Stunning and Affordable Wedding Venues

How could you resist a ceremony site with a name like this? Bridalveil Falls is an easy 1⁄2-mile loop near the entrance to Yosemite, and is one of the first falls you’ll see in the park. A special use permit at Yosemite costs $150.

A one-and-a-half-mile hike (with both a dirt trail and paved path available) leads you to a gorgeous spot with uninterrupted views of the Continental Divide. The open Upper Beaver Meadows will make you feel like you’re the only ones in the world—except for the herds of elk nearby. A special use permit at Rocky Mountain National Park costs $350.

Looking to keep your ceremony small? To maintain the area, Zion limits groups hiking to the Timber Creek Overlook to 12 or less—perfect for a mountain elopement. The trail follows a ridge overlooking the Kolob Canyons, and you can even see Mt. Trumbull at the northern edge of the Grand Canyon. Head there in the summer for a spectacular wildflower display. A special use permit at Zion National Park costs $100.

Trade an altar for the lush, green canopy of the Hoh Rain Forest. Mosses and ferns give the forest an enchanted feel, and a number of short nature loops and longer hiking trails mean you can keep walking until your ceremony spot feels right. A special use permit at Olympic National Park costs $50.

This iconic park is probably the best known in the country, which means finding a secluded spot for your ceremony is key. Moran Point, west of the main viewpoint on Desert View Drive, never gets quite as busy, but still offers those same spectacular views of the canyon and the Colorado River below. A wedding permit at Grand Canyon National Park costs $240.

Yes, the stunning San Francisco City Hall may scream “luxury wedding venue,” but you don’t have to rent the building for the entire night. Host a simple celebration Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. with up to 100 guests for $1,000. Sure, it’s more expensive than a civil ceremony at the Office of the County Clerk ($93, plus the $112 marriage license fee), but the setting and the history make the investment well worth it.

For a ceremony only, the rotunda at St. Louis City Hall is a steal—only $150 for a group of fewer than 99 people. You’ll have access to the space for two hours (including photos), which is plenty of time for a walk down the aisle and a kiss. This dramatic space was inspired by the Hotel de Ville in Paris and will infuse your celebration with French opulence.

Atlanta City Hall offers a few different options for on-site ceremonies. A number of judges are available to perform ceremonies in their chambers, by appointment, and do not charge an additional fee beyond your marriage license. Some are also available for off-site or after-hours ceremonies, for which an additional fee may be charged.

Looking for something a little more formal? Much like San Francisco City Hall, certain parts of the building are available to rent for your wedding celebration. Wed beneath 1929 chandeliers in the Old Council Chambers for $1,500, or celebrate in the City Hall Atrium for between $2,500 and $3,500, depending on the date and time.

The largest city building in the country, Philadelphia City Hall is known for its towering granite facade and Baroque design. Wedding appointments at City Hall are released on a monthly basis, so when you’re picking up your license, ask about when available slots will be released.

The fee for a marriage license is $90, but additional fees may apply for the ceremony itself.

Brooklyn Borough Hall is a Greek Revival–style building with can’t-miss columns, photo-worthy steps, and overlooks the municipal building where civil ceremonies are held. Wait 24 hours after applying for your marriage license, get in line with your $25 fee in hand, then head to Brooklyn Borough Hall once it’s official for photos.

Escape to this waterfront lodge in the Pacific Northwest for a dreamy outdoor wedding. This 12,000-square-foot lodge has plenty of space to accommodate at least 40 guests, and there's even tables, chairs, and tablecloths for use on-site. Pricing ranges between $2,000 to $3,000 per night, giving you everything you need to tie the knot all wrapped up into one location.

Looking for a dreamy seaside escape? At under $600 per night, this Cancun beach house can be yours for the weekend. There's rooms to host a maximum of 22 guests to celebrate your nuptials, and you can choose between an intimate ceremony on the grounds, or head to the private dock on the beach for a stunning backdrop.

Ready to be whisked off to Tuscany? This gorgeous villa allows you to get married in the heart of the Italian countryside. With a 17th-century farmhouse and stunning olive groves and oak trees on the property, this property is beaming with historic charm. Plus, there's room to host 26 guests.

Pricing varies by seasons, but with bookings under $2,000 per night, this is a gorgeous option for a destination wedding.

This barn home has serious history. The hand-hewn beams and barn board walls come from a 200-year-old barn in Vermont that was lovingly disassembled, transported, and constructed into this waterfront home. Surrounded by white pine forest and with private lakefront access, it’s the perfect cozy spot for a family retreat—or an intimate wedding.

For a group of 35 or fewer, settle into the property and fill your wedding weekend with kayaking, biking, and long nights under the stars on the back deck. Rates start under $1,000 per night, and the minimum stay varies depending on the season.

A wedding producer at Fête NY, Allison Aronne has years of experience planning weddings, but planning her wedding to Ryan Beauchamp was that much more special of a job. And through her industry connections, Aronne found the perfect location for their nuptials—her boss, Jung Lee's, stunning backyard in Kent, Connecticut.

With a gorgeous backdrop for their ceremony and the most beautiful tent set up on the lawn for dinner, this backyard wedding left no detail untouched.

One couple opted to say "I do" on the 17th-century farm in Maryland where the bride grew up. It was the perfect setting for their English garden-inspired celebration—plus, thanks to the acres and acres of farmland, it had more than enough space for their 220 guests.

What do you think about partying poolside for your wedding? One real couple pulled it off flawlessly with a stunning backyard wedding at the bride's childhood home in Kansas City. With a gorgeous brick patio, paired with a beautiful white and floral altar, this backyard soirée was timelessly elegant.

While wedding planning, Samantha and Greg decided to move back to her home state of Arizona, and that they'd get married there too—at Samantha’s childhood home in Tempe. “We wanted to share our love for the state with our family and friends,” the bride says.

They invited 225 people to her parents' home for a backyard wedding that was inspired by Father of the Bride.

When your family home is a stunning Padanaram Village property in Massachusetts, you don't have to go far to tie the knot in a gorgeous setting. Real couple Maddy and Andrew both had ties to the New England area, and Maddy dreamed of showing off the important place she considered her own summer oasis to friends and family.

With a stunning harbor backdrop for the ceremony and a lovely dinner set up on the lawn, this wedding brought together the perfect balance of nostalgic childhood memories and a toast to the future.

Wedding planner Alicia Fritz wanted to evoke the feeling of a welcoming atmosphere when it came to her wedding. What better way to fill a house with love and laughter than to invite all of your closest friends and family to celebrate your big day? Alicia and Matt's wedding kicked off with lawn games at their Michigan home, followed by a ceremony by the property's fern-covered forest, and a reception under a black tent on the lawn.

Annie Starke and Marc Albu knew they wanted to tie the knot at Annie's childhood home from the very beginning of planning their wedding. Located in Bedford Hills, New York, the couple held onto so many memories of the property, and they knew it would be the perfect place to bring together family and friends to celebrate.

The ceremony was held beneath apple trees on the property, followed by a tented dinner set amongst a stunning wildflower field.

The beauty of a beach wedding is that it has the potential not to cost a penny at all when it comes to venue fees. This real couple asked a friend if they could have access to a remote private beach on Rockells Bay in New Zealand for their wedding.

With a ceremony on the water and a champagne toast and picnic on the sand, this beachside wedding was such a stunning day, without a huge bill.

If you're lucky enough to have beach access from your childhood home, why not use it as the perfect backdrop for your nuptials? Real bride Lauren Schaper knew from the age of seven years old that's what she wanted to do, and she made it happen when she married her partner. With a ceremony on the beach and a tented reception on the lawn of this family home, this

If you're lucky enough to have access to a family beach house in Mexico, it may be the perfect answer to planning a destination wedding. Often, destination beachside weddings come with venue fees, or at least the rental of an Airbnb. But with this option, the couple didn't need to factor venue costs into their beachside wedding at all.

The Santa Barbara Courthouse is a stunning, historical spot to host a wedding. Built in 1929, the Spanish-Moorish architecture provides the perfect background for your nuptials, surrounded by beautifully maintained lawns and gardens.

Couples can reserve the Courthouse Gardens space for $900, with an additional $200 reservation fee, with a maximum capacity of 250 guests.

While this courthouse may no longer be a government seat, it’s a gorgeous reason to get out of Atlanta. The beautiful marble building operates as a museum and offers weekday, daytime rental of a number of stunning spaces for just $650.

The Beverly Hills Courthouse is the perfect option for a couple looking for a quick elopement option in style. The courthouse boasts stunning architecture, along with a volunteer marriage ceremony program that schedules volunteers who truly want to be part of your special day to perform your ceremony.

The marriage license fee is $91, and the ceremony fee is $35, for an incredibly affordable option. And when the ceremony is done, you can head out to meet your photographer to capture stunning photos on the front steps.

With space for 170 to 200, depending on seating, the George Peabody Library at John Hopkins University in Maryland is absolutely dreamy. Host your wedding amongst the stacks in this storybook setting. Rental fees are certainly pricier on Saturdays, but if you're open to a Friday or Sunday wedding, or even a weekday, you can rent this beautiful space starting at $5,000.

The Boston Public Library is world-renowned as a beautiful wedding venue, and with that title can certainly come increased venue fees. Luckily, this library setting offers several room options for rentals, ranging in price. If you're hoping to get married in this historic spot but need to keep your budget down, the courtyard offers a stunning option with rates starting

at $6,500, or the Guastavino Room offers a gorgeous columned space for a reception starting at $3,000.

Providence Public Library in Rhode Island offers the most stunning early 1900s architecture to host your nuptials. With marble flooring and hand-carved details, this space is absolutely spectacular. And with a capacity for 200 to 300 guests, you won't have to leave anybody off the guest list.

Rental rates range from $2,500 to $6,000, based on your date and time, with access to multiple rooms.

The Cleveland Museum of Art was founded in 1913, offering a space to showcase a vast collection of art. It's also the perfect place to host your nuptials, offering multiple spaces for a ceremony including The Ames Family Atrium, as well as an on-site restaurant and private banquet room. Rental fees for this artistic gem start at $3,500.

The American Visionary Arts Museum offers multiple dreamy locations throughout the property to host a beautiful wedding. The Sculpture Barn & Wildflower Garden provides room for 130 guests, complete with outdoor garden space for a ceremony or the use of a stunning marble spiral staircase as a backdrop.

Hoping for a restaurant setting instead? The on-property restaurant also boasts an outdoor terrace for ceremonies. Choose from a variety of space options, ranging from $750 to $9,000 to accommodate any guest list and budget.

What better place to host an outdoor wedding than a gorgeous sculpture park, right? Located in Lincoln, Massachusetts, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum is the perfect wedding location for the couple that loves art and the outdoors.

Wedding events can be hosted on the Sculpture Terrace, on the Rappaport Roof Terrace, or inside the Dewey Gallery, and pricing ranges from $4,500 to $7,000, depending on your date.

Located in downtown Detroit, the Detroit Institute of the Arts was constructed in 1927. The early 1900s architecture still stands tall, beaming with historic charm throughout multiple beautiful spaces for a ceremony and reception.

The Walter B. Ford Great Hall boasts gorgeous decor, with space for 300 seated guests, requiring a rental fee of $5,000. Other options on-site range from $500 to $4,000 and can be used on their own, or in addition to, the Great Hall.

Coohills restaurant, located in downtown Denver, has multiple options for any group size from 30 to 60 or 100 guests. On the high-demand days, the food and beverage minimum for Coohills is $15,000, with less-in-demand days coming in between $10,000 to $12,000.

The beauty of the minimum is that there is no venue fee, and any dinner and drink orders go toward the minimum. Coohills even does wedding cakes, which will apply to hit your minimum as well.

Want the same vibe of a winery wedding without a huge expense? City Winery in D.C. is just the place. With exposed brick, a gorgeous wall made of pieces of barrels, and views of aging oak barrels, this is a gorgeous option for groups of 120 guests. And while this unique venue doesn’t require a separate venue fee, it offers a unique package option to accommodate your guest count.

At a rate of $175 per person, you’ll have access to private event space and a wedding suite, with the addition of passed hors d’ oeuvres, a seated two-course dinner, sweet treats, and an open bar. There’s plenty of other add-ons including linens, tables, and chairs, along with a dedicated event manager to make sure things run smoothly.

And with a rate per person, including all of these options, you won’t have to worry about much more than just showing up and getting dressed.

Bottino has been a New York staple for years, offering expertly prepared Italian cuisine in the Chelsea neighborhood. But the restaurant doesn’t just offer great food—it also boasts a stunning garden patio perfect for intimate weddings.

The covered North Garden patio offers space for 34 guests, with a food and beverage minimum of $2,200. Guests can also opt for a smaller space, the East Garden, offering seating at a maximum of 26 with a food and beverage minimum of $1,200.

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Stunning and Affordable Wedding Venues

How could you resist a ceremony site with a name like this? Bridalveil Falls is an easy 1⁄2-mile loop near the entrance to Yosemite, and is one of the first falls you’ll see in the park. A special use permit at Yosemite costs $150.

Bridalveil Falls, Yosemite National Park, California

Upper Beaver Meadows, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado

Timber Creek Overlook, Zion National Park, Utah

Trade an altar for the lush, green canopy of the Hoh Rain Forest. Mosses and ferns give the forest an enchanted feel, and a number of short nature loops and longer hiking trails mean you can keep walking until your ceremony spot feels right. A special use permit at Olympic National Park costs $50.

Hoh Rain Forest, Olympic National Park, Washington

Moran Point, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

San Francisco City Hall

St. Louis City Hall

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta City Hall

The largest city building in the country, Philadelphia City Hall is known for its towering granite facade and Baroque design. Wedding appointments at City Hall are released on a monthly basis, so when you’re picking up your license, ask about when available slots will be released.

Philadelphia City Hall

The fee for a marriage license is $90, but additional fees may apply for the ceremony itself.

Philadelphia City Hall

Brooklyn Borough Hall

A Washington Lodge on the River

A Cancun Beach House With a Private Dock

Ready to be whisked off to Tuscany? This gorgeous villa allows you to get married in the heart of the Italian countryside. With a 17th-century farmhouse and stunning olive groves and oak trees on the property, this property is beaming with historic charm. Plus, there's room to host 26 guests.

An Italian Countryside Villa

Pricing varies by seasons, but with bookings under $2,000 per night, this is a gorgeous option for a destination wedding.

An Italian Countryside Villa

Barn at Madeline Island in Wisconsin

For a group of 35 or fewer, settle into the property and fill your wedding weekend with kayaking, biking, and long nights under the stars on the back deck. Rates start under $1,000 per night, and the minimum stay varies depending on the season.

Barn at Madeline Island in Wisconsin

A Sophisticated Backyard Wedding in Connecticut

With a gorgeous backdrop for their ceremony and the most beautiful tent set up on the lawn for dinner, this backyard wedding left no detail untouched.

A Sophisticated Backyard Wedding in Connecticut

One couple opted to say "I do" on the 17th-century farm in Maryland where the bride grew up. It was the perfect setting for their English garden-inspired celebration—plus, thanks to the acres and acres of farmland, it had more than enough space for their 220 guests.

A Backyard Wedding at a Historic Maryland Farm

A Poolside Backyard Wedding

While wedding planning, Samantha and Greg decided to move back to her home state of Arizona, and that they'd get married there too—at Samantha’s childhood home in Tempe. “We wanted to share our love for the state with our family and friends,” the bride says.

A Backyard Wedding at the Bride's Family Home in Arizona

They invited 225 people to her parents' home for a backyard wedding that was inspired by Father of the Bride.

A Backyard Wedding at the Bride's Family Home in Arizona

A New England Home

With a stunning harbor backdrop for the ceremony and a lovely dinner set up on the lawn, this wedding brought together the perfect balance of nostalgic childhood memories and a toast to the future.

A New England Home

A Welcoming Home in Michigan

A Childhood Home Covered in Wildflowers

The ceremony was held beneath apple trees on the property, followed by a tented dinner set amongst a stunning wildflower field.

A Childhood Home Covered in Wildflowers

The beauty of a beach wedding is that it has the potential not to cost a penny at all when it comes to venue fees. This real couple asked a friend if they could have access to a remote private beach on Rockells Bay in New Zealand for their wedding.

A Seaside Wedding at a Friend's Private Beach

With a ceremony on the water and a champagne toast and picnic on the sand, this beachside wedding was such a stunning day, without a huge bill.

A Seaside Wedding at a Friend's Private Beach

A South Carolina Beach Wedding at the Bride's Childhood Home

A Beachside Wedding Punta Mita, Mexico

The Santa Barbara Courthouse is a stunning, historical spot to host a wedding. Built in 1929, the Spanish-Moorish architecture provides the perfect background for your nuptials, surrounded by beautifully maintained lawns and gardens.

Santa Barbara Courthouse

Couples can reserve the Courthouse Gardens space for $900, with an additional $200 reservation fee, with a maximum capacity of 250 guests.

Santa Barbara Courthouse

While this courthouse may no longer be a government seat, it’s a gorgeous reason to get out of Atlanta. The beautiful marble building operates as a museum and offers weekday, daytime rental of a number of stunning spaces for just $650.

The Historic DeKalb Courthouse

Beverly Hills Courthouse

The marriage license fee is $91, and the ceremony fee is $35, for an incredibly affordable option. And when the ceremony is done, you can head out to meet your photographer to capture stunning photos on the front steps.

Beverly Hills Courthouse

George Peabody Public Library

Boston Public Library

at $6,500, or the Guastavino Room offers a gorgeous columned space for a reception starting at $3,000.

Boston Public Library

Providence Public Library in Rhode Island offers the most stunning early 1900s architecture to host your nuptials. With marble flooring and hand-carved details, this space is absolutely spectacular. And with a capacity for 200 to 300 guests, you won't have to leave anybody off the guest list.

Providence Public Library

Rental rates range from $2,500 to $6,000, based on your date and time, with access to multiple rooms.

Providence Public Library

Cleveland Museum of Art

American Visionary Arts Museum

Hoping for a restaurant setting instead? The on-property restaurant also boasts an outdoor terrace for ceremonies. Choose from a variety of space options, ranging from $750 to $9,000 to accommodate any guest list and budget.

American Visionary Arts Museum

What better place to host an outdoor wedding than a gorgeous sculpture park, right? Located in Lincoln, Massachusetts, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum is the perfect wedding location for the couple that loves art and the outdoors.

deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum

Wedding events can be hosted on the Sculpture Terrace, on the Rappaport Roof Terrace, or inside the Dewey Gallery, and pricing ranges from $4,500 to $7,000, depending on your date.

deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum

Located in downtown Detroit, the Detroit Institute of the Arts was constructed in 1927. The early 1900s architecture still stands tall, beaming with historic charm throughout multiple beautiful spaces for a ceremony and reception.

Detroit Institute of the Arts

The Walter B. Ford Great Hall boasts gorgeous decor, with space for 300 seated guests, requiring a rental fee of $5,000. Other options on-site range from $500 to $4,000 and can be used on their own, or in addition to, the Great Hall.

Detroit Institute of the Arts

Coohills restaurant, located in downtown Denver, has multiple options for any group size from 30 to 60 or 100 guests. On the high-demand days, the food and beverage minimum for Coohills is $15,000, with less-in-demand days coming in between $10,000 to $12,000.

Coohills Restaurant