Finding a dream wedding venue in America can be overwhelming due to the abundance of incredible locations with unique but nearly equally satisfying offerings. However, few of the venues stand out, particularly for today’s trendy wedding ceremonies, when factors such as space, service quality, accommodation, and guest entertainment are taken into account. 

Here are our top recommendations for some of the most popular American cities.

New York City

New York has been dubbed the world’s cultural and financial capital, inspiring the establishment of world-class event venues such as:

New York Botanical Garden 

From cascading waterfalls to fascinating greenery to stunning florals to wetlands, New York’s top-tier wedding venue has everything you need for a memorable wedding. It has a historic Victorian glasshouse, extensive plant collections, and 50 acres of forest cover. For your wedding ceremony, you can choose between the Garden Terrace Room and the rustic Stone Mill. The venue also hosts exhibitions and programs that can be used to entertain your guests.

The Foundry

The foundry is a cross between European architecture and the old industrial New York aesthetic. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate its rawness and green cover, particularly on its ivy-covered terraces. The venue has over 3000 square feet of interior space as well as an elegant outdoor courtyard. Your guests can view Manhattan’s skyline from its rooftop terrace or take a tour of the indoor greenhouse; and if the Foundry isn’t enough, you can also rent the Albra Room as an add-on or separately.

Las Vegas

Whatever your vision of an ideal wedding looks like, Las Vegas has plenty of options that will go beyond your wildest expectations. We found this list of tips by David Todva for venues that will make your day even more special:

Caesar’s Palace

The famous Caesars Palace, located on the Las Vegas Strip, has five distinct ceremony spaces and ten ballrooms to choose from. The classic chapel features stained glass windows and luxurious chandeliers that blend in with the structure’s beige, cream, and light blue colors. Palm trees and a charming floral landscape surround the palace. If you want to hold your wedding outside, your guests will appreciate the Venus Garden’s Roman-style temple, stone-tiled aisle, and fountain.

The Waldorf Astoria

With three expansive presidential suites, 55 suites, and 389 guestrooms, the Waldorf Astoria is the ideal non-gaming, non-smoking venue. It has a Forbes five-star spa on two guest floors with 27000 square feet of space. You will have access to seven private couple’s suites at the spa. The venue includes a 12000-square-foot ceremony space as well as a ballroom with room-height tall windows and a walk-out balcony with views of the strip.

Los Angeles City

When it comes to luxurious living, the city of angels is unquestionably a force to be reckoned with, and holding a wedding in any of its top venues can create lifetime memories. Among its best venues are:

Bel-Air Bay Club

The Bel-Air Bay Club has a cliffside lawn with views of the Pacific Ocean that extend all the way up to the Santa Monica Pier. You can have your main ceremony outside on the Spanish-style courtyard patio with lighted fountains, string lights, a fireplace, and your reception indoors in an elegant living room.

Calamigos Los Angeles 

If you’re looking for a country-style venue in the city, Calamigos Los Angeles is the place to be. The venue is part of the Calamigos Ranch and sits on 75 acres of land. It offers three garden settings, each with its own reception venue. You will also have access to three spacious banquet halls with adjacent private gardens, patios, and waterfalls that can accommodate over 500 guests. Among other things, the venue is known for its fine cuisine and premium bar package.

Chicago

Chicago’s architectural reputation is more than just a marketing ploy, as evidenced by its exquisite wedding venues. The city is home to some of the most sought-after venues in the world, including:

Galleria Marchetti 

Galleria Marchetti is a family-owned venue with five interconnecting indoor and outdoor spaces inspired by vintage European styles. You will have access to a large courtyard, a terrace with linear fireplaces, and a vine-covered wedding arbor outside. With a tented ballroom with travertine floor and moveable bars, as well as chandeliers and sconces, the pavilion makes an ideal reception room.

The Field Museum

From the stunning architecture to the decor to the scenic views of Lake Michigan, the Field Museum has the most unique views for a wedding. Your visitors will be able to take in endless views of antiques and specimens, such as the Egyptian mastaba and Maximo the Titanosaur, as well as exhibits to satisfy their adventurous spirit. You will have access to a variety of event spaces, including gardens, the indoor Stanley Field Hall, and an outdoor terrace area.

Finding the ideal location is the first step in planning a memorable wedding. Fortunately, all of the cities mentioned above have something special for everyone, no matter what sparks your soul. This list includes the best of what each city has to offer, but there is always a close alternative if the budget does not allow it.