Unique Small Wedding Reception Venues
Unusual Wedding Reception Halls, Locations and Creative Places
Oct 9, 2009
For couples seeking an unusual, romantic spot to wed, there are dozens of small wedding reception venues perfect for an intimate group of family and friends. Consider some of these unique wedding locations as an alternative to a high-priced banquet hall or hotel wedding reception.
Unique Small Wedding Venues
Consider the following for a one-of-a-kind city wedding:
- Art Gallery: Art galleries can often be booked to host events, lending a creative and unique feel as a wedding reception venue. This option is increasingly popular, especially in big cities where small independent galleries abound.
- Restaurant: Restaurants make a very convenient – and not overly expensive – setting for a small party. If the couple has a favorite restaurant where they went on their first date, shared a special moment, or got engaged, this can be a perfect spot to celebrate. Some restaurants will even close for the evening to give medium-sized parties the entire place.
- Boat: Couples living on (or near) a large body of water can choose to rent a boat for their party. This is not a cheap option, but it's a lot of fun and certainly make an impression!
- Historic Buildings: For real, old-school romance and memories that will last, nothing can beat the ambiance of a historic building like an old Church, a historic mansion, inn, bed & breakfast, a castle or even a converted factory loft space.
Outdoor Wedding Reception
Couples seeking a more rustic, country feel or a natural setting should check out the following locations:
- Botanical Gardens: For an exquisite spring, summer, or even fall wedding reception, consider holding an outdoor wedding reception at a local park, forest or botanical garden. Blooming flowers and bright sunshine (weather permitting) are a great natural setting for the big day.
- Vineyard: Vineyards are a classic romantic setting and make an ideal reception venue. With old world charm and intimacy, celebrating a new marriage amid rows of grapevines never goes out of style.
Home Wedding Reception
Last but not least, couples planning a small wedding should consider the tried and true option of marrying – or at least celebrating – at home. Even if the couple themselves don't have a home together yet, or don't have the space at home to host the party themselves, a parent or other family member may have the perfect house for a small wedding reception.
Whatever the bride and groom's personal preference, there are plenty of options for small, unique wedding reception venues that will make an impression and add romance and flair to the big day.
Reference
- Friedrichsen, Christina, Intimate Weddings: Planning a Small Wedding that Fits Your Budget and Style, North Light Books, 2004.
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