Finding the right wedding venue involves selecting a place with scenic views and climate control to keep you and your guests comfortable. You can opt for outdoor options along the waterfront for photos or for your reception, or for a building with a unique interior. Exploring unique wedding venue locations involves the following:

Newly married couple in Iceland petting a horse.

Historic Mill Settings

The historic mill setting has a rustic charm with preserved architectural details. This type of venue is built around original brick walls and heart pine beams. Large windows let in natural light and offer views of nearby scenery. Unfinished wood beams support its high vaulted ceilings, and the floors are made of original hardwood. This makes it feel like a grandiose structure. The indoor spaces are climate-controlled, maintaining guest comfort in any season.

Riverside Views

Riverside views give the wedding venue a natural backdrop, and photographers can capture candid and posed shots against the scenic river. You may choose to hold portions of your event outdoors to take advantage of the unique scenery and open air. Riverside settings feature flowing water and wooded banks, with some sections being easily accessible. You can use the natural slope and foliage of the surroundings to create privacy for your wedding.

Outdoor Options

If you would like an outdoor wedding, you can opt for riverfront locales, waterfront dam views, or tree-lined photo spots. Landscaped grounds feature well-maintained lawns and gardens surrounding the venue. The landscaping includes green spaces that complement the mill’s architecture and provide open areas for wedding-related activities.

Riverfront beaches offer sandy or rocky banks with immediate access to the water, and unobstructed views of the river. Tree-lined photo spots are overhung by mature plants that provide shade. The trees’ structure creates beautiful backdrops for photography and natural walkways throughout the property.

Flexible Spaces

Some wedding venues offer flexible spaces that can be adapted for different needs. You can use them for the following:

  • Reception space
  • Cocktail hour
  • Pre-ceremony holding area
  • Dance floor

Flexible venues offer a space for smaller gatherings to dine or socialize following a ceremony. During cocktail hour, these areas provide comfortable seating and can be used for bar service by professional staff. The location of such rooms helps transition guests between the ceremony and reception spaces. As a pre-ceremony holding area, the dedicated space offers privacy for the wedding party or family before the main event. It provides a separate entrance and layout that gives the wedding party space to gather and get ready together. You may use it as a dance floor for smaller events to entertain your guests.

Dressing Suites

Dressing suites at the wedding venue are intended for the wedding party to use before the ceremony. They are equipped with seating, mirrors, and areas for hairstyling and makeup application. The layout includes enough room for multiple people to get dressed at the same time. Each suite has a private restroom and clothing racks for organizing suits, dresses, and accessories. Lighting is set up to assist with makeup and attire adjustments.