Where are the best places for same-sex couples to get married? The answer: these 10 beautiful destinations! The Venue Report, a service that makes the first step of party planning (picking the venue!) simple, has provided a list of the best places for LGBT weddings. Raise your Champagne flute to that!
It's not just about getting married at a venue that is same-sex friendly — it's also about the destination. We've rounded up 10 LGBT-friendly venues and cities that have Pride organizations that host parades and march each year in honor of marriage equality. Check 'em out!
This is a bespoke event space where midcentury California modern meets lush landscaping in Los Angeles. Pops of perfect neon color, textures of deep velvet and rough linen rugs, and, of course, fiddle leaf figs come together to provide a perfect mix of whimsy, glamour, and good cheer. We'll clink to that!
The destination: Los Angeles has multiple Pride events each year, the most notable being in West Hollywood.
Every inch of this wildly designed downtown eco-chic jewel caters to reviving its guests, from offering in-room spa treatments to housing the Red Star Tavern, one of the city's best restaurants. It also hosts an evening wine hour to balance out the complimentary wellness programs at the on-site fitness center, so you're never out of sorts during a stay.
The destination: The Portland Pride festival takes place in June every year.
My country 'tis of thee, sweet (is)land of Liberty, of thee elegant event space we sing! Declare your independence at this iconic island of new beginnings and let Ellis Island be your guide to a once-in-a-lifetime gorgeous gala.
Opt to overlook the Hudson at the Standard High Line, located in the heart of the city's Meatpacking District. With stunning views of the vibrant city, a room with enough space for 300 of your closest, an adjacent covered terrace, and one of the most coveted and unique rooftop bars in all of the city, "celebrate good times, come on" is an understatement. You'll also enjoy the on-site German Biergarten, Living Room Lounge, Ice Rink, and Le Bain Discotheque — glamorous go-tos for all of your guests.
The destination: New York has multiple Pride marches, parades, and rallies each June toward the end of the month. There are rooftop parties, parades, and more!
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5Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Pittsburgh, PA
Celebrate a rainbow of colors found in the breathtaking gardens of the Phipps Conservatory. Indigenously epic plants, gorgeous greenhouses, and endless inspiration, this garden wonderland is the ideal backdrop for your next corporate gathering. No green thumb — just a wedding ring finger — is necessary.
Your love is a masterpiece, so why not celebrate in a space that shows it off? This urban renovated gallery is the perfect space to create a wedded work of art!
The destination:The Atlanta Pride parade takes place each October and is celebrating 45 years of Atlanta Pride.
Secluded. Private. Magical. Beautiful. Just an hour away from San Francisco and 30 minutes from Napa, you will find an exquisite organic farm and private estate. Surrounded by orchards, lavender fields, and vineyards, Bear Flag Farm looks as if it was plucked from the French countryside. The property also has a turquoise, vintage pickup truck (fabulous for portraits), and they are known to bring a Ferris wheel onto the property for special occasions! (Ask them for details and pricing.)
The destination: San Francisco is home to many Pride organizations. Each year the parade is held from June 27-June 28.
Palm Springs has long been known as a city to support same-sex nuptials and the locale for Pride festivals. This Hollywood throwback remains with a marvelous Moroccan-style face-lift courtesy of one of the stars of Bravo's Million Dollar Decorators, Martyn Lawrence Bullard. Martyn is a huge advocate of the new Supreme Court ruling, being in same-sex relationships himself!
The destination: Palm Springs has a Pride parade and block party every November!
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9Hotel Saint Cecilia, Austin, TX
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Old World European meets rock-and-roll decadence at this Austin hideaway where daytime gatherings turn into nighttime foot-stompin', soul-healin' times. Named for the patron saint of music and poetry, this hotel is filled with a creative milieu of vintage china, velvets, marble, mohairs, and a record player in every room. Dozens of musicians and artists have visited this inspired escape, and the grounds are practically filled with poetic whispers from Jack Kerouac. What could be a better backdrop for gatherings with your nearest?
The destination: Austin Texas hosts a Pride parade and festival every November.
Enjoy Miami Beach nuptials in iconic, art deco style. Lounge by the legendary pool that in 1947, Life magazine named "the most beautiful pool in America." Host a beach wedding, and feast on fare sourced by the James Beard-award-winning chef at Restaurant Michael Schwartz and handcrafted cocktails at the Martini Bar. Want to continue the party past the wedding? South Beach's best shops and nightclubs are just steps away on Collins Avenue.
The destination: Miami Beach has long been a supportive city of same-sex marriages. Make sure to head to their two-day Pride event every April.
