Visit Martha Stewart Weddings Weddings Wedding Planning & Advice Wedding Venue Ideas 20 Southern Wedding Venues to Consider for Your Big Day By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on March 31, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Crooked River, Hiltons, Virginia Courtesy of Crooked River Crooked River is a rustic, rolling estate with spectacular valley and mountain views. Host your ceremony by the Seventh Shoal or tie the knot in The Grove. The first offers the sound of the water, and the second provides a gorgeous tree-lined backdrop. Get More Wedding Venue Ideas 01 of 19 Montage Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton, South Carolina Courtesy of Montage Palmetto Montage Palmetto Bluff sits on a charming property with gas lamps, cobblestone streets, and moss-covered trees. Exchange vows in the May River Chapel, which overlooks the water. 02 of 19 Sassafras Fork Farm, Rougemont, North Carolina Heather Payne Sassafras Fork Farm is a family-owned property with pastures, produce, and gorgeous flowers. The pretty spot is expectedly rustic—you may even have some animal guests. Go Inside an Elegant Wedding at Sassafras Fork Farm 03 of 19 Riverside on the Potomac, Leesburg, Virginia Jodi & Kurt Photography Riverside on the Potomac is a lovingly-restored event venue, and its Waterfall Terrace is a lovely spot to wed. The rustic property also boasts a barn that's ideal for a reception. See More from This Wedding at Riverside on the Potomac 04 of 19 Playa Largo Resort & Spa, Key Largo, Florida Courtesy of Playa Largo Resort & Spa Playa Largo is just what you expect of a glamorous, waterfront wedding venue. Marry by the bay, where there's a tree-lined walkway, plus a private beach. 05 of 19 Parkside Resort, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee Courtesy of Parkside Resort With stunning views of the Great Smoky Mountains, Parkside Resort is a scenic option. There are multiple venues to choose from for your ceremony, and you can also lodge in one of it's cabins. Go Inside a Colorful Wedding at Parkside Resort 06 of 19 Marigny Opera House, New Orleans, Louisiana Meghan K Sadler For a historic location with cultural appeal, try the Marigny Opera House. Proceeds from venue fees go to local artists, and the center has both indoor and outdoor spaces. See More from This Pastel Wedding at the Marigny Opera House 07 of 19 The Marker Waterfront Resort, Key West, Florida Courtesy of The Marker Waterfront Resort The Marker is an oceanside venue exuding a kind of casual elegance. Host your ceremony in the gardens, where there's plenty of lush tropical foliage. 08 of 19 Woodmont Christian Church, Nashville, Tennessee Woodmont Christian Church is small and traditional with a bright, modern interior and a skyscraping steeple. 09 of 19 Highland Park Presbyterian Church, Dallas, Texas Stephen Karlisch With its dramatic gilded altar, Highland Park Presbyterian Church is a breathtaking setting for a traditional ceremony. 10 of 19 Middleton Place, Charleston, South Carolina A national historic landmark with a museum, restaurant, and inn on its grounds, Middleton Place is also home to the oldest landscaped gardens in the United States. 11 of 19 Orleans Square, Savannah, Georgia The central fountain and beautifully landscaped grounds at Orleans Square make a picturesque backdrop for saying "I do." For more information, call Chris Foran at the City of Savannah's Leisure Services, 912-351-3837. 12 of 19 French Huguenot Church, Charleston, South Carolina With its Gothic Revival architecture, the French Huguenot Church looks like a grand European cathedral. 13 of 19 Winter Park Racquet Club, Winter Park, Florida Located on the eastern shore of Lake Maitland, the Winter Park Racquet Club is the perfect spot for relaxed Florida fetes. Choose a lakeside ceremony under moss-draped oaks or an elegant affair within the Spanish-style building. 14 of 19 Brick House Studio and Gardens, Crawford, Georgia The Brick House Studio and Gardens is an intimate venue with two spaces to choose from: a 19th-century brick house and expansive outdoor gardens. 15 of 19 Wolf Mountain Vineyards and Winery, Dahlonega, Georgia Host your wedding ceremony in a pavilion overlooking the vineyard at Wolf Mountain Vineyards and Winery, or amid the grape leaves themselves. 16 of 19 Cafe Amelie at the Princess of Monaco Courtyard, New Orleans, Louisiana Have your ceremony outside in the courtyard (as shown here) or inside Cafe Amelie's cozy carriage house. 17 of 19 Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Greenwood, Virginia Patricia Lyons Photography Emmanuel Episcopal Church boasts a stunning balcony, large organ pipes, and modern white walls. 18 of 19 Useppa Island Club, Useppa, Florida Laid-back and tropical, the Useppa Island Club is beloved by yachties and favored by couples looking for a wedding rife with the Sunshine State's signature barefoot vibes. 19 of 19 All Saints Episcopal Church, Fort Lauderdale, Florida Liz Banfield The modern and bright All Saints Episcopal Church is located directly on a mansion-lined canal, and—this being Florida—rocks its palm tree landscaping with style. 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