Top 15 Wedding Ceremony Locations
Are you dreaming of having a destination wedding but you’re not sure where exactly you want to say I do? This list, which provides the world’s 15 best wedding ceremony locations, will surely give you some pretty good ideas.
1. Le Château d’Esclimont, France
Paris with its Louvre Museum and Eiffel Tower has already become a cliché. But 45 minutes away from this busy city, you’ll find a gorgeous historical valley that encompasses 150 acres of land. Get married here and you’ll feel how it’s like to be a princess in a fairy tale. The place also has a magnificent lake where you can fish and go boating. The guests will enjoy hiking and horseback riding around the estate.
2. Legion of Honor, San Francisco, CA
The Legion of Honor in San Francisco is a fantastic wedding location that offers dramatic views not only of the Golden Gate Bridge but of the entire city. Be amazed with the museum’s neoclassical architectural style and the huge expanse of front lawn lined with beautiful trees and shrubs.
3. Columbia Gorge Hotel, Hood River, OR
This hotel can be found in Oregon, in the middle of Columbia and Hood Rivers. It sits on top of a 208-foot waterfall so you can expect breathtaking scenery. Apart from that, you’ll love the mouthwatering cuisine, comfortable accommodations, and friendly service.
4. Chicago Botanic Gardens, Chicago, IL
The Chicago Botanic Gardens is one of the best in the United States. It’s also a top choice when it comes to weddings. This is a wonderful place to hold an intimate wedding celebration.
5. Wave Hill, New York, NY
Wave Hill in New York is a historic estate that provides excellent views of the Palisades and Hudson River. If you choose to hold your wedding here, you have the option to have an outdoor celebration in the gardens, a cocktail reception in the terrace, or an indoor event in the Armor Room that would impress you with its cathedral windows and vaulted ceiling.
6. Inverlochy Castle, Fort William, Scotland
This place is known as a top wedding location for famous personalities like Paul McCartney, Pierce Brosnan and Madonna. There’s something about this place that would make you feel like your wedding is straight from a fairy tale book. Apart from the fact that it’s a castle, the place also exudes with an enchanting beauty that not all castles have.
7. New Zealand Mountain
Climb on top of a mountain in New Zealand for an adventurous wedding celebration. If you’re not up for the thrill but would want to bask in the exquisite views from the mountain top, you can fly in by helicopter with your beau and your guests. Here is where you get a taste of delicious panoramic views of the rugged landscape of the country.
8. Le Saint Géran and White Sand Beaches, Mauritius, Indian Ocean
This is the ultimate place for a beach wedding celebration. Say I do in the middle of the Indian Ocean on a tiny island that you’d almost call heaven. Many famous people have gotten married in this place and it’s because it never fails to live up to expectations.
9. Grand Hotel, Florence Italy
Grand Hotel sits in the heart of Florence, a beautiful city in Italy. It’s located along the River Arno. This 18th century palace converted into a five-star hotel is where you should hold your wedding if you want to be the talk of the town for a very long time.
10. Cathedral Peak Hotel, Drakensberg, South Africa
One thing that sets this place apart from all the other destinations in the list is its extraordinary stone and thatch chapel that has a massive window that gives you a backdrop of the Drakensberg mountain range for your wedding ceremony.
11. Tandjung Sari Resort, Bali, Indonesia
Bali has become too tourist-y for some. But don’t make a mistake of skipping this place. Consider getting married at Tandjung Sari Resort located in Sanur village. This quaint boutique resort has a unique charm and wondrous oceanfront views that make it a perfect wedding location.
12. Dramatic Cave in South Wales, UK
Who gets married inside caves? People who want to have a different kind of wedding, that’s who! If you want this kind of experience, consider holding your wedding inside the Dramatic Cave in South Wales.
13. Central Park, New York
New York, despite its hustle and bustle, remains to be a romantic city. Hold your wedding in Central Park at the Conservatory Gardens, Bow Bridge, Shakespeare Garden, or the Pool.
14. Longfellow’s Wayside Inn, Sudbury, MA
This one provides you with the perfect location for an intimate wedding. It has a small but charming chapel complete with antique furniture and gourmet food to please you and your guests.
15. Marriage Island
This won’t be called Marriage Island without a good reason. Known for its picturesque views, amazing colonial architecture, and small town charm, the place has become long-time favorite among couples looking to get married.
Source: this article has been submitted by TheBridalCoach.ca and HappyWeddings.ca, membership sites specializing in wedding planning help and bridal shower themes.
