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Dreamy Locations for outdoor Weddings
Whether it's the splendor of Hawaii, the wild west, a romantic country estate, or
ancient Spanish monastery, the sky's the limit for outdoor wedding plans.
A Tropical Paradise
There are literally hundreds of beautiful locations for an outdoor
wedding in Hawaii, but perhaps the most popular is the stunning
Haiku Gardens on Oahu. The
Gardens sit on a hillside at the foot of the
Koolau Mountains where cool breezes blow,
island birds abound and brightly colored fish laze in a lily pond below. The
Chart House
restaurant is nearby for receptions. Many brides and grooms, however, opt for a
traditional luau. . Another option is to have your ceremony onboard one of the many
pleasure boats based in
Waikiki. A wedding at sea with the Hawaiian sunset as a backdrop
can make wedding photos appear as if out of a fairy tale.
The Wild West
 Getting married in the shadows of the
majestic Grand Tetons of Jackson Hole Wyoming may
appeal to adventurous brides who are inspired by the outdoors and Wild West. Imagine
standing beside a pristine lake, surrounded by a field of wildflowers, or taking a
romantic trek back to the days of the Old West, with a horseback adventure into the
backcountry. The beautiful scenic vistas will make your wedding photographs unlike any
others. The Jackson Lake Lodge is available for receptions year round, but the owners
advise making reservations far in advance.
Teton
Mountain Weddings
A Country Affair
 The 200 year old
Miles River Country Inn Bed and Breakfast is famous for lush meadows,
woodlands and marshes. The Inn, with its sweeping lawns, terraces and woodland walkways,
is graced by 10 gardens and two ponds. The Miles River flows past the property. Wedding
guests can stroll the lawn that sweeps from the front door down to open marshes, on across
meadows, on along paths under 70- to 100-foot-high beech trees. The property includes a
stretch of river, two ponds, and no fewer than 10 distinct gardens. MilesRiver.com
Ancient Spanish Monastery
 While it's a bit of a drive, brides and grooms who choose to tie the knot in Miami's
Ancient Spanish Monastery, say it's worth the wait. In addition to wedding in the oldest
(reconstructed) building in North America, the gardens are magnificent and the view is
splendid. The Ancient Spanish Monastery, originally built in Segovia, Spain, in the 12th
century, was bought by William Randolph Hearst in 1925 and eventually reconstructed in
Florida as a tourist attraction. Grounds include a formal garden and an exterior walkway
with arched columns. There are up to five outdoor locations to choose from for both
wedding ceremonies and receptions. Florida Gold
Coast.com
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