Not everyone wants to get married in a chapel… some couples want to be more creative and fun with their wedding and have a less typical venue. With these wonderful, loving couples in mind, we wanted to list a few creative wedding venue ideas.
Here are our top 5!
A canopy wedding
Hear me out on this one! I’ve been to a canopy wedding before and it was great in so many aspects. First, the location was superb… right by the beach and with a stunning view. At the same time, we were protected from the sun and the harsh sea wind because of the canopy. They made the place look a-m-a-z-i-n-g. It was one of the fanciest and most entertaining weddings I have ever been to. The architectural canopy they used looked so beautiful and it was actually a lot more spacious than I expected. They also saved a lot of money since they didn’t rent an event hall, but rather the canopy itself. Overall, a very smart decision on their part, beautiful pictures because of the natural light, and it created a fun and lite environment.
A canopy event– see how simply fresh it can look? (Source: Dalo Canopies)
At a winery
Mix a wedding with delicious wine tasting and alcohol and you have… an amazing time! Wineries are a classically picturesque location with a beautiful backdrop of grape farms to add. The vistas are usually breathtaking (especially in wedding photography) and the location alone will cause all guests to feel the romance in the air. Wineries exist all over the world, so finding out that is available for a wedding is easier than it seems. Plus, they are usually more affordable than other venues – especially since they give guests an opportunity to taste their wine and earn some new fans and customers!
So gorgeous! (Source: Leoness Cellar Winery from CBS)
A cave formation wedding
Rock formations can be a beautiful location for a wedding. The background looks unreal not only in real life but also in any wedding photography. It’s a way to add the WOW factor to your wedding (seriously, how can your friends compete! They can’t.) Plenty of cave venues are available for rent for weddings as long as you live in an area with caves, of course. The rock formations will make for an unforgettable wedding and location – no one will forget it!
One word: stunning! (Source: Emily Elizabeth Photo on Wedding Party)
A park wedding
Not all parks allow weddings to be arranged and set-up in their location, but plenty of them do. They are usually significantly less expensive than a closed venue. You just need to set-up your own tables, chairs, catering, and music. With a park wedding, you get a stunning view (sometimes even a lake to enjoy), green grass, natural sunlight, and a cheery attitude. The best ones are those that have colorful flowers and trees around, too!
Nothing like a park wedding… (Source: I love VSP on Flickr)
Greenhouse wedding
This may sound a little odd at first because greenhouses are usually very hot, humid, and full of plants. Where will the guests sit?! No need to worry – some greenhouses have been repurposed to be a great location for an event. They will have greenery within them still, but not in an overwhelming amount that they won’t allow the necessary space for your wedding. With that, you can get a super cheap venue and amazing, vintage-looking pictures!
Like a wedding in a jungle! (Source: Bodacor)
I have actually been married twice. The first time was at a park (it’s where we got engaged) and for my second time we got married in Vegas by Elvis.
Oh my wedding was in a regular church… I love that rock wedding.. have to wonder how hot it may have been.
These are some very creative ideas. It gives the bride some additional options since venues are so expensive these days.
What awesome ideas. I love the winery idea! AMber N
I like all those ideas and if I was getting married again… I would have a hard time choosing which one I wanted.
I love canopy wedding ceremonies – if I did it again that’s what I’d do.
Any of the last three would be perfect for me. We will be renewing our vows soon and I can not wait though we already have the location picked out.
Some of those are new and cool ideas for places to have a wedding. I can see having a wedding in a
Greenhouse, especially if it’s during rainy or chilly weather.
Great ideas! I wish i would of thought of the winery one lol.
I photograph weddings (among other things) and I’ve done lots of canopy, winery and garden weddings! (Garden ones are my faves!) But I love the cave and greenhouse ideas!
A greenhouse would be awesome! I was married on the beach but the reception was at a sailing center!
I had never considered a greenhouse wedding! That sounds like a great idea. I have seen some beautiful winery weddings recently.
The cave one looks so cool! Be sure for winery weddings to book asap as they can only hold a limited number of weddings a year!
I love all of these but the cave formation is really something. There was nothing unusual about our wedding over 37 years ago but we did have a “street dance” for our dance that night and that was pretty cool.
I always admire out door weddings but would be too scared to have mine outdoors. Too many unknowns. I just went to one in New Orleans and it was so beautiful
I never would have thought of a greenhouse, but it does look like a really pretty place to have one. These are actually all very fun and unique ideas!
how cool is that cave wedding? all of these ideas are creative.
These are great ideas! I was married in a church but would really love a wedding at a winery.
Oh my! I never would have thought of a cave wedding! That’s actually quite interesting! If I had a choice I’d go with a At a winery wedding though! It has more of a romantic feel lol
This is the first time I’ve ever heard of a cave wedding! I would love a wedding at a winery though. What a gorgeous setting.
These all look like beautiful wedding venues. We did the basic church and hall wedding, and sometimes I’d love a do-over, lol!
What some fantastic ideas – I love the cave formation one personally – beautiful. x
I love the cave formation wedding. That’s just gorgeous!
We were married first in India in a “hall” as they call it. We then had a blessing at a lutheran church… I am catholic but my husband is not.