Historic Wedding Venues

Do you or your fiancé consider yourselves history buffs?

If so, why not get married at a historic venue? We highlight some of the country's best historic venues below so you can get married in the midst of a bygone era.



San Francisco Treasures: 8 Historic and Dazzling Ballroom Settings

San Francisco Treasures: 8 Historic and Dazzling Ballroom Settings

The California Gold Rush brought people—and fortunes—west. Newly minted tycoons and industrialists flocked to San Francisco, anxious to show off their wealth, and by the turn of the century the city became known for its exuberant, extravagant architecture. Luckily, SF is still a treasure trove of these historic landmarks, hotels, and mansions—all of which offer spectacular ballroom settings for your wedding.


If 'Timeless Elegance' is your jam, check out these 6 Historic Memphis Wedding Venues!

If 'Timeless Elegance' is your jam, check out these 6 Historic Memphis Wedding Venues!

From Civil War mansions to landmark buildings of the 1920s, Memphis' historic venues offer the charm and elegance of a bygone era. Whether you envision celebrating in a stunning ballroom with ornate crystal chandeliers and lots of gold detailing or arriving at your "estate for a day" in a horse-drawn carriage, you'll be able to take a step back in time at all of the places we've highlighted here.


Urban-Chic: 9 Modern Portland Wedding Venues

Urban-Chic: 9 Modern Portland Wedding Venues

Portland dates back to the 1840s, but its consistently forward-thinking, creative residents ensure there's always something new to discover. Here's a list of urban wedding venues that encapsulate the very best this city has to offer.


Modern Meets Timeless: 14 NYC Industrial Wedding Venues Perfectly On Point

Modern Meets Timeless: 14 NYC Industrial Wedding Venues Perfectly On Point

Lofts and repurposed industrial buildings provide one-of-a-kind settings for a trendy, eclectic wedding. They’re often historic and always filled with interesting elements, like original columns, brick walls, exposed ductwork, industrial lighting…even great views and cool artwork.


Northern Virginia Spotlight: 3 of Alexandria's Best Wedding Venues

Northern Virginia Spotlight: 3 of Alexandria's Best Wedding Venues

With cobblestone streets, 18th-century buildings and a historic waterfront, Alexandria is consistently named one of the most romantic cities in the U.S. So it's no wonder that it's home to some of the most appealing wedding venues around.


18 of Austin's Best Wedding Venues ... and Why They Stand Out!

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.


From Historic to Modern: 13 Unique Seattle Wedding Venues

From Historic to Modern: 13 Unique Seattle Wedding Venues

Seattle has so much more going for it than the Space Needle—especially when it comes to unique wedding venues. If you’re looking for an interesting place to tie the knot (and host a great party!), this city offers some out-of-the-ordinary locations.


Fit for a Fairytale: 15 Historic Wedding Venues in New Jersey

Fit for a Fairytale: 15 Historic Wedding Venues in New Jersey

Who knew that New Jersey is home to so many historic—and amazing—wedding venues? Many locations come with an interesting (or even notorious!) past, along with spectacular architecture and equally stunning event spaces.


11 Swoon-worthy Atlanta Mansion Wedding Venues

11 Swoon-worthy Atlanta Mansion Wedding Venues

Established almost 200 years ago, Atlanta is home to quite a few mansions that reflect its history. And fortunately for couples who want to experience the charmed lifestyle of a bygone era, many of them are available for weddings.


Getting married in Atlanta? You know you want to do it in Buckhead! Here are 4 wedding venues to consider.

Getting married in Atlanta? You know you want to do it in Buckhead! Here are 4 wedding venues to consider.

This super-chic Atlanta neighborhood is an upscale destination for fine dining, luxury shopping, art galleries, museums, and much more. Buckhead not only gives visitors an opportunity to experience the good life, it’s home to some of Georgia’s finest wedding and special event venues. Here are 8 of the area’s best.


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