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Updated May 15, 2024Throw the Eco-Wedding of Your Dreams With These Sustainable Wedding Venues
Something blue? How about something "green" instead.
Whether you're throwing an Earth Day wedding or just want to focus on making this planet a bit better and brighter, there are so many options for eco-conscious weddings. Planning an eco-friendly wedding is much easier than you may think, from eco-friendly wedding favors to recycled paper invitations and sustainable wedding dresses. Plus, when you choose a sustainable wedding venue, they often have preferred vendors who are also eco-friendly in their practices so that it's much simpler for you to have a wedding focused on safe impacts for the environment.
Green wedding venues can be anything from vendors who reduce their carbon footprint to garden oases in city environments, working to make the world a bit more environmentally friendly. We've rounded up a list of ecological venues around the United States that fit some of these criteria and why couples should consider renting these spaces for their big day.
Let's take a look at some impressive sustainable venues and how you can make your wedding even greener.
Blue Hill at Stone Barns in Tarrytown, New York
Blue Hill at Stone Barns is one choice for eco-friendly wedding venues in New England. This spot offers farm-to-table cuisine and all-inclusive packages so that your sole focus can be on marrying your best friend. With local, seasonal foods sourced straight from the venue's four-season farm, you can have your best day ever while being sustainable. It's a win-win for any "green" couple looking for a smaller wedding or one for up to 260 guests at the HayLoft. Between their stoney exterior, natural greenery and wooden accents, it's no wonder this is a popular choice for weddings in the heart of New York.
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Historic Ashland in Wrightsville, Pennsylvania
Not only does the Historic Ashland have multiple sites on-property for your I do's, but they're also focused on sustainable practices such as a net-zero carbon footprint and 100% solar power. This lovely venue has over 10 acres of greenery, offering modern conveniences for your wedding or reception. You can easily fit up to 150 guests in their variety of locations, such as their garden patio or barn. Planning your big day at this Central Pennsylvania spot means you can focus on eco-friendly practices while enjoying stylish event spaces, natural vegetation and a serene environment to start your future.
Franklin Park Conservatory in Columbus, Ohio
Conservatories are a popular choice for sustainable weddings, and the Franklin Park Conservatory is a gorgeous venue in Columbus, Ohio, with natural botanical gardens and a glass house that truly shines. Set on 88 acres of flora and fauna, you can say "I do" on a rooftop zen garden or under tropical palm trees. Whatever the vibe, this lovely space is sure to have it. Seat up to 109 guests or have a cocktail-style affair for up to 250. Guests will enjoy the beautiful surroundings, and your big day will help support a horticultural organization dedicated to bringing nature to the community.
The Inn at Serenbe in Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia
The Inn at Serenbe is a venue right outside of Atlanta, Georgia, with on-site accommodations and six ceremony sites. Exchange vows in the natural beauty, and surround yourself with beautiful trees and lakes for your reception. This community focuses on sustainability, with environmentally-friendly cottages and farm-to-table fare. Up to 174 guests can stay overnight for your wedding weekend, easily accommodating up to 250 guests depending on the space. This family farm turned luxury retreat has hosted eco-friendly weddings in the past, and since it's near the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, out-of-town guests can conveniently travel to this amazing wedding venue.
7 Vines Vineyard in Saint Paul, Minnesota
Immerse yourself in gorgeous views and rolling vines at 7 Vines Vineyard, a Minnesotan winery that evokes the feeling of romantic Italy vineyards. This estate offers natural lighting in its venues and lush greenery. Plus, you can even serve their wine at your wedding for a truly fresh tasting experience. Eco-friendly couples will love this space for its outdoor ceremony spaces, modern-rustic architecture and acres of greenery and lush grapes. This is perfect for weddings, both big and small, allowing for up to 250 guests.
Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, Arizona
The Desert Botanical Garden offers four different ceremony and reception sites perfect for your natural wedding. Located in the Papago Buttes, you and your guests will enjoy scenic courtyards, open-air pavilions and historic gardens that will make your big day truly memorable. Plus, hosting your event here means you support their research and conservation efforts for a greener future. And since it's in a dry part of Arizona, you won't have to worry about rain on your wedding day, while still being able to revel in all the green foliage of an abundant garden.
Taos Goji Farm and Eco Lodge in San Cristobal, New Mexico
This venue has "eco" right in its name. The Taos Goji Farm and Eco Lodge is a 40-acre goji berry farm in New Mexico, right near the Sangre De Cristo Mountains for a picturesque view. With its rustic charm, you can have your ceremony in their chapel or ceremony field with a reception to follow for up to 100 seated guests in their open barn offering a view of the mountains. And they have on-site accommodations of log and adobe cabins, glamping tipis, bunkhouses or tents with sustainability at the forefront. Enjoy organic linens, wood-burning stoves and organically-cultivated farm-fresh food.
Brooklyn Grange in Brooklyn, New York
Host your wedding at Brooklyn Grange for a top-of-the-world view of Brooklyn and New York City that will leave your guests in awe. This space has a "secret garden" feel right in the heart of the city, and they're all about being green. Their two event spaces, Brooklyn Navy Yard and Sunset Park, offer stunning views and an eco-friendly focus with their farm of fresh greenery and natural lighting. They even work with local vendors for weddings that put sustainability first while sending no waste to landfills. Their spaces can comfortably accommodate 100-150 wedding guests.
Riverbed Farms in Anaheim, California
If you're on the search for eco-friendly wedding venues in Southern California, try Riverbed Farms. This fully functioning sustainable urban farm has venue spaces perfect for the eco-conscious couple planning their wedding. This volunteer-run business grows fruits, vegetables, fish and eggs year round to give back to the community, and events hosted here help to donate even more fresh, sustainable food. Their ceremony and reception spaces can fit up to 150 people, and this venue worked with couples in the past with vegan diets to support local, small businesses and wedding vendors. This spot has farm and ranch vibes with beautiful, lush greenery and homey wooden accents so your big day feels relaxed.
Ecotrust Event Spaces in Portland, Oregon
One Portland hotspot for sustainable weddings is the Ecotrust Event Spaces, an industrial building working toward a climate-smart future. This Gold LEED-certified venue has used sustainable building materials and renewable energy, and its events team strategizes toward reducing the carbon footprint. They offer two separate spaces for private events and weddings, the Redd on Salmon and Ecotrust Building. Both are in Portland with a mix of wood and brick accents with an emphasis on natural lighting, and their combined spaces can accommodate up to 2,000 people with their parking lot plazas, rooftop terrace and main halls.
The Grove at Centerton in Pittsgrove, New Jersey
One of the eco-friendly wedding venues in New Jersey is The Grove, a space that focuses on providing locally-sourced ingredients for true farm-to-table fare everyone will love. With the abundant greenery surrounding a rustic farmhouse, you can have your own fairytale countryside wedding in the middle of Pittsgrove. They offer a variety of ceremony and reception spaces, such as an outdoor patio, ballroom and garden room for up to 700 guests. The Grove also has a fire pit lounge and landscaped garden so guests can enjoy a cocktail hour or quick rest from dancing while enjoying the natural surroundings.
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Tulsa Botanic Garden in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Located right outside of downtown Tulsa is the Tulsa Botanic Garden, a center dedicated to adding natural flora and fauna to the bustling city life while promoting a more sustainable future. Surround yourself with stunning vegetation, serene water features and rainbows of color at this gorgeous space. Hosting your wedding here means you get your choice of backdrops and a 2400-square-foot event space for your reception with enough room for 200 or more guests. Support a nonprofit full of natural wonder when you throw your big day at this garden.
Haven Farm in Knightdale, North Carolina
This venue is a true haven, hence the name – Haven Farm. This 40-acre North Carolina wedding venue focuses on growing plants for wellness, giving back to the community and cultivating a beautiful space where people can connect to nature. Hosting your private event here means you get the feel of rustic with a modern touch. And up to six guests can even stay on-site in The Suite, a tranquil three-bedroom with stunning farm views. Exchange vows indoors in their ceremony and reception space for 200 guests or outdoors in their garden. This private sanctuary will be a serene start to your married life.
Chicago Gaelic Park in Oak Forest, Illinois
For a touch of Ireland right outside of Chicago is the Chicago Gaelic Park, a venue and event space with natural foliage and exquisite ballrooms. This space has a volunteer garden and a white pergola if you dream of saying "I do" in an open area, and their reception spaces can easily fit up to 450 guests. Their large windows give plentiful natural lighting, perfect for an eco-friendly day, and their decor is authentic oak and antique. They offer in-house catering and planning but also allow you to work with other vendors who focus on sustainability if you choose.
Wollam Gardens in Jeffersonton, Virginia
One top choice for sustainable wedding venues in Virginia is Wollam Gardens. This flower farm gives breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and you get the use of the entire 11-acre property for your big day. This wedding venue is unlike any other with giant shade trees, a pond, fields of flowers and even a treehouse. You can even book your wedding florals through them for locally-sourced greenery. Their reception venue was fashioned out of fallen trees, a true eco-conscious choice, and the team at Wollam focuses on giving back to the community in "green" ways. Host up to 250 guests at this magical spot.
Winvian in Morris, Connecticut
Winvian Farm is a 113-acre New England estate with years of history and enchanting natural wonders. From rolling lawns to wildflower meadows, you and your wedding guests will be transported to a wonderland for your big day. With a focus on a farm-to-table menu and organic gardens, this rustic venue has a sustainable edge that any couple can appreciate. Up to 250 guests can dance the night away in this space, with their elegant dining rooms and 18-century Gordon Brown House. They also have overnight cottages and suites for out-of-towners who want to stay on property.
Denver Botanic Gardens in Denver, Colorado
Denver Botanic Gardens is an urban oasis and eco-friendly wedding venue in Colorado with two private event spaces perfect for weddings. Between its lush greenery and environmental impact, you'll be going green in more ways than one for your big day. Their York Street space offers "classic and contemporary" vibes, while Chatfield Farms is more rustic with views of the nearby foothills. Either way, you'll have a beautiful backdrop of fresh foliage, magnificent blooms and water displays that will make your day a masterpiece. These areas can fit 300 or more guests, as well.
Cheekwood Estate and Gardens in Nashville, Tennessee
A nearly 100-year old venue, the Cheekwood Estate and Gardens sits on 55 acres of botanical gardens with a Georgian-style manor as its centerpiece. With a mile and a half sculpture trail, thirteen distinct gardens and a museum of artwork and old-style furnishings, your wedding will be both glamorous and tranquil. Their event spaces comfortably fit 300 or more people, and there are many options for your ceremony and reception on-site, from beautiful lawns to the waterfront. You can even add a tent with string lights for a romantic courtyard affair.
Stanford Inn by the Sea in Mendocino, California
For one-of-a-kind views on your wedding day, check out the luxury vegan eco-resort – The Stanford Inn. Overlooking California's rugged Mendocino coast, this haven is a truly eco-conscious venue with on-site accommodations, making it perfect for a destination wedding. Their menu is inspired by their on-site certified organic gardens and is gourmet plant-based cuisine, and their building materials are all sustainable. And did we mention they're pet-friendly? Your furry friend can be part of your intimate wedding at this space that can seat up to 72 guests. Tie the knot on their gardens or in front of their lobby fireplace at this eco-friendly wedding venue in California.
White Oak Savanna in Dodgeville, Wisconsin
White Oak Savanna is a 1920s barn-turned-eco-friendly wedding venue right outside of Dodgeville. Set on 88 acres of rolling hills, this certified organic farm aims its efforts on sustainability and restoration practices, all while being a gorgeous space for private events. They also offer on-site accommodations, including a "honeymoon" cottage, farmhouse, campsites and RV hookups for your out-of-town guests looking to make this a vacation. Up to 400 guests can come to your nuptials here and enjoy yard games, vintage vibes and so much more. Plan your big day on your own private farm.
Ferncroft Country Club in Middleton, Massachusetts
Just nineteen miles north of Boston is the Ferncroft Country Club, the first country club in the country to implement a Zero Food Waste Initiative. This green wedding venue uses an innovative Japanese fermentation process called Bokashi to ensure its sustainability, making it a lovely choice for your best day ever. Plus, this venue sits on over 287 scenic acres with a variety of ceremony and reception options that can fit 200 guests, including a rooftop deck with gorgeous views. This Massachusetts wedding venue is unlike any other.
Hidden Falls by Walters Wedding Estates in Spring Branch, Texas
One of the fabulous options for eco-friendly wedding venues in Texas is Hidden Falls by Walters Wedding Estates. These natural venues have waterfalls as backdrops and open sky as your ceiling. You can also say "I do" under the 100-year-old oak trees at Remi's Ridge or Hayes Hollow. These spaces can accommodate between 250 to 300 guests, making them wonderful for smaller weddings or opulent affairs. These venues utilize the natural wonders of Spring Branch for ceremonies and receptions so that the only decor you need to bring is minimal.
Secret Gardens Miami in Homestead, Florida
If an outdoor ballroom has always been your dream, then Secret Gardens may be the venue for you. This romantic spot is one of a few eco-friendly wedding venues in Florida with its native plants, flowing waterfalls and tropical aesthetic. Set on 6 acres of land, this paradise located right near Miami boasts plenty of space for your private event or wedding. Palm-tree-lined paths and stone archways make for beautiful photos, and you can easily fit up to 150 guests in their many ceremony and reception areas. Plus, a wedding in South Florida means gorgeous weather year-round.
