The Best Wedding Venues for Art Enthusiasts
For couples who have a love of the arts in common, hosting an event at a property that “gets you” can be a major bonus. For a backdrop worthy of your love story, discover these design-forward hotels and some of the best wedding venues for art enthusiasts.
Modern Sensibility
You’d expect something modern in Silicon Valley, and that’s what Hotel Nia, The Autograph Collection in Menlo Park delivers. The name means “bright light” and the idea is reflected with large, airy rooms, picture windows and calming natural hues. Hold an event in the Brilliance Ballroom, where an abstract background of wooden trees contrasts with a bright blue-and-white carpet creating a unique starting point for receptions up to 500. Guests will love the outdoor pool and bar. In their downtime, they can peruse the works of art at the Anderson Collection or Cantor Arts Center, both at nearby Stanford University.
The Art of Cuisine
Couples who know that food can be art will feel right at home at Epicurean Hotel, Autograph Collection, located in Tampa’s historic Hyde Park district. The hotel is across the street from legendary Bern’s Steak House. Wow your guests with a wine tasting in their Epicurean Theater, with a photo op by the oversized Shun knife and fork sculptures, specially made for the hotel. The Grand Cru ballroom holds up to 120 guests, banquet-style, and the more casual Garden Terrace can accommodate up to 170. Oenophile guests can explore the rare varietals at onsite Bern’s Fine Wine and Spirits. End the weekend at Edge Rooftop Cocktail Lounge, where the Tampa skyline view is complemented by a playful faux lawn and retro wall art in orange, blue and teal.
Southwestern Style
In the heart of one of the world’s most beloved art centers, just steps from the central plaza sits La Posada de Santa Fe, a Tribute Portfolio Resort & Spa. This AAA Four Diamond hotel is an ideal spot to celebrate your union in iconic Southwestern style. The old-world Montana Ballroom features a beamed ceiling and wrought-iron chandeliers and holds up to 300. Throughout the hotel, you’ll find chic smaller spaces with adobe architecture, woven and leather furniture, and colorful abstract textiles. From the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum to the plentiful galleries lining the plaza, art is everywhere in this city and guests will love exploring when they’re not hanging by the pool or indulging at the onsite Sage Spa.
Natural Wonder
Greenville used to get overshadowed by its famous sister city Charleston, but the debut of the Grand Bohemian Lodge in 2022 changed that. This sumptuous lodge overlooking Reedy River Falls is a stunner that blends Arts and Crafts style with all things contemporary. The striking lobby features a massive central stone fireplace, complemented by a stone archway, bespoke furnishings and rich fabrics. The ballroom features natural wood-paneled walls and dramatic arches, highlighted by one-of-a-kind antler-style crystal chandeliers. The onsite art gallery has an ever-changing collection of works including paintings, high-end crafts and jewelry. In between events, stroll the surrounding Falls Park and downtown Greenville’s many art galleries, restaurants and shops.
Glass Master
Seattle is known for coffee, but also Chihuly—as in the country’s preeminent artist of glass. The Sheraton Grand Seattle takes full advantage by featuring original glass works in the lobby and guest rooms, just part of the hotel’s recent multimillion-dollar transformation. The hotel’s multiple ballrooms are designed with flexibility in mind. Hold a wedding for up to 2,000 in the epic Grand Ballroom, or do up to 350 in the Cirrus Ballroom, located on the 35th floor with epic city views. This is Seattle, so of course there’s a Starbucks onsite, and the Fountain Wine Bar is centered around a sculpture by George Tsutakawa, another acclaimed Seattle artist. For more inspiration plan a group outing to Chihuly Garden and Glass; it’s just a mile away, next to the Space Needle.
Inside Access
Le Méridien Denver Downtown has a unique way to help guests see it all: with the hotel’s participation in the brand’s global Unlock Art program, guests simply show their key card for free admission to museums, art galleries and cultural centers. Better yet, preeminent institutions like the Denver Museum of Art, Denver Performing Arts Center and the American Museum of Western Art are within easy walking distance. The Grove Ballroom was designed with events in mind and can be customized for receptions up to 400. Or throw a smaller event at the rooftop bar at 54thirty, Denver’s highest open-air lounge, and take in another kind of beauty: the westward view of the Rocky Mountains, at their most spectacular during sunset.
Art Deco Design
If you’re inspired by Jazz Age glamour, look to The Notary Hotel, Philadelphia, Autograph Collection. The hotel is set in the former City Hall Annex, built in 1926, and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The past is evident the minute you step into the lobby, highlighted by grand arched windows and pendant chandeliers. Hold an event for up to 320 in one of their beautiful ballrooms, featuring period details like high ceilings and ornate columns and archways. Bring in a jazz band for a Gatsby-style soiree. Guests will love the location in the heart of the city center, within easy walking distance of attractions like the indoor eatery at Reading Terminal Market, the Museum of the American Revolution, and chic speakeasies and bars that can keep the theme going.
Blended Backdrops
Le Méridien Salt Lake City Downtown seamlessly blends luxury, sophistication, and artistic flair, making it an ideal destination for art enthusiasts. With a picturesque backdrop of the Wasatch Mountains (and art pieces that celebrate the stunning mountain range upon arrival) the hotel provides a reflective setting that celebrates both the art adorning its walls with the destination it’s in. The hotel’s commitment to fostering a cultural and artistic ambiance extends to its event spaces, making it an extraordinary choice for a destination wedding. Guests can take in the arts beyond the hotel as well. Within walking distance to Eccles Theater and in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, the combination of luxurious amenities, artistic surroundings, and breathtaking mountain views ensures that a wedding at Le Méridien Salt Lake City will be an unforgettable masterpiece, cherished by both the couple and their guests for years to come.
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