Alternative Wedding Venues

In past decades getting married at a church was the expected thing to do, now with each year it seems like there is more and more variety with wedding venues. This blog post is for the bride who wants to find out about some of the most unique wedding venues there is that do not involve churches.

Winery weddings: Getting married in a winery or vineyard is a popular alternative place for a couple to get married. You’ll get beautiful scenery and not to mention the fantastic wine! The elegant couple will surely appreciate this type of venue.

Home weddings: Weddings at you or a family members home is always something that we view as very meaningful. A setting like that is usually super sentimental and you, and how awesome would it be to not have to pay anything at all for a wedding venue!

Hotel/ballroom weddings: Most people will travel to a nice nearby hotel or ballroom for their wedding reception, however it is not uncommon to have your wedding there as well! Again this will be extremely convenient for your guests, and not to mention you can have the entire space to yourself to really party all night long!

Beach weddings: Do you love the soft sounds of the waves, the warm sand and the beautiful views; well then a beach wedding is probably a great alternative for you. This is the perfect location for the couple who wants a more casual ceremony, because you can surely dress down for a wedding here. Beach wedding can also be very reasonably priced.

Private estate/mansion weddings: Want to flaunt your big day in true royalty style? Consider renting a mansion or private estate for the day! You can enjoy a taste of the lavish life and a great plus is that these venues will be so large that you can have your wedding a reception in the same place! Super convenient for your guests.

Museums, art gallery or library weddings: For the couple who wants a little bit of culture, getting married at a museum or gallery will definitely suit you. There are so many impressive features at these venues and your wedding photos can truly be one of a kind! 

There are truly so many different places that you and your future spouse can get married at! We hope this post helps you think outside of the box and feel confident knowing that you can really get creative with your wedding venues and explore more than the traditional church!

Amber Bentley
Social Media Manager/Event Assistant,
Devoted to Your Event

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