No Passport Required: 50 Top Destination Wedding Venues in the U.S.A.

Location: Ideally located between Birmingham and Montgomery.

Style: Adorable, classic red former 1850s grist mill nestled along a picture-perfect waterfall with a bridge offering creekside ceremonies, followed by al fresco receptions in a breezy pavilion with unobstructed views of the surrounding woods.

Accommodations: The Bridal suite is available for the couple and multiple hotels are located just 10 minutes away.

Location: At the base of the Golden Gate Bridge on 75,000 acres of sunny national parkland.

Style: At this award-winning, restored Colonial Revival complex, you can exchange vows beneath towering eucalyptus trees with a stunning backdrop of the Bay and city skyline, followed by receptions that flow between an inviting terrace and its adjacent ballroom.

Accommodations: 142 rooms and suites split between Historic and Contemporary types.

Location: Set on a serene ridge overlooking Napa Valley.

Style: Historic restaurant/barn and grand 1867 Victorian on 12 scenic acres dotted with walnut, redwood, oak, fir, and fig trees, and offering amenities like a swimming pool and gym.

Accommodations: 14 chic cabins and Victorian houses.

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

Location: Set on 63 secluded hilltop acres just above Temecula.

Style: This luxe, sun-soaked Mediterranean-style resort boasts breathtaking views of the surrounding vineyards and Palomar Mountains from each of their al fresco venues, from the rose arbor to the lush vintner’s garden to the “sunken” courtyard, and a spectacular Grand Ballroom outfitted with a soaring, open-beamed ceiling and French doors that swing out to reveal a bougainvillea-draped patio.

Accommodations: 132 luxurious guest rooms and private villas.

Location: Set in a picturesque corner of the Napa Valley

Fab Features: gracious historic estate that blends Southern hospitality and California charm • romantic 19th-century mansion encircled by lush, blooming gardens and grassy oak-lined paths • ceremonies next to the vines, followed by cocktails on the Fairway Deck, a hardwood terrace shaded by a white canopy tent

Accommodations: Plenty of options for guests ranging from hotel-style rooms to family-size, cozy cottages.

Location: Nestled on an expansive beachfront property in Huntington.

Style: Relaxed, full-service resort presents an alluring choices of indoor and outdoor venues, from al fresco ceremonies with sweeping Pacific vistas to luxe reception ballrooms with classic columns and hand-blown glass chandeliers.

Accommodations: 517 spacious guest rooms and 57 plush suites.

Location: An hour south of Denver at the eastern foot of the Rocky Mountains.

Style: Extraordinary resort with window-lined ballrooms overlooking the majestic Rocky Mountains, Pikes Peak, and the iconic red rock formations of Garden of the Gods.

Accommodations: 56 club guest rooms and suites with striking views.

Location: An exquisite riverfront property 35 miles west of Denver.

Style: This Rockies hideaway boasts incredible mountain vistas and streamside paths, with multiple venue options for al fresco events, from the Shaker, an open-air platform tented with sailcloth, to the Highbanker Beach, a creekside lounge area perfect for cocktails and bonfires.

Accommodations: In addition to the cozy Claim Jumper Cabin (a perfect honeymoon suite), is the nearby Water & Stone Retreat, with 12 luxury stone riverfront cabins to host 30–50 guests.

Location: First of the fabulous Florida Key islands.

Style: A palm-lined drive leads to a tropical oasis boasting a secluded beach with white sand and sweeping ocean views, a lush tropical forest, and a luxe beach house.
 

Accommodations: Exclusive rental of Hidden Beach includes a beach house and guest house, with accommodations for 20–24.
 

Location: Set on the bayfront in historic downtown Pensacola.

Style: Award-winning boutique hotel with gorgeous event spaces, including the greenery-accented Pearl Plaza, the Bayfront Veranda, and the elegant, modern Fountain Courtyard—weekend buyouts ensure the whole place is yours!

Accommodations: Seven luxury guest suites and a plush signature suite for the newlyweds.

Location: On the shores of St. Pete Beach, 30 miles west of Tampa.

Style: Glamorous Spanish-style treasure offering everything from beachside ceremonies to opulent oceanview ballrooms and terraces—plus Spa Oceana.
Accommodations: 277 guest rooms and suites.

Location: In the rolling hills of Lake County, just 30 minutes from Universal Studios and Walt Disney World.

Style: Tuscan-inspired event space with a grand ballroom, rustic cellar, and expansive Grand Lawn that overlooks Lake Siena... plus on-site restaurants, a championship golf course, and a full-service spa.

Accommodations: Beautifully equipped suites.

Location: On a pretty pond 90 minutes south of Orlando.

Style: Picturesque, family-owned sugar cane farm on 45 sprawling acres, with ceremonies beneath Spanish moss-draped oaks followed by receptions in the beautiful Barn, reached by a lovely walk on a hand-crafted wooden dock that spans the pond. 

Accommodations: Multiple nearby hotels and vacation rentals within a 15 minute drive.

Location: An hour north of Atlanta

Style: A unique, industrial-farmhouse-style event barn with a light-filled interior designed with a vaulted, exposed-beam ceiling and walls of windows on three sides that showcase the gorgeous surrounding scenery.

Accommodations: on-site cottages and nearby VRBO's.

Location: Nestled in a cove on the sunny (and dry!) Western side of the Big Island.

Style: Gorgeous toes-in-the-sand ceremonies are held on Coconut Grove under graceful palms or on the velvety oceanfront lawn at Turtle Pointe, followed by one-of-a-kind receptions lit with tiki torches and featuring delectable, innovative menus sourced from locally grown produce and sustainable seafood from nearby waters.

Accommodations: 540 guest rooms and suites with garden or ocean views.

Location: Set on Oahu’s beautiful North Shore.

Style: This exclusive oceanfront polo field offers spectacular backdrops for your celebration, ranging from the pristine ocean, lapping on the white sand shores, to a panorama of the majestic Waianae mountain range.

Accommodations: A handful of charming resorts and vacation rentals within a 10-minute drive.

Location: On the outskirts of He'eia State Park on Oahu, minutes from Honolulu.

Style: Lush, tropical garden setting with an open-air chapel and stunning views of the Ko'olau Mountains.

Accommodations: A variety of hotels and resorts in nearby Honolulu.

Location: 40 minutes from Moscow, next to St. Joe's National Forest.

Style: This luxe haven on the palouse boasts modern event spaces which pair industrial-inspired décor with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, encompassing sprawling meadows, dense conifers, and rolling hills.

Accommodations: The 3-bedroom house sleeps four, with an optional private apartment to sleep three. Additional lodging available in Moscow.

Location: Right in the heart of the French Quarter.

Style: Beautifully restored historic home with elegant indoor event spaces, a Parterre Garden, and a lovely courtyard strung with market lights that's perfect for intimate celebrations.

Accommodations: A myriad of luxury hotels and cozy vacation rentals steps away.

Location: Set on the shores of Kennebunkport in Southern Maine

Style: Picturesque 1914 resort perched on a cliff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the Kennebunk River that offers gorgeous lawn celebrations or ceremonies on the private beach.

Accommodations: 140 guest rooms in five buildings each with their own distinctive style and ocean, river, or garden view.

Location: Tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Style: Exchange vows in a natural woodland “cathedral” surrounded by towering pines, followed by cocktails served from a charming tipi and a delightful tented reception in the heart of the woods.

Accommodations: 14 tiny home-inspired cabins, each sleeping 2–4 people.

Location: 40 miles north of Boston.

Style: Romantic 1929 Art Deco, blufftop mansion that specializes in intimate events ranging from 30-50 guests with a variety of indoor and outdoor event venues that offer fantastic ocean views.
Accommodations: 26 guest suites total: 9 suites Oceanfront in our main Yankee Clipper building, 10 suites Oceanfront in our Quarterdeck House, and 7 suites across the street from the main building in our Historic Bulfinch House.

Location: In the heart of downtown steps away from the cities city’s historic landmarks and world-class attractions.

Style: Stunning iconic hotel designed with elegant event spaces range from the stately lobby, with its gilded details and deep-hued rugs, to the glamorous, window-lined 15th-floor Ballroom and patio.

Accommodations: 551 luxurious rooms boasting soothing hues, richly colored fabrics, custom cherry furnishings and modern day conveniences.

Location: On an expansive 10-acre property in Southwest Montana.

Venue Superpowers: Forbes' first Travel Guide Five-Star luxury guest ranch, offering generous full venue buyouts, delectable cuisine, and plush accommodations for a spectacular mountain getaway.

Accommodations: 29 distinct accommodations, ranging from lodge rooms to ranch houses.

Location: Gorgeous mountaintop retreat set on 750 acres in Southern New Hampshire

Style: Stunning mountaintop destination with a large timber-framed event hall and stunning outdoor event spaces backed by views of Mt. Monadnock.

Accommodations: Lodging for up to 68 people between the cozy Main House and Carriage House and unique, heated canvas glamping tents!

Location: Nestled in Sussex County of Northern New Jersey and a 1-hour getaway from NYC

Style: Mountain beauty meets warm sophistication at this resort, which boasts a luxury lodge, chic hotel, two country clubs, and plenty of indoor and outdoor wedding venues from refined ballrooms to lush gardens to shabby-chic wood pavilions.
Accommodations: 250 guest rooms and suites in the Grand Cascades Lodge, plus 3 additional unique hotels

Location: Nestled between Manhattan and Philadelphia on 15 verdant acres

Style: Spectacular manor designed after a classic French countryside estate with a private chapel, manicured gardens, and an opulent 17th-century-inspired ballroom.

Accommodations: luxurious guest rooms at the oh-so-chic Chateau Grand Hotel

Location: Set at 9,300 feet in the stunning Sangre De Cristo range of the Rocky Mountains.

Style: Host an intimate mountaintop ceremony or a spectacular alpine affair surrounded by friends & family with a breathtaking backdrop of snowy peaks, or embraced by the lush greenery of summertime in the mountains.

Accommodations: Choose from 3 premier slopeside lodging options that offer world-class amenities with fabulous Southwestern-inspired interiors.

Location: At the edge of Big Indian Wilderness in the Catskills, about 2.5 hours from NYC.

Style: This turn-of-the-century retreat, set on 100 idyllic acres of forest, streams, meadows, and fields, specializes in weekend weddings, with versatile event spaces, style, and catering options, ranging from down-home country barbecues to formal gourmet dinners.

Accommodations: A full spectrum of on-site lodging include B&B-style guest rooms, deluxe suites, luxury cottages, and glamping tents.

Location: Lower Manhattan at the southern corner of Central Park.

Style: World-famous hotel known for its legendary opulence and glamour, with stunning details like Art Deco crystal chandeliers that replicate those found at the Palace of Versailles.

Accommodations: Ultra-luxurious legacy penthouse suites, and elegant guest rooms and multi-room suites.

Locations: Idyllic retreat just 2 hours outside of NYC

Fab Features: private 172-acre natural reserve surrounded by lush forest • exchange vows next to a serene creek or nestled in the woods • rustic-chic celebrations in the barn with the expansive deck overlooking a tranquil pond

Accommodations: The spacious farmhouse accommodates up to 20 guests with potential arrangements for larger groups.

Location: Tucked away in the heart of the Catskills.

Style: A unique event center that unites three heritage properties: Homestead Restaurant, the historic Bradstan Country Hotel, and Eldred Preserve, a former sportsmans’ resort. You can hold a romantic indoor or outdoor ceremony with beautiful features everywhere you turn, make your celebration a destination wedding weekend and wow your guests with the luxe amenities including floor-to-ceiling fireplaces, romantic sconce lighting, plush linens, and monogrammed bathrobes.

Accommodations: Luxe amenities in The Bradstan Boutique Hotel’s cozy rooms

Location: Walking distance from beautiful Blowing Rock, NC

Style: This expansive resort, set among serene woodlands, boasts indoor and outdoor event spaces that include lakefront tents, lush lawns, open hillside pastures, and elegant ballrooms—all with incredible Blue Ridge Mountain views.

Accommodations: 42 plush guest rooms, plus cozy B&B-style suites and family-friendly condos.

Location: Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains overlooking Lake Glenville

Style: This rustic farmstead getaway offers picture-perfect event spaces, including a hilltop pergola and the Chimney Pond Meadow, surrounded by neat rows of Christmas trees, and a stylishly rustic reception barn highlighted by Tuscan lights and globe chandeliers.

Accommodations: The on-site Farmhouse sleeps 16–20 adults, and the nearby village of Cashiers offers hotels, B&Bs, and other lodging options.

Location: On a scenic hilltop outside Asheville.

Style: Beautiful hilltop Queen Anne B&B with a unique turret, inviting wraparound porch, charming gazebo garden, and sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Swannanoa River Valley, specializing in intimate destination weddings.

Accommodations: Lodging for 16 in the charming bed & breakfast. 

Location: In the Blue Ridge Mountains a little over an hour from Asheville.

Style: Striking 10,000-square-foot Scottish-inspired castle with three sprawling floors, multiple terraces and balconies, and an iconic tower, surrounded by verdant lawns and mountain vistas.

Accommodations: 33 vacation rental homes and condos five minutes away at Bear Lake Reserve, including one luxurious rental reserved exclusively for Castle Ladyhawke guests.

Location: On a secluded beach in the Outer Banks.

Style: Stunning oceanfront home made for meaningful celebrations, highlighted by an expansive poolside patio that leads onto the beach, a beautiful backyard with plenty of room for dancing, and plenty of beautiful, light-flooded gathering spaces.

Accommodations: Sleeps 28 guests in 11 bedrooms.

Location: 2 hours north of Asheville in the charming town of Highlands.

Style: European-style resort with multiple dreamy event venues, including an all-white wedding garden, an apple orchard, a rustic trout pond with fountain and bridal bridge, and the Orchard House, which boasts soaring pine wood ceilings and massive glass doors that open to lush English-style gardens.

Accommodations: Historic inn with 93 plush guest rooms and suites, along with stand-alone lodges, cottages, and estate homes—all less than 10 minutes from the event venue.

Location: South of the Great Smoky Mountains and Nantahala National Forest.

Style: Serene, private village situated on 54 acres, with romantic ceremonies in an arbor or a garden, on a covered bridge, beside a creek, or in an open-air pavilion.

Accommodations: Lodging for 90 between the main house, studio, and cottages.

Location: Between Gold Beach and Brookings on a 60-foot bluff overlooking the Pacific.

Style: Wed on one of three private beaches at this peaceful, secluded resort, which boasts on-site vacation homes with splendid ocean vistas, hot tubs, private decks, and beach access.

Accommodations: Charming on-site vacation homes can accommodate up to 45 guests

Location: set in an alpine tree-lined canyon among the magnificent Siskiyoun Mountains.

Style: After saying "I do" on a spacious lawn, backed by a sparkling waterfall, toast with your loved ones on the al fresco dining deck, or in one of the rustic-chic event spaces.

Accommodations: 19 rooms, some of which include jacuzzi tubs, fireplaces, and patios!

Location: Situated on over 135 acres of the lushly wooded Pocono Mountains.

Style: Serene, all-inclusive Inn and Clubhouse nestled on the banks of a private lake, offering exquisite al fresco events on the rolling lawns, romantic receptions in the sun-drenched dining rooms, and delectable menus highlighted by locally sourced specialties.

Accommodations: 58 pristine guest rooms and suites in the Lodge are joined by multiple spacious rental homes with four to six bedrooms each. Most have the option of an included meal plan.

Location: Set on 2,000 acres (including 3 acres of private beaches!) on Hilton Head Island.

Style: This relaxed, welcoming resort boasts a dazzling array of event spaces, from rustic, toes-in-the-sand ceremony spots to lavish ballrooms. We're particularly fond of the Shelter Cove Harbor Pavilion, with its unique peaked roof and breathtaking view of the Intracoastal Waterway.

Accommodations: Diverse lodging options for all your guests, including villas and multi-bedroom vacation homes.

Location:  A short drive from historic Charleston.

Style: Luxurious resort with versatile event spaces that cover everything from casual beachfront celebrations to elegant and formal receptions.

Accommodations: On-site rooms and suites, private condos, and beach house rentals.

Location: In the foothills of the Smoky Mountains outside Gatlinburg.

Style: Charming Victorian-style inn set on 60 acres of rolling hills, where you can celebrate al fresco with exquisite Smoky Mountain panoramas or move inside the Inn to the inviting dining room, where picture windows offer plentiful alpine views.

Accommodations: 12 guest rooms and 5 cottages sleep up to 42 people.

Location: Set in the heart of El Paso's vibrant downtown.

Style: Luxurious 1930s-era boutique hotel with a long track record of hosting magnificent weddings, boasting a blend of historic charm (as in the light-flooded Trost Ballroom) and contemporary style (like the cool 17th-floor rooftop bar), plus exceptional service from start to finish.

Accommodations: 130 modern guest rooms and suites.

Location: Situated on 20 creekside acres halfway between Houston and San Antonio.

Style: Wide-open spaces offer a perfect al fresco backdrop for oak-shaded ceremonies and sunset cocktail hours, while indoors, the airy modern barn boasts breathtaking chandeliers, and beautifully appointed dressing suites create a luxurious vibe.

Accommodations: 8 private King Cottages, a honeymoon suite, and plenty of RV hookups.

Location: Perched on 2,500 acres overlooking the classic New England Village of Stowe.

Style: Austrian-inspired mountain lodge with exquisite spaces that range from the outdoor concert stage to the elegant post-and-beam Mozart Room, fantastic on-site eateries, and endless outdoor activities.

Accommodations: 96 rooms and suites in the Main Lodge, 18 luxurious Villas, and 100 Guest House chalets.

Location: On the shores of Lake Crescent in Olympic National Park.

Style: Scenic and secluded retreat set on the glacier-carved shore of Lake Crescent and surrounded by lush old growth forest, which hosts environmental science and nature camps for children as well as truly remarkable weddings.

Accommodations: 200 beds spread throughout rustic dormitories and historic cabins.

Location: 45 minutes from Portland on the edge of the Gorge.

Style: Luxurious lodge set on 175 wooded acres where you can exchange vows on a spacious stone pedestal against a panoramic mountain backdrop or inside the open-air pavilion with its natural maple wood beams, indoor and outdoor fireplaces, and café lighting.

Accommodations: Forest view rooms, chic suites, or opt to stay in one of their fabulous treehouses.

Location: Nestled in the Wenatchee Valley

Style: Beautiful winery offering riverside ceremonies overlooking rolling hills and lush English gardens.

Accommodations: Stay in the charming 1917 mansion-turned-B&B.

Venue: Calamigos Ranch Malibu