Outdoor Weddings
Ahhhh... the Great Outdoors. Is there a more perfect backdrop for your I DOs than the beauty and splendor of Mother Nature?
Fortunately, you don't have to rough it to have a spectacular alfresco event. Below you'll find lists of the best outdoor wedding venues across the U.S., offering all the conveniences of an indoor affair. And we've got tons of inspiration and ideas to help you pull off an incredible open-air celebration, too.
Smoky Mountain Destination Wedding Venues: 13 Picks, Including Sevierville, TN
Planning a destination wedding in the Smoky Mountains? These venues sit on both sides of the range in Tennessee and North Carolina, with mountaintop chapels, a muscadine vineyard, a lakeside resort, farm estates and several picks in Sevierville. Many offer on-site lodging, from tiny homes to houses and cottages, so your crew can stay all weekend.
21 Majestic Mountain Wedding Venues In California
Dreaming of a spectacular mountain wedding in California? Your search ends here! We've explored the Golden State's most breathtaking locales, from the iconic peaks of Yosemite to the cozy charm of Idyllwild, to bring you a curated list of exceptional mountain wedding locations. Whether you envision a grand celebration at a mountaintop resort in Tahoe, an adventurous elopement in Mammoth, or an intimate gathering at a rustic lodge surrounded by Redwoods, our handpicked selection offers the perfect setting for every style and dream in California's most sought-after mountain destinations. Discover your ideal escape and start planning your unforgettable day!
Quaint, Cozy, Cottagecore: Our Favorite 17 Venues that Capture the Trend
Cozy, comforting, fresh, and natural: cottagecore is exactly what our daydreams have been made of. It’s like Little Women without the tuberculosis, like Pride and Prejudice without the oppressive gender roles, like Midsommar without the murder. Sounds just about perfect!
9 Spectacular Outdoor San Francisco Wedding Venues
There’s more to San Francisco than its iconic buildings and bridges. This thriving metropolis is also home to some beautiful outdoor wedding venues hidden in plain sight. So whether you want to exchange vows on a luxurious yacht, on a lawn overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge, or in a secluded garden right in the heart of the city, here’s a look at some stunning spaces perfect for an al fresco celebration.
8 Awesome Wedding Venues In and Around Boulder
With picturesque mountain ranges and forests in every direction and a vibrant city at its heart, Boulder is an ideal location for a fabulous wedding. Whether you want to exchange vows on a tree-lined lawn facing the Flatirons, in a forested canyon beside a babbling creek, or in an eclectic reimagined warehouse, you won’t have to look hard to find a stunning setting for an amazing celebration here.
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!
Mountain Elopement Venues in the U.S.: 21 Picks With Package Prices
Dreaming of a mountain elopement without leaving the U.S.? These 21 venues offer elopement or micro-wedding packages in 13 states, with four in North Carolina, three each in Colorado and California, two in West Virginia and one each in Arizona, Oregon, Washington, Montana, Texas, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Vermont and New Hampshire. Take a chairlift up to an A-frame lookout in Frisco, say "I do" with Pikes Peak and red rocks behind you in Colorado Springs, beneath towering pines at Lake Arrowhead, or in the Chapel in the Sky above Nantahala Lake. You'll also find a cabin and ceremony pavilion on Mt. Rainier, a mountaintop inn on Snowshoe Mountain and a muscadine vineyard in the foothills of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Most list package pricing, and many bundle lodging, dinner, florals or photography, so you can simply show up and say your vows.
4 Ravishingly Rustic Jacksonville Wedding Venues
There’s more to Jacksonville then its sandy beaches and eclectic nightlife. This thriving city is also home to some beautiful rustic wedding venues. So whether your style is a little bit country, or a little bit vintage, here's a selection of stunning estates, ranches, and farms full of rural charm.
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.
17 Epic Camp Wedding Venues In California
Planning a camp wedding in California? Why not! From stunning redwood forests to its world-renowned wine country and pristine sandy beaches, the Golden State is the perfect playground for your outdoor celebration year-round. So go ahead and pitch a tent up in the mountains, among the trees, or near the ocean. Mother Nature will set a glorious stage for your vows and you can dance the night away under the stars.
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.
10 Gorgeous Rustic Maine Wedding Venues
Searching for a rustic wedding venue? Maine has a charming mix of picturesque coastline, rolling hillsides, and forested regions, full of lovely locations for your special day. From a 300-year-old farmhouse to a restored New England barn with modern amenities, here’s a look at some stunning country-chic spaces to say "I do".
5 Breathtakingly Rustic Asheville Mountain Wedding Venues
With a picturesque backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains, finding a jaw-droppingly beautiful rustic wedding venue in Asheville is easy to do. We've pulled together a stunning selection of lodges, ranches, and farms that allow to you exchange vows in a setting that's tranquil, beautiful, and about as "un-city" as you can get.
Camp Wedding Venues in the U.S. 35 Picks With Cabins, Glamping and Lakeside Fun
Want your wedding to feel like summer camp for grown-ups? These camp wedding venues across the U.S. let your crew stay the night, from redwood retreats and creekside cabins in California and Oregon to ranches in Colorado, Montana and Idaho, glamping in Texas, lakeside camps in Wisconsin and Minnesota, retro campers in North Carolina and wilderness lodges in Maine and New Hampshire. Many have on-site lodging or camping, and catering ranges from in-house to bring your own, so check each listing as you plan.
10 Romantic Connecticut Wedding Venues
Searching for a romantic wedding venue? Connecticut is home to a charming mix of sweet coastal cities and gorgeous countryside full of lovely locations for your special day. From a fairy-tale like castle to an industrial-chic vineyard, here’s a look at some of the dreamiest places to say “I do”.
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.
23 Epic Outdoor Bay Area Wedding Venues
The Bay Area may be a bustling metropolitan region, but it's also home to some epic outdoor wedding venues. These romantic places can be found in a variety of settings—on a hilltop overlooking the bay, surrounded by lush vineyards, and even nestled in a forest beneath towering redwoods. And thanks to California's agreeable climate, you can host an unforgettable al fresco celebration pretty much all year-round. Here are our picks for some of the best outdoor wedding spots the Bay Area has to offer.
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.
16 Out-of-the-Box Wedding Venue Ideas
If the vision you have for your wedding is far from cookie-cutter, start with an unexpected or unconventional venue! We've listed 16 ideas for nontraditional locations that will take your wedding to next-level status.
Colorado Destination Wedding Venues With Mountain Views: 26 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.
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