Stunning Abandoned Buildings for Your Wedding in Ruins
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.
Unique Venues and Abandoned Locations
The following table summarizes the stunning locations featured in our exploration of ruins and historical sites:
| Venue Name | Location | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Knapp’s Castle Ruins | Santa Barbara, California | Majestic, ‘End of the World’ Inspiration |
| The Ruin Venue | Joshua Tree, California | Desert Ruins |
| The Monroe Abbey | Phoenix, Arizona | Abandoned Church from the 1930s |
| Marigny Opera House | New Orleans, Louisiana | Church from 1853 Converted Into an Opera House |
| Ruins at Kellum Valley Farm | Cleveland, Georgia | Fall Gothic Bridal Inspiration |
| The Green Building | Brooklyn, NYC | Industrial Building |
| Menlo Castle | Menlo, Galway, Ireland | Castle Covered in Greenery |
| Asylum Chapel | Peckham, London | Breathtaking Chapel |
| Abbaye Vaux de Cernay | Cernay-la-Ville, France | Masterpiece of an Abbey |
| Chateau le mont Epinguet | Normandy, France | Old Château |
| Nakladove Nadrazi Zizkov | Prague, Czech Republic | Abandoned Train Station |
| Hotel La Badia di Orvieto | Terni, Italy | 12th-Century Abbey Surrounded by Olive Groves |
| Carlo e Camilla in Segheria | Milan, Italy | Gorgeous Restaurant in an Industrial Setting |
| Fazenda Jagoara Velha | Minas Gerais, Brazil | Dilapidated Church Ruins / Open Sky Museum |
| The Unfinished Church | St. George’s, Bermuda | Historical Ruins |
| Paronella Park | Queensland, Australia | Tropical Ruins |
| The George Ballroom | St. Kilda, Melbourne, Australia | Stunning Ballroom |
Exploring Historical Wonders
From the Knapp’s Castle Ruins in Santa Barbara to the Asylum Chapel in London, these venues offer a unique atmosphere for a wedding. You might find interest in the Abandoned Train Station in Prague or the Dreamy 12th-Century Abbey Surrounded by Olive Groves in Italy. These locations delight with their worn stones and overgrown greenery.
- The Monroe Abbey in Phoenix: A romantic proposal spot in an abandoned church from the 1930s.
- Menlo Castle in Ireland: A breathtaking castle ruins covered in greenery.
- Fazenda Jagoara Velha in Brazil: Known as the “Open Sky Museum” featuring dilapidated church ruins.
- The Green Building in NYC: An example of how an industrial building can serve as a unique venue.
Aren’t these places absolutely gorgeous?! If you are looking for Unique Venues, these stunning abandoned buildings will make you want to have your wedding in ruins.