timeless white chapel framed by floor-to-ceiling windows to a quaint shiplapped sanctuary with handmade pews, set everywhere from lush gardens to rolling pastureland just outside the big city. Explore our list below and begin planning your Houston chapel wedding today!
13 Affordable Wedding Venue Options (That Don't Feel Cheap)
While the venue will take a healthy bite out of your overall wedding budget, you don't want it to consume the whole thing! When you choose a nontraditional venue, like the 13 types listed here, you're likely to enjoy a unique setting along with a lower price point. And we call that a win-win.
15 Swoon-worthy Small Wedding Ideas
Small weddings provide a bit more wiggle room with the budget, which allows ample opportunity to get creative. To prove it, here's a compilation of swoon-worthy ideas for a small wedding that you'll no doubt want to steal.
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 Ideas for your Industrial Wedding Arch
One element that will take your industrial venue from drab to fab? A killer wedding ceremony arch. So we've put together 6 ideas—and lots of photos—to help inspire yours.
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