As you can imagine, I get a lot of emails about wedding venues. Here are five that caught my eye recently. A few are brand-new, so I don’t know a ton about them, but you can click through to learn more.
CHICAGO: THALIA HALL
Located in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood, Thalia Hall was built in 1892 as a performance hall modeled after Prague’s Opera House. It’s been vacant since the ’60s, but was recently restored to its original glory and reimagined as a rustic event space.
THE CARIBBEAN: PARADISE BEACH NEVIS
This new boutique villa resort opened in February.You had me at “Caribbean.” And “boutique.” And “resort.”
SAVANNAH, GEORGIA: THE WHITMAN MANSION
You and a dozen-ish guests can stay in the mansion—so fancy!—where you can also host your wedding for up to 120 people. (Or a low-country boil rehearsal dinner. Yum.)
PUERTO RICO: CONDADO VANDERBILT
Built in 1919 by Frederick William Vanderbilt, the Condado offers old-world grandeur and contemporary sophistication.
HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA: MARGARITAVILLE HOLLYWOOD BEACH RESORT
This place isn’t even open yet—the picture is a rendering—but I kind of want to host a low-key beach wedding on that pool deck. (Perhaps the 30-degree temps are finally getting to me? Margarita, anyone?)
Which of these wedding venues is your favorite? What’s your dream wedding venue?