Our readers have been LOVING our latest round-up posts of The Most Romantic Castles to Get Married At, Must-See Forest Weddings, Coolest Greenhouses to Get Married At in the United States, and Breathtaking National Parks Will Have You Saying I Do at Your Own Outdoor Wedding. Well, we thought it was about time we explored weddings in ruins…now that might sound scary at first, but trust us, these love stories are only made more epic with the dilapidated locations! While some of these venues might not be completely abandoned—they do give off the appearance that they might be…but may come with some modern conveniences of facilities and whatnot. ;)
Some of these may be old abbeys, restored warehouses, fragments of castles left behind, there’s even an abandoned train station, too! If you’re a lover of old buildings and those that don’t necessarily have major curb appeal, but rather delight with their worn stones and overgrown greenery, get ready! You’re going to fall head over heels for these historical beauties.
{above photo by Northern Native Photography // venue: The Jam Handy, Detroit, Michigan, USA // as seen on GWS from this Urban Meets Elegant at this Wedding in an Abandoned Cathedral in Michigan}
The Knapp’s Castle Ruins in Santa Barbara
photo by Emily Magers // venue: Knapp’s Castle, Santa Barbara // as seen on GWS from this Majestic, ‘End of the World’ Wedding Inspiration
The Ruin Venue in Joshua Tree
photo by Liza Kirk Photography // venue: The Ruin Venue // bouquet: Shindig Chic // dress by Rue de Seine from Lovely Bride
The Monroe Abbey in Phoenix, Arizona
photo by Jonnie + Garrett Wedding Photographers // venue: The Monroe Abbey, Phoenix, Arizona // as seen on GWS from this He Planned The Most Romantic Proposal in an Abandoned Church from the 1930s
This Church from 1853 That was Converted Into an Opera House
photos by Matoli Keely Photography // venue: Marigny Opera House, New Orleans
These Ruins in Georgia
photo courtesy of Kellum Valley Farm // venue: Ruins at Kellum Valley Farm Cleveland, Georgia // see more of this location in this Fall Gothic Bridal Inspiration with a Black Gown
This Industrial Building in NYC
photo by Lev Kuperman Photography via The Green Building // venue: The Green Building in Brooklyn, NYC
This Castle in Ireland That’s Covered in Greenery
photo by Studio Brown // venue name: Menlo Castle, Menlo, Galway, Ireland // event design: Brannan Events & Design // wedding dress: Lovers Society x Green Wedding Shoes // as seen on GWS from this Runaway Elopement Shoot Amongst Castle Ruins in Ireland
This Breathtaking Chapel in London
photo by Indiego Photography // venue: Asylum Chapel Peckham, London
This Masterpiece of an Abbey in France
photos by Laurène and the Wolf // venue: Abbaye Vaux de Cernay Cernay-la-Ville, France
In an Old Château in France
photo by Nirav Patel // venue: Chateau le mont Epinguet, Normandy, France // as seen on GWS from this Rustic + Relaxed Outdoor French Wedding in Normandy
This Abandoned Train Station in Prague, Czech Republic
photos by Couple of Prague // venue: Nakladove Nadrazi Zizkov, Prague, Czech Republic // event design: Søstre studio // as seen on GWS from this Wedding at an Abandoned Train Station in Prague
This Dreamy 12th-Century Abbey Surrounded by Olive Groves
photo by Katie Grant Photo // venue: Hotel La Badia di Orvieto Terni, Italy
This Gorgeous Restaurant in Milan
photos courtesy of The Lane, second photo by Nathalie Krag for Tanja Solci Studio // venue: Carlo e Camilla in Segheria Milan, Italy
These Dilapidated Church Ruins in Brazil
photo by Aloha Fotografia // venue: Fazenda Jagoara Velha, Matozinhos, Minas Gerais, Brazil // as seen on GWS from this Wedding at the “Open Sky Museum” AKA the Dilapidated Church Ruins in Brazil
The Unfinished Church in Bermuda
photo by Jose Villa // venue: The Unfinished Church St. George’s, Bermuda
These Tropical Ruins in Australia
photo courtesy of The Lane // venue: Paronella Park, Queensland, Australia
This Stunning Ballroom in Melbourne
top photo courtesy of The George Ballroom; bottom photo courtesy of The Lane, with styling by Nomad Styling // venue: The George Ballroom, St. Kilda, Melbourne, Australia
Aren’t these places absolutely gorgeous?! Know of any other “abandoned” places that we should include? Let us know in the comments below!
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Plenty of great places for such special days !
I still would pick first the Dreamy 12th-Century Abbey Surrounded :)
One of the best ideas I’ve ever seen :D thank you thank you! Now we know what to do with the abandoned old castle near our village! Will have the perfect wedding and the perfect wedding photos.
One of the best ideas I’ve ever seen :D thank you thank you! Now we know what to do with the abandoned old castle near our village! Will have the perfect wedding and the perfect wedding photos.