7 Non-traditional Wedding Venues For Your Intimate Wedding or Elopement
Are you excited in the beginning stages of your wedding planning just to get crushed by the huge expense that traditional wedding venues can be? Now you are feeling forced to consider different options and your maybe even feeling yourselves ask the question - do we even want a "normal wedding?" Or maybe you both imagine your wedding day being held at a unique venue because that’s what fits YOU! No matter which category you relate with, I feel you, and I've been there! That's why my husband and I had an intimate wedding at an Airbnb in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado! And I never once regretted it.
I know how you feel and I am here to help!
Hi! I’m Lindsey Joy!
And I’m a wedding photographer based out of Pennsylvania who specializes in intimate wedding photography!
Here is a list of 7 types of non-traditional wedding venues to consider for your intimate wedding!
01. Airbnb/VRBO Venue
This has to be my favorite option because my intimate wedding was held at the most gorgeous Airbnb cabin tucked up in the rocky mountains! So I'm biased! Some Airbnbs are fully equipped for micro weddings - while others take a bit more work. But having a unique, cozy, location where you can spend your wedding weekend with your closest friends and family - its truly a special experience! Check out my intimate Airbnb wedding HERE!
02. Micro/Intimate Wedding Venue
Theres countless unique and stunning venues to choose from when your considering a small wedding! Simply search your location, followed by “micro wedding venue” and you should have plenty to choose from!
03. Hotel, Inn, Bed & Breakfast
Nothing says cozy and intimate like a cozy little inn or bed and breakfast! These can make for stunning small wedding venues!
04. Backyard Wedding
Backyard weddings are a stunning way to have your intimate wedding or even a big wedding! Weather that's your backyard, your families, or someone you know!
05. Parks! National Parks, State Parks, or Local Parks
How many times can I say park in one title?! This is a unique idea for the couple who is looking for an intimate wedding IN nature and it’s a happy medium between a big wedding and elopement! Envision this - hiking up to a beautiful location and having your ceremony surrounded by nature and a few of your closest friends and family, starting your marriage in a way that fits YOU! Then finishing off the night celebrating around the table with you people, at a local restaurant, or even a luxury intimate picnic set up by vendors like Bucks Glamping.
06. Campground
YES you can rent out campgrounds as your wedding venue! Are you that couple who loves camping, hiking, and the outdoors? Imagine a ceremony in the woods, and an open air pavilion for reception - perfection! Depending on the campground sometimes they can even include cabins where you and your family can spend the weekend!
07. Church Wedding
Whether it’s your home church that is near and dear to your heart, or a stunning destination church - these can be stunning locations for your wedding day! Theres something just so special about starting your marriage in the presence of Lord in his house!
There are so many options other than traditional wedding venues when it comes to your intimate wedding day and I hope this helps you two think out the box and choose a place that reflects your visions for your special day!
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