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Updated Oct 14, 2024Small Wedding Venues in Every State to Host an Intimate Affair
Big love but small guest list? We’ve got spots for you to say “I do.”
It's no small feat to choose where to get married. When it comes to small wedding venues, they often seem too small, not elegant enough or are simply hard to find. Of course, many couples will cross some spots off their list after going through the various questions to ask wedding venues. To help with the search, we've rounded up cozy wedding venues in every state.
Each venue can host small celebrations of 50 people or fewer, and couples can find them all, and others like them, on The Knot Vendor Marketplace. When searching the vendor section, filter by location, price, guest count and venue type to narrow down the choices. This way, couples can find all the best places for small weddings across the US. Here are some of our favorites.
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Intimate Wedding Venue in Alabama: Enloe House
Steeped in historic charm with modern amenities, the Enloe House in Roanoke, Alabama, can host up to 50 guests within its walls. With guest suites to get ready in, ornamental gardens and a manicured lawn for an outdoor wedding and a parlor for a cozy reception, this small wedding venue is ready for an intimate celebration.
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Intimate Wedding Venue in Alaska: Alaska Heavenly Lodge
Rustic yet elegant, the Alaska Heavenly Lodge is tucked among the Chugach Mountains and the Kenai River, providing a serene beauty that is pure Alaska. This venue's lodge and cabins can host 25 overnight guests, but up to 50 people can attend a wedding on the 18-acre property. With walking trails, a firepit, flower beds and yard games, everyone will fully enjoy the time away in the Alaskan countryside.
Intimate Wedding Venue in Arizona: Lantern Light Inn
Surrounded by Arizona's famed Red Rocks, the Lantern Light Inn is prepared to host up to 55 guests for a darling garden wedding. From cozy atriums with firepits and sofas to expansive gardens with draped lights, this venue is versatile and private, making it one of our favorite intimate wedding reception venues.
Intimate Wedding Venue in Arkansas: A Little Piece of Heaven on Greers Ferry Lake
An hour outside of Little Rock, couples will find A Little Piece of Heaven on Greers Ferry Lake. With lodging for 23, lakefront access and an expansive porch for 50 guests, this venue is ready to celebrate. Full use of the property is included in the wedding package, including chairs, tables, lights, speakers and a kitchen.
Intimate Wedding Venue in California: Duke's Malibu
Duke's Malibu is an iconic beachfront SoCal restaurant with two private event spaces. Its Ocean Room seats 20 to 160 seated guests and has a private entrance and two walls of windows, providing breathtaking views of the ocean just outside. The Board Room accommodates up to 24 guests for a seated dinner. If you tie the knot in a private ceremony on a California beach, consider this a spot to party if you're following small ceremony with a large reception etiquette.
Intimate Wedding Venue in Colorado: Phantom Lake Ranch
Phantom Lake Ranch in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado, is an intimate wedding venue to host a dreamy lakeside outdoor ceremony and a tented reception for up to 40 guests. The best part? You can rent this venue for your entire wedding weekend, along with on-site accommodations.
Intimate Wedding Venue in Connecticut: Green Haven
Green Haven is a peaceful, petite wedding venue located in Pomfret, Connecticut, ideal for couples who want to say their vows in nature and have up to 50 guests. There are six clearings couples can choose from for their ceremony that feature beautiful wildflowers, apple and maple trees, vegetable gardens and sculptures. There are several wedding packages available for to-be-weds, including use of the grounds for five hours, the wedding suite, an on-site event planner and rentals.
Intimate Wedding Venue in Delaware: Delaware Historical Society
If you're hunting for small venues for small weddings, the Delaware Historical Society must be on your list. It has a variety of rooms to host a ceremony and reception, including the Poole Gallery and Council Chambers, which each hold 75 seated guests and the Terrace and Gardens that host up to 100 standing. Two smaller rooms can hold up to 50 guests, showing prospective couples they can mix and match spaces to fit their wedding needs just right.
Intimate Wedding Venue in Florida: Pelican Grand Beach Resort
The Pelican Grand Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is a romantic hotel, complete with ocean views from its rooftop event spaces and private beach. Depending on what you envision for your big day, you can tie the knot outdoors on a sunny terrace or in one of the sophisticated ballrooms. Capacity ranges from 60 to 145 guests, depending on which venue space you choose.
Intimate Wedding Venue in Georgia: Atlanta Botanical Garden
The Atlanta Botanical Garden in Gainesville, Georgia, is just minutes from the town's lively downtown square. On-site, there's enough space to accommodate up to 40 people. You'll have access to the ceremony area as well as indoor and outdoor event spaces. Each venue option is teeming with lush flowers and plants for a stunning backdrop.
Intimate Wedding Venue in Hawaii: White Orchid Beach House
The White Orchid Beach House on Maui gives couples everything they want out of a Hawaiian venue: panoramic ocean views, "Old Hawaii" vibes and enough aloha to go around. Plus, it even has a hard-to-find green lawn space—perfect for an outdoor ceremony. This boutique venue can host up to 40 people and is happy to provide full wedding packages that include use of the gorgeous beach house.
Intimate Wedding Venue in Idaho: Mackay Bar Ranch
For a true escape, take a plane, jet or boat to Mackay Bar Ranch to tie the knot! Due to the remote location, the staff here is happy to do everything for the party, from catering to lodging for up to 34. The ranch is tucked along the Salmon River, providing a spectacular backdrop for the festivities. Over the course of a two-night stay, the couple and their guests can take part in hiking, boating, volleyball, horseshoes and more.
Intimate Wedding Venue in Illinois: Firehouse Chicago
This unique small wedding venue is set in a historic firehouse in Chicago, Illinois. Built in 1906, the Firehouse Chicago accommodates up to 100 guests among its classic firehouse elements, such as big sliding wood garage doors and a golden firepole (that you can use). But this place has also been restored to perfectly suit a more formal event with high ceilings, white glazed brick and vintage accents.
Intimate Wedding Venue in Indiana: Hotel Indy
Hotel Indy has a variety of small meeting rooms and spaces to accommodate the most intimate of weddings. The Cannon Ball Rooftop Lounge provides a 360-degree view of the surrounding city. The ICON meeting room can host 48 for dinner and the Rebel room can host 24 for a banquet. Backed by Marriott, this is a standout among small reception venues.
Intimate Wedding Venue in Iowa: VOWS
Tucked in Des Moines' historic East Village, VOWS brings private, cozy vibes for your wedding day. While couples can bring their own vendors, VOWS can be a one-stop wedding shop, from catering and an officiant to photography. Tall ceilings, sleek lines and wedding pros are all part of what makes this venue for up to 65 people an incredible bargain.
Intimate Wedding Venue in Kansas: Cedar Crest Lodge
If you're looking for intimate reception venues near Pleasanton, Kansas, look no further than the Cedar Crest Lodge. Tucked on 111 acres, the venue includes a 100-year-old pecan grove, a landscaped patio and a large lawn space. While most of the outdoor spaces can host up to 125 people, intimate weddings are welcome to tuck into the lodge's small observation deck or in the den (complete with a fireplace). Wherever a couple chooses to tie the knot, this is one of the state's best places to have a small wedding ceremony and reception.
Intimate Wedding Venue in Kentucky: Wild Vines Venue & Lodge
Wondering "where can I have a small wedding" in Kentucky? Wild Vines Venue and Lodge in Benton specializes in weddings of up to 50 guests, although that number can be stretched to 80 if needed. While here, couples will have full use of the home and 1500 barn-style venue. More cabins are available for rent if guests would also like to stay nearby. Surrounded by woods, natural spots abound for pictures or an outdoor ceremony before everyone heads inside for the reception.
Intimate Wedding Venue in Louisiana: Sully Mansion
Sully Mansion is a historic boutique inn and mini wedding venue nestled in the heart of New Orleans, Louisiana. This charming space is known for its stained glass windows, whimsical courtyard and Queen Anne-style architecture. Celebrate your marriage among the jasmine-covered pergola and oak trees or in one of the venue's other beautiful areas. Perfect for weddings with guest counts of 30 and below, Sully Mansion even offers event rentals and various wedding packages.
Intimate Wedding Venue in Maine: 16 Bay View Hotel
16 Bay View Hotel is next to Camden Harbor and used to be a 100-year-old industrial building. Now, it's a beautiful boutique hotel with two event spaces. One is an exclusive rooftop terrace that accommodates 45 guests, named The View, and overlooks the harbor. The other, known as the Vintage Room Lobby Bar, has an industrial vibe and accommodates 30 guests.
Intimate Wedding Venue in Maryland: 134 Prince
Focused on curating impeccable events for its guests, 134 Prince in Annapolis is unparalleled when it comes to small, intimate wedding venues. As a boutique hotel in the Dutch Colonial Revival architectural style, every detail, down to the furniture fabric and florals, has been chosen with care. Elegant, sophisticated and in the heart of Annapolis. What's not to love?
Intimate Wedding Venue in Massachusetts: Cape Ann Cruises
Sail along the Annisquam River with Cape Ann Cruises for an unforgettable day. Tying the knot out on the water is one of the best places to have a small wedding, and this particular vessel, known as WEJACK, can fit up to 46 people. Take a tour of the local lighthouses, then let the captain officiate a ceremony. Afterward, put down anchor to enjoy music, food and drink at your reception in the calm waters.
Intimate Wedding Venue in Michigan: The Historic Webster House
The Historic Webster House is where classical grandeur meets modern amenities. Able to hold 20 people, this bed-and-breakfast is steeped in history and is truly one of the most intimate wedding locations on our list. From the ornate woodwork inside to the manicured gardens, there are plenty of small, photo-ready spots to tuck away for glamorous shots. But the privacy, sophistication and service here are what set it apart.
Intimate Wedding Venue in Minnesota: WA Frost & Company
WA Frost and Company is a cozy, intimate wedding venue overflowing with charm and character in St. Paul, Minnesota. Since 1975, it has served an award-winning menu of contemporary American cuisine alongside its old-world atmosphere, European ambiance, original artwork and 3,000-bottle wine cellar. Outside, there's a stunning patio for a warm-weather wedding. As for your guest list, this venue accommodates up to 56 seated guests.
Intimate Wedding Venue in Mississippi: The Threefoot Hotel
An architectural masterpiece, The Threefoot Hotel has brought Meridan's Golden Age into our modern era. The hotel's Dreyfuss room can host 40 people under its art deco chandeliers, while the Box Car rooftop lounge is just right for late-night drinks. Only four miles from the airport and with plenty of spacious guest rooms and suites, The Threefoot Hotel is definitely one of the best small wedding venues in the state.
Intimate Wedding Venue in Missouri: Seven Gables Inn
Seven Gables Inn is a boutique hotel located in St. Louis, Missouri, that has everything you need to host your dream wedding. On top of having space to host your rehearsal dinner, wedding ceremony and indoor or outdoor reception, Seven Gables Inn also offers wedding packages. With these packages, you'll get to work with the venue's wedding planners and catering team, who will make coordinating your big day an effortless process. As for your guest list, their site says their space has room for 2 to 150 guests, and you can book the entire inn for your wedding party and guests.
Intimate Wedding Venue in Montana: Bar N Ranch
It doesn't get much more Montana than the Bar N Ranch—complete with resident wildlife and breathtaking views. Just six miles from the west entrance of Yellowstone National Park, this wedding event space provides guests with a memorable experience in the great outdoors. On-site, you can host your wedding ceremony on the riverbank with incredible mountain views in the distance. For your reception, you can host indoors or out. As for your guest count, this venue can fit large and small celebrations with the option to stay on-site in the main lodge, private cabins or glamping tents.
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Intimate Wedding Venue in Nebraska: Ironhorse Event Room
Photo: Ironhorse Event Room
The Ironhorse Event Room is where industrial-chic meets historic elegance. With exposed brick walls, iron details, built-in bookshelves and an abundance of warm lighting, this is one of the coziest small gathering venues we could find. Included in a rental are linens, the speaker system, full bar service with specialty cocktails, a working fireplace and a non-alcoholic drink station. If you're looking to check a bespoke reception venue off your micro-wedding checklist, this is it.
Intimate Wedding Venue in Nevada: Chapel of the Flowers
Chapel of the Flowers has been responsible for throwing beautiful Las Vegas weddings for nearly 60 years. They offer eight venues for small weddings, like the Valley of Fire, a helicopter flight to the Grand Canyon, a classic little white chapel and much more. Each venue has a different guest allowance, but they range from 4 to 30 guests. And if having an Elvis impersonator is essential for your nuptials, Chapel of the Flowers has Elvis wedding packages to ensure your wedding ceremony is entertaining.
Intimate Wedding Venue in New Hampshire: Hooligan Yacht Charters
Tucked in Newburyport, Massachusetts, and also serving couples in New Hampshire, Hooligan Yacht Charters is a gorgeous, 50-foot sailboat ready to whisk couples off to newlywed life. Owned by a married couple who love to celebrate on the water, they are happy to host intimate weddings and elopements out on the ocean, complete with a mini cake and drinks.
Intimate Wedding Venue in New Jersey: The Virginia
For a storybook wedding by the sea, The Virginia in Cape May is the place to be. The charming, Victorian-style Ebbitt Room can seat 24 for a reception dinner, while the garden patio holds a similar number for an open-air ceremony among the greenery.
Intimate Wedding Venue in New Mexico: Villa de San Rafael
With a full acre of private land surrounding it, the Villa de San Rafael is a Spanish mansion where old-world charm and modern convenience come together in Albuquerque. From the grand entry staircase to the vaulted stained glass dome, this venue is full of photo-ready spots that will wow your small wedding guest list. Couples can marry inside or out, and the house sleeps up to 14 for those needing to stay the weekend at this one-of-a-kind venue.
Intimate Wedding Venue in New York: City Vineyard at Pier 26
City Vineyard at Pier 26 boasts stunning city views and is a dream place to tie the knot. The intimate venue's Rooftop Overlook can host 40 seated guests, 50 for a reception and up to 70 for the ceremony. It offers both indoor and outdoor spots to celebrate and is a nautical experience with views of the Hudson Estuary and Downtown Manhattan. The aesthetic inside is rustic, with comfy leather seating, oak tables and classy wine country decor.
Intimate Wedding Venue in North Carolina: White Deer Park Nature Center
Set in the heart of the 96-acre White Deer Park, the White Deer Park Nature Center is a LEED Gold Certified building with floor-to-ceiling windows and doors all around, giving everyone a view of the forest. With wood floors and trim, the interior highlights the natural beauty outside. Couples can rent the lawn space outside, too, for a celebration all in one place. This environmentally friendly venue can hold around 50 people.
Intimate Wedding Venue in North Dakota: The Landing at The Olive Ann Hotel
While The Olive Ann Hotel can host a variety of wedding sizes, it has one specific site, The Landing, for intimate celebrations. The sophisticated room can seat 48 at round tables or 60 in a cocktail setting. A furnished outdoor patio is across the hall if the couple would like more space. With a dedicated events team and lodging on-site, The Olive Ann Hotel is one of the best simple wedding locations in North Dakota.
Intimate Wedding Venue in Ohio: The Studio at The Kitchen
A chic, blank-slate venue, The Studio at The Kitchen is an intimate spot for the coziest of weddings. It can hold 32 seated guests or up to 50 for a standing reception. Owners Anne Boninsegna and Jen Lindsey will happily answer your question: What is a micro-wedding? Their years of experience, including at their larger venue space, The Kitchen, lend themselves to smoothly pulling off events.
Intimate Wedding Venue in Oklahoma: Lewcy Manor
If you're looking for micro-wedding destinations in Oklahoma, the Lewcy Manor is your 17,000-square-foot mansion away from home. Renovated by renowned Beverly Hills designer Edward Tennison, the inside is replete with opulent details, while the outside has stunning features like a moat and waterfall. Elements like pillars, one-of-a-kind light fixtures, gold-trimmed furniture and rich wood antiques let you feel like royalty. The mansion is available for three nights at a time, and its private chapel can hold 12 guests at a time for a micro-wedding.
Intimate Wedding Venue in Oregon: SeaWinds Estate
If you live on the West Coast and you've found yourself typing in "small, intimate wedding venues near me" but coming up short, you've come to the right spot. The SeaWinds Estate has 72 acres of unmatched oceanfront property and a breathtaking, spacious house where every detail has been attended to. Able to host 16 overnight guests and 10 cars, this home is known as one of the most enchanting venues for small weddings.
Intimate Wedding Venue in Pennsylvania: Stone Ridge Farm Inn
Photo: Stone Ridge Farm Inn
Stone Ridge Farm Inn is nestled on rolling 10 acres in Perkasie, Pennsylvania. If a couple rents the entire grounds, they have access to the Carriage House and Patio, which holds up to 49 people, as well as the Inn that can sleep up to 21 guests. The recent renovations give this small wedding place a rustic vibe with plenty of amenities provided by the top-notch owners.
Intimate Wedding Venue in Rhode Island: The Vanderbilt
In downtown Newport, couples will find The Vanderbilt, an iconic mansion that makes guests feel like they stepped onto the set of The Gilded Age. Small weddings have plenty of spots to choose from, including the Garden Terrace that seats 60, a poolside garden that seats 25, the Conservatory which overlooks Trinity Church and fits up to 40, the New England Dining Room that seats 50, as well as the Snooker Room that seats 14 and the Victory Room that can be used as an indoor ceremony space if it rains. Once an exclusive private home for Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, it is now open to couples who want to tie the knot in true refinement.
Intimate Wedding Venue in South Carolina: 20 South Battery
A charming inn where vintage meets elegance, 20 South Battery is one of the more ideal small wedding locations in Charleston. Able to host 50 guests, couples can use the Grand Ballroom or Garden Oasis for their festivities. This venue is close to the White Point Gardens, a beloved local attraction, wonderful for photos before or after the ceremony. With lodging available and ample light, airy and romantic spots around, there is plenty to love about throwing a small wedding here.
Intimate Wedding Venue in South Dakota: Feathers at the Ranch
If you're hoping to have a weekend celebration with all your micro-wedding guests, book the whole venue at Feathers at the Ranch. The expansive lodge has 20 private lodge rooms, plenty for your wedding party and family. The large event room has a stone fireplace as a highlight, while the rest of the room's wood contributes to the rustic vibe. With ample outdoor space and indoor amenities like a pool table and private common areas for late-night hangs, this venue is one of the top places for small weddings in South Dakota.
Intimate Wedding Venue in Tennessee: White Velvet Chapel
For a quintessential Nashville wedding, the White Velvet Chapel has it all. The venue pairs southern charm with romantic elegance for weddings from 2 to 20. Experts at five-minute ceremonies and a small celebration after, there are many budget-friendly wedding packages to pick from.
Intimate Wedding Venue in Texas: Chateau Hiddenwood
With four acres of majestic trees and curated gardens, Chateau Hiddenwood is a stunning small wedding venue for parties of up to 40 guests. This space offers a blank and beautiful canvas to bring a couple's small wedding ideas to life. From a fairy tale outdoor reception to a cozy, intimate indoor ceremony, there are ample spaces for a couple to make their wedding unique. Plus, up to 18 people can stay on-site during the two-day home rental, ensuring the party is never far away.
Intimate Wedding Venue in Utah: Above the Flats
On top of the Bonneville Salt Flats sits Above the Flats, a truly unique and intimate wedding location. Surrounded by mountain vistas and the stark, salty desert, your wedding here will be equal parts remote and breathtaking. The home and venue on the property have everything one would need for a micro-wedding or elopement, including five bedrooms. A platform deck is ready to host a wedding ceremony with up to 34 guests, and the following reception can be tented or simply under the starry sky in the evening.
Intimate Wedding Venue in Vermont: White Doe Farm
White Doe Farm in Rupert has 10 acres of fields, staff ready to provide full wedding services and a renovated, historic farmhouse that can host up to 49 guests. Between the patio that overlooks a pond and the surrounding greenery, there is ample space to tie the knot here.
Intimate Wedding Venue in Virginia: The Inn at Little Washington
With a team led by Chef Patrick O'Connell, The Inn at Little Washington is a world-renowned restaurant that hosts an extraordinary wedding. Rich in Virginia history and elegance, this venue can accommodate up to 30 seated in the Colonial Ballroom or 50 when the Veranda is added. The Parsonage Courtyard can fit 30 seated guests while the Field of Dreams can hold up to 150. With other meeting rooms and restaurants on-site, there are ample places to tuck away for your special day.
Intimate Wedding Venue in Washington: The Emerald Forest
The Emerald Forest, found on the outskirts of Redmond, Washington, is one of the best intimate wedding venues on our list because of its secluded woodland environment. This space gives ethereal vibes with its wood bridges connecting various treehouses, outdoor theater, yurt, hammocks and much more. The rustic, bohemian theme shines at The Emerald Forest and is best for groups of 35 or fewer. On-site assistance from wedding experts is available, as well as a forest zipline to transport wedding supplies and the choice of a tasty barbecued meal around a campfire.
Intimate Wedding Venue in Washington, DC: Morrison-Clark Historic Inn & Restaurant
In the heart of DC sits the Morrison-Clark Historic Inn and Restaurant. Pairing its Victorian architecture with Chinese religious ambience, couples get a fascinating combination of beauty for their celebration here. From the Carrara marble to elegant decor, this venue can hold up to 80 in its Courtyard and 40 seated in the Club Room. With ample space for guests to stay, attentive, professional staff and top-notch cuisine, there's everything to love about a DC wedding here.
Intimate Wedding Venue in West Virginia: Bent Mountain Ledge Inn
Wild and wonderful, the Bent Mountain Ledge Inn is ready to host weddings of up to 50 guests. The venue rental includes a mountaintop ceremony and use of the 4,000-square-foot lodge and its seven bedrooms. Couples can rent it for a couple of hours to elope or for a full weekend bash.
Intimate Wedding Venue in Wisconsin: Maxwell Mansion
Imagine walking through double doors into a chandelier-lit foyer with a gilded ballroom on one side and a cozy receiving room on the other. That's precisely what happens when you enter a wedding at the Maxwell Mansion. With a myriad of unique spaces, this venue was the first mansion at Lake Geneva, giving it a rich history full of socialites and dignitaries. Now, couples can tie the knot here. While the mansion holds up to 100 people, the ballroom can fit 40 for a sit-down dinner reception.
Intimate Wedding Venue in Wyoming: 3 Spear Ranch
It should be no surprise that even a small wedding venue in Wyoming is expansive. Set on 1,200 acres, 3 Spear Ranch has a multitude of outdoor spots to exchange vows, from larger fields for ceremonies of 50 people to small, secret spots to tuck away for a quiet elopement. The on-site restaurant, The Lodge, is renowned for its decadent food and hand-crafted cocktails, while eight cabins can host your loved ones. Rustic whimsy is the name of the game here, and any wedding here will be surrounded by natural beauty.
Additional reporting by Chapelle Johnson
