17 Nonprofit Wedding Venues Where Your Big Day Can Benefit Others

Fab Features: eye-catching recreation of a Victorian neighborhood in the heart of Oakland • ceremonies in the graceful bandstand surrounded by vintage architecture, colorfully painted homes, and lush landscaping • receptions follow in the adjacent Fountain Courtyard with a stunning two-tiered fountain at its center

Fab Features: a stunning 1874 Greek-revival building • stunning photo ops among the grand façade, classic columns, sweeping staircase entry, and the expansive courtyard • their Project Wreckless Program offers an immersive program centered around restoring vehicles that focuses on at risk youths

Fab Features: world-renowned, eco-friendly natural history museum • variety of event spaces include an aquarium, a planetarium or a rainforest, and a living roof • treat your guests to a jaw-dropping setting and best-in-class service while supporting their mission to explore, explain, and sustain life a tangible reality

Fab Features: a lovingly restored 1898 Victorian • the grounds boast 10 acres of historic gardens, jasmine-covered walkways, an orange grove, and turn-of-the-century buildings • proceeds from weddings and receptions go to support the museum's nonprofit programs, which provide "hands-on" historical enrichment for visitors

Fab Features: ceremonies on a wide deck that extends over Evergreen Lake • the Great Room has a warm, elegant, log cabin feel, with a lodgepole pine ceiling and walls, a stacked-stone fireplace, and an outdoor patio • they partner with a variety of organizations like the Active4All Evergreen Foundation which focuses on the improvement of parks and recreational opportunities for all members of the Evergreen mountain community

Fab Features: a lovely Victorian mansion with elegant furnishings, rich wood trim, and colorful wallpapers • 3 acres of beautiful acres of wooded grounds and vibrant gardens • the organization's purpose is to enhance the Wheat Ridge community through culture, education, recreation, and beautification

Fab Features: the gorgeous al fresco ceremony lawn overlooks Clara Meer Lake and the city skyline • historic stables-turned-reception hall with exposed rafters, oak paneling, and Mission-style lantern chandeliers • rentals help maintain the upkeep of the park and support their education programs that are available for all ages

Fab Features: 1904 castle-esque private home and landmark • the interior is appointed with a grand mahogany staircase, painted windows, and an ornate fireplace • al fresco celebrations on the front porch or spacious lawn

Fab Features: spectacular historic landmark boasting a legacy of luxury • versatile event spaces include picturesque gardens, a lovely front courtyard and scenic circle drive, and an expansive al fresco tent • your wedding fees go towards supporting and preserving this beautiful building and self-sustaining cultural institution

Fab Features: a historic venue situated in the heart of Grand Rapids • exchange vows on stage in the elegant theater space, then dine & dance in the upscale ballroom with its luxe details • this civic institution is supported by rental fees in its mission to present great music, provide excellent education, and preserve its historic facility

Fab Features: 780-acre preserve lush with old-growth forest, wetlands, prairies, lakes, and streams • the beautiful dining hall boasts a floor-to-ceiling fireplace and an adjacent, lake-view patio, and modern lodges, rustic cabins, and even on-site camping are available for guests • fees support the preservation of this beautiful piece of land, as well as education

Fab Features: the city's premiere art museum and a nonprofit focused on the art preservation, education, and study • the exquisite Great Hall's soaring ceiling is perfect for dramatic lighting displays; or just let the massive skylight bathe the space in light • snap memorable photos in snowy Eden Park, in front of the grand facade, or among the museum's unparalleled collection of more than 65,000 works of art

Fab Features: intimate ceremonies on the Redwood Deck beneath towering redwoods • receptions in the open-air A-frame with wooden beams, a stone floor, and picnic tables • proceeds go towards the conservation of rare species of trees from around the globe, giving children the opportunity to learn about trees and biodiversity, and preserving Portland’s living museum of trees for future generations

Fab Features: Queen Anne-style Victorian house in the heart of Salem's historic district • surrounding 5-acre park filled with nature trails and accented by a greenhouse and original carriage house • the rentals program allows them to keep the history, culture, and ongoing programs alive for the community

Fab Features: world class performing arts center in the heart of historic Charleston • elegant ballrooms and grand event spaces boast gorgeous original historic details • fees support educational programs that work with local schools to bring students to see theater, music, and dance performances

Fab Features: preserved 40-acre park • exchange vows in a historic lighthouse with panoramic ocean views then explore the grounds and catch sightings of passing orca whales • operated by Friends of Lime Kiln Society, revenues generated from this program contribute to the maintenance and support of the lighthouse and the park

Venue: Sunken Gardens