With seemingly endless wedding venue options to choose from, it’s hard to narrow down your choices and select a spot that aligns with your budget, location, and style criteria. Lucky for you, we did the research and legwork, scouring the country (and the Internet!) to compile a master list of wedding destinations that are our go-to recs, year after year. From mountain locales with panoramic views and rustic-glam summer camps — so hip for 2017, mark our word — to chic landmarks in your all-time favorite cities, we’ve got a wedding venue for you, your groom, and your style.
If you’re into the grand outdoors, check out The Little Nell’s sundeck, which sits at a 11,000 feet and features panoramic views of the Elk Mountains, or Brush Creek Ranch, where you pose for portraits, exchange vows, and party on 30,000 acres of untouched landscape. Prefer manicured gardens to the rough terrain? You’ll fall head-over-heels for Jardin de Buis, a picture-perfect estate and gardens in northern New Jersey. It’s so hot right now that photographers are literally begging to shoot there—yes, really.
Want a building with rich history? Wow your guests with the unexpected by booking an old library in Boston or a recently restored brewery in Austin, Texas. And foodies, don’t think we forgot about you! You’ll find your heaven on either coast, whether you’re into the stellar wine list at Meadowood Napa Valley in California or farm-fresh fare at Blue Hill at Stone Barns in upstate New York.
Keep reading to find more wedding venue inspiration — believe us, we’ve got it.
Buy out this charming 30-room escape for great sights and even better service. Photo ops are endless in the Shakespeare Garden, where you’ll exchange vows, as well as inside the resort’s all-white spa; The Mayflower Grace
Take a 20-minute drive outside Portland to this meticulously restored 19th-century barn, which is open year-round. There’s also a cozy farmhouse perfect for unwinding with your wedding party pre- and post-nuptials; The Barn at Flanagan Farm
Charm guests with dinner in book-lined Bates Hall, then head to the Abbey Room for a dance sesh overlooking the courtyard. Bonus: The caterer will ensure you eat too, thanks to goodie bags filled with fresh entrées, mini desserts, and bubbly for two; Boston Public Library
Tie the knot on the private beach before moving to a sailcloth tent or one of the oceanfront dining rooms for a lobster dinner and dancing. Then you’re just steps from the bars on Main Street if you want to continue the party; Chatham Bars Inn
Want your own private island? You can have that, as well as an open-air chapel and a rustic ballroom (that looks like the inside of a ship!) overlooking Manahawkin Bay; Bonnet Island Estate
Give your guests free rein of the estate’s grounds, which feature a barn, two greenhouses, a topiary-lined pool, and an orangery; Jardin de Buis
You may recognize it from T. Swift’s “Blank Space” video, but this mega mansion has even more to offer, like 23 acres of privacy; Oheka Castle
If you’re dreaming of a garden oasis in the city, look no further than this 18th-floor terrace. It comes with a customizable Danny Meyer menu and a retractable roof; Gramercy Park Hotel
Take over the 65th floor of famed Rockefeller Center. You’ll be hard-pressed to find another spot with such epic views—or a rotating dance floor; Rainbow Room
Head to this upscale farm an hour’s drive outside NYC for the freshest fare, impeccable service, and a bucolic backdrop; Blue Hill at Stone Barns
This top-notch destination is finally hosting weddings. Choose from the sculpture garden, art-deco Perelman Building, or Rodin Museum, where you can wed in front of The Thinker; Philadelphia Museum of Art
Brides rave about the nightly campfire at this nautical landmark, saying it’s the spot for a nightcap by Narragansett Bay; Castle Hill Inn
Give your guests the ultimate District experience at the Top of the Hay, where they can sip champs and snap #selfies with the White House; The Hay-Adams
If you want something unexpected, this is it. Think hanging gardens, views of Biscayne Bay and the city’s skyline, and a modern open-air portico; Pérez Art Museum Miami
Everyone raves about the Gatsby-esque ballrooms (they are stunning!), but it’s the resort’s attentive staff—from the pastry chef to the knowledgeable valet—that brides can’t stop gushing about; The Breakers Palm Beach
In the heart of Midtown, you’ll find this historic landmark, which features an ivy-lined garden and two gilded ballrooms that are over-the-top in the best way possible; The Biltmore Ballrooms
Choose between a quaint chapel and oak-filled gardens for the vows, then head over to the lawn for an oceanfront reception; The Cloister at Sea Island
After poolside cocktails, let your guests explore this historic home and courtyard. Bonus: You can book it overnight for the after-party; Race & Religious
Even if cows (with cowbells!) aren’t your thing, you’ll fall for the grazing pastures and barn at this onetime dairy farm turned Relais & Chateaux property; Fearrington Village
With a honeymoon cottage and chandelier-filled barn on 130 acres, this all-inclusive venue has it all, including its own photo booth; Southwind Hills
At this downtown restaurant, the staff creates an original menu for every couple. But no matter how you customize, don’t skip the rosé sangria; Cannon Green
Tell your squad to pack for a full weekend because this Smoky Mountain escape has everything you need for a fancy summer-camp experience; RT Lodge
The service at this historic mansion deserves nothing short of five stars. Brides rave that the staff does its research on you; they even know your cocktail of choice and have it readily available; Rosewood Mansion
A beautiful white barn with built-in speakers and vintage rentals? Nadine Ramos Huerta, a wedding photographer, created this spot in 2014 (with space for endless photo ops, obvi!); The White Sparrow Barn
This new boutique hotel is the talk of the town—and for good reason. Brides love the look of the restored 19th-century brewery almost as much as its entertaining chef; Hotel Emma
This beauty is a standout in wine country, thanks to its rustic-meets-chic barn, mountain views, and getting-ready suites for the bride and groom; Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards
This Mag Mile hot spot is perfect for the couple who wants to explore Millennium Park before partying in a 19th-century ballroom; Chicago Athletic Association Hotel
No additional decor is necessary at this Windy City landmark, thanks to a 41-foot glass dome and mother-of-pearl mosaics; Chicago Cultural Center
This modern hotel executes the ballroom wedding to perfection and adds perks like personalized robes in the honeymoon suite; The Langham, Chicago
It’s all about the food on this 42-acre working farm. From the famous mac and cheese to pulled pork that spent 14 hours smoking, the true farm-to-table fare is sure to win over the crowd; Zingerman’s Cornman Farms
This resort is known for its front porch, which spans the length of nearly two football fields and overlooks Lake Huron; Grand Hotel
At this palm-filled oasis, the star staff will happily tackle your entire to-do list, handling everything from custom cocktails to upgraded rentals; Planterra Conservatory
With a flexible open floor plan and four VIP lounges (hello, after-party!), this theater is ready for an A-list celebration; Aria
Book the Quadracci Pavilion, designed by architect Santiago Calatrava, for a setting that looks as cool on the inside as it does out; Milwaukee Art Museum
Take your pick of four wedding chapels, then move on to a cabin with 360 degree views of Table Rock Lake or to the lake itself, where there’s a yacht ready to host 45; Big Cedar Lodge
Get hitched on the rooftop terrace, which has uninterrupted views of the city’s iconic Gateway Arch. You can’t get more St. Louis than that; Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis
Pose for portraits with the museum’s oh-so-grand exterior, and then meet your gang inside the glass-enclosed atrium for dinner and dancing under the stars; Cleveland Museum of Art
At this historic landmark, you can lounge in what was Marilyn Monroe’s favorite pool, then watch as guests are stunned by the hands-on service and stunning architecture, co-designed by Frank Lloyd Wright; Arizona Biltmore, a Waldorf Astoria Resort
You’ll feel transported to another world at this Moroccan-meets-Mediterranean sanctuary featuring a strict no-kids policy and a nightly candle lighting that creates an uber-romantic glow; Korakia Pensione
The property’s gilded chapels and ornate ballrooms attract couples after old-world charm in SoCal. Not to mention, this place has been hosting weddings for more than a century; The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa
Foodies, take note! With a three-star Michelin restaurant and personal relationships with Napa’s greatest vintners, there’s something here to please the most discerning of palates; Meadowood Napa Valley
After vows in front of the Santa Ynez Mountains, head to the La Pacifica Terrace for sunset cocktails with views of the Pacific—and pods of leaping dolphins; Four Seasons Resort, the Biltmore Santa Barbara
You’ll be on top of the world, literally, as you wed, dine, and take in panoramic sights of Elk Mountains from the Sundeck, which sits at 11,000 feet; The Little Nell
Make this restored 1800s ghost town, with 13 cabins, a spa, and hot springs, yours for a weekend of outdoor adventures and epic summit scenery; Dunton Hot Springs
Get the best of the shore and the mountains at this lakeside property, where coordinators excel at even the smallest of details, like surprise mid-ceremony mimosas; Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa, and Casino
Find a moment of zen on the Strip at this elegant minimalist property that hosts parties of all sizes, from 25 guests in a luxe top-floor suite to 480 in the Oriental Ballroom; Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas
Make this raw space whatever you like—from an industrial-chic fete in the restored warehouse to a romantic affair in the garden; Castaway Portland
Come for the ski-in/ski-out access and stay for the lodge’s ability to host an indoor-outdoor event, which brides call a necessity with Utah’s unpredictable weather; Stein Eriksen Lodge Deer Valley
You’ll feel at home in this massive industrial space, thanks to its award-winning catering and a design studio that masters lighting; Sodo Park
Shoot clays in the morning or relax in the spa before you say “I do” mountainside. Later, party in a wooden barn or out in the open on the 30,000 acres of untouched terrain; Brush Creek Ranch
The cast-iron columns and gold-leaf embellishments are perfect photo ops; George Peabody Library.
Tap your inner southern belle as you say your vows overlooking the Ashley River at this 1786 estate in the heart of town; Lowndes Grove Plantation.
Plan your big day on this private isle, a quick ferry ride from Key West, and have your guests fill the 40 pastel cottages; Sunset Key Guest Cottages.
Say your vows in the medicinal herb garden of this grand colonial building, home to the Mtter Museum of medical history; The College of Physicians of Philadelphia.
Love vintage details? They'll mesh perfectly with the décor at this Louis XVI-style mansion; Meridian House.
Before your ballroom reception in the clubhouse, ride to the 18th hole for portraits; Baywood Greens.
Get ready to see your name in lights at this Atlanta institution, where you can exchange vows in the opulent Egyptian Ballroom; Fox Theatre.
It doesn't get more romantic than I do's in the woods or gardens of this luxe, laid-back resort; Hidden Pond.
Gorgeous guest suites on the saltwater May River (you can go dolphin watching!) make this the perfect place for an intimate bash; Montage Palmetto Bluff.
With 35-foot ceilings and a rich history, this formal space is beloved by go-big-or-go-home Texas brides; Crystall Ballroom at the Rice Hotel.
Dance the night away in the zoo's landmark atrium, with views of the Chicago skyline behind you; Café Brauer at Lincoln Park Zoo.
The imposing stone facade and dark antique wood give this 1916 mansion a distinctly Downton Abbey feel; Laurel Hall.
Listen up, design lovers: This Jonathan Adler—decorated hotel is full of poppy, retro details—great for photos; Parker Palm Springs.
Get ready to save big-time on decor! This Victorian-era greenhouse features tropical gardens, iron gazebos, and a Venetian-style fountain; Franklin Park Conservatory.
It's impossible not to make a grand entrance into Memorial Hall, an amazing wood-walled geometric space flooded with light; McNamara Alumni Center.
Its tucked-away location and secluded ceremony spots make this brides' top pick for a Napa getaway; Calistoga Ranch.
Throw on a cozy shrug and wed outside in the winter — the mountain vistas redefine "white wedding" — then bust a move in one of the ranch's Civl War-era barns; Devil's Thumb Ranch.
Within the ruins of this historic sugar mill, exotic blooms and chandeliers join forces for a jaw-dropping ceremony; Haiku Mill.
Ski bunnies, mountain climbers, and nature lovers alike flock to this glamorous snow-capped chalet to tie the knot; Sundance Mountain Resort.
Vegas isn't just for bachelorette parties! This hotel mixes the beat of the city with the service of a luxury resort; Mandarin Oriental.
The city's only waterfront hotel sits over a pier with views of Elliott Bay and the Space Needle; The Edgewater Hotel.
Walk down the aisle on this preppy resort's Ocean Lawn and celebrate in its sunlit ballroom; Belle Mer.
Spend your wedding night in a rental cabin on this secluded hotel's grounds, then hit 300 acres of wooded trails before joining your guests for brunch; Mountain Top Inn Resort.
At this insanely chic destination hotel, it's all about the optics: Cross an aisle over the rooftop pool to meet your groom; The Modern Honolulu.
Can't decide if you want a garden wedding or an artsy bash? Get both at this Italianate villa, which doubles as a contemporary-art museum; Laguna Gloria.
History buffs, take note: stepping into this centuries-old private club, with its collegiate crests and lake views, is like stepping back in time. After a day of getting ready in the club's many rich, impeccably kept rooms (they're filled with many leather-bound books and smell of rich mahogany, if you know what we mean), sip Scotch cocktails with your guests in the historic library before dinner and dancing in the soaring Cathedral Hall; University Club.
In true Nashville fashion, this huge restored 19th-century factory with exposed brick includes a café and band-ready stage for cocktail hour. Watch trains go by outside from the dance floor!; Houston Station.
Watch the sun set over the Blue Ridge Mountains from the gardens at this farm resort. The bridal spa package is a must with your 'maids; Old Edwards Inn.
This vineyard's picturesque ceremony spots and top-shelf wine bring Sonoma style to the Midwest; Villa Bellezza.
Generations of sophisticated New York brides — and guests of Truman Capote's legendary Black and White Ball — have twirled in this hotel's Grand Ballroom, a quintessential classic; The Plaza.
Rent it out and this preppy island resort can be home to you and up to 90 guests. After a ceremony on the zen deck overlooking the ocean, end the day with a lobster bake on the water; The Wauwinet.
Have a getting-ready sesh in the bridal suite, filled with original art, then have a ceremony to impress outside between two towering silos and a reception in the historic barn. Perfect; Blue Dress Barn.
Southern brides, here's your chance to host the vineyard wedding of your dreams, all without crossing the Mason-Dixon line. Get married in the 1853 mansion's flowering gardens, then string market lights from the beamed ceilings for a seated meal of local food sourced from the massive plantation's farm, and wines from Belle Meade's on-site vineyard (the only one in Nashville!); Belle Meade Plantation.
Music lovers can get married in the intimate sunken garden of this Spanish-style estate, home to year-round classical, opera, and jazz concerts, atop a stone-and-moss flight of stairs; Caramoor Center for Music and Art.
Have the chicest green wedding in town at this singular loft space with 35-foot ceilings. It's partially powered by solar panels, and it offers a sustainable menu by local foodie caterers; Front & Palmer.
The just-opened Museum of History and Industry takes the phrase "industrial loft wedding" to a whole new level. Set in Seattle's Naval Reserve Building, the museum's Grand Atrium soars to four stories and can accommodate up to 750 guests. Make your grand entrance down a spiral staircase, surrounded by historical and military artifacts, and dine on long tables underneath a Boeing B-1 mail carrier suspended from the ceiling; Mohai.
Go Boardwalk Empire big in this 1920s-era music hall that holds up to 900 (!) on the Jersey Shore. For extra drama, exchange vows in the adjoining Gatsby-esque Paramount Theatre; The Grand Arcade.
Walk down the aisle above all of Philadelphia in the brand-new rooftop garden, under a breathtaking glass dome with 360-degree city views, and make your grand entrance into the sweeping Perelman Theater's grand stage for an ultra-opulent seated reception; Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts.
Picture a gorgeous Sonoma vineyard. Now throw in the half-standing ruins of a 19th-century winery. After gasp-worthy vows, clink flutes over dinner in the volcanic-rock wine cave; Kunde Family Estate.
Exchange vows in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows at this huge former World War II airplane machine shop, a hipster bride's mecca loft space. (Fighter jet sold separately); Leftbank Annex.
The art in this sleek gallery is so stunning, you can skimp on your décor budget. Set up long tables in the main hall and guests can peruse the paintings over dinner; Long View Gallery.
We can't decide which we love more for weddings, the ornate theater or the marble grand lobby. Either way, the in-house event staff will nail your celebration; Peabody Opera House.
Since the 1930's, this California dream destination has been the locus of fairy-tale romance for American royalty: Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier were married at the picturesque winery, and JFK and Jackie Kennedy honeymooned here. The 500 acres of vineyard and gardens are just as beautiful today for an intimate ceremony and reception; San Ysidro Ranch.
Get hitched on the terrace over the 540 acres of Oregon wine country or, on rainy days, in the lodge's main room. Tip: Keep the 74-food doors open for vineyard views; Maysara.
The resort's lush gardens will make you forget you're in the Arizona desert. Gawk at the mountain views while you sample fare from celebrity chef Beau MacMillian; Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain.
At this old-timey Mt. Desert Island inn, you can dine and dance by spectacular Northeast Harbor, then make your getaway via romantic sea kayak; Asticou Inn.
Dreaming of a woodsy barn affair, but don't want to sacrifice one bit of style? Look no further than this 1887 restored barn and farmhouse, located on 40 acres of pristinely tended land north of Portland, Maine. After an outdoor ceremony, use the reclaimed chicken coop for cocktail hour before getting down in the post-and-beam barn, ornamented with wrought-iron chandeliers and sconces for the most refined rustic affair on the East Coast; The Barn at Walnut Hill.
With its Spanish-colonial architecture, cathedral-style halls, and white-glove service, this swank Coral Gables spot is a no-brainer for luxury-loving Miami brides; The Biltmore Hotel.
The Tudor mansion is a photographer's dream. Have him or her snap you and your groom smooching in the wrought-iron gazebo; The Club at Hillbrook.
This pristine mountain hideaway is gorgeous all year, but a winter bash in the Colonnade Ballroom, surrounded by snow, is magical; The Equinox Resort.
It's a science geek's paradise: Offbeat couples can get married in the museum's main hall, Stanley Field, under the watchful eyes of Sue the dinosaur and two stuffed elephants; The Field Museum.
Save the 10-mile private beach for a romantic bike ride and get hitched on this huge golf resort's waterfront lawn for a seaside ceremony without all that sand; The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island.
Mingle with modern architectural sculptures as you dine on a Wolfgang Puck — catered menu in this intimate outdoor space, part of the Dallas art district; The Nasher Sculpture Center.
This winery takes "ceremony in the round" to new heights. Drink in the 360-degree views (and the vineyard's own wines) from a breathtaking helipad high in the cliffs of Malibu. Move to the pool for dinner overlooking the Pacific or to a large clearing for a tented bash; Malibu Rocky Oaks.
Say "I do" over Elliott Bay, then get your groove on by a massive tank as tropical fish look on. The best part? All proceeds go to marine-life research and conservation; The Seattle Aquarium.
Put a dance floor on the manicured grounds of this plantation-inspired estate and drop it like it's hot in front of the mansion's dramatically lit stone pillars; The Swan House Gardens.
The yellow facade of this 1810 manse is eye-popping, but wait until you go inside: Each room is painted a different bright color. Get married in the coral-hued upstairs ballroom — gorgeous-photo alert!; The William Aiken House.
Don't let it's incredible 62-foot columns and grand vaulted ceilings throw you off: this historic, 1930's federal building may look like it's reserved for the Obama family, but it's totally rentable year-round (and seats up to 500 guests). Use one of the Green Rooms for cocktails, then move to the ballroom for the grandest seated dinner ever — and don't forget photos on its famous balcony, overlooking all of D.C.; Andrew Mellon Auditorium.
