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Exotic European-Inspired Wedding Venues All Over The World

If you’re planning a luxurious destination wedding, here are some exclusive European wedding venues for you! Click the link to explore!

If you already have your heart set on a destination wedding since you have started to plan your wedding, then we have got you covered! You don’t have to go long-haul to find the wedding venue of your dreams! From incredible beach-side wedding ceremonies in Italy to the Swiss chosen by Audrey Hepburn for her 1955 wedding to Mel Ferrer, now you can also say “I do” in one of the best European-Inspired wedding venues that we have found for you from different corners of the world!

These jaw-dropping chateaus, chic mansions, and villas do hold a certain elevated flair for you, your darling, and all your wedding guests on your wedding day! The below-mentioned exotic European-inspired wedding venues hold the power to transport you to the rolling hills of Tuscany or a champagne toast in Champagne! We can assure you that the light and bright tones and cream-colored buildings along with the venue’s cypress trees will give you the best kind of experience for your big day without any doubt! So, just check out all these lovely European-inspired wedding venues and choose the one that suits you, your personality, and your wedding dreams in the best possible way!

Château de Carsix, France

Gracefully located only an hour and a half from Paris (the city of love), Château de Carsix flawlessly combines the whimsical charm of the rural location, along with the best convenience of the capital. This incredibly amazing 18th-century exotic European location was erected at the end of the reign of Louis XV by Philippe Du Fay, with a charismatic exterior featuring stunning bricks, and marvelous stonework which is typical of the time. Setting up your wedding altar right in front of the main entrance door, and you walking down the aisle will leave everyone in the audience in great amazement. This whimsical and pretty location will look stunning in all your professional wedding photos and videos captured by our extremely talented wedding photographers and videographers.

If you are the bride, who has always envisioned an outdoor wedding ceremony with great vistas and endless natural light then trust us, there is no better, prettier, and more luxurious location than Château de Carsix. Whether you are planning to have an intimate and cozy wedding celebration or want to go all grand and lavish, we can assure you that Château de Carsix promises to make all your fairytale wedding dreams come true live most beautifully! This exotic European-inspired wedding venue is also an ideal spot for couples who are planning a weekend wedding or a prolonged wedding celebration in great settings!

Villa Sola Cabiati, Grand Hotel Tremezzo: Lake Como, Italy

For all the romantic brides out there who just want nothing except a memorable wedding day, a celebration to remember for years to come and to talk about, there is no more romantic and exotic wedding venue than the Villa Sola Cabiati, Grand Hotel Tremezzo: Lake Como in Italy. This luxurious European-inspired wedding venue is what dreams are made up of. The expansive and swoon-worthy Villa Sola Cabiati at the Grand Hotel Tremezzo dates back to the 1500s and is a unique and marvelous treasure trove of original antique furnishings, textiles, and frescoes by prominent Renaissance painters. Your wedding celebration at this location will leave all your guests awe-struck! In fact, Ouronal wedding photographers and videographers will have so much character and vibrancy to capture in the best of frames. This amazing neoclassical villa on the panoramic shores of Lake Como offers the best of both worlds. With so much to explore, every corner of this exotic wedding location is worth seeing and documenting in the magical frames! Don’t forget to kiss the love of your life while the sun shines bright on you both and its golden glow creates a mesmerizing setting reflecting from the scenic lake in the background!

Villa Aurelia, Italy

Widely and popularly known for hosting the recent and famous nuptials of Lady Kitty Spencer, Villa Aurelia is nothing but truly a magical and exotic European-inspired wedding venue for your romantic wedding celebration. Though the exact date of establishment of this whimsical wedding venue is unknown, it is thought that this lovely and grand villa might have been constructed between 1650 and 1667, with the majority of its space undergoing a complete makeover in the early 21st century. The Baroque Villa of Villa Aurelia is established on the highest point within the lovely and picturesque walls of Rome. This simply means that on your wedding day, all your wedding guests including you and your sweetheart will have the opportunity to relish the stunning interiors and grounds along with the incredible views of this lovely city. While being at the highest point with the love of your life, steal a kiss while our talented wedding photographers capture you two sharing your romance with the amazing views of the backdrop.

The wedding venue Villa Aurelia will allow you to create your unique day while bringing all your wedding dreams together and converting them into a lovely reality. The greatest perk of hosting your wedding celebration at this location is that this lavish wedding venue hosts one wedding in a day!

Castello di Vicarello, Italy

Peacefully and picturesquely situated in the heart of Tuscany’s wild Maremma countryside, located between Rome and Florence, Castello di Vicarello is truly a fairytale wedding venue. This enchanting and extremely beautiful castle-like wedding venue is indeed an ideal spot for all those couples who want to make an impression on their wedding day and give some really beautiful things to their wedding guests to not only cherish but to talk about for years to come. Beautifully encircled by 40 hectares of lovely organic vineyards, olive groves, and farmland, Castello di Vicarello completely assures total seclusion and exclusivity to couples on their wedding day. This is indeed a wedding venue that a couple must consider if they have a strong affection for the vineyard, as there is something very romantic and inviting about having a wedding in vineyards!

Offering extremely romantic backdrops for your wedding celebration and also for your wedding photos, Castello di Vicarello can host any kind of wedding celebration. From an intimate affair to a grand and lavish wedding celebration, this stunning wedding venue will take care of all your wedding dreams! With so many event spaces to choose from, this European wedding venue is just majestic. For your wedding ceremony, you can choose either from an alfresco space in the lovely gardens featured by the castle, or one of the many rooms within the castle walls for an indoor wedding celebration.

If you are planning a prolonged wedding celebration, you can continue your wedding celebrations anywhere on the property, as every corner offered by this majestic and dreamy wedding venue is completely yours to enjoy and explore, with a major focus given to food and wine menus!

Villa La Vigie, Monaco

Believed to be one of the most prestigious on the French Riviera, Villa La Vigie is nothing but an epitome of luxury. Owned for over a decade by Karl Lagerfeld, Villa La Vigie is a kind of wedding location that you see in the romantic movie and dream of having that kind of wedding at same kind of location.

Gracefully situated on the cape of the lovely Monte-Carlo Beach, this scenic villa offers unparalleled views of the majestic Mediterranean, the Principality, and the bay of Roquebrune-Cap-Martin leading to great backdrops when it comes to extremely gorgeous wedding photography and videography experience. The fabulous and stunning architecture of this pretty villa gives way to interior marble, splendid columns, grand fireplaces, parquet flooring, and high ceilings, to create a modern and sophisticated ambiance for everyone to have a great time on your wedding day!

To have a one-of-a-truly kind of wedding experience, you can consider having your wedding ceremony at the stunning 237-square-meter terrace. It is one of the ideal locations to have a memorable and exotic wedding experience. To make the entire setting more romantic and inviting consider using white roses or peonies for your wedding decor. The lovely white flowers and white setting of this villa when paired together will bring out the best kind of beauty for everyone in the audience to witness and for our wedding photographers to capture in the most incredible frames!

Château du Grand-Lucé, France

Built-in the year 1760, and named for the idyllic village in which it is situated, Château du Grand-Lucé’s grandeur promises to live up to its name. This neoclassical French-inspired wedding venue is unapologetically opulent, and widely known for its enchanting beauty, especially when it comes to destination weddings. Your wedding day celebration at this location will surely be an affair to be remembered for years to come! You don’t need to work around decorating for this wedding venue as it speaks for itself. With just minimal decoration, this wedding venue will look ravishing and breathtaking!

This extraordinary and exemplary 45,000 square-foot château not only takes pride in showcasing a ballroom of royal proportions but the lavish and expansive 80 acres of pristine green grounds promise to offer a truly special location for your big day celebration in full swing! From the perfect and flawless symmetry and precision of the classical French gardens to a lake, lovely meadows, historic white oak forest, and even an orangery, this is so much to see, explore, and choose from when it comes to finding an ideal spot for your wedding ceremony. With such a great setting, even our experienced wedding photographers and videographers will have a great time documenting your wedding day at this location.

Villa Erba, Italy

Villa Erba in Italy relishes a pristine location in the heart of Lake Como, lending a dream or we say magical backdrop for the many who have always dreamed of having a lavish and quintessential European wedding. This stunning and lovely 19th-century property is one of the most popular on the Lake, boasting all kinds of comforts and luxuries that you are expecting from marvelous Italian neo-renaissance architecture. Luxurious and grand interiors aside, the grand ballroom at Villa Erba features so many beautiful elements that it will take your breath away! During the first dance moment, we can assure you that you feel like you are dancing with the love of your life on some grand movie set! For your wedding reception, you can also consider the magical gardens overlooking the splendid lake. This kind of setting for your wedding reception will surely sweep off your wedding guests’ minds and hearts in no time!

Villa Cimbrone, Italy

Perfectly set in the heart of the Mediterranean, this lovely and exotic 12th-century residence is indeed one of the most prestigious in all of Europe. Couples who are looking for the best European-inspired wedding venue for their wedding day, this is indeed the venue that you must consider for your special day’s memorable celebration. Offering a magical and charismatic setting for your dreamy wedding, Villa Cimbrone’s experienced and expert wedding planners will assist you in designing a unique, personalized, and wedding of your dreams in the most beautiful way that you have ever thought of!

Assuring the very best combination of comfort and luxury, Villa Cimbrone features 19 elegant guest rooms for your wedding guests to have a memorable stay during your wedding celebration. Apart from its exemplary accommodation, Villa Cimbrone’s expensive and lovely gardens are one of Ravello’s most famous attractions, setting the scene for the ultimate destination wedding on the Amalfi Coast.

Winding up, we completely get it! You want a wedding that just “wows” all your wedding guests with just its ambiance. Such bold statements do call for even bolder moves, like taking your big day abroad for a dream and magical destination wedding! All these above-mentioned castles, Italian Villas, and elegant estates will bring your fairytale wedding to life with deep-rooted history, elegant style, and unbeatable views in the most beautiful way possible! We have found the creme de la creme of wedding venues all across Europe for you and your sweetheart to say “I do” and start your happily ever after!

Cherry blossom wedding details we love!

Celebrate your wedding in the blooming season with breathtaking cherry blossom wedding details! Check out our blog to know more!

As spring wakes up from the deep winter slumber, the dusting of snow starts to melt away, making way for blades of grass to spring forth, the birds start to chirp and bees are abuzz with activity. And no spring bloom is complete without flowers. Cheery daffodils with their delicate trumpeted blooms and bright colors, shy bluebells, gorgeous irises, and spunky snowdrops, and of course, the cherry blossoms! Cherry blossoms are one of the few flowers that can attract attention in the springtime so beautifully. The blossoms’ delicacy is breathtaking, and their color is extremely beautiful, with a lovely perfume to match. A cherry blossom wedding theme might inspire some incredibly magnificent and joyful decor if you’re planning a wedding in early spring. The majority of cherry tree kinds bloom in the spring over a period of several weeks. The cherry blossom season is only a few weeks long. The time between the opening of the first blossom and the shedding of the petals might be as long as two or three weeks.

With the onset of spring, and the unmistakable aroma of love in the air, comes weddings! Spring weddings are the most amazing, and it is no surprise that so many couples chose spring as their backdrop of choice. Nothing like the subtle color palettes of spring and the gentle calming breeze of the season to step into a new chapter of your life. Also, a spring wedding means you get the choicest of spring blooms to be featured on your wedding day. There is an abundance of flowers to choose from, and of course, there is no such thing as too many flowers. You are particularly in love with the dreamy cherry blossom flowers and the pink glow it emanates, and want to make it a part of your big day, we have your back! From the gorgeous cherry blossom centerpieces to the delicate flowers trailing across your wedding cake, we come with many fun options for you to choose from! Are you ready?

Engagement photos

The preparation for a cherry blossom-themed wedding day begins right after the engagement! A fun way to make cherry blossoms an integral part of your wedding day story is to take some dreamy pictures amidst some gorgeous cherry blossom trees and you can send some out as a part of your save-your-date suite or post it online as your engagement announcement. These can also make the choice of cherry blossom as the flower for your wedding day be a more intentional decision, giving it the perfect linear backstory! Another fun idea is that you can print the engagement shots out and display them as a part of your wedding day decor, whether it is as displayed in the welcome table, or in the reception table setting.

The invitation

It all starts with the invitation, doesn’t it? There is no better way to bring a theme in motion than by making the invitation a part of it. Whether you go for subtle cherry blossom designs or you go big with the cherry blossom illustrations, the options are truly endless when it comes to wedding invitations. This is especially perfect for a wedding with cherry blossoms as a central part of the wedding day. Sending out some beautifully crafted wedding invitations with pale pink specks of cherry blossoms and swirly calligraphy makes the message of the spring wedding very clear for your guests. We love how the save-the-dates and invites combine the romantic impression of watercolor cherry blossoms with another print, such as a modest striped envelope liner or valium lettering.

Floral hair accessories

Is there anything as romantic as wearing flowers in your hair? And when the theme of your wedding is cherry blossoms, floral hair accessories are something that goes without saying! Whether it is a delicate floral crown that weaves over the crown of your head, or it is a sparkly cherry blossom hair comb with the most intricate details, whether it is real spring of cherry blossom adorning your elegant updo, or it is individual flower pins dotting your precariously created romantic messy braid, the options are as endless as your imagination. Wearing cherry blossoms in your hair is another fun way to embrace this fun theme into your look, and no matter what you choose, the results will be just fabulous!

The venue

If you’ve decided on a theme and are looking for a destination wedding, Japan is without a doubt the greatest option. There is no other site as beautiful as Japan for cherry blossoms, according to most writers, photographers, and travelers! The concept for a great Indian wedding is so novel that it’s easy to imagine it as the best ideal wedding that awaits you right there in Japan. After all, it is the actual cherry blossom paradise. If you’re looking for more ways to explore cherry blossoms as a topic, Hong Kong and North East India are good places to start. However, if you’re looking for something both abstract and authentic, Japan will always come out on top. If you are looking for something closer to home, cherry blossoms are most notable for blooming in Washington, DC, and Toronto, Canada, although they also bloom in Georgia, Texas, Hawaii, Oregon, and other places. The venue adds massively to bring this theme together, so having a wedding venue with cherry blossoms in the property is an instant win!

The cake

Another lovely approach to highlight this lovely flower? Use cherry blossoms as inspiration for your wedding cake. While real cherry blossoms can be added to a cake because the petals are edible, there are many other methods to include their beauty, such as handcrafted sugar flowers or buttercream blooms. Remember that you can add either white or pink blooms, or both, depending on the overall theme of your wedding. The good news is highly malleable, making it perfect for minimalistic cakes as well as dramatic ones. There are so many refreshing and inspiring ideas out there on the internet to choose from, we are sure you will find your perfect sugared bloom in a matter of minutes!

The aisle

Lining the aisle with the dreamiest of cherry blossom trees is a fitting and dramatic way to embrace the theme. What better than walking down a boulevard with gorgeous cherry blossom trees bending over you as you walk up to your sweetheart? You can go as dramatic or minimal with this idea as you like. To cover the entire aisle from start to finish! We recommend lining the aisles with 6-8 trees, but 4 may suffice for smaller events. This creates the aisle for the ceremony and allows for the most jaw-dropping images. The bride will have the most fanciful and enchanting walk of her life as she walks down an aisle lined with cherry blossom trees.

Table decor

Cherry blossom napkin holders and elegant cherry blossom centerpieces, there are a lot of different ways a cherry blossom-themed table decor can go. Their blooming branches, which come in a variety of colors from white to dark pink, give dramatic height to any spring wedding scene. You can find wedding floral décor ideas using cherry blossoms, ranging from centerpieces to bouquets to dessert. The sense of dining under a cherry blossom tree in full bloom is created by a towering shower of pink blooms. For an elegant romantic effect, combine white and soft pink with cascading crystal embellishments. Floating and taper candles add a brilliant aspect to the presentation. Submerge the flowers in attractive cylinder vases with miniature white rose bouquets for a contemporary edge. Don’t hold the belief that cherry blossoms must be employed in enormous, soaring décor elements. Arrange modest, clustered arrangements on a long tablescape. Don’t be hesitant to allow the branch’s natural, whimsical shape to dictate your styling and design.

Bouquets

This flower is ideal for the bride who wants her bridal bouquet to make a bold statement. They add great texture to a bouquet of peonies and ranunculus when used as a filler. Layers can be created by carefully combining large flowers, such as peonies and ranunculus, medium flowers, such as sweet peas, and miniature flowers, such as jasmine and ‘Hally Jolivette’ cherry blossoms, to give a bouquet texture and volume. If that’s too much for you, you can always keep it simple by just carrying a simple bouquet with a modest bunch of cherry blossoms. As the cherry blossoms are lean and tall flowers, they will make the perfect statement even when used minimally. Since this flower is quite petite and delicate, they make a beautiful choice for the groom’s boutonniere too! Worn alone or paired with an elegant rose or rustic greenery, this is a boutonniere that is unlike any other. You can match your bridesmaid’s bouquet as your bridal bouquet, or go for a different shade of cherry blossoms for both.

Bridesmaid dresses and robes

While the cherry blossoms are just adorable in real life, they look beautiful as a print too! Whether it is in the reception table or as a pretty bloom in your getting-ready robes, they will look amazing. If you want something beautifully attention-grabbing for your special day, you can consider having your bridesmaids wear matching cherry blossom printed dresses for the wedding ceremony. But if that’s too much for your cherry-blossom-themed wedding, you can keep it under wraps by going all out in the getting ready session! Go for fun cherry blossom prints in your robes as you get ready with your besties, and we promise, it will make the most amazing addition to your wedding photography!

The drinks

Spring drinks are made extra special when they come dressed in the essence of the season. In the spirit of being on theme, you can dress up your chosen drink for your spring wedding day in a myriad of different ways. Whether it is adding red coloring to your drink so that it has that sweet romantic pale pink color, or add a sprig of cherry blossom on your drink solely for decorative purposes, whether it is adding cherries to your drink, or letting one lone tiny flower swim on your glass, you can go as creative as you want! Letting the cherry blossom theme flow naturally to the wedding day drink will only make it that much more cohesive, bringing the whole vibe together perfectly.

The arch

The arch or the arbor under which you say “I Do” to your sweetheart is a place that gets a lot of spotlight on your wedding day. So why not make it the most amazing and stunning piece of art that your guests have laid eyes on? A cherry blossom-decorated arbor will do exactly that! Cherry blossoms have a quality that makes them light and airy, while still being extremely romantic and all-consuming, the same way baby’s breath flowers do. So it’s quite easy to make a bold statement with cherry blossoms, because of its sheer length and volume! Whether you are decorating your wedding chuppah or your arch, lining it with real or artificial cherry blossoms, it will instantly take it up a notch. Another refreshing way to go about it, especially if you are hosting an outdoor ceremony is to say our vows under a real blooming cherry blossom tree! Nothing can really beat that!

Sweet table

With cherry blossoms all around, it’s only natural it makes an appearance on the sweet table! The possibilities are endless, whether it’s delicate and elegant biscuits created with floral cookie cutters and dipped in pink chocolate, or macaroons hand-painted with cherry blossom branches and flowers in pinks and whites. You can have a lot of fun coming up with various fun and creative ideas for your cherry blossom-themed dessert table! Another fun idea doesn’t get easier or cuter than this. Dragees or tiny macaroons should be placed in favor boxes with notched petals and you can make a typical five-petaled cherry blossom by arranging five of these unique forms in a circle. These can be a part of the sweet table or can work well for wedding favors too!

There is something about the delicately feminine, elegant, and unique nature of a cherry blossom that goes perfectly with the light and airy spring vibe. If the cherry blossoms have managed to steal your heart, we hope these fun cherry blossom ideas were helpful for your gorgeous spring wedding plans. After all, what says spring louder than cherry blossoms?

Museum & Art Gallery Wedding Venues Around the World!

Presenting some of the most spectacular museum and art gallery weddings venues from all over the world to have your dream wedding at!

For a day as monumental as your wedding day, it certainly requires a wedding venue that speaks for your unique personalities as individuals as well as a couple who has vowed to stay together through the thick and thin of life. Picking out a wedding venue is one of the most important wedding decisions that will go into your wedding planner diary for so many good reasons. From choosing a wedding venue that will speak volumes for your personalities to decking up with unique wedding details featuring all the dreams that you envisioned together for your big day, it is truly a monumental decision that can pave the way for other wedding decisions and ideas. From art and music to archaeology and history to space and science, there are quintessential themed wedding venues across the planet where you can get married. Just like a scenic golf course wedding venue would be great for a couple who loves to go for a good game of golf on Sundays and classic beach wedding venues across the US would nod to the personalities of a couple who loves beach vacations, themed-wedding venue ideas are endless and incredible.

There are so many incredible institutions that conserve years of history and artifacts to educate the public and intrigue them about their shared past on just about every subject imaginable. Yes, we are talking about our galleries and museums across the world where you can get married to the love of your life while being surrounded by world-renowned historical artworks and artifacts. Steeped with years and years of history, art gallery and museum wedding venues are magical that lets you say “I do” below a famous painting painted hundreds of years ago or a historical artifact that represents culture dating centuries back or lets you have your first dance under an iconic sculpture that is a memoir of something majestic.

Just like a classic brewery wedding venue will let you reverberate your love story as a union of two wine connoisseurs, hosting a wedding in an art gallery wedding venue will be an echo of your intriguingly artistic personality and represent your immense love for art and history. Art aficionados and history buffs who have always loved incredible art-inspired wedding venues around the world and have chosen them to begin their forever love stories. Artistic museum wedding locations are the perfect spot for couples who love spending hours and date nights looking at artworks that represent long histories and tons of cultural significance. It is also perfect for couples who grew up in the area and want to channelize their cities unique artistic and cultural flair. We have come up with a compiled list of some of our most favorite art galleries and historical museums from around the world that can be the perfect way to highlight your shared passion in a big way.

Our Favorite Museum and Art Gallery Wedding Venues From Around The World –

American Museum of Natural History, New York

Perfect for weddings with long guest lists, the American Museum of Natural History is a historical museum wedding venue in New York that can hold over 3,000 people. From hosting your reception at the Hall of Ocean Life, under the Great Blue Whale to booking a private space for your cocktail reception at the famous Hayden Planetarium, your options are endless. The in-house wedding catering serves a sustainably sourced seafood-inspired wedding menu. Your wedding ceremony can take place in the grand lobby with a majestic dinosaur as the room’s centerpiece where you will most likely dance away the night under the stars with a squid and a whale serving as wedding décor pieces.

Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, Bristol

Bristol Museum & Art Gallery is a historic wedding venue in Bristol‘s Clifton neighborhood. This institution, with its Edwardian Baroque design, provides a large and elegant atmosphere for your special day. This magnificent Bristol wedding location features sweeping staircases, glass vaulted ceilings, and romantic balconies for an unforgettable wedding photography session. You may book the Bristol Museum & Art Gallery exclusively in the evenings and organize your own private art exhibitions- this is the ideal wedding venue for art lovers! You are invited to say “I do” while being surrounded by your loved ones here, which is available for both evening wedding ceremonies and daytime celebrations. The French Art Gallery, Winterstoke Hall, British and European Art Gallery, and Victorian Art Gallery each have their own distinct atmosphere.

Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia

While the grand cascading staircase was always considered to be a must-have wedding photography spot for couples in Philadelphia, the whole of Philadelphia Museum of Art is allowing weddings to happen at its various event spaces. Couples can now be married or hold parties at the museum. With soaring ceilings and Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ 14-foot Diana statue front and center, the enormous Great Stair Hall is ideal for large events of up to 300 people. The Art Deco Perelman Building offers a private patio and a skylit atrium that serves as a dance floor for casual receptions, while the separate Rodin Museum is ideal for small ceremonies, with outdoor meals for up to 60 guests surrounded by sculptures by the French artist.

Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee

The Milwaukee Art Museum is a lovely site for your special day. For art and design lovers, a wedding day spent at the museum is an exhilarating experience. Getting married in the Midwest may seem out of the question if you’re from the East Coast. However, taking guests to Santiago Calatrava’s postmodern, sculptural Quadracci Pavilion is well worth the journey. The magnificent room is bathed in light, highlighting the sculptural background and giving the ideal contrast to your delicate gown. Moreover, on the day of your wedding, the museum schedules no other activities, guaranteeing that all eyes are on you.

The Silk Mill Museum, Derbyshire

The structure lies on the location of the world’s first factory, possibly the start of the Industrial Revolution, which took place in 1721. It also serves as the southern entrance to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Derwent Valley Mills. As one of the world’s marvels, it drew visitors from all over the world, including Benjamin Franklin, America’s founding father, who visited the Mill in 1771 and was so impressed that he brought the concept to the United States. Take a closer look at the Silk Mill Museum if you’re searching for an industrial-chic wedding site. It boasts lovely river views and is perfect for couples seeking a historic wedding setting.

The Toledo Museum, Ohio

Imagine getting married in a room full of Baroque paintings! Wouldn’t that be a dream come true wedding destination location for art and history lovers? The drama, enthusiasm, and emotion of the exquisite artwork at The Toledo Museum are ideal for a wedding! The museum wedding venue in Ohio will work with you at every step of the way to ensure that everything from the food to the reserved gallery is to your satisfaction. Additionally, your rehearsal dinner can be held at the Museum, in the Glass Pavilion, or in the Peristyle Lobby. Plus, there’s a sculpture garden up for grabs.

Museum van Loon, Amsterdam

The Museum van Loon is a stunning European mansion suitable for a Vogue feature. The Museum, which is located on Amsterdam’s beautiful Keizersgracht canal, was once the house of Willem van Loon. During the Golden Age, the van Loons co-founded the Dutch East-India Company. On your big day, take a step back in time and rejoice with your guests as if it were the thriving 17th century in Amsterdam. The historic Museum Van Loon has recently been turned into a public museum where visitors may take a journey down memory lane and get a glimpse into how the other half lived during Amsterdam’s thriving Golden Age.

The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago

The historic art museum wedding venue in Chicago offers limitless possibilities for your engagement party, rehearsal dinner, bridal shower, wedding ceremony, or reception, with a variety of special event venues ranging from classic to futuristic. The Chicago Stock Exchange Trading Room, for example, adds instant vintage grandeur to your celebration, while the Modern Wing’s clean, beautiful architecture serves as a blank canvas for you to create your magnificent event. A private viewing of the permanent collection or special exhibitions of The Art Institute of Chicago can be added to the wedding activities to make the visit really unforgettable for all your beloved wedding guests.

Peggy Guggenheim Museum, Venice

If hosting a dreamy Venetian wedding has always been in your cards with a touch of artistry and exclusivity, you have found your ideal wedding venue in Venice! A grand Italian wedding is every couple’s original dream and what can be better than hosting it at a wedding venue that is home to hundreds of years of history and artwork. Located at the heart of Venice, The Peggy Guggenheim Collection is located on the Grand Canal and houses a remarkable collection of modern art. Give your wedding guests a night to remember by allowing them to explore the collection in an intimate setting with a personalized tour guide.

Seattle Art Museum, Seattle

Host your wedding at one of the most historic spots in Seattle! Allow your visitors to go around the city and explore the galleries of the Pacific Northwest’s foremost visual arts organization. The Pike Place Market, the Seattle waterfront, and most major hotels are all within walking distance of the Seattle Art Museum. From the ceremony through the reception, the historic Seattle Art Museum can accommodate all your wedding events. In addition, the museum offers competitively priced packages that entice people to hold both their ceremony and reception there. The Museum can accommodate up to eight hours of event time and can also provide musical entertainment for the cocktail reception. Not only can you be married among stunning artworks, but you can also feel good about your financial decisions.

Brooklands Museum, Surrey

The historic Brooklands Museum is a unique wedding location in the Surrey countryside that caters to a wide range of guests. It is a historic art museum wedding venue in Surrey that is a magical and one-of-a-kind location for your romantic wedding ceremony, with a plethora of themed rooms to choose from. The Brooklands Museum provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to marry onboard Concorde and toast with champagne beneath its wings. There are plenty of additional choices for a larger celebration, as well as plenty of fantastic picture possibilities among the aircraft antiques.

Blanton Museum of Art, Austin

The Blanton Museum of Art is more than just another gem at The University of Texas. The art museum wedding venue in Austin has a stunning atrium with a 50-foot ceiling and iridescent blue walls, which can accommodate up to 150 guests for your art gallery wedding. With blue ombre walls, contrasting terracotta orange, and vibrant decor, this museum wedding scene is perfect for the artsy couple looking to escape from the summer Texas heat. Moreover, the Museum’s curfew is 2 a.m., so you may keep the party going during the reception and dance to your music until the early hours of the morning.

Do not consider yourself the typical couple? Your choice of wedding venue can speak for this. If the typical ballrooms or barn wedding venues are too mainstream or predictable for you, finding an out-of-the-box wedding venue like an art gallery or a historical museum can do the magic for you. If you’re an art-loving duo, why not hold your big event at a local gallery or go for a destination wedding at some of the dreamiest wedding venues across the world that are filled with centuries of history and art? From the iconic sculptures to the magnificent and famous arts, hosting your wedding events at a museum or art gallery will be an über cool and sophisticated soirée that will leave an imprint on your guests. Unique art-centric wedding venues are perfect for over-the-top wedding ideas as they are already a juxtaposition of all things unique and creative.

Hosting your wedding at a museum or an art gallery will mean that your guests will have their own private tour of the building and get access to some of the most timeless and priceless pieces of art while getting a sneak peek about your passion and hobby. Since historical museums and art galleries generally feature ample space it is a great choice for hosting macro weddings with an extended wedding guest list. Incredible museum-centric wedding venues already feature their own exquisite decorations and unique glamorous wedding details so that you will save time and money on filling up the space. If minimal wedding décor is your thing, this is the place to be as you would not want to overshadow all that a museum or an art gallery has to offer. These historical wedding event spaces are generally built upon a color scheme that can nod to your favorite wedding theme and ideas.

Top 5 Locations for a Dream Destination Wedding

Destination weddings give a chance to all friends and family to enjoy days of celebration with the bride and groom. A resort is booked, usually for a couple of days, where everyone celebrates a much-anticipated wedding, together.

Deciding about a perfect location for your dream wedding is a big challenge though. The world is too big for all to be explored and known, by anyone. Exotic locations are not just restricted to beaches and mountains. Some places are the epitome of romance and it’s only unfair not to get married there.

Well, if you are planning for a destination wedding and haven’t decided upon your dream location, we would love to be of some help. For your ease, we have shortlisted the top 5 hottest locations from across the globe for a magical destination wedding. Read on to explore the most trending dream wedding destinations.

Lake Como, Italy

Remember that epic wedding of Anakin and Padme in one of the episodes of Star Wars? That happened around this gorgeous lake in Italy. Lake Como is the third largest Italian lake and boasts sparkling blue waters surrounded by breathtaking landscapes. The villages nearby such as Bellagio, Tremezzo, and Menaggio are beautiful places to explore, giving a true Italian experience. There are various luxury resorts and hotels which can provide you with magical lake-side wedding experiences such as Villa Cipressi, Villa Monastero, and Villa Balbianello. Lake Como is as luxuriously traditional Italian as it can get.

Marrakech, Morocco

A current rage, Morocco destination weddings give you a true feeling of authentic Moroccan culture and beauty. From henna and hammams for the brides and bridesmaids to beautiful scenic weddings near a beach or a typical traditional Moroccan courtyard, this country offers everything that you’ve envisioned for your dream wedding with uber traditional vibes. Among the most popular resorts to host a destination wedding are the Four Seasons Resort, Palais Namaskar, and beautiful luxury camps at Agafay.

The Bahamas

In the sea of destination wedding locations, nothing compares to the Bahamas if you wish to have a whimsical wedding featuring seas and sea breezes and jaw-dropping landscapes. The Bahamas comprise more than 700 islands and cays boasting gorgeous landscapes and delicious seafood! It’s relatively closer to home which makes it an ideal place to have a destination wedding that is convenient for most people. While Nassau and Paradise Island are the most popular islands, others like Exumas and Harbor Island offer more private and laid-back wedding experience. The turquoise waters of the Caribbean islands and beachfront villas are irresistibly dreamy. Among some exceptionally popular resorts in the Bahamas are Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort, Atlantis Bahamas, and Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach.

Fiji

This island paradise located in the South Pacific is a perfect blend of white sand beaches, bluest of waters, and rich tropical forests. The beauty of Fiji is untouched and offers breathtaking views and great adventures for all. There are myriad islands in Fiji that have been most preferred for destination weddings like Mamanuca Island, Savusavu, Turtle Island, and Vanua Levu. Beqa Lagoon Resort, Koro Sun Resort, Mana Island Resort, and Castaway Island Fiji.

Amalfi Coast, Italy

Think clifftop resorts, vibrant landscapes, and rustic architecture – and Viola! Welcome to the Amalfi Coast. The ethereal and romantic beauty of the coast is sure to take your breath away. The villas overlooking blue waters take you back to the authentic traditional era of Italy and play perfect hosts to your dream wedding. Some of the most popular resorts and villas to get married here are Villa Cimbore, Hotel Belmond Caruso, Villa Treville, and Palazzo Avino.

The world has no shortage of natural beauty and it is indeed very difficult to pick one! There are so many more that are waiting to be explored. Although we must add that the beauty of the wedding venue and location can truly be covered only in exceptional videography. Photographs cannot do enough justice to such dream wedding destinations. At ByDesign Films, we offer exceptional professional service by our trained wedding videographers which ensures that every aspect of your dream wedding is captured flawlessly.

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