So the word is out – you’re engaged – Congratulations! This means that your wedding planning will soon be underway + you’ll be looking for the perfect place to say I Do! The wedding venue you select is one of the most important pieces of getting your big day right!

Not just any place will do. Since we love unique and interesting wedding locations, we’ve had a lot of fun working on our list of the best wedding destinations in the US.

Whether you’re looking to get married in a nursery, on a ranch, up in a treehouse, or at an old sugar mill or summer camp – no location is too out of the box! We have got you covered.

Haiku Mill in Maui, Hawaii

Nothing says “destination wedding” in Hawaii, but sandy beaches aren’t exactly what you picture for the backdrop, you have got to check out Haiku Mill. An ancient sugar plantation filled with old world elegance, the venue features ornate, hand-picked treasured and is surrounded by fragrant jasmine and gardenia blossoms.

Dunfillan Ruins at Kunde Estate in Kenwood, California

Nestled in the heart of Sonoma Valley, Dunfillan Ruins is our favorite location at Kunde Estate. Built in the late 1800s by a winemaking pioneer, couples can now marry within its historic stone walls for a wedding ceremony that’s truly unique. Perfect for large events – the ruins.

Malibu Rocky Oaks in Malibu, CA

And the most breathtaking ceremony location? How about getting married in the hills of Malibu around vineyards on a helipad? A ceremony with an amazing 360-degree view of the Santa Monica Mountains makes you almost feel like you’re up in the clouds.

Dunton Hot Springs, in Dolores, Colorado

If there’s one thing you have to know about Dunton Hot Springs is that it’s actually a restored ghost town! Not only are the surroundings stunning, but you can rent the entire town for your celebration. The Town of Dunton features the original Dancehall & Saloon, Bathhouse, The Pony Express Yoga Studio, The West Fork Boxing Gym, our very own open-air chapel, two spa treatment cabins, and 12 hand-hewn luxury cabins, each unique in size, charm, and character from the next. Say YES to Dunton!

Thorncrown Chapel in Eureka Springs, Arkansas

Thorncrown Chapel is a beautiful glass cathedral in the woods of Arkansas – making it an amazing venue and unforgettable setting for your wedding. The chapel is both cozy and quaint and can accommodate up to 100 guests in its 6,000 square feet of glass (with 425 gorgeous windows!)

Vista West Ranch

Fusing Austin chic with Hill Country charm, we love the space at Vista West Ranch for so many reasons! The setting has a unique blend of rustic + bohemian, making it the perfect recipe for a romantic + memorable venue for stylish Texas couples.

The Ruins at Barnsley Resort in Adairsville, Georgia

Barnsley Resort gives couples a unique experience – an opportunity to tie the know in a beautiful setting amid beautiful ruins. A different location to inspire an unforgettable wedding!

Forever Events specializes in Luxury Wedding Planning in Miami, FL.  Contact us today to start planning your dream destination wedding. Visit the Forever Events blog for tips on wedding planning, corporate event planning, luxury wedding design, and more.

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