Unique Wedding Ideas


Here Comes The Guide has been around since 1989, so we've seen our fair share of wedding trends. But one thing we know for sure? There are always new and exciting ways to make a wedding uniquely YOU. The creativity of our wedding venues, vendors, and couples never ceases to amaze us!

Are you jonesing for a one-of-a-kind wedding? Find inspo via the articles below! From some of the most unique wedding venues across the country to ideas that show off a signature sense of style, there's no shortage of inspiration when it comes to creating a truly distinct day.



13 Unique Tennessee Wedding Venues

13 Unique Tennessee Wedding Venues

If an "outside the box" celebration is on your list of must-haves, check out the following locations. You'll find a restored 19th-century train station, a wildlife sanctuary, a pink palace, and a vintage theater among this selection of Tennessee’s unique and inspiring wedding venues.


Urban-Chic: 8 Unique Downtown LA Wedding Venues

Urban-Chic: 8 Unique Downtown LA Wedding Venues

Downtown LA is alive and thriving! Its mother lode of historic architecture and museums, as well as cultural, entertainment and sporting events, makes it a great place to turn your wedding into a mini-vacation. And, when it comes to venue choices for the Big Day, you’ll find whatever vibe you’re looking for: Old World glamour, sleek and modern, traditional elegance—even places with a hipster edge. Check out these possibilities—you’re sure to find one…or two…or three! that fit your personal style.


Be Different! 8 Unique Miami Wedding Venues We Know You'll Love

Be Different! 8 Unique Miami Wedding Venues We Know You'll Love

It makes sense that a city as rich in history and culture as Miami would have some truly amazing places to celebrate. Want to get married at a private estate or on a beach? Maybe a historic Spanish Monastery is more your style… Miami has a wealth of unique wedding venues, each one with something special to offer.


14 of Austin's Most Eclectic Wedding Venues

14 of Austin's Most Eclectic Wedding Venues

Planning an Austin wedding and want to keep it a little weird? From a former turn-of-the-century train station to a trendy boutique hotel on South Congress to a rustic-chic, eco-friendly ranch just outside the city limits, we've rounded up some of the most unique spaces this eclectic city has to offer.


When Out-of-the-Ordinary is Absolute Perfection: 6 Unique Portland Wedding Venues

When Out-of-the-Ordinary is Absolute Perfection: 6 Unique Portland Wedding Venues

Want to host your big day in a historic ballroom? Perhaps you’re leaning toward industrial chic…or maybe you’ve got your heart set on a gorgeous garden. If it’s an out-of-the-ordinary place you have in mind, Portland is home to some truly unique wedding venues. Here are just a few for your exploring pleasure…


From Historic to Modern: 12 Unique Seattle Wedding Venues

From Historic to Modern: 12 Unique Seattle Wedding Venues

Seattle has so much more going for it than the Space Needle—especially when it comes to unique wedding venues. If you’re looking for an interesting place to tie the knot (and host a great party!), this city offers some out-of-the-ordinary locations.


12 Unique Northern New Jersey Wedding Venues

12 Unique Northern New Jersey Wedding Venues

Northern New Jersey happens to have a selection of unique wedding venues, all of which offer elements that make them exceptional. Looking for a spectacular view? Remarkable architecture? Gorgeous gardens? Check out these stellar places—you may discover one that fits your wedding vision to a T.


11 of Chicago's Most Unique Wedding Venues

11 of Chicago's Most Unique Wedding Venues

Chicago is not only the most visited city in the Midwest, it’s one of the most dynamic cities on the planet. From its fabulous parks and museums to its world-class dining, shopping, entertainment and hotels, it has everything you (and your guests!) could want—including a long list of amazing wedding and special event venues.


10 Unique Marin County Wedding Venues

10 Unique Marin County Wedding Venues

Fortunate is the couple who weds in Marin County! Surrounded by water on three sides, Marin is a scenic wonderland whose natural treasures—ancient redwood forests, a dramatic coastline, and a wide range of flora and fauna—make for dynamic celebratory settings.


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