16 Nonprofit Wedding Venues Where Your Big Day Can Benefit Others

Fab Features: eye-catching recreation of a Victorian neighborhood in the heart of Oakland • ceremonies in the graceful bandstand surrounded by vintage architecture, colorfully painted homes, and lush landscaping • receptions follow in the adjacent Fountain Courtyard with a stunning two-tiered fountain at its center

Fab Features: exchange vows beneath ancient pepper & olive trees • the versatile greenhouse can accommodate everything from rustic receptions to luxurious galas • a portion of proceeds go towards Becoming a Cupcake, a nonprofit that provides jobs and support to women rescued from trafficking and forced marriage

Fab Features: a stunning 1874 Greek-revival building • stunning photo ops among the grand façade, classic columns, sweeping staircase entry, and the expansive courtyard • their Project Wreckless Program offers an immersive program centered around restoring vehicles that focuses on at risk youths

Fab Features: world-renowned, eco-friendly natural history museum • variety of event spaces include an aquarium, a planetarium or a rainforest, and a living roof • treat your guests to a jaw-dropping setting and best-in-class service while supporting their mission to explore, explain, and sustain life a tangible reality

Fab Features: a lovingly restored 1898 Victorian • the grounds boast 10 acres of historic gardens, jasmine-covered walkways, an orange grove, and turn-of-the-century buildings • proceeds from weddings and receptions go to support the museum's nonprofit programs, which provide "hands-on" historical enrichment for visitors

Fab Features: ceremonies in the lush rainforest with 1,600 exotic butterflies • several reception locations include the Pavilion, an elegant ballroom, an outdoor amphitheater near a creek, gazebos, gardens, and patios • all profits generated from events go directly back into the Pavilion’s education, conservation, and outreach programs

Fab Features: ceremonies on a wide deck that extends over Evergreen Lake • the Great Room has a warm, elegant, log cabin feel, with a lodgepole pine ceiling and walls, a stacked-stone fireplace, and an outdoor patio • they partner with a variety of organizations like the Active4All Evergreen Foundation which focuses on the improvement of parks and recreational opportunities for all members of the Evergreen mountain community

Fab Features: a lovely Victorian mansion with elegant furnishings, rich wood trim, and colorful wallpapers • 3 acres of beautiful acres of wooded grounds and vibrant gardens • the organization's purpose is to enhance the Wheat Ridge community through culture, education, recreation, and beautification

Fab Features: ceremonies with stunning 360-degree views of nature’s glory • variety of indoor and outdoor event spaces from the Overlook Chapel to the Mountain Lodge Pine Room • this faith-based organization is committed to fostering a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all through programs that help youth development and social responsibilities

Fab Features: the gorgeous al fresco ceremony lawn overlooks Clara Meer Lake and the city skyline • historic stables-turned-reception hall with exposed rafters, oak paneling, and Mission-style lantern chandeliers • rentals help maintain the upkeep of the park and support their education programs that are available for all ages

Fab Features: 1904 castle-esque private home and landmark • the interior is appointed with a grand mahogany staircase, painted windows, and an ornate fireplace • al fresco celebrations on the front porch or spacious lawn

Fab Features: 65 acres of meticulously cultivated gardens, bountiful flowerbeds, stone paths, and towering trees • the Heritage Garden is designed with a lovely wooden gazebo and stone fireplace, and the Baker Exhibit Center is an airy, light-filled hall with an open-beam ceiling • the Green Wedding Program provides green initiative guidelines to help couples design their event to minimize its impact and preserve the natural beauty of this North Carolina gem

Fab Features: intimate ceremonies on the Redwood Deck beneath towering redwoods • receptions in the open-air A-frame with wooden beams, a stone floor, and picnic tables • proceeds go towards the conservation of rare species of trees from around the globe, giving children the opportunity to learn about trees and biodiversity, and preserving Portland’s living museum of trees for future generations

Fab Features: Queen Anne-style Victorian house in the heart of Salem's historic district • surrounding 5-acre park filled with nature trails and accented by a greenhouse and original carriage house • the rentals program allows them to keep the history, culture, and ongoing programs alive for the community

Fab Features: preserved 40-acre park • exchange vows in a historic lighthouse with panoramic ocean views then explore the grounds and catch sightings of passing orca whales • operated by Friends of Lime Kiln Society, revenues generated from this program contribute to the maintenance and support of the lighthouse and the park

Fab Features: Georgian-style mansion set on the shores of Gravelly Lake • the lush 10-acre grounds boast a wisteria-covered terrace, brick paths, ponds, and a beautiful gazebo for outdoor ceremonies • rentals allow for the property to be maintained and available to the public for future generations

Venue: Sunken Gardens