7 Extreme Wedding Venues

Destination weddings have become increasingly popular in recent years. Couples are seeking out destinations that represent their unique interests and express who they are as a couple. While Las Vegas or Hawaii may provide the perfect venue for some couples, others are seeking out more extreme destinations, travelling to the ends of the earth (and beyond) to find the perfect wedding venue.

Underwater

Diving companies around the world have started offering underwater ceremonies. Pro Dive International in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, offers full wedding packages, complete with officiant and underwater photos.

Antarctica

Trinity Church in Antarctica, which can accommodate up to 30 visitors, hosted its first wedding in 2007.

An Active Volcano

The Arenal Volcano in Costa Rica is considered one of the ten most active volcanoes in the world. Of course, the chances of the volcano actually erupting during the wedding are slim, but that would indeed make an extreme wedding.

Royal Gorge Bridge

At 956 feet, the dizzying heights of the Royal Gorge Bridge in Colorado provide a spectacular backdrop for a dramatic wedding. For extra excitement, consider including a bungee jump in the ceremony.

The Top of the World

A couple was married at the top of Mount Everest in 2005. The ceremony lasted around 10 minutes before the couple returned to shelter.

G-FORCE ONE (The “Vomit Comet”)

In 2009, a couple chose to celebrate their nuptials in zero gravity (or a series of simulated zero gravity intervals) aboard Zero Gravity Corp.’s famous aircraft flying in parabolic arcs to create a sensation of weightlessness.

Space

With the onset of space tourism, couples are already signing up to get married in space, although none have actually taken place there yet. Sadly, the price tag will likely remain out of reach for most couples, at least for the time being.

Every couple is different. The best wedding venue is the one that fits your personality, your budget, and your dreams. If a manicured garden complete with elegant waterfalls right in your own backyard sounds more appealing to you than an adventure wedding in Antarctica, contact Stonebrook Manor in north Denver. We offer several locations, both inside and out, from our Grand Ballroom to outside chapels, for your wedding and reception.