17 Hauntingly Beautiful Wedding Venues

Majestic hotel in an awe-inspiring setting where you can exchange vows backed by a glass wall overlooking a pond, or celebrate in the elegant ballroom boasting mountain vistas and an abundance of rich, warm woodwork. This Colonial Revival-style hotel is the inspiration behind The Shining, and the not-so-final resting place of the owners and a former housekeeper who was injured during a fire in room 217.

This exquisite former church may have initially seemed cursed: three years after it was constructed in 1851, the building was destroyed by fire, and a massive outbreak of yellow fever devastated the congregation in the late 1860s. Now, reimagined as a nonprofit "Church of the Arts," the Romanesque structure has been carefully restored to its original light-flooded elegance—it's hard to believe the building had such a dark past!

This Tarrytown landmark carries an air of gothic romance, its towers and shadowed halls steeped in the melancholy beauty of the Victorian age. Though no single ghost is said to linger, the estate comes alive with whispers of the past during its candlelit After Dark tours, where tales of mourning, superstition, and old spiritual traditions drift through the rooms. Surrounded by the legends of Sleepy Hollow, the mansion feels like a threshold between worlds.

1925-era hotel with an exquisite Grand Ballroom designed with Palladian windows, gold-framed mirrors, and a 19-foot ceiling. Hard to believe that this charming place has ties to the Salem Witch Trials, but it stands on land that was once an apple orchard that belonged to Bridget Bishop, one of the first people accused of witchcraft. She’s been spotted walking the halls of the 6th floor and is usually accompanied by the sweet smell of baking apples.

Historic Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta is a resting place of beauty and sorrow, where winding paths and marble monuments seem to breathe with memory. Visitors speak of soldiers still answering phantom roll calls in the Confederate grounds, of shadowy figures wandering between tombstones, and of whispers drifting through Potter’s Field in the night mist. The Bell Tower is a favorite setting for weddings... and is considered the most haunted spot on the site.

The Read House in Chattanooga is steeped in haunted romance, most famously in Room 311, where Annalisa Netherly is said to linger after meeting a tragic end in the clawfoot tub. Some say murdered by a jealous lover, others that she took her own life. Guests report flickering lights, sudden chills, and the sensation of being watched, as if Annalisa’s sorrow still seeps through the walls.

Mohonk Mountain House rises like a fairytale castle above its lake, a place of beauty touched by whispers of the uncanny. Constructed over centuries in a range of styles, the building itself feels rich with history... and its hallways whisper the tales of those who came before. Guests tell of rocking chairs that sway as if stirred by unseen hands, of light childlike laughter echoing through empty halls, and of a girl’s spirit said to linger near the water’s edge, forever tied to the lake that claimed her. 

Striking Victorian landmark on 28 oceanfront acres where you can exchange vows on the landscaped Windsor Lawn, the Garden Patio’s gazebo, or right on the sand! For an eerie evening, retreat to the 3rd-floor suite that was once occupied by “The Beautiful Stranger” known as Kate Morgan, who checked in on Thanksgiving Day... but never checked out. Her ghost is now said to roam the hotel, particularly her old guest room 3327.

Romantic Victorian mansion perched atop the mound of Jefferson Island, constructed in 1870 by famous actor Joseph Jefferson—best known for playing Rip Van Winkle in over 4,500 stage performances. Long before that, the island offered pirate Jean Lafitte a prime location to hide his treasure... some of which was discovered among the property's 350-year-old oaks in 1923! Today, visitors have sensed a presence lurking amid the aptly named Lafitte Oaks, though you're more likely to spot one of the garden's many peacocks!

When this opulent Art Deco hotel was purchased by Colonel Harry Stewart in the 1930s, he constructed Dallas' most luxurious penthouse on its 11th floor, along with a series of hidden tunnels and passageways used for Prohibition-era liquor smuggling, housekeepers and butlers... and his secret paramour, Margaret. Unlike yours, poor Margaret's love story wasn't a happy one—she tragically died from falling (or being pushed?) off the penthouse balcony. Today, she haunts the halls in a gorgeous silk dress. Perhaps she'll join your reception for a spin on the dance floor?

French Lick Resort is more than a gilded relic of another age. It is a place where love and mystery entwine. Former mayor Thomas Taggart’s spirit is said to wander the halls, the scent of his cigar smoke curling through the air, or the clip-clop of horses hooves in the empty ballroom (Taggart was famous for his grand entrances into parties on horseback). The service is impeccable from both current and former staff—a phantom bellhop is often seen scurrying about, hard at work, before disappearing into the mist.

​​Historic barrier islands resort featuring moss-draped oaks and remote beaches, as well as a lavish ballroom, oceanfront lawn, and rooftop lounge with a glorious ocean view. But spectacular scenery isn’t the only thing your eyes will be drawn to! Be on the lookout for the paranormal spirits who wander along the Riverfront Veranda, sneak sips from your morning coffee, and the mysterious bellman in 1920’s attire known to deliver suits!

Hotel Monteleone is a French Quarter landmark where love and legend linger. The ghost of young Maurice Begere is said to roam the 14th floor, his laughter echoing through empty halls while the elevator carries guests to him unbidden. He's known as a friendly ghost, who gave comfort to his grieving mother. He might appreciate an invitation to your soiree! 

Historic gold mining town abandoned in the 1940s, nestled in the dramatic landscape of the Sonoran desert. Founded in 1863, Vulture Mine was once Arizona's most profitable gold mine. Hard mining was hazardous work and the desert was unforgiving: the residents were vulnerable to attacks by the local Apache tribes, bands of thieves... and their own greed. A spooky example is the Hanging Tree, where 18 miners were said to have been executed for "high grading," or stealing gold ore. Keep your valuables close!

With over 200 years of continuous service, it's no wonder this elegant resort carries both the elegance of a bygone era and the spirits the remain. Guests speak of the Ghost Suite, once home to a young woman named Helen who died tragically, where lights flicker on their own and carts glide across the floor as though guided by unseen hands. The pool, fed by mineral springs, is a favorite hangout for the otherwordly, splashing in the water when no one's there or watching on from the mezzanine.

This Eureka Springs icon rises like a grand Victorian dream, but its beauty is shadowed by tales of love, loss, and restless spirits.  Most famously, this was the site of Norman Baker's false cancer clinic in the 1930s—an infamous conman, Baker took patients' money before giving them a false "miracle cure," often with fatal consequences. You might experience the presence of Theodora, a ghostly patient in Room 419 who greets visitors before vanishing into thin air, the scent of Baker's pipe smoke, or the squeak of phantom gurneys traveling the halls. 

The glamorous Spanish-style treasure known as the Pink Palace offers everything from casual beachside ceremonies to opulent ocean view ballrooms and terraces. It’s said that Thomas Rowe built the hotel for his true love, Lucinda, whom he met in London at the opera. They fell madly in love, but upon her parents hearing of their relationship, they took her back to Spain and they were never reunited. Thomas later learned of her death with a note that said, “Time is infinite. I wait for you by our fountain…”. Thomas built the exact replica of that fountain and the lovers can occasionally be spotted walking hand in hand.

Venue: The Court of Two Sisters