Beach Weddings
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Our Most Recent Beach Wedding Articles + the Best Beach Wedding Venues:
To-Die-For Beach Wedding Ceremony Arches
Choosing an arch that complements your already stunning beach ceremony site is no easy feat, so we've put together 6 ideas–and lots of photos–to help inspire yours.
9 Irresistible Oregon Waterfront Wedding Venues
If you want to get married on or near the water, Oregon gives you plenty of options. From a beachfront bed and breakfast to a coastal resort offering ceremonies on the sand, you can find a waterfront wedding venue to suit your style and budget.
15 of Massachusetts' Best Waterfront Wedding Venues
Everyone loves a waterfront wedding, and Massachusetts has a wealth of oceanfront, lakefront, and riverside wedding venues. Picture getting married at a private estate with a hilltop mansion and a beach, an Art Deco inn overlooking the Atlantic, or an elegant seaside resort on Cape Cod Bay. Check out the following places where you can host your Big Day while enjoying a magnificent watery backdrop.
9 Boston Wedding Venues On The Water
Waterfront weddings offer something extra—a refreshing tang in the air…expansive harbor, river, or cityscape views…and in some cases even the opportunity to leave terra firma altogether and host your celebration afloat. Boston Harbor and the Charles River are home to many wedding venues that put you close to or on the water.
10 Best Wedding Venues on the Gulf Coast
If you're dreaming of a gorgeous wedding in Texas, the state's Gulf Coast could be the answer to your prayers. It offers a 350-mile-long stretch of sandy beaches, not to mention lots of things to do and see—and, of course, a great selection of wedding venues that are on or near the water.
Sun, Sand, and Scenic Beauty: 4 Captivating Laguna Beach Wedding Venues
Perfectly situated between miles of sandy shoreline and picturesque hills, Laguna Beach offers plenty of scenic beauty. Pay a visit to this quaint town, and you'll also discover an interesting mix of wedding venues! Among its historic inns, waterfront hotels, restaurants, and exciting galleries, you're sure to find the right spot for your celebration—and you and your guests will enjoy staying a while to explore the area.
Coastal Romance: 8 Orange County Waterfront Wedding Venues With Amazing Ocean Views
Ahhhh…the Orange County coastline… Its beaches, cliffs, and ocean vistas are guaranteed to add more than a little romance to your big day. Here are some of OC's most captivating waterfront wedding venues where the setting—and view—are custom-made for an incredible event!
4 Idyllic Huntington Beach Wedding Venues
Ten miles of uninterrupted coastline, beautiful sandy beaches, an iconic pier, and epic surf breaks are only part of the draw of Huntington Beach. Add in golf clubs, waterfront hotels, and an easy, laid-back vibe and you've got a winning place for a SoCal wedding getaway.
Dreaming of a San Diego Beach Wedding? Say "I Do!" at one of these 16 Waterfront Venues
The romantic allure of the ocean is hard to resist, so just give in to it! These San Diego wedding venues let you make the most of the sand and sea, with incredible beachfront and waterfront options for your ceremony and reception. Plus, some of these places even offer overnight accommodations for a memorable honeymoon or prolonged getaway.
Cape Cod Venue Spotlight: 14 of the Best Wedding Locations on the Cape!
With its pristine beaches, grassy dunes, shimmering water, and verdant countryside, Cape Cod is actually a series of towns, each with its own unique personality. Collectively they offer a variety of settings, from a luxury resort to a quiet getaway or rustic fishing village, so there’s something for virtually every wedding couple to love here!
Bay Breezes and Boardwalk Views: 17 Jersey Shore Waterfront Wedding Venues
The Jersey Shore, with its long history as the East Coast's favorite playground, is home to a wealth of fantastic places to celebrate...especially if you're looking to wed on the waterfront. Choices include both quaint, historic spots that highlight the area's serene natural landscapes, and modern spaces that tap the Shore's vibrant culture and nightlife. Here's a selection of some of the region’s best venues.
Hawaii's Best Destination Wedding Venues
Pristine beaches…swaying palm trees…plumeria-scented air…and technicolor sunsets over the Pacific. These are just a few of the things that make Hawaii a tropical paradise and a top choice for destination weddings.
9 of North Shore's Best Wedding Venues
Boston’s North Shore is home to some pretty epic wedding venues. Whether you're dreaming of a swoon-worthy soiree at a medieval castle perched right on the bluffs or a boho-chic bash in a boutique hotel, we've gathered some of our favorite spots to tie the knot in this charming seaside region.
Lake Life is Back! Austin's 6 Best Lakeview Wedding Venues
Some of Texas’ most beautiful waterfront wedding venues aren’t on the Gulf coast—they’re on a lake! Just a short drive from Austin, the lakes and surrounding areas offer a natural environment with woods, hills, and prairie land, not to mention plenty of outdoor recreation options (fishing, boating, swimming, scuba diving, picnicking, camping, and zip lining). Host your wedding at any of these Austin lakeview venues, and you can easily turn your celebration into a vacation!
18 of Austin's Best Wedding Venues ... and Why They Stand Out!
Austin gets high rankings for so many things: its outdoor attractions (parks, lakes and trails), fine restaurants, support of the arts, and overall quality of life. After checking out the city’s wedding venues, we’d have to say it’s a great place to get married, too. Here’s a selection of some of Austin’s best spots to tie the knot.
8 Cool Connecticut Waterfront Wedding Venues
Connecticut’s coastline makes an irresistible backdrop for events. Each of these waterfront wedding venues has its own style, but all of them possess the unique quality that being on the water bestows.
Barefoot Bliss: 5 Miami Wedding Locations Where You Can Say "I Do" on the Sand
With its prime oceanfront location, historic Art Deco district, trendy South Beach nightlife and multicultural flavors, Miami is a premier wedding destination as well as a top vacation hotspot. This city is truly a great choice if you want to have a beach ceremony, and here’s a list of some of the amazing places where you can not only say “I do” on the sand but also host an incredible reception.
8 Destination Wedding Venues on the Ft Lauderdale Coast
If you want your wedding to have a taste of the tropics, head for Fort Lauderdale. Not only will you find pristine beaches, swaying palm trees and nonstop sun, the town boasts an average temperature of 77 blissful degrees year-round! Honeymooning from here is a snap, too, because the city’s Port Everglades is one of the busiest cruise-ship ports in the world.
From Bay to Sound: 8 Stunning Seattle Waterfront Wedding Venues
Seattle is famous for many things—the Space Needle, coffee (Starbucks originated here!), the movie Sleepless in Seattle, and Pike Place Market to name a few. But this vibrant port city is also a watery wonderland, with up-close views of Puget Sound, Elliott Bay, and Lake Washington.
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