Top 26 Coolest Wedding Venues in the United States

We can’t imagine a more unique (or fantastical) wedding venue to tie the knot than a real treehouse! Treehouse Point, conveniently located just 30 minutes from Seattle, is tucked away in a beautiful forest brimming with all the beauty of nature you can imagine. We love how the Treehouse offers overnight accommodations—can you imagine waking up in one?! Surely a one-of-a-kind experience for both you and your guests!

Love the idea of a treehouse, but not for your wedding? We rounded up 18 magical treehouses to spend the night in! Perfect for a honeymoon or anniversary trip 🙂

When it comes to finding the perfect wedding venue, are you ready to get creative and think a little outside the box? It doesn’t get much more unique than, or romantic for that matter, getting married under one of Portland’s most famous bridges, St. John’s Bridge. Ever dedicated to the cause, the duo above camped out overnight (in the middle of winter!) to secure their spot at Cathedral Park… And it was 100% worth it! Sometimes, a bit of exploring will help you discover one of the new best places to get married 🙂

Dream of getting married amongst a field of colorful ranunculus flowers?! Well, you can do that at the gorgeous Ranunculus Flower Fields in Carlsbad, California. You’ll need to plan your wedding for when the colors are in bloom – so think mid-March to mid-April – and the colorful fields make the perfect spot for your wedding photos! The ceremony space overlooks the flower fields, and they also have a barn for your reception that holds up to 200. This is surely one of the best places to get married for a flower lover!

6. Big Daddy’s Antiques in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California

Big Daddy’s Antiques in LA and SF is a one-of-a-kind retailer of antiques and reproductions from European, Asian, and North American markets. Fun for a day trip to stroll around, yes, but lucky for couples looking for a super unique wedding venue, they also hold weddings and have quickly become a sought after place to get married!

7. Valentine in Los Angeles, California 

Built in the 1920s, the space has lived many lives during its century of use (a former hotel, brother, fish and oyster company, glass blowing space, and more). Its varied history informed the reinvention of the space into a modern venue. From the dramatic greenhouse roof life to the eye-catching blue facade, there is no shortage of pretty vignettes here. One of the best parts of Valentine? How easily it can shift its dimensions: you can host an intimate gathering for less than 100 people or a large reception with up to 500 guests…..versatility is important when considering places to get married.

8. Vibiana in Los Angeles, California

Vibiana is a wedding, events, and performing arts venue located in the Historic Core of Downtown Los Angeles. It’s owned and operated by Los Angeles restaurateurs Chef Neal Fraser, Amy Knoll Fraser, and their partners.

The City’s first Archdiocese Catholic cathedral, Vibiana has been beautifully transformed into a stunning full service event facility with an extensive dining and craft libations program. It’s located in the Historic Core of Downtown Los Angeles, owned and operated by Los Angeles restaurateurs Chef Neal Fraser, Amy Knoll Fraser, and their partners – so you know the food will also be amazing! We love the all-white ceremony space, and with a main hall and garden courtyard, Vibiana’s versatility is endless, offering a beautiful customizable backdrop for your wedding!

And the most breathtaking wedding venue? How about getting married in the hills of Malibu on a helipad surrounded by vineyards?! We’ve been to Malibu Rocky Oaks, and it is seriously as amazing as the photos. A wedding here will give your ceremony an amazing 360-degree view of the Santa Monica Mountains, making you feel like you’re in the clouds! Follow the ceremony with dinner on long tables next to the pool…and you’re off to a wonderful start as a married couple. Your friends and family will tell everyone about your day at one of the best places to get married!

We’ve seen quite a few GWS weddings held at Korakia Pensione …and for good reason! The cool venue in Palm Springs boasts stylish rooms and vignettes with a distinct Moroccan + Mediterranean feel. Dating back to 1924, the restored romantic villa will whisk you away to the Mediterranean Sea…while still remaining in Palm Springs.

11. The Ice House in Phoenix, Arizona  

Looking for a place to get married in Arizona that includes a backdrop with wow-factor? Then The Ice House is the coolest (see what we did there?) venue for you! As avant-garde as it is historic, the space began operations in 1920 as an icehouse for the food industry! Now, couples can tie the knot within its refined, industrial walls.

If there’s one thing you have to know about Dunton Hot Springs, it’s that it’s actually a restored ghost town! Not only are the surroundings stunning, but you can rent the entire town for your celebration. Renting the town gives you exclusive use of all that Dunton boasts: the original Dancehall & Saloon, Bathhouse, The Pony Express Yoga Studio, The West Fork Boxing Gym, their very own open air chapel, two spa treatment cabins, and 12 luxury cabins—each unique in size, charm and character from the next. We say YES to that!

For those who haven’t been to Montana, it’s one of the most well-kept secrets and breathtakingly beautiful places. Paws Up Resort provides a scenic backdrop for saying I Do with starlit skies and untouched wilderness. Since its claim to fame is the beauty of nature, any style or type of wedding will feel right at home in this stunning, picturesque setting. We love that they offer cabins and glamping for your guests, a ceremony outdoors, a reception in a barn, and a rehearsal dinner outdoors by the creek.

We’ve visited several times and can attest that a few days of big sky country, outdoor activities + the tasty meals offered at Paws Up (as well as a stop at the spa) would be a great place to get married, as well as to rejuvenate any couple or guests!

14. Spain Ranch in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Spain Ranch‘s new wedding venue outside Tulsa, Oklahoma is about to change everything you think you know about barns! The Black Barn is an intimate wedding venue (sitting on the same property as the equally beautiful White Barn) and it’s the perfect setting for couples looking for a little something outside the norm. We’re talking matte black perfection!

15. The Emerson in Dallas, Texas 

photos by Mikayla Dawn Photography and Jeff Brummett courtesy of The Emerson

Do you imagine yourself getting married in a chapel…but looking for something with a more modern feel? The Emerson in Texas, just outside of Dallas, is classic yet chic and can serve as the background for some seriously bold designs. We’re all about those crisp whites in the chapel—designed by Leanne Ford—and all the room it has…up to 200 guests!

 16. Vista West Ranch in Dripping Springs, Texas

photos courtesy of Vista West Ranch // see more Vista West Ranch on GWS

Fusing Austin chic with Hill Country charm, we love this wedding venue at Vista West Ranch for so many reasons and think it’s an adorable place to get married! The setting is a unique blend of rustic + bohemian, making it the perfect recipe for a romantic + memorable venue for stylish Texas couples. One of our fave things about this venue? Their wedding packages include all the important essentials, so you can focus on the fun things, like food + décor!

top photo by Katy Cox Photography // bottom photo courtesy of The Meekermark

The Meekermark in Magnolia, Texas is as unique as it is historic; the barn—built in the 1830’s in Canada, was taken apart, transported, and reconstructed on this beautiful 12-acre property in Texas. The beauty is in the details as it combines original hand-carved timbers, as well as modern design features. Created by a family team of photographers, there is certainly no shortage of stunning views and vignettes to snap those dreamy wedding photos.

Thorncrown Chapel is a beautiful glass cathedral in the woods of Arkansas—making it an amazing fit for our unique venue round up and an unforgettable setting for your wedding. The chapel may look cozy + quaint, but it seats up to 100 guests in its 6,000 square feet of glass (with 425 gorgeous windows!). We are in love with its one-of-a-kind, modern feel.

photos thanks to Cedar Lakes Estates // see more Cedar Lakes Estate weddings here

We love a good camp wedding here at GWS, but one thing we noticed after seeing a couple of them—some of our absolute faves took place at Cedar Lakes Estate! Cedar Lakes Estate (in the heart of the Hudson Valley) was once a 1920s summer camp, and now it is perfect for those who dream of a camp wedding! The space is as lovely as it is inviting—describe your wedding as Moonrise Kingdom inspired? This place is for you!  We love that you and your guests can stay on-site in cabins or the lodge! Pretty amazing, yes?!

21. Terrain in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania

Yes, we’re talkin’ bout Anthropologie’s counterpart, Terrain. The Flagship terrain location, Terrain at Styer’s, is on the historic site of J. Franklin Styer’s Nursery, a Philadelphia landmark for over 100 years. With over five acres of everchanging blooms – in winter, you can find holiday trees, twinkling lights, and a fire pit. The spring is colorful, the summer features greenery, and the venue transitions to muted tones in the fall. It’s always changing, and we love that! If you are passionate about food (I mean, who isn’t?!!), you’ll love knowing they work with local farms to source food for each season.

photos by The Portos // see more from this Stunning Geometric-Inspired Wedding at Basilica Hudson

Basilica Hudson, the newer wedding venue in Hudson, New York, was established in 2010 in a reclaimed 19th-century factory. Now serving as a non-profit multidisciplinary arts center, the venue represents a community of artists and musicians in the area. Oh, and since it is framed by the iconic Hudson River School and the Catskill Mountains, there is certainly no shortage of gorgeous views for wedding portraits.

photos by Jose Villa (top) + Natalie Watson Photography (bottom photos)

Tennessee plays host to one of our fave farm venues. The idyllic scenery and luxurious accommodations at Blackberry Farm will give your day a rustic yet elegant feel. The farm generates a range of heirloom produce + the farmhouse, built using reclaimed wood, is one of the property’s most noteworthy features. We can see why! It would make for a perfect backdrop for a stunning wedding. Don’t you think?

photos by Shelly Anderson (top), Theresa Elizabeth Photography (bottom left) + Perla Martinez Photography (top right) + Tamiz Photography (absolute bottom right)

Known as New Orleans’ most distinctive location for weddings, Race & Religious can host up to 300 guests in its romantic historical compound. The unique indoor-outdoor space is comprised of two masonry homes built in the 1830s and provides a great backdrop filled with all that NOLA charm. To top it off, R & R would be the perfect place to get married if you’re considering a destination wedding because tell us one person who hasn’t mentioned wanting to visit New Orleans!

Dream of getting married in a giant glass greenhouse? The Greenhouse Two Rivers makes for the most elegant setting to say I do! The greenhouse sits atop a breathtaking 20-acre with a pond and many picturesque views. You can have a ceremony indoors or outdoors, and that greenhouse makes for some STUNNING photos!

top photos by KT Merry and bottom photo by Shea Christine // see more weddings at Vizcaya on GWS

Nope, your eyes are not deceiving you! Although it looks like a little slice of Europe, Vizcaya Museum & Gardens is conveniently located in the heart of Miami. A jewel among Miami’s skyscrapers, they say. It’s both beautiful + serene and would make a perfect backdrop for couples who want a wedding with a European feel if traveling abroad is not an option.