Wedding venues in United States

Dunton is a ghost town from 1885 that somebody bought and put back together. Thirteen hand-built log cabins sit along the West Fork of the Dolores River in the San Juan Mountains at about 8,900 feet, and between them are a saloon with Butch Cassidy’s name carved into the bar, a chapel, a bathhouse over the hot spring, and a dance hall. The whole town sleeps 44 people, and any wedding over 14 guests takes the whole town. That is the clearest thing about this venue: you are not booking a room block, you are renting a village. Buyout rates are published at $40,000 a night with a two-night minimum in winter and spring, and $60,000 a night with a three-night minimum in summer and autumn, and the rate is close to all-inclusive: every meal, drinks outside the reserve wine list, the hot springs, the horses, the bikes and the guiding are in it. Getting there is the trade. The last miles are dirt road, Telluride is an hour over the pass and closes in bad weather, and there is no mobile signal once you drop into the valley. Guests who make it tend to describe the weekend as the best one they have had.

• Seats 750
• From US$85 a head est.

• 27 rooms

• From US$10,000 venue fee est.

• From US$25,000 for the whole property, per night est.

• From US$200 a head est.

Los Willows Wedding Estate spreads across Stewart Canyon Road in Fallbrook, California, commanding views of rolling hillsides and mature oak groves that define North County San Diego. The property's elevation and natural topography create multiple ceremony and reception spaces, each framed by native landscaping and open sky. The setting balances manicured grounds with untouched natural beauty, offering both intimate garden backdrops and expansive outdoor pavilions.

• From US$80 a head est.

Hualalai opened in 1996 at Historic Kaupulehu, on the black lava coast fifteen minutes north of Kona airport, and it is the quietest of the big Hawaii resorts. There are no towers: 243 rooms sit in two-storey bungalows scattered through gardens and lava fields, and seven pools are spread far enough apart that you can find one to yourself. King’s Pond is the one guests remember, 1.8 million gallons cut into the lava and stocked with reef fish you can swim with. Ceremonies happen on the bluff at the Wedding Tree, which holds about 30, or on the lawns and the eighteenth fairway when the guest list is larger. Four Seasons publishes wedding packages here rather than a room-by-room price list: from $12,500 for the Ke Aloha package for up to 20 guests, $13,500 for Pili a Hualalai and $21,500 for Wai Maoli o Hualalai, the last two with no stated guest ceiling. That is also the honest caveat. The resort does not publish a seated maximum for a reception, so if you are planning for more than about 60 the number to confirm first is the one for the space you want, not the package.

• From US$5,000 venue fee est.

The Four Seasons opened at Wailea in 1990 on the south shore of Maui, on a stretch of Wailea Beach that faces west across the channel to Lanai and Kahoolawe. It is the resort most planners name first when a couple says Hawaii, and the reason is the ceremony sites. Plumeria Point is a small grassed point inside the sculpture garden, under an arbour of plumeria trees, holding about 40 guests with the fountains and the Kahalawai mountains behind. The oceanfront lawn takes far more, up to 500 standing for a reception, which is where the bigger Maui weddings happen. Published wedding catering runs to $400 a head for a cocktail hour and dinner reception, $200 for a welcome reception and $125 for brunch, and a weekday elopement for up to ten people is $11,500. The honest caveat is scale. This is a 383-room resort and it cannot be bought out, so your guests share the pools and the beach path with everybody else staying that week. What you get in exchange is a property that can absorb a hundred guests without anything feeling improvised, and Kahului airport 35 minutes up the road.

Guests arrive at Grand Island Mansion to find a sprawling estate where manicured grounds meet riverfront views, setting the tone for a multi-day celebration. The venue's 12,000 square feet of interior space and outdoor terraces give wedding parties room to gather, dine, and dance across distinct areas. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars, this Walnut Grove property delivers a destination experience where guests remember the setting as much as the ceremony.

• From US$3,500 venue fee est.

• From US$1,500 venue fee est.

• From US$95 a head est.

Monterey Beach Station occupies a restored 1920s railway depot that once served as a vital transportation hub for the California coast. This historic structure has been thoughtfully reimagined as a distinctive event venue while preserving its original architectural character. The building's soaring timber beams and period details provide an authentic vintage backdrop for ceremonies and celebrations.

• From US$4,000 venue fee est.

• From US$1,000 venue fee est.

Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery commands views across 250 acres of rolling vineyard terrain in California's East Bay, with the venue positioned at elevation overlooking rows of grapevines that stretch toward distant hills. The estate combines rustic stone architecture with manicured gardens and oak-studded grounds, offering both intimate courtyard spaces and expansive lawn areas for ceremonies and receptions. Guests experience the working winery atmosphere while accessing professional event facilities designed for multi-day celebrations.

Located in downtown Santa Barbara, the Courthouse Gardens offer a ready-made backdrop with mature trees, manicured lawns, and Spanish Colonial architecture, meaning you skip the setup headaches and focus on logistics. The 1.5-acre venue handles weather concerns with covered pavilion options and requires no additional decor investment for the architecture alone. With a 4.8-star rating, it's a proven choice for couples prioritizing reliability and historic character.

Guests arrive at a restored 1911 hotel in downtown Santa Barbara and step into Spanish Colonial charm with modern hospitality. From check-in through the final toast, attendees experience walkable access to State Street shops and restaurants, plus on-site dining and 41 guest rooms. The intimate courtyard and indoor spaces create a self-contained celebration where your group stays, dines, and dances under one historic roof.

Built in 1976 as a modernist hotel tower, the Grand Hyatt at SFO has served Bay Area travelers and event guests for nearly five decades. Located directly adjacent to San Francisco International Airport, this 802-room property underwent substantial renovations to position itself as a full-service destination for corporate and social events. The hotel's glass-and-steel architecture reflects the industrial design ethos of 1970s Silicon Valley while offering contemporary event spaces and luxury accommodations.

Guests arrive at a sleek oceanfront Miami Beach hotel where floor-to-ceiling windows frame the Atlantic, and every ceremony detail, from beachside vows to rooftop receptions, happens with unobstructed water views. The EDITION's minimalist design and art deco bones create a sophisticated canvas for 20 to 150 guests, with staff who execute logistics across multiple indoor and outdoor spaces. A 4.5-star rated venue, it delivers the polish of a major Marriott property without sacrificing intimacy.

Built in 1973, the Four Seasons San Francisco occupies a landmark modernist tower in the Financial District, originally developed as a mixed-use office and hotel complex. The property underwent a comprehensive renovation in recent years, restoring its iconic brutalist architecture while introducing contemporary luxury amenities. Today, it is one of the city's most sophisticated venues for destination celebrations.