22 Nonprofit Wedding Venues Where Your Big Day Can Benefit Others

It's great when your wedding can do some good long after your Big Day. If you choose to host your celebration at one of these beautiful nonprofit venues, your rental fees will also benefit and empower others in a variety of ways, from supporting underprivileged and at-risk kids to saving animals to building up your own community. So say "I do" to a good cause and let your special day leave a lasting impression on more than just your wedding guests.



CALIFORNIA



Preservation Park

Oakland, CA

Fab Features: eye-catching recreation of a Victorian neighborhood in the heart of Oakland • ceremonies in the graceful bandstand surrounded by vintage architecture, colorfully painted homes, and lush landscaping • receptions follow in the adjacent Fountain Courtyard with a stunning two-tiered fountain at its center

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$
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The San Francisco Mint

San Francisco, CA

Fab Features: a stunning 1874 Greek-revival building • stunning photo ops among the grand façade, classic columns, sweeping staircase entry, and the expansive courtyard • their Project Wreckless Program offers an immersive program centered around restoring vehicles that focuses on at risk youths

Catering: In-house, BYO
Price: $$ • $$$
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California Academy of Sciences

San Francisco, CA

Fab Features: world-renowned, eco-friendly natural history museum • variety of event spaces include an aquarium, a planetarium or a rainforest, and a living roof • treat your guests to a jaw-dropping setting and best-in-class service while supporting their mission to explore, explain, and sustain life a tangible reality

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $$ • $$$
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Heritage Museum of Orange County

Santa Ana, California

Fab Features: a lovingly restored 1898 Victorian • the grounds boast 10 acres of historic gardens, jasmine-covered walkways, an orange grove, and turn-of-the-century buildings • proceeds from weddings and receptions go to support the museum's nonprofit programs, which provide "hands-on" historical enrichment for visitors

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$
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COLORADO



Evergreen Lake House

Evergreen, CO

Fab Features: ceremonies on a wide deck that extends over Evergreen Lake • the Great Room has a warm, elegant, log cabin feel, with a lodgepole pine ceiling and walls, a stacked-stone fireplace, and an outdoor patio • they partner with a variety of organizations like the Active4All Evergreen Foundation which focuses on the improvement of parks and recreational opportunities for all members of the Evergreen mountain community

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $ • $$
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Richards-Hart Estate

Denver, Colorado

Fab Features: a lovely Victorian mansion with elegant furnishings, rich wood trim, and colorful wallpapers • 3 acres of beautiful acres of wooded grounds and vibrant gardens • the organization's purpose is to enhance the Wheat Ridge community through culture, education, recreation, and beautification

Catering: BYO
Price: $
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YMCA of the Rockies - Estes Park Center

Estes Park, CO

Fab Features: ceremonies with stunning 360-degree views of nature’s glory • variety of indoor and outdoor event spaces from the Overlook Chapel to the Mountain Lodge Pine Room • this faith-based organization is committed to fostering a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all through programs that help youth development and social responsibilities

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$
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GEORGIA



Piedmont Park Conservancy

Atlanta, GA

Fab Features: the gorgeous al fresco ceremony lawn overlooks Clara Meer Lake and the city skyline • historic stables-turned-reception hall with exposed rafters, oak paneling, and Mission-style lantern chandeliers • rentals help maintain the upkeep of the park and support their education programs that are available for all ages

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$
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Rhodes Hall

Atlanta, GA

Fab Features: 1904 castle-esque private home and landmark • the interior is appointed with a grand mahogany staircase, painted windows, and an ornate fireplace • al fresco celebrations on the front porch or spacious lawn

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $ • $$
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MICHIGAN



Meadow Brook Hall

Rochester, MI

Fab Features: spectacular historic landmark boasting a legacy of luxury • versatile event spaces include picturesque gardens, a lovely front courtyard and scenic circle drive, and an expansive al fresco tent • your wedding fees go towards supporting and preserving this beautiful building and self-sustaining cultural institution

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$ • $$$
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St. Cecilia Music Center

Grand Rapids, MI

Fab Features: a historic venue situated in the heart of Grand Rapids • exchange vows on stage in the elegant theater space, then dine & dance in the upscale ballroom with its luxe details • this civic institution is supported by rental fees in its mission to present great music, provide excellent education, and preserve its historic facility

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$
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MINNESOTA



Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center

Sandstone, MN

Fab Features: 780-acre preserve lush with old-growth forest, wetlands, prairies, lakes, and streams • the beautiful dining hall boasts a floor-to-ceiling fireplace and an adjacent, lake-view patio, and modern lodges, rustic cabins, and even on-site camping are available for guests • fees support the preservation of this beautiful piece of land, as well as education

Catering: In-house
Price: $
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NORTH CAROLINA



The North Carolina Arboretum

Asheville, NC

Fab Features: 65 acres of meticulously cultivated gardens, bountiful flowerbeds, stone paths, and towering trees • the Heritage Garden is designed with a lovely wooden gazebo and stone fireplace, and the Baker Exhibit Center is an airy, light-filled hall with an open-beam ceiling • the Green Wedding Program provides green initiative guidelines to help couples design their event to minimize its impact and preserve the natural beauty of this North Carolina gem

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $ • $$
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OHIO



Cincinnati Art Museum

Cincinnati, OH

Fab Features: the city's premiere art museum and a nonprofit focused on the art preservation, education, and study • the exquisite Great Hall's soaring ceiling is perfect for dramatic lighting displays; or just let the massive skylight bathe the space in light • snap memorable photos in snowy Eden Park, in front of the grand facade, or among the museum's unparalleled collection of more than 65,000 works of art

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$ • $$$
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OREGON



Hoyt Arboretum

Portland, OR

Fab Features: intimate ceremonies on the Redwood Deck beneath towering redwoods • receptions in the open-air A-frame with wooden beams, a stone floor, and picnic tables • proceeds go towards the conservation of rare species of trees from around the globe, giving children the opportunity to learn about trees and biodiversity, and preserving Portland’s living museum of trees for future generations

Catering: BYO
Price: $
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Deepwood Museum & Gardens

Salem, OR

Fab Features: Queen Anne-style Victorian house in the heart of Salem's historic district • surrounding 5-acre park filled with nature trails and accented by a greenhouse and original carriage house • the rentals program allows them to keep the history, culture, and ongoing programs alive for the community

Catering: BYO
Price: $
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PENNSYLVANIA



Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education

Philadelphia, PA

Fab Features: one of the nation's premiere urban environmental education centers, set on 365 acres of fields, forests, ponds, and streams • event spaces include a charming stone-and-wood pavilion, a lush wooded grove, and a spacious auditorium • fees support the Center's mission of outdoor education and conservation of its beautiful setting

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $
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Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum

Pittsburgh, PA

Fab Features: a historic museum and stunning wedding venue minutes from downtown • hold a romantic al fresco ceremony on the steps of the main entrance with the building’s gorgeous façade as your backdrop, then celebrate in the magnificent Grand Ballroom • originally built to honor the memory of Civil War soldiers, this memorial & museum now works to honor all former and current military

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$
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TENNESSEE



Lichterman Nature Center

Memphis, TN

Fab Features: an urban nature center in the heart of metropolitan Memphis • say ‘I do’ surrounded by 65 acres filled with a lake, meadows, and forest, then celebrate in the Special Events Pavilion and dance the night away under the stars • your fees support ongoing restoration and curation projects and keeps attendance and programs low-cost for aspiring scientists of all ages

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $ • $$
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WASHINGTON



Lime Kiln Point State Park Lighthouse

Friday Harbor, Washington

Fab Features: preserved 40-acre park • exchange vows in a historic lighthouse with panoramic ocean views then explore the grounds and catch sightings of passing orca whales • operated by Friends of Lime Kiln Society, revenues generated from this program contribute to the maintenance and support of the lighthouse and the park

Price: $
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Lakewold Gardens

Lakewood, Washington

Fab Features: Georgian-style mansion set on the shores of Gravelly Lake • the lush 10-acre grounds boast a wisteria-covered terrace, brick paths, ponds, and a beautiful gazebo for outdoor ceremonies • rentals allow for the property to be maintained and available to the public for future generations

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $
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