the top 10 destination wedding locations that are unexpected and unique
When looking into locations or possible destination wedding venues, there is an overwhelming amount of options.
But just maybe you are looking for a destination wedding location that is unique, and not only is it a destination you have been dreaming of, but it is a location that is absolutely out of the box and stellar that you are looking for. Something that goes beyond the normal.
Here are my top 10 unique destination wedding locations for you to dive into 🙂
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Please keep in mind that although I list a few options for each idea, there are many others out there to consider.
While I am happy to help start your journey here, I am beyond ecstatic to have you hire me as your photographer and then I can help even more as you decide the perfect place for your destination wedding.
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greenhouse destination wedding
All about your gardens? Then I would suggest a greenhouse destination wedding, especially some of the beautiful options listed below which range from upscale, to desert vibes, to glorious architecture driven greenhouses.
Greenhouse at Driftwood, Texas
Chihuly Garden + Glass, Washington
Garfield Park Conservatory, Illinois
The Palm House at the Botanic Gardens, Ireland
Royal Botanic Garden, Australia
ruines destination wedding
Something a little more moody and absolutely storytelling, are destination weddings at places like ruins of buildings. The mix of time and wear next to the elegance of a wedding celebration is stunning. Consider something like the Sugar Mill Ruins in Puerto Rico, or that location in general like you can read about here.
Playa Grande Sugar Mill Ruins, Puerto Rico
Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay, France
Colonia Rusinol, Spain
library destination wedding
For those who love the idea of getting lost in a good book at their destination wedding ( or lets be real, have always dreamed of owning Belle’s library from Beauty and the Beast), there are actually some libraries that you can have your destination wedding at.
As always, it is best to check if that has changed at all, but please take a peek at these beauts for consideration.
George Peabody Library, Maryland
Boston Public Library, Massachusetts
Abbey Library of Saint Gall, Switzerland
Trinity College Library, Ireland
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Cave wedding destination
Maybe not the first destination wedding location that came to mind when I said unique, there are some stellar and amazing cave, or cavern like options that are out there for destination weddings.
From Ice caves, to natural caves on beaches, to caverns turned into restaurants and hotels, take a gander at these destination locations sure to make you gasp in awe.
Kangaroo Valley Bush Retreat, Australia
Ice Caves as well as Natural Caves, Iceland
elevating your destination wedding
Curious about how some of these work? Yes, some options would require a little more planning as they are not a tradition wedding venue. This is where you can use my expertise, or a planner’s, to gather the details to make sure your destination wedding is perfect.
parking garage destination wedding
Yes, you heard right. First inspired by this amazing Parking Garage Wedding, here are some ideas that either boast a parking garage or warehouse feel for those who love architecture and a good wow factor for their destination wedding location.
train station destination wedding
You might not exactly be thinking that train stations are your thing for destination weddings, but just wait until you see some of these buildings.
Ranging from marbeled and stately, to cozy storybook feel, one of these destination locations might make you think again about trains.
Union Station, Washington D.C.
Nakladove Nadrazi Zizkov, Prague
Pickering Train Station, England
airplane hangar destination wedding
Another idea? How about an Airplane Hangar for your destination wedding?
The hangars can be historic and some even include planes. Want a more modern twist? Take a look at the hotel listed, which captures all the fun and colorful vibes of an time when flying was all about the vibes.
Commemorative Air Force SoCal Hangar, California
Jimbour Estate, Australia
It is all about creating an experience
The beauty of some of these ideas, are that not only are you celebrating a unique location, but possibly something that ties into your own story. Or holds a special memory in your heart.
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Museum Destination wedding
From dinosaurs, to statues, to art pieces, to… neon? Yes, if you can think of a museum, you can sometimes also find a way to get married there. And these are some outer worldly destination wedding locations.
sailboat destination wedding
For those who love to take in the waves, you can have your destination wedding on a boat. From riverboats, to sailboats, even ones that look like the Titanic you can plan a gorgeous intimate wedding ( or an elopement like these two here on a boat in Italy ) to create a memorable destination wedding.
Savannah Riverboat Cruises, Georgia
Pilot, NY
Polaris Split Boat Excursions, Croatia
MK Skansonia, Washington
campground destination wedding
Maybe when you think of camping you think of fabric tents, and mosquitoes, but these ideas are nothing like that. Well, do still bring bug spray.
You and your guests can fully embrace your location either with glamping or cabins, or heck even a bespoke camping stay in the Sahara like here.
Nevertheless, you and your guests with never run out of fun things to do with these campground destination wedding locations.
colorful destination wedding
One of my top things I tell couples when they start to look for their destination wedding location or destination wedding venue, is think about what you want the location to bring to the table.
In this way, if you are so enamored with the architecture, the landscape, or in this case the colors, you will feel less of a need to add to it and let the location speak into your design.
have the best freaking day of your life
At the end of the day, it is fun to see what other’s are dreaming up, but the best advice I can ever give is to make the day what you would like. If any of these ideas sound amazing to you, go for it, if not, let me know and I can help you dream up something else.
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