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wedding venues

We specialize in helping readers find cheap wedding venues that are as unique as they are affordable. We’ve got secrets for how to use search engines to find the hidden wedding venues, tips for using alternatives like movie theaters and concert spaces, and more! You should also be sure to check out a few of our favorite unique wedding venues.

drive in movie theater treats alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Critics give 4 stars to this amazing NY drive-in movie theater venue!

If you East Coasters are searching for a truly unforgettable place to host your wedding, allow us to introduce you to our new sponsor, the Four Brothers Drive-in Movie Theater in Amenia, New York.

Four Brothers is fully equipped to give your party rave reviews.

Also, LOOK HOW CUTE IT IS…

Chicago wedding venue Catalyst Ranch as seen on @offbeatbride #chicago #illinois #weddingvenue

Come sneak a peek into “Chicago’s most intriguing wedding venue”

Our sponsor Catalyst Ranch describes themselves as “Chicago’s most intriguing venue” and, after you see these photos, you’ll understand why and most certainly end your unique Chicago wedding venue search. (Especially when you scroll to the end and see their special Offbeat Bride discount!)

Offbeat New York wedding venues as seen on @offbeatbride #newyork #weddings

Offbeat New York wedding venues from real offbeat weddings

Between Offbeat Bride readers, our archive of real weddings, and our Vendor Guide, we’ve seen a LOT of vendor recommendations. So we decided to start rounding up these nuggets of info sourced directly from our readers for a series of reader recommended vendor list posts. We’re continuing on to another one of our largest markets: venues in New York City and the greater New York area.

Details at a Renaissance faire wedding that you won't see at any other as seen on @offbeatbride

Corsets, pirates, and pike arches: 4 details at a Renaissance fest wedding that you won’t see at any other

You guys know I love me some Renaissance faires. Partnering with one of our longtime faves, Waxahachie, Texas’ Scarborough Renaissance Festival, makes me swoon for all the Renaissance weddings that we’ll see in the future. We’re talking corsets, pirates, period music, pike arches, and the most epic and adventure-inspiring venue ever. Let’s talk about what you’ll get that you won’t see at other weddings when you have a Renaissance fest wedding…