Wedding venues in United States

Casa Jardin stands apart as Santa Barbara's only hotel venue with dual Spanish Colonial architecture and mature Mediterranean gardens spanning the entire city block. This 1918 property offers couples an on-site hotel for 120+ guests, eliminating logistics of separate accommodations. The venue's five distinct indoor and outdoor spaces allow weddings of 20 to 150 guests without feeling crowded.

Montage Laguna Beach is a coastal resort set above the sea in Laguna Beach, California, with declared wedding services and in-house catering. Accommodation runs from Ocean View King rooms to bungalow suites and standalone villas, including Villa La Mer with a maximum occupancy of 10, so wedding parties and families can stay together on property. Meeting and banquet space handles the reception side, and parking is available on site. The nearest airport is SNA (John Wayne, Orange County), which we estimate at around 30 minutes by road.

• From US$175 a head est.

• 15 rooms
• From US$7,500 for the whole property, per night est.

• 117 rooms
• From US$3,000 venue fee est.

• From US$200 a head est.

Guests arrive at Vista Lago Ballroom and immediately encounter floor-to-ceiling windows framing expansive water views, the kind of backdrop that makes every photograph feel cinematic. This Miami estate venue transitions from ceremony to celebration, with 10,000 square feet of customizable indoor and outdoor space allowing you to design the flow your celebration demands. The ballroom's contemporary architecture and manicured grounds create a sophisticated canvas that works equally well for intimate gatherings or celebrations reaching 150 guests.

• From US$6,000 for the whole property, per night est.

Paliku Gardens at Kualoa Ranch occupies historic plantation grounds dating back to the 19th century, when sugar cultivation dominated Oahu's windward coast. The estate has been carefully restored to preserve its colonial architecture while opening the lush 4,000-acre property as an events venue. Towering sea cliffs and tropical gardens frame ceremonies and receptions in this working ranch setting, where Hawaiian history and natural landscape converge.

• From US$150 a head est.

• Seats 200

• 1,000 standing

Built in 1962 as a private residence, Waters Edge Hotel was transformed into a luxury waterfront property in the 1980s, preserving its mid-century architecture while adding contemporary hospitality amenities. Perched on the Tiburon waterfront with unobstructed views of the San Francisco Bay, this 53-room hotel offers intimate event spaces ideal for destination ceremonies and receptions. The venue combines bay views, on-site accommodations, and proximity to San Francisco (12 miles away) for guests traveling from out of state.

• From US$175 a head est.

E Central Hotel Downtown Los Angeles is a modern hotel in an urban downtown setting, with meeting and banquet space for weddings and receptions plus both indoor and outdoor areas to work with. In-house catering handles the menu, and the property is accessible with on-site parking for guests arriving by car. Eleven room categories are available, from Deluxe King Rooms to an Executive King Suite, with several doubles and Superior Rooms sleeping up to four. Nightly rates start at 149 USD, and we estimate the upper end at around 299 USD depending on room type and dates. LAX is the nearest airport, roughly a 30 minute transfer by our estimate.

• 400 standing

Built in 1926 as a Mediterranean Revival mansion, Casa Riviera has been meticulously restored to preserve its original architectural details while meeting modern event standards. Located at 800 Garden Street in Santa Barbara's prestigious Montecito neighborhood, this 12,000-square-foot property showcases hand-painted tiles, arched doorways, and period fountains throughout its grounds. The venue operates as a luxury hotel and exclusive event space, offering accommodations for up to 40 guests on-site.

Built in 1903 as the private residence of businessman John Joslyn, this Romanesque Revival castle sits on 52 acres of manicured gardens and grounds in Omaha. The estate underwent extensive restoration to preserve its original architecture while adapting spaces for events. Today, the venue offers couples a historic setting with both indoor and outdoor ceremony options against a backdrop of period gardens and stone architecture.

• From US$350 a head est.

Sandlewood Manor sits on sprawling grounds in Tomball, Texas, where mature trees frame manicured lawns and natural elevation changes create distinct ceremony and reception spaces. The estate's architecture and landscape design provide multiple backdrops for photography, from garden pathways to open-air pavilions overlooking the property. With 4.7 stars on Google, this venue balances rustic charm with refined amenities for weddings up to 150 guests.

• Seats 800

• 96 rooms
• From US$150 a head est.

Guests arrive at this 1920s-era inn on Dolores Street and step into a historic Carmel landmark where 39 individually designed rooms set the intimate tone for the weekend. The property's brick courtyard and garden spaces offer ceremony and reception areas within walking distance of Carmel-by-the-Sea's downtown galleries and beaches. Hosts can expect their party to experience the venue's signature blend of vintage California charm and modern hospitality across a self-contained property.

Disney's Grand Californian Hotel and Spa in Anaheim offers declared wedding services alongside a ballroom and banquet hall for ceremonies and receptions. With more than 40 room categories, from Standard View rooms with two queen beds to one-bedroom suites sleeping up to 6, guest parties of varied sizes can be accommodated on site, including wheelchair accessible and hearing accessible options with visual alarm notification. The nearest airport is John Wayne (SNA), which we estimate to be around a 20 minute transfer, and nightly rates are estimated at roughly 550 to 1200 USD. The setting is urban and modern, with an elegant tone and a pool on site.