Browsing wedding venues is among the very first steps of planning your big day. But with so many wedding venues to choose from, how do you find The One? First, consider the style of venue you’d like: Garden or beach? Ballroom or barn? Then, read reviews of wedding venues in your desired city and select a few to tour in person. Happy venue hunting!
Shaker Hills Country Club is an elegant golf and country club located in Harvard, Massachusetts. This newly remodeled venue features both indoor and outdoor settings for your celebration. Their staff will work closely with you to ensure your wedding is unique. Shaker Hills Country Club offers a... (Country Club Weddings Harvard)
Your wedding in Jackson Hole is one of the biggest events of your life. We can help make it the grandest. From our manicured lawns to our grand ballroom views, you can create the ideal dream wedding with the breathtaking Grand Teton Range as your backdrop. As for help with planning, our weddings... (Hotel Weddings)
The Nippersink Golf Club & Resort, LLC - a rustic banquet hall in Genoa City, Wisconsin - has incredible views from the private gazebo overlooking Tombeau Lake. Simplicity and ease is the goal of this wedding venue that provides tractor/wagon transport to the couple, wedding party and guests around... (Country Club Weddings Genoa City)
Ventosa Vineyards is a Tuscan-style vineyard and wedding venue located in the heart of the Finger Lakes in Geneva, New York. On the northeast shore of Seneca Lake, this Mediterranean inspired venue will transport couples and their guests straight to Italy for a unique and relaxed ambience.... (Winery Weddings Geneva)
Canebrake Country Club is a wedding venue in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. This golf course venue offers an elegant space for you to host a variety of events. With gorgeous 40-foot ceilings, panoramic views, and decor that can complement any color scheme, style, or theme, this venue is sure to be a... (Country Club Weddings Hattiesburg)
Hilton Boston Back Bay is a wedding venue located in the heart of Downtown Boston and is the only Hilton with this unique location. If you’re looking for a truly exciting and modern wedding, this venue is the one for you. You will be just steps away from the best of what Boston has to offer.... (Hotel Weddings Boston)
The Downtown Harvard Club, located in the heart of Boston, is the epitome of an elegant city wedding venue. This venue boasts some of the best views Boston has to offer. From the panoramic views of the city to the breathtaking views of the Back Bay, Charles River and Boston Harbor, couples and their... (Banquet Halls Boston)
Tanoan Country Club, situated at the base of the Sandia Mountains in Albuquerque, is set amidst a 27-hole, Devlin and Von-Hagge-designed championship golf course. Conveniently located in the northeast heights, the newly remodeled clubhouse with breathtaking views of the golf course, mountains and... (Country Club Weddings Albuquerque)
A charming wedding venue in Albany, Oregon, Flinn Block Hall is a gorgeous indoor event space for our amazing story. Located in the beautifully restored Flinn Block Building in Albany’s downtown historic district, this venue is newly renovated for a modern feel. Facilities and Capacity Flinn Block... (Banquet Halls Albany)
Named Best Lakeside Resort by the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Chase on the Lake is the ideal setting on the shores of Walker Bay on Leech Lake, and only steps away from the heart of downtown Walker. Historic and unique, it offers elegance and charm, mixed in with the warmth of a 1st class resort... (Hotel Weddings Walker)
The Hilton Boston Dedham Hotel, located in Dedham, Massachusetts, is an intimate wedding venue with enough charm to delight all of your guests. With elegant indoor and luscious outdoor options, your wedding will flourish with excitement and intrigue. If the surroundings don’t add enough flair to... (Hotel Weddings Dedham)
Salvatore’s Event & Conference Center at Riverwalk is a historic venue located in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Situated north of Boston in Merrimack Valley, this event venue is nestled in a historic, renovated mill. Couples will be surrounded by rustic charm and views overlooking the Merrimack River.... (Restaurant Weddings Lawrence)
The Royal Hawaiian has refreshed its grandeur with a multimillion-dollar transformation, taking "The Pink Palace" a step beyond traditional luxury resort expectations. The redesign has revitalized the entire property, conjuring a decidedly chic and modern atmosphere that is still captivatingly... (Hotel Weddings Honolulu)
Red Ridge is a rustic & elegant wedding venue overlooking the Colorado River Valley with breathtaking views. Located just 35 miles outside of Austin, minutes away from Bastrop, and only 2 hours from Houston, our venue is the perfect meeting place for locals and traveling guests. Our hilltop ceremony... (Banquet Halls Smithville)
With two unique venues to choose from, Cathedral Oaks in Belton is Central Texas' premier event destination. Cathedral Oaks Event Center- Our larger event facility, accommodates up to 250 guests for a seated reception. Designed and constructed specifically with the needs of weddings in mind,... (Banquet Halls Belton)
Renowned for elegant and memorable Cape Cod weddings, The Dan’l Webster Inn and Spa offers award-winning cuisine (placing in the top 1% of restaurants in the country) and wine list (recipient of Wine Spectator’s prestigious Award of Excellence), experienced wedding professionals and attentive staff,... (Hotel Weddings Sandwich)
Built in 1883, the historic venue was restored to its original beauty back in 2010 when the breath-taking Sepia Wedding Chapel was born. Ceremonies are held on the area's only glass-topped altar where water flows beneath. The decor is warm and romantic, and the former choir loft has been repurposed... (Church Weddings Green Bay)
Frosty Valley, established in 1961, is a rustic wedding venue located in Danville, Pennsylvania. Situated on a golf course, the venue offers scenic views of lush rolling hills, awe-inspiring mountains, and mature trees in the Susquehanna Valley. The venue can host small, intimate ceremonies as well... (Banquet Halls Danville)
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Choosing a wedding venue for your wedding reception and wedding ceremony tends to be the first step in the wedding planning process. Wedding venues are typically booked 1-2 years in advance, while some only need a few months notice. It all depends on the type of venue and your personal criteria. Not only does the venue determine your wedding date, it also sets the scene of your special day.
Anything can be a venue, from backyards to banquet halls, so be creative! Some questions to ask yourself before searching: are you looking for venues that can accommodate a large event, or a more intimate affair? Do you see yourself saying 'I do' in your place of worship, or with sand between your toes? Is your dream wedding set in a local park or museum? Other venue options include: hotels, farms, restaurants, mansions, government buildings, and inns.
You don't even have to have your wedding reception and wedding ceremony in the same place! Have the ceremony indoors with an outdoor wedding reception location. Or vice versa. Allow yourself the creativity to make your wedding as unique as you are.
However, there are things to consider when choosing a venue. Set up a visit before you book. Pictures and reviews can only tell you so much.
When choosing an outdoor venue, be aware of the weather at that specific time of year. Getting married on the beach? Prepare a backup plan for summer storms. Remind your guests to wear sandals or forego shoes altogether, and wear light clothes to stay cool. On the other hand, if you plan on getting married in the fall or winter, layers and warmer clothes are a must.
Many states have 'four seasons in an hour' weather, which can be hard to predict, especially if you're getting married away from home. Do proper research before making the choice to finalize a venue and keep track of the weather in the weeks leading up to your big day. Know that the weather will not make or break the day so don't let it stress you too much.
If it's an outdoor wedding venue, find out what isn't provided and what you will need to bring from the outside. Some parks have pavilions and bathrooms, but nowhere to store food for the reception. Find out if you'll need to bring chairs or tables and what will be needed for additional decorations. Think about the time of day that you want to be married and how that may affect lighting for photography.
There are also things to consider when choosing an indoor wedding location. In addition to finding out if the venue location is available on your desired date, you should also look into whether or not it is a convenient location for your guests. Does it have the capacity to hold all of your guests? Is there enough parking for all guests? Are there enough bathrooms? Is it climate controlled? These are all important things to note before making the final decision to book a venue.
Deciding on a wedding location is the first step in turning your wedding vision into a reality. It is meant to be fun and exciting. Here at WeddingWire, we have a quick and easy way to find and compare wedding venues in a snap! Just enter the desired zip code or city & state to see a full list of wedding venues in the local area.
If you're still trying to decide where to have the wedding, don't fret! WeddingWire has venue options across the country. Look around before making that final booking.
Regardless of the venue you choose, your wedding is supposed to be a day of incredible love and joy. Relax. Have fun!
