Would you get married at a plantation? Or a castle? Or a prison? Or a cemetery?
We featured a Filipino/Persian wedding that was held on a lovely garden estate — that used to be a plantation. A commenter chimed in: “…not really sure if a Southern Plantation with slavery history is the ideal place for a wedding. I couldn’t focus on the beauty of it knowing that it held such memories of immense suffering.” This comment brings up so many interesting questions…
Unique Chicago wedding venues coveted by Offbeat Bride readers
We decided to start rounding up a vendor list sourced directly from our readers for a series of reader recommended vendor list posts. We’re starting with venues in and around Chicago! Let’s take a look at who our readers have recommended, where they are located, and how you can contact them to get your Chicago venue search started.
Krys & Kayla’s fairy tale castle wedding
When the bride told her groom that she had always wanted a fairy tale-style wedding in a castle, this groom didn’t hesitate to do everything in his power to make it happen. And happen it did. Get ready for a fabulous castle venue, super helpful family (and hairstyling clients!), and a yummy list of food to round out this gorgeous day.
Heather & Bobby’s Lord of the Rings meets Game of Thrones fantasy wedding
Are you in the mood for some serious castle partying with swords, flutes, medieval garb, and the most epic phoenix and Lord of the Rings cake ever? Yeah, we thought so. Get ready for a gorgeous venue, intricate elements ceremony, costume awards, sword arches, and the most lush fantasy wedding we’ve seen in a long time. And just wait until you see the bride’s dad get crowned king of Gondor!