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.
Celebrating Al Fresco: 16 Outdoor Wedding Venues In and Around Sacramento
Whether you want to get married in the secluded wilderness or a hidden urban garden, you'll find these outdoor wedding options and more in and around Sacramento Gold Country. Wineries, flower-adorned inns, tranquil courtyards, elegant estates—they're all here and within an easy drive of the Sacramento airport and the Greater Bay Area.
Celebrating Al Fresco in Orange County: 16 Cool Places for an Outdoor Wedding
Blessed with fabulous weather, proximity to the coast, cool ocean breezes, and an abundance of large estates with gorgeous grounds, Orange County is a natural for outdoor weddings. So whether you want to celebrate right on the beach, up in the hills, or even in the middle of the water, here are some great venues to check out.
New York's Rustic Wedding Gems: 14 Captivating Barns, Farms, and Historic Homes
With picturesque sites pre-dating the Revolutionary War, upstate New York is a treasure trove of historic farms, barns, and country manor homes. Surrounded by the awesome natural beauty of the Hudson River, crystalline lakes, and Catskill and Adirondack Mountain peaks, it's a four-season wonderland that's trending as a destination getaway and mecca for great organic food, wine, and sightseeing.
9 Columbia River Gorge Wedding Venues With Spectacular Mountain, River, and Forest Views
Designated a National Scenic Area—the largest in America!—The Columbia River Gorge is also one of the 7 Wonders of the Pacific Northwest. In this spectacular canyon, the Columbia River cuts through the Cascade mountains, forming a boundary between Washington and Oregon while creating amazing cliffs, as well as mountain, river, and forest views everywhere you look. All this natural beauty is on display at the following wedding venues, where you won't need much in the way of decorations.
Country Glamour: 15 Rustic Colorado Wedding Venues
With snow-capped mountain peaks, lush Aspen and evergreen forests, and sweeping valley vistas, Colorado certainly lives up to its reputation as the jewel of the American West. And for couples seeking a rustic, outdoorsy wedding venue, there's no better place to start than the Rocky Mountain state. Quintessential barns, ranches, and farms are located in every corner of Colorado, making it easy to find a perfect fit...the only tricky part is choosing just one!
19 Outstanding Outdoor San Diego Wedding Venues
San Diego is one of the top wedding destinations in the entire country. Its incredible weather, beaches, ocean vistas, and lush gardens make it hard to resist, especially for an al fresco celebration.
Woodsy Wedding Venues in Northern California: 28 Redwood and Forest Settings
Dreaming of saying I do under the trees? These woodsy wedding venues across Northern California, plus a Lake Tahoe pick just over the Nevada line, put redwood groves, forested parks, mountain resorts and botanical gardens front and center. You'll find options from Berkeley and Napa to the coast and the Sierra, and several offer on-site lodging for a full weekend celebration.
32 Woodsy Wedding Venues in Southern California
Whether it’s a single spreading oak, a dappled forest, or a majestic grove of redwoods, trees impart an irresistible beauty to a wedding. All of the Southern California venues we’ve highlighted below showcase Mother Nature’s arboreal handiwork, and any one of them might have just the outdoor setting you’re looking for.
15 Gorgeous Outdoor Willamette Wedding Venues
Oregon's Willamette region offers every type of outdoor wedding setting imaginable, all within an easy drive of Portland, Salem, and the coast. There are creeks, forests, vineyards, farms, ranches, hilltops and valleys—if you're looking to get married surrounded by nature's bounty, you're certain to find lots to love at these romantic Willamette Valley spots.
Aspen Wedding Venues: 11 Picks in Aspen, Snowmass Village and Beyond
Looking for wedding venues in Aspen, Colorado? These are our favorites in Aspen and Snowmass Village, from mountaintop decks and a gondola-access ceremony site to a historic cabin, a hideaway ranch and ski-in/ski-out resorts, plus picks in Granby, Beaver Creek and Frisco. Part history, part fantasy, this old mining town-turned-posh resort pairs breathtaking mountain scenery with world-class skiing, hiking and biking and a richly diverse arts, culture and dining scene. Here's the thing: it's ideal for a destination wedding.
Jersey Shore Waterfront Wedding Venues: 16 Picks in Long Branch, Red Bank, Avalon and Beyond
Looking for a waterfront wedding venue on the Jersey Shore? These 16 venues, plus a bonus pick in Toms River, sit on the ocean, bays, rivers and a lake, from Long Branch and Asbury Park to Red Bank, Manahawkin, Avalon and Cape May. Think rooftop ceremonies with Atlantic views, vows on the sand, a boathouse chapel on the bay and historic seaside hotels. Every venue offers in-house catering, and several have rooms for your guests.
Affordable Wine Country Weddings: 13 Napa and Sonoma Venues We Love!
The Napa/Sonoma Wine Country is famous for its wines and gorgeous scenery, but it’s also renowned as a wedding mecca. And although hosting your Big Day here can be pricey, you’ll be happy to know that the region is also home to more affordable venues. Here’s a list of places that are easier on your wallet!
13 Awesome Outdoor Houston Wedding Venues
With picturesque countryside spreading out from the city in every direction, Houston is an ideal spot for an outdoor wedding. If nature is an essential element of your wedding vision, start your search by exploring these terrific Houston venues. From woodsy chapels and pondside ceremony sites to Gulf-front vows and an urban garden oasis in the Museum District, each one has its own distinct personality.
12 Breathtaking Georgia Garden Wedding Venues
If you're dreaming of an outdoor wedding among blossoms, vines, and shade trees, Georgia is a great place to get married. Thanks to its temperate weather and a Southern knack for making all things beautiful, the Peach State is home to some of the country's most glorious gardens.
Rustic Glamour: 8 of the Most Charming Northern Virginia Wedding Venues
It’s amazing how a little bit of country can make your wedding positively enchanting. Whether it’s on a farm, in a barn, or at a secluded private estate, these scenic Northern Virginia venues set a glorious stage for your celebration.
Mother Nature Showin' Off: 6 of the Best Outdoor Virginia Wedding Venues
If you want to be one with nature on your wedding day, it couldn’t be easier! Historic estate…pastoral farm…secret garden…riverside park—here’s an irresistible handful of Virginia’s best outdoor wedding venues.
From Barns to Ballrooms: 10 of the Best Virginia Wedding Venues
Virginia is home to a wide range of exceptional wedding venues, from botanical gardens and historic landmarks to luxury resorts and fabulous farms. We’ve selected some of our favorite places that showcase the state’s wealth of event locations, and you just might want to check them ALL out!
Under the Big Texas Sky: 19 Outdoor Wedding Venues in Austin
Austin’s a great place for an outdoor wedding. It offers a variety of venues and settings, and whether you celebrate at a Victorian Mansion, a resort, or a Sculpture Garden and Museum, nature will enhance your event.
14 Cool Connecticut Waterfront Wedding Venues
Connecticut's diverse waterfront venues, spanning its captivating coastline, tranquil lakes, and scenic rivers, offer an array of irresistible backdrops for your special event. Imagine exchanging vows at a charming riverfront museum, celebrating at a historic lakeside inn, or hosting a grand reception at a stunning 1900 mansion overlooking Long Island Sound – these waterfront wedding venues each have their own style, but possess the unique quality that being on the water bestows.
Outdoor Wedding Venues in Washington: 18 Scenic Picks From the San Juan Islands to Spokane
Looking for outdoor wedding venues in Washington? These 18 scenic picks put nature front and center, from the San Juan Islands and Puget Sound to the Cascades, the Columbia River and the Spokane area. On the islands, marry at a historic lighthouse where you might spot passing orcas or at a lakeside resort in Friday Harbor, or at a farm with ocean views on Whidbey Island. Around Puget Sound, there's a Seattle rooftop with mountain and water views, a seaside resort with a pier in Blaine, a New England-style church in Port Gamble, a bayside country club in Gig Harbor, two wooded venues in Buckley and family farms in Snohomish and Mount Vernon. Toward the mountains and rivers, find a Cascade-view club in Snoqualmie, a lodge on 175 wooded acres in Stevenson, a Beaux-Arts museum above the Columbia River Gorge in Goldendale, hillside gardens in Wenatchee, a winery in Orondo and an 1890s mansion along the Little Quilcene River. Near Spokane, Colbert offers tree-lined meadows. Whether you want a beach, a barn or a bluff, you'll find a spot that fits.
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