Quaint, Cozy, Cottagecore: Our Favorite 22 Venues that Capture the Trend
Imagine this: A sweet English cottage wrapped in ivy. A bouquet of wildflowers displayed in your grandmother’s vintage milk jug sits on a rough-hewn wood table, and past the gauzy white curtains that frame your antique window, past your overgrown garden lush with red cap mushrooms and ferns, the sun sets over a rolling meadow.
Feeling comforted? Yeah, us too. Unlike certain other aesthetics, like “industrial” or “rustic-chic,” cottagecore is more about a feeling than a look: the smell of moss in the woods, the taste of a homemade apple pie, the softness of a hand-knitted blanket, the sound of Taylor Swift’s Folklore (after all, this is a modern vibe). When it comes to a cottagecore-inspired wedding, there are near-endless possibilities.
Real Wedding Cottagecore Inspiration Board
Overgrown greenery + secret hideaways
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Vintage-inspired French farmhouse + garden
Elegant Estate Wedding at Lord Thompson Manor Vintage Ombre-Sunset Wedding at Descanso Gardens Kristen + Tim at Ru's Farm Vintage Elegance at Hidden Falls
Moss, ferns, dried florals, and succulents galore
CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA
Secret Gardens
Bodega Bay, California
Fab Features: magical fairytale gardens with winding paths, a year-round babbling brook, and abundant blooms • dreamy ceremonies on the gorgeous redwood deck under a handmade redwood Ceremonial Arch • handsome pavilion for al fresco receptions among the greenery
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
Beaulieu Garden
Rutherford, California
Fab Features: gorgeous estate setting with a sunken garden • pool and lawn area perfect for a warm, casual cocktail hour • delectable dinners served beneath a lush, twinkle-lit arbor
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
Twin Oaks
San Marcos, CA
Fab Features: historic 1891 estate surrounded by blooming gardens, twinkling rose arbors, tranquil waterfalls, and romantic statuary • four storybrook ceremony sites include a lovely, tree-canopied clearing and vine-circled rustic atrium • surrounded by the towering trees of a private, intimate forest
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
CONNECTICUT
CONNECTICUT
Smith Farm Gardens
East Haddam, CT
Fab Features: classic white post-and-beam farmhouse overlooking picture-perfect flower and vegetable gardens • 15 surrounding acres boast an apple orchard, rustic stacked stone walls, and rolling green fields • stay overnight in the cozy, six-bedroom main house
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
DELAWARE
DELAWARE
Winterthur Museum & Country Estate
Wilmington, DE
Fab Features: the magnificent former mansion of Henry Francis du Pont • the grounds are made up of nearly 1,000 acres of rolling meadows, woodlands, a reflecting pool, and a dazzling 60-acre garden • exclusive catering provided by Restaurant Associates
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $$ • $$$
GEORGIA
GEORGIA
The Corry House
Union Point, GA
Fab Features: 500 beautiful acres (still owned by the Corry family!) with a quaint historic reception barn at its heart • exchange vows under shady pines or in a sun-soaked meadow • up to 18 of your nearest and dearest can stay overnight in the dreamy 1869 manor and carriage houses
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
MARYLAND
MARYLAND
Historic London Town and Gardens
Edgewater, MD
Fab Features: 23 acres of pristine, historic gardens with sweeping South River views • gorgeous ceremonies on the expansive, waterfront East Lawn or on the elevated River Deck • rain-or-shine receptions in a clear-walled, chandelier-draped tent or the indoor glass pavilion
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
MICHIGAN
MICHIGAN
Fernwood Botanical Garden
Niles, MI
Fab Features: stunning garden backdrops include a picturesque gazebo, a small pond framed by a curly weeping willow and evergreens, and colorful perennials flowers • the beloved weeping Katsuma tree offers a romantic ceremony site • indoor options in the Clark Gallery frame garden views
Price: $ • $$
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
Blooming Hill Farm
Monroe, NY
Fab Features: 100-acre Hudson Valley organic farm dotted with gardens, rustic outbuildings, vintage farm equipment, and romantic footpaths • ceremonies under a towering oak tree • showstopping seasonal menus using ingredients sourced from the farm itself, as well as from other favorite local and organic purveyors
Catering: In-housePrice: $$
NORTH CAROLINA
NORTH CAROLINA
Flat Mountain Farm
Highlands, NC
Fab Features: charming family-run "micro retreat" surrounded by unspoiled woodlands • 28 acres of photoworthy spots, including a lake, babbling creek, shady pastures, and beautifully rustic log outbuildings • 10 guests can relax all weekend in the stylish, woodsy Kingfisher Cabin
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
OREGON
OREGON
Gray Gables Estate
Portland, Oregon
Fab Features: exclusive use of this turn-of-the-century manor house and grounds • event spaces include lush gardens with water features, the tree-shaded Manor House Lawn, and a light-filled ballroom with sparkling Swarovski chandeliers • great prep spaces for the wedding couple
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
PENNSYLVANIA
PENNSYLVANIA
Meredith Manor
Pottstown, PA
Fab Features: picturesque estate set on 10 private acres of lush gardens, cascading waterfalls, stone bridges, and ponds • exchange vows under a canopy of oak trees • the rustic reception barns are designed with wood floors and open post-and-beam ceilings
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Terrain at Styer's
Glen Mills, Pennsylvania
Fab Features: a charmingly restored antique lodge • interior designed with rustic wood-plank floors, vintage furnishings, and lush greenery • al fresco ceremonies beside the old greenhouse
Catering: In-housePrice: $$
HollyHedge Estate
New Hope, PA
Fab Features: old English fieldstone manor house on 20 acres of woodlands and beautiful gardens • exquisite Reception Hall is outfitted with an antique bar • stay overnight in one of 15 lovely guest rooms
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
SOUTH CAROLINA
SOUTH CAROLINA
Belfair
Bluffton, SC
Fab Features: gorgeous property dotted with old growth trees, wetlands, and manicured gardens and nestled along the Colleton River • Spanish moss-draped boughs frame ceremonies in the Avenue of the Oaks • intimate events are cozy in the Magnolia Room, while larger parties can be tented al fresco or held in the stately Oaks Dining Room
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
RiverOaks
Awendaw, South Carolina
Fab Features: warm, European-inspired property lush with manicured gardens, graceful oaks, and velvety lawns • venue rentals include in-house planning and floral services • lovely farmhouse-style spaces with massive windows connected by stone courtyards and meandering paths
Catering: BYOPrice: $$ • $$$
TENNESSEE
TENNESSEE
Cheekwood Estate and Gardens
Nashville, Tennessee
Fab Features: 1920s Georgian-style mansion on 55 acres • multiple venue options range from a reflecting pool and Japanese garden to the multilevel Burr Terrace • the Museum of Art pairs elegant receptions with paintings and artifacts
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
TEXAS
TEXAS
Hodge Podge Lodge
Montgomery, Texas
Fab Features: quaint and cozy country getaway among Southern pecan trees and moss-covered oaks • enclosed climate-controlled Glass Garden, cozy open-air patio and New Orleans-style courtyard • stay overnight in the cozy and historic B&B
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
The Sanctuary Event Space
Austin, Texas
Fab Features: secluded natural sanctuary in the heart of Austin • rustic-eclectic Studio, Cottage House, and Loft connected by flagstone pathways • dreamy al fresco ceremony site under a canopy of live oaks
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
VIRGINIA
VIRGINIA
Poe Museum
Richmond, VA
Fab Features: exchange vows in the Enchanted Garden, tucked in the back courtyard of a quaint stone house • hidden references to Poe's writing throughout the gardens • rental fees go towards the continuing operation of this unique historic treasure
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
WASHINGTON
WASHINGTON
Fox Hollow Farm
Issaquah, WA
Fab Features: historic, idyllic organic farm that has long supplied the herbs and produce for Landmark Event Co's renowned catering program • opt for an intimate creekside ceremony, a garden party in the stables, or a whole-farm buyout for a weekend-long soiree • lovely 1940s manor home offers overnight lodgings for up to 16 guests
Catering: In-house, Preferred listPrice: $$ • $$$
Bella Luna Farms
Clearview, Washington
Fab Features: thousands of trees and rhododendrons line winding garden paths at this gorgeous family-run farm • intimate ceremonies by the tranquil duck pond • the Glass House's grapevine-laden glass walls and ceiling and large double doors offer delightful garden views
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
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