Unique Wedding Venues Across the U.S.

Tired of traditional wedding venues and looking for something truly spectacular? Your wedding day is supposed to be special, so why settle for ordinary? Today, many modern couples are thinking outside the box and looking for magical places in the great outdoors. And with one first glance at these stunning wedding destination venues in Nook Outdoors’ collection, you’ll be in love. With Nook, you can find unique wedding venues that will not soon be forgotten by you or your wedding party. However, there are a handful that we’re sure will really catch your eye. Explore the possibilities below.

Unique Wedding Venues in Texas

When looking for unique wedding venue ideas in the rustic countryside, Texas doesn’t disappoint. From the rolling hills of Texas Hill Country to the elegant wineries, there is a certain charm to be discovered in a Texas wedding. The three unique wedding venues below feature majestic outdoor settings and breathtaking reception areas that will leave your guests enchanted and your wedding photos spectacular.

The Liney Moon — Dripping Springs, TX

Just forty-five minutes from Austin in charming Dripping Springs, Texas, is The Liney Moon. And if you’re looking for an outdoor wedding, it doesn’t get much better than this. Here, exchange vows in the Texas countryside surrounded by rolling hills and lush oak and cedar trees. The Scandinavian-style chapel creates a magical setting for your non-traditional wedding, as do the stunning rows of limestone rock seating that welcome up to 150 event guests. What’s more, you’ll find a couple of options to host your wedding reception.

The back patio is perfect for both receptions and cocktail hour and offers plenty of room for dancing the night away. This area is partially covered and features a fire pit with adirondack seating, as well as space for food trucks. Moreover, the circle drive option offers al fresco dining beneath a canopy of trees and twinkling string lights. But wherever you choose to share a meal after tying the knot, The Liney Moon is certainly a one-of-a-kind, unique wedding venue that no guest will soon forget.

Amenities & Accommodations

For a truly memorable time, consider staying the night or taking a long weekend to enjoy all Liney Moon has to offer. This event venue features beautiful lodging for sixty guests, so you can keep celebrating long after the reception has ended. In the days that follow, indulge in a resort-style pool, walking paths, outdoor kitchen, putting green, as well as a volleyball court. Explore accommodations below.

• Horseshoe Cottages: These ten cottages sleep two people each with a king or queen-size bed, private bathroom, and kitchenette. Enjoy the shared lawn, featuring a putting green, fire pit, yard games, and grill/picnic area.
• Stellar House: This four-bedroom, four-bathroom house sleeps up to twenty-two guests with a combination of bunk beds, sleeper sofas, and king/queen-size beds. Enjoy a full kitchen and plenty of room to gather and unwind.
• Triplets: These three tiny homes each sleep six with two queen beds and two twin beds, each with their one bedroom, one bathroom, a washer/dryer, living room, and kitchenette.

The Cedars Ranch — Wimberley, TX

In the heart of Hill Country in beautiful Wimberley, Texas, is The Cedars Ranch. A sister property to the above Liney Moon, The Cedars Ranch maintains the enchanting wooded atmosphere among a sprawling twenty acres of flourishing oaks, meandering paths, and modern amenities. As one of the most unique wedding venues in Texas, this event space doesn’t disappoint. The outdoor ceremony site offers the perfect backdrop of live oak trees and lush vegetation, as well as hand-carved wooden benches for guests. What’s more, wedding photographers can work their magic in the meadows of wildflowers surrounding the property.

Settle into the dreamy event hall for a seated dinner, complete with vaulted ceilings, natural light, and massive barn doors so that you may enjoy the outdoors while maintaining an indoor space. This area is ideal for receptions and seats over 200 guests. Moreover, the event plaza nearby works for both a rustic cocktail style reception or overflow reception space. It features crackling fire pits, yard games, string lights, a flower field, and space for food trucks, as well as stunning views of the sunset. You can even take your libation over the meditation garden for a quick toast or moment of tranquility.

Amenities & Accommodations

Stay a while after your big day and enjoy all that this outdoor retreat has to offer. The indoor lounge, while a great place for the groomsmen to get ready, is also fun for an evening of billiards or chatting with friends. What’s more, spend a day sunbathing in a daybed beside the resort pool, or pick up a game of pickleball or bocce ball. You’ll also love the scenic walking paths and wealth of yard games to spruce up your weekend. Below, discover luxurious glamping accommodations with all the modern amenities and comforts of home.

• Geodome Suite: features a king bed, full bath, kitchenette, and panoramic curved window. Accommodates two.
• XL Geodome Suite: features a king bed, queen loft, full bath, kitchenette, and panoramic curved window. Accommodates four.
• Grand Cabin: features two bedrooms with two king beds and two twin beds, full bath, full kitchen, living room, and patio. Accommodates six.
• Deluxe Cabin: features a king bed, queen sleeper sofa, full bath, kitchenette, and patio. Accommodates four.
• Eco Yurt: features a king bed, queen sleeper sofa, full bath, kitchenette, and 360 degree wrap-around porch. Accommodates four.

Camp Comfort — Comfort, TX

Camp Comfort, a historic venue, dates back to 1860 and is one of our favorite unique wedding venues. Once an athletics club and bowling alley, this historic property is ideally located an hour from San Antonio is the heart of cozy Comfort, Texas. On-site, the Social House is a unique space to host weddings. Its high ceilings and bright, rustic ambience creates an intimate setting for smaller wedding parties.

What’s more, there is ample outdoor space that works for a reception and cocktail hour under the blue Texas sky. This area features warm fire pits and adirondack chairs, as well as yard games like ping pong and cornhole. With a countryside feel, this outdoor area is a blank space for you to work with to create a truly magical wedding venue.

Amenities & Accommodations

Should you decide to stay, you’ll find true bliss as you spend time in nature. This wedding venue offers access to the tranquil Cypress Creek, complete with peaceful hammocks and walking trails. So, take a dip and enjoy the great outdoors. Moreover, a cedar wood barrel sauna is also on-site to help you detox from a night of celebrating. And of course, you can relax by the communal fire pit or go for redemption at the ping pong table or corn hole. This property can accommodates groups of up to forty guests overnight, so pack your bags!

• King Deluxe: features king bed and shared patio. Accommodates two.
• King Cabin w/ 2 Queens Deluxe: features two queen beds and private patio with creek view. Accommodates four.
• Cabin w/ King + 2 Twins: features king bed, two twin beds, and private patio with creek view. Accommodates four.
• Cabin w/ Queen + 2 Twins: features queen bed, two twin beds, and private patio with creek view. Accommodates four.
• Spartan Manor: features full bed with bathroom, kitchenette, and living room. Accommodates two.
• Camp Comfort House: Main House features one king, two queens, full bath, and full kitchen; Bunkhouse features two bunkbeds and one bath; Airstream features two bunkbeds. Includes private dunk pool. Accommodates ten.
• Airstream Bambi: features full bed with bathroom and kitchenette. Accommodates two.

Onera Wimberley — Wimberley, TX

Nestled high on a scenic hillside in rustic Texas Hill Country is the Onera Wimberley landscape hotel. This breathtaking hotel, featuring enchanting treehouse lodgings, doubles as a one-of-a-kind wedding venue that you and your guests won’t soon forget. The Event Barn on-site features both an indoor and outdoor space. Outside, up to 125 guests can celebrate beneath twinkling fairy lights, while 75-90 guests can cheers to the happy couple inside.

This space boasts dramatic vaulted ceilings, plush furnishings, sparkling chandeliers, charming barn doors, and floor-to-ceiling windows for admiring the vibrant sunset. Beyond the barn, a courtyard featuring an infinity pool and magical views of the flourishing hillside will beckon guests as they celebrate your new beginning. Of course, the space can be arranged in a variety of ways to accommodate your vision for your special day. And after the reception has come to a close, should you and yours choose to stay for a long weekend, you’ll realize the magic has just begun.

Amenities & Accommodations

Few unique wedding venues come close to the dreaminess of Onera Wimberley. You and your party may choose between the Spyglass and Greenhouse accommodations, though both immerse you in the raw beauty of Hill Country. The Spyglass rises thirty feet in the air, providing stunning views of the sprawling landscape. Meanwhile, the Greenhouse’s floor-to-ceiling windows and vegetated rooftop bring you to center with your surroundings. In the days that follow your nuptials, indulge in your private cedar hot tub, scenic terrace, communal infinity pool, and can’t-miss local wineries and downtown Wimberley.

• Spyglass: features king bed, lounge area, walk-in rain shower, kitchenette, private terrace, and hot tub. Accommodates two.
• Greenhouse: features king bed, lounge area, walk-in rain shower, kitchenette, and hot tub. Accommodates two.

Unique Wedding Venues in New York

This next location on the list of unique wedding venues isn’t your average New York venue. Say hello to a whimsical mountain retreat in the Catskills, surrounded by lush foliage and quaint accommodations. Not only is this next venue wonderful for private events and retreats, but it also makes a beautiful place for a ceremony, rehearsal dinners, and weekend-long celebration filled with exploring the landscape and relaxing in nature.

Callicoon Hills — Callicoon Center, NY

Callicoon Hills is a hidden gem nestled in the Appalachian countryside of New York in Callicoon Center. Here, you’ll experience sweeping views of the lush green Catskills as you prepare to say, “I do.” This boutique hotel features a magical ceremony site (accommodates 230 guests) lined by wildflowers, as well as a creekside backdrop flourishing with towering trees. After your nuptials, head to the romantic Barn Deck for a cocktail hour among green space, crackling fire pits, and views of the pond.

When it’s time for the reception, the rustic Haypress Barn boasts forty-foot ceilings, hand-hewn beams, and an elegant atmosphere perfect for celebrating. There are also many other locations on-site Callicoon Hills for wedding-related events of many sizes, including the Sun Porch, Farmhouse Room, Pavilion, and more. So, you have a wealth of choices to accent your beautiful day. What’s more, you won’t want to miss spending the night with these stunning accommodations below.

Amenities & Accommodations

Outdoor activities abound in the area surrounding Callicoon Hills. So, enhance your big day with fishing, hiking, and sightseeing. But on-site, indulge in a barrel sauna or an exhilarating workout at the indoor/outdoor gym. What’s more, spend time poolside, or relax entirely on the yoga deck overlooking the mountains. This property also features delicious dining options, including the Conover Club, Rise & Shine Coffee Shop, On the Fly, and the seasonal The Reel Bar. And you can’t forget nightly s’mores around the peaceful fire pits. If you’re looking to make it a weekend getaway, check out accommodations below.

• Boarding House: features four different types of suites with either a king or queen bed, full baths, huge windows. Accommodates two.
• Pool House: features king, queen, or double full beds and full baths. Accommodates two to four.
• Ridge Rooms: features Tree House, Lake House, and Hill House with either a king or queen bed and full baths. Accommodates two.
• Creekside Cabin: features two king beds and sofa bed, two full baths, full kitchen, and living area. Accommodates six.
• A-Frames: features a queen bed and upscale communal bathroom. Accommodates two (eleven A-Frames total).

Unique Wedding Venues in North Carolina

North Carolina is widely known for the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountain ranges, which welcome thousands of travelers every year. And if you’re a lover of the great outdoors, you may want to tie the knot surrounded by charming woods and moody mountains. So, if you’re looking for unique wedding venues in North Carolina, look no further than the Historic Tapoco Lodge. Originally built in 1930, this unique venue is settled in a pristine location in North Carolina’s wilderness.

Tapoco Lodge — Robbinsville, NC

Another hidden jewel of historic places to host a wedding is the Tapoco Lodge in Robbinsville, North Carolina. Nestled in a cozy location along the Cheoah River, this 120-acre property is teeming with vibrant foliage and charming outdoor nooks. Conduct your outdoor ceremony on the Riverside Lawn overlooking the rushing river, with the sound of birds chirping. And after the I do’s, head to the Laurel Lounge for a warm, inviting cocktail hour. This space is furnished with dark oak wood and rustic decor, making for a romantic setting.

Later, head to the Cheoah Room and Terrace, both fitting around 80 guests, for your reception. What’s more, this location overlooks the river and includes a bar in the interior for easy celebrating. The intimate location and surrounding natural grandeur makes the Historic Tapoco Lodge a lovely option for unique wedding venues. Explore the wonderful on-site amenities and accommodations below.

Amenities & Accommodations

When you stay at Tapoco Lodge, you unwind with one of nature’s most stunning backdrops around you. Grab a seat at the fire pit, and admire the river before you. Or, put on your hiking boots and explore the miles of nature trails, or play a game of tennis at the courts. The Tapoco Tavern is also on-site and serves delicious plates with even more satisfying views, as does the Cheoah Dining Room, which serves breakfast. Now, take a look at accommodations for your wedding party below.

• Lodge Suites: Includes the Evergreen, Laurel, Rhododendron, Roosevelt, and The Mellon Suite. Feature king and/or queen size beds and amenities like jetted tubs, fridges, private outdoor sitting areas, and electric fireplaces. Accommodate two to four.
• Lodge Rooms: Includes Azalea, Sunflower, Hemlock, Hydrangea, Magnolia, and Dogwood Rooms. Feature king beds, full private baths, and views of the river or garden. Accommodate two.
• Cabins: Includes Santeetlah, Alcoa, Chilhowee, Cheoah, Mountain View, Overlook, and White Oak cabins. Feature combination of bed sizes and amenities like private porches, kitchenettes, hot tubs, seating areas, and more. Accommodate two to six.

Start Planning Your Special Day with Nook Outdoors

So, ready to say, “I do,” to Nook Outdoors? Make your special day one to remember by booking one of these unique wedding venues in beautiful nature-focused destinations. Here at Nook, we believe in immersing yourself in the great outdoors without forgoing the modern luxuries of a hotel. If this sounds like your kind of getaway, explore our spectacular collection of boutique and landscape hotels, or request a group booking below. Make sure to also take a look at our list of the best inexpensive honeymoon spots in nature, as well!