Let’s put your creativity to work
If you are planning a big wedding, you might have a hard time here. Id say that this advice really appeals to those planning to elope or host a small wedding with less than 50 guests. You could save a little bit of money at a normal wedding venue by downsizing your guest list but that venue still has a basic operating cost that needs to be accounted for so you likely won’t save much. Here is a list of different small venue options that are unique and can save you a bit of money.
Rooftop of a City Building
Art Gallery or Museum
Industrial Warehouse
Botanical Garden or Conservatory
Private Island Retreat
Historic Library
Airbnb or Vacation Rental Home
Aquarium
Your Backyard
National Park or Forest Clearing
Private Vineyard or Winery
Underground Speakeasy or Bar
Lakeside Cabin or Lodge
Retro Bowling Alley
Music Venue or Concert Hall
Zoo or Wildlife Sanctuary
Campsite or Glamping Resort
Boat or Yacht
Hot Air Balloon Site
Coffee Shop
A little bit of imagination and inspiration can go a long way. These options, as well as many of the other unconventional ideas often do come at a lower price point and the only real downside is that it usually requires more work on your end. If you care cool with trading in some good hard work for a less expensive and more unique wedding, one of these options might be perfect for you.
A moving train
Johnathan and Brenna secured a few train cars on the Verde Canyon Railroad for their wedding reception. This awesome little excursion showed their guests some of the most beautiful back country that Arizona has to offer.
A summer camp
Hans and Ashley got married at the Friendly Pines Summer Camp near Prescott Arizona. The camp is situated deep in the woods and features a ton of small cabins so that all of their guests could stay on the property. Kind of like a resort but way more stripped down.
Literally just the middle of nowhere
Allyson and Tyler got married in the middle of the desert, miles from the nearest paved road, and in complete solitude. They slept in RV’s and Tents. It was a quintessentially Arizona experience.
National Parks
Josh and Marissa eloped at the Grand Canyon. They rented a big enough house in Flagstaff to fit all of their family. This made for a really fun and stress free day.
New York City and it’s unlimited options
JD and Emily rented a section of Central Park for their ceremony and hosted their reception on the patio of a beautiful restaurant in Brooklyn.
Glamping in the desert
Kyle and Sam Eloped in a glamping camp near the Utah/Arizona border. The site had a small slot canyon (similar to Antelope Canyon) on the property. At night they enjoyed some music and cocktails.
I have so many other galleries from unique engagement sessions, weddings and elopements.
