We surveyed more than 1,500 brides to find the best of the best. When searching for the perfect wedding venue, you have to make many, many decisions: Hometown brides top wedding venues destination? Needless to say, choosing your ceremony and reception location is a decision that requires a good deal of time, thought, and research. Lucky for you, we’re here to help you narrow the search.
We make a list of the places that fill the bill — there are hundreds, believe us! How do we do that, you ask? This year, we surveyed 1,697 ladies in total, asking questions on everything from the venue’s wine selection to the bridal suite. Our annual BRIDES Best Venues in America — a list of the 50 most spectacular wedding venues from coast to coast offering stellar views, creative cuisine, and above-and-beyond service. Best of luck with the hunt — and when you do come across The One, make sure to say that we sent you that way. Well us, and your 1,697 new BFFs.
Photo ops are endless in the Shakespeare Garden, where you’ll exchange vows, as well as inside the resort’s all-white spa. There’s also a cozy farmhouse perfect for unwinding with your wedding party pre- and post-nuptials. Bonus: The caterer will ensure you eat too, thanks to goodie bags filled with fresh entrées, mini desserts, and bubbly for two. Then you’re just steps from the bars on Main Street if you want to continue the party. It comes with a customizable Danny Meyer menu and a retractable roof. You’ll be hard-pressed to find another spot with such epic views—or a rotating dance floor.
Choose from the sculpture garden, art-deco Perelman Building, or Rodin Museum, where you can wed in front of The Thinker. Think hanging gardens, views of Biscayne Bay and the city’s skyline, and a modern open-air portico. Bonus: You can book it overnight for the after-party. But no matter how you customize, don’t skip the rosé sangria. The White Sparrow Barn in Quinlan, TexasA beautiful white barn with built-in speakers and vintage rentals? Brides love the look of the restored 19th-century brewery almost as much as its entertaining chef.
